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About this home
If a property could sing, this might be the beauty and crispness of Andrea Bocelli with casual comfort of Jimmy Buffet. Originally designed by Haywood Newkirk, the house fits its waterfront setting anchored with century old live oaks and has been magnificently updated by the current owners to embrace the timeless feel with all the best touches of today's design. As you approach the gravel drive, you will be greeted with a new ipe statement accent that tie in with the warm tones for the new garage doors. Entering the ground floor foyer through new front doors, you will appreciate the new herringbone brick flooring and new custom designed rough sawn white oak and walnut covered custom stair runner to the second floor with its' sweeping open floorplan welcoming the stunning ICW views through oversized windows. Great natural light fills the house and is accentuated with boxed skylights that frame the massive built-in cabinetry in warm wood tones. The center of the house is a brand new kitchen with custom cabinets and huge center granite island. A stainless $60K appliance package that include a stainless La Cornu range and full size stainless fridge/freezer in addition to multiple refrigerated drawers and beverage cooler. Everyone's favorite space just might be the new scullery off the kitchen with a home office area and custom brick walls. Be sure to check out the vintage brass switches and brass and glass hardware found throughout this masterpiece! Three bedrooms and two baths complete the second floor including the waterfront master suite with all new bath and his and her closets. Just off the great room is a 24' x 16' waterfront deck with new powered retractable awning and new trex decking, perfect for family gatherings and elegant entertaining. This vantage point overlooks a backyard like no other! With gravel paths that wind around raised plant beds, fig trees, olive trees and flowering perennials, the full fenced back yard with expansive lawn and tree shaded area can hold a crowd for an evening oyster roast or could accommodate a future pool. Enjoy having access to the community pier with a dedicated boat slip with a 10,000 lb. lift. Enjoying the salt life on the water doesn't get any better than a day at unspoiled Masonboro Island right out your back door! Please contact listing agent for a complete list of improvements or to schedule a tour of this magnificent one of a kind property! The adjacent lot to the west is also available for an additional separate purchase. The ground level of this house is in a VE flood zone but the house has a transferable flood policy. Total square footage is 2908 with 1,070 on the ground level.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1969
- Lot
- 0.68 acres
- Waterfront
- Boat Lift, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Water Rights, Deeded Waterfront, Water Access Comm
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- HOA
- $3,000 / annually
- Community
- Timberbrook
- County
- New Hanover
- Price per sq ft
- $961
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Other, Slab, Pilings
- Water
- Well
- Property tax
- $4,515 / year (2025)
- Listed
- Sep 7, 2026
- MLS #
- 100592767
Features
Inside
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Entrance Foyer
- Mud Room
- Bookcases
- Kitchen Island
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Pantry
- Walk-in Shower
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Tile
- Wood
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Electric Oven
- Washer
- Refrigerator
Outside
- Shutters - Board/Hurricane
- Outdoor Shower
- Irrigation System
- Cluster Mailboxes
- Garden
- Dead End
- Level
- Boat Slip
- Boat Dock
- Boat Lift
- Deeded Water Access
- Deeded Water Rights
- Deeded Waterfront
- Water Access Comm
- ICW
- Ocean
Community
- Waterfront Community
- Boat Dock
- Boat Slip - Assigned
- Maintenance Common Areas
- Marina
Parking
- Garage Faces Front
- Additional Parking
- Garage Door Opener
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Forced Air
- Central Air
Directions to 1839 Newkirk Road
South College to Piner Road, turn right on Myrtle Grove, left on Newkirk
Schools
- Elementary
- Bellamy
- Middle
- Murray
- High
- Ashley
As listed in the MLS (New Hanover). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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Recent sales like this nearby
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1723 Newkirk Road, Wilmington | Oct 9, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 3,386 | $963,800 | $285 |
| 213 Shannon Drive, Wilmington | Sep 22, 2026 | 4 / 2 | 2,200 | $470,000 | $214 |
| 222 Windy Hills Drive, Wilmington | Jul 9, 2026 | 4 / 4 | 3,077 | $1,244,570 | $404 |
| 1636 Tall Ships Lane, Wilmington | Sep 4, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 2,250 | $500,000 | $222 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 6 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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Our take on 1839 Newkirk Road
Written by the Buddy Blake Team from the listing photos and MLS data. Not part of the MLS listing or the listing broker's description.
This two-story property in the Timberbrook community of Wilmington has four bedrooms and three bathrooms across 2,908 square feet. The interior includes an entrance foyer, a mud room, and an eat-in kitchen with an island, a pantry, an electric oven, and a cooktop. Tile and wood run through the flooring, and there are walk-in closets, a walk-in shower, bookcases, and ceiling fans. Built in 1969, the property is served by a well and has electric forced-air heating with central air.
The 0.68-acre lot is level and sits on a dead-end street. It includes deeded waterfront, deeded water access and water rights, a boat lift, and a boat dock, with views of the ICW, the ocean, and the water. Outdoor features include a garden, an outdoor shower, an irrigation system, and board-and-hurricane shutters. A two-car garage faces the front, with a garage door opener and additional parking. Community amenities include a marina, an assigned boat slip, and maintained common areas, with an annual HOA fee of $3,000.
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About 1839 Newkirk Road
1839 Newkirk Road is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 2,908 square feet, built in 1969, on 0.68 acres in Timberbrook, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28409.
1 other home is for sale in Timberbrook right now (median asking $1,895,000); 1 home sold there in the last 12 months for $963,800.
Across ZIP 28409, 244 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $652,500.
It has been on the market for 62 days.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for waterfront, condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 1839 Newkirk Road
How much is 1839 Newkirk Road?
1839 Newkirk Road is listed at $2,795,000 (about $961 per square foot) as of November 8, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1839 Newkirk Road have?
4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 2,908 square feet.
What neighborhood is 1839 Newkirk Road in?
Timberbrook, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
How long has 1839 Newkirk Road been on the market?
62 days. Homes in Timberbrook sold after a median of 56 days over the past year.
What have homes sold for in Timberbrook?
Only 1 home sold in Timberbrook in the last 12 months for $963,800 — too few for a reliable typical price.
Is 1839 Newkirk Road waterfront?
Yes — the MLS lists it as a waterfront property.
Does 1839 Newkirk Road have an HOA fee?
Yes: $3,000 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 1839 Newkirk Road built?
1969.
Who is the listing broker for 1839 Newkirk Road?
Intracoastal Realty Corporation (MLS #100592767). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 1839 Newkirk Road?
Yes. Tap “Schedule a tour,” pick a time, and we'll call to confirm — or call or text (910) 395-1000.