$399,900

Estimated payment $2,161/month

Total Views 2,756
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
$333 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Carolina Beach Elementary School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Kitchen Island

About This Home

Welcome to 8439 River Road, where coastal living meets stunning Cape Fear River views—just minutes from Carolina Beach. With the river only steps away, this home offers peaceful water views, coastal breezes, abundant wildlife, and unforgettable sunsets. Unique architecture, vaulted ceilings, and expansive windows fill the home with natural light and keep the river views front and center. The upstairs deck is the perfect spot to enjoy the breeze, relax with morning coffee, or unwind in the evenings as boats pass by. This move-in-ready home includes a stainless steel refrigerator, washer, and dryer. Residents also enjoy access to a community pool and clubhouse, adding to the relaxed coastal lifestyle. Priced near Wilmington's median sales price, this property offers an experience that is anything but average. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, second home, or investment opportunity, short-term rentals have proven successful in this desirable riverfront area.

Listing Agent

Trina Thomas

Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington Listed on: 01/09/2026

Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • Home fronts a pond
  • Property is zoned R-15

Home Design

  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Furnished or left unfurnished upon request
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Carolina Beach Elementary School
  • Ashley High School

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Secondary Subdivision: The Sanctuary
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range
  • Original List Price: 399900.00
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Other Structures: Storage, Workshop
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • Prospect Exempt Y N: No
  • Remarks And Showing Info Recording Device Y N: No
  • Remarks Written By Agent Y N: Yes
  • List Price Per Sqft: 333.25
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Flooring: LVT/LVP
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Solid Surface, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log
  • Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Room Types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Dining Area, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.00
  • Living Area Range: 1200 - 1399
  • Floor Plans Count: 1
  • Floor Plans Change Timestamp: 2026-01-09T12:30:03Z

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Road Frontage Type: Pond Front
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Maintained
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront?: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Permanent, Other, Raised, Pilings
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: Covered, Off Street, On Site

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Trash Collection: Other
  • Water Source: Community Water
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Electric, Forced Air, Hot Water
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer Provider: Community Sewer
  • Electric Provider: Duke Progress Energy

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Community Pool, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Roads, Meeting Room
  • Association Fees: 930.00
  • Association Name: Jesse Bowles
  • Association Phone#: 910-395-0081
  • Has H O A?: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Carolina Beach
  • High School: Ashley
  • Junior High Dist: New Hanover
  • Middle Or Junior School: Murray

Lot Info

  • Deed Book: 6489
  • Deed Page: 1437.00
  • Zoning: R-15
  • Lot Features: Pond on Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Size: 51 x 51 x 51 x 51
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2614.00
  • Parcel#: R08409-002-008-000
  • Cobra Zone Y N: No
  • Federal Flood Insurance Available Y N: No
  • Permitted Use: Public

Green Features

  • Green Building Verification Type: None

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Book Number: 6489
  • Tax Map Number: 1437
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: None Known
  • Tax Amount: 937.93

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,012 $247,800 $75,500 $172,300
2024 $901 $158,300 $51,200 $107,100
2023 $895 $158,300 $51,200 $107,100
2022 $903 $158,300 $51,200 $107,100
2021 $0 $158,300 $51,200 $107,100
2020 $968 $153,100 $43,300 $109,800
2019 $968 $153,100 $43,300 $109,800
2018 $968 $153,100 $43,300 $109,800
2017 $991 $153,100 $43,300 $109,800
2016 $922 $133,100 $42,000 $91,100
2015 $857 $133,100 $42,000 $91,100
2014 $843 $133,100 $42,000 $91,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/09/2026 01/09/26 For Sale $399,900 +70.2% $333 / Sq Ft
09/08/2021 09/08/21 Sold $235,000 -14.4% $199 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/06/2021 08/06/21 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2021 08/04/21 For Sale $274,500 0.0% $233 / Sq Ft
07/21/2021 07/21/21 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2021 07/14/21 Price Changed $274,500 -6.9% $233 / Sq Ft
07/02/2021 07/02/21 For Sale $295,000 +90.3% $250 / Sq Ft
09/23/2016 09/23/16 Sold $155,000 -13.8% $134 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/27/2016 08/27/16 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2016 08/05/16 For Sale $179,900 +39.5% $155 / Sq Ft
03/29/2012 03/29/12 Sold $129,000 -4.4% $100 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/16/2012 02/16/12 Pending -- -- --
01/24/2012 01/24/12 For Sale $134,900 -- $104 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $235,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $155,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed -- None Available
Trustee Deed $123,798 None Available
Deed $85,000 --
Deed -- --
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Deed $165,000 --
Deed $165,000 --
Deed $25,000 --
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $188,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $131,632 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100548204

Hive MLS

APN: R08409-002-008-000