$390,000
SOLD FEB 17, 2026
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
2,614 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 17, 2026

$325 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts a pond
  • Clubhouse
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Carolina Beach Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of February 2026

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Trina Thomas

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

Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington

Last Buyer's Agent

A Non Member

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $938

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 51 x 51 x 51 x 51
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Property is zoned R-15

HOA Fees

  • $78 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Permanent Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Piling Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Covered Parking
  • On-Site Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Carolina Beach Elementary School
  • Murray Middle School
  • Ashley High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R08409-002-008-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Jesse Bowles Association, Phone Number (910) 395-0081
  • The Cape Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Meeting Room

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$938

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

2,614 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$78 per month

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
  • Living Area: 1200.00
  • 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 Fee Frequency: Annually
  • 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
  • Purchase Contract Date: 2026-01-30
  • 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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2026
Closed on
Feb 10, 2026
Sold by
8439 River Rd Llc
Bought by
Hankin Lee Alan and Hankin Donna
Seller's Agent
Trina Thomas
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
Buyer's Agent
A Non Member
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-2.48%
Views
139

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.04%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2025
Sold by
Tabor Trenton Wade
Bought by
8439 River Rd Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2021
Closed on
Aug 30, 2021
Sold by
Finch John S and Mastoras Maria
Bought by
Tabor Trenton W
Seller's Agent
Nicholas Fate
Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Quentin Jones
Ivester Jackson Christie's
List Price
$274,500
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,500
-14.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.58%
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2016
Closed on
Sep 21, 2016
Sold by
Witherspoon James Tony and Witherspoon Vonda Butts
Bought by
Finch John S
Seller's Agent
Brenda Kelley-Meshaw
Wilmington Real Estate Options LLC
Buyer's Agent
TERRI WILLIAMS
The Overton Group
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-13.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.75%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 24, 2012
Closed on
Mar 23, 2012
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Witherspoon James Tony and Witherspoon Vonda Butts
Seller's Agent
Harold Chappell
Realty World-Cape Fear
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Farmer
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$129,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-4.37%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.17%
Original Mortgage
$131,632
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2011
Sold by
Grant Joyce A
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and Fannie Mae

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 1995
Sold by
Holub O Virginia Revoc Trust
Bought by
Grant Joyce A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 1995
Sold by
Holub Neal J O Virginia Fam Tr
Bought by
Holub O Virginia Revoc Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 1995
Sold by
Holub Neal J O Virginia
Bought by
Holub N J O Virginia Fam Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1992
Sold by
Holub Neal O Virginia
Bought by
Holub Neal O Virginia Family

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 1992
Sold by
United Carolina Bank
Bought by
Holub Neal O Virginia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1991
Sold by
Echols Organization Inc
Bought by
United Carolina Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1985
Sold by
Suggs & Harrelson Inc
Bought by
Echols Organization Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1984
Bought by
Suggs & Harrelson Inc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $390,000 Land And Title Law
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 -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $165,000 --
Deed $165,000 --
Deed $25,000 --
Deed -- --
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

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/17/2026 02/17/26 Sold $390,000 -2.5% $325 / Sq Ft
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

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

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100548204

Hive MLS

APN: R08409-002-008-000

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