$6,000,000
SOLD JUN 27, 2025

1,2,3,& 4 Captain Charlies Trail Bald Head Island, NC 28461

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,600 Sq Ft
4 Acres

Recently Sold

$3,750 Per Sq Ft

1,013 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • 4 Acre Lot
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Waterfront
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2025

Imagine it ... the magical cottages of Captain Charlie's Station ... yours to own, preserve, and enjoy.All three fully furnished historic cottages and outbuilding are included in this offering, as well as beach front vacant land that allows for a 3,000 sq ft home, and an additional parcel located on Federal Road. Captain Charlies cottage 1 offers 1,544 sq ft, three bedrooms and one full bathroom. Captain Charlies cottage 2 offers 1,300 sq ft, two bedrooms and one full bathroom.Captain Charlies cottage 3 offers 1,600 sq ft, three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. From their unique vantage point, each cottage boasts soaring panoramas of the cape, Frying Pan Shoals, and Atlantic Ocean. These three cottages, built in 1903, still stand sentinel high atop the dune ridge overlooking Cape Fear. With their cedar siding, wide porches, and deep roof overhangs, the cottages embody the ultimate coastal vernacular architecture - both simple and elegant in form. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978, the cottages are the oldest standing homes on Bald Head Island and are named for Capt. Charles Swan, lightkeeper from 1903-1933. Along with Old Baldy Lighthouse, the trio are the most iconic structures on the island, revered symbols of the island's storied past and resiliency. Let Bald Head Island's history become a part of your own family's legacy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Blake

Intracoastal Realty License #288981 Listed on: 04/15/2022

Intracoastal Realty

Co-Listed By

Vance Young

Intracoastal Realty Corp License #245851

Last Buyer's Agent

Wendy Wilmot

Wendy Wilmot Properties License #104829

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1903

Lot Details

  • 4 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Dunes
  • Property is zoned PD-2

HOA Fees

  • $41 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Water Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Deck
  • Open Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Southport Elementary School
  • South Brunswick Middle School
  • South Brunswick High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1, 2, 3, and 4
  • Assessor Parcel Number 26500001

Community Details

Overview

  • Bhi Subdivision

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1903

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$41 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Construction Type: Stick Built
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Stories Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Road Frontage Type: Oceanfront
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Type: Combination
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Heated Sq Ft: 1600 - 1799
  • Interior Amenities: Furnished, Master Downstairs
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1552.66
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Number Rooms: 7
  • Additional Main Building Description: No 3. 3BR 2 Bath
  • Separate Living Spcs Guest House Desc: No 2. 2BR 1 Bath
  • Sq Ft Heated: 1600.00
  • Sq Ft Heated Separate: 2844.00
  • Total Heated Primary Separate Sq Ft: 4444.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower
  • Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Deck, Open, Porch
  • Road Type Frontage: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterview: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Detached Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking Driveway: Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Fuel Tank Ownership: Owned
  • Heating System: Heat Pump
  • Utilities: Water Available
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • HeatingSystemFuelSource: Electric

Association/Amenities

  • HOA: Yes
  • HOA and Neighborhood Amenities: Management
  • HOAAssociationFee1Year: 495.00

Schools

  • School District: Brunswick County Schools

Lot Info

  • Deed Page: 225.00
  • Lot Acres: 4.00
  • Lot Description: Dead End, Dunes
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular, buyer to confirm
  • Lot Number: 1, 2, 3, and 4
  • Lot Sq Ft: 174240.00
  • Lot Water Features: Deeded Waterfront
  • Plat Book: 136
  • Plat Page: 41
  • Special Assessments: Yes
  • Zoning: PD-2
  • Lot View Type: Ocean

Tax Info

  • Tax Identifier: 26500001
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Southport
  • High School: South Brunswick
  • Middle School: South Brunswick
  • School District: Brunswick County Schools

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $6,000,000 -13.0% $3,750 / Sq Ft
01/22/2025 01/22/25 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2022 10/06/22 Price Changed $6,900,000 -34.3% $4,313 / Sq Ft
06/10/2022 06/10/22 Price Changed $10,500,000 +75.0% $6,563 / Sq Ft
04/15/2022 04/15/22 For Sale $6,000,000 -- $3,750 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Stephanie Blake

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Stephanie Blake

    Intracoastal Realty

    (443) 848-9811

    82 in this area

    83 Total Sales

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  • Vance Young

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Vance Young

    Intracoastal Realty Corp

    (910) 232-8850

    1 in this area

    901 Total Sales

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  • Wendy Wilmot

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Wendy Wilmot

    Wendy Wilmot Properties

    (910) 448-0688

    207 in this area

    207 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100322652

Hive MLS

North Carolina Brunswick County Bald Head Island 28461

1,2,3,& 4 Captain Charlies Trail, Bald Head Island, NC

This home is located at 1,2,3,& 4 Captain Charlies Trail, Bald Head Island, NC 28461 and is currently priced at $6,000,000, approximately $3,750 per square foot. This property was built in 1903. 1,2,3,& 4 Captain Charlies Trail is a home located in Brunswick County with nearby schools including Southport Elementary School, South Brunswick Middle School, and South Brunswick High School.

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