When you want it all, you must accept that it'll take a visit to 8824 Shipwatch Dr. Welcome to one of the finest coastal homes that Wilmington, NC currently has to offer. Located in the quaint gated community of Shipwatch, this lovely raised low country overlooks the Cape Fear River and is blessed with million dollar sunsets. The colors experienced vary greatly and the palette that nature provides seems endless. Come on through the remote gated entry and take a short drive to this almost 1-acre lot with a deep set-back, dressed with actual greenery and an approach that is set along a slightly winding driveway. Notable features around the grounds include a fenced yard, dedicated garden area, inground pool, pier/dock, boat lift, huge ez-breeze porch with cable rails, plenty of covered patio area and open pool decking for endless entertainment and/or personal enjoyment. Step inside to a understated yet thoughtfully raised two story foyer, open living, dining, and kitchen layout with built-ins and floor to ceiling fireplace. Sweeping waterviews can be found from every room along the back of the house. The Master Suite is located on the main living with a walk-in shower, plenty of closet space and corner tub. There is also an actual laundry room, .5 bath and, most likely, HIS office located on this same floor. Upstairs you'll find a catwalk overlooking the main living area, 3 additional bedrooms, flex room/bonus room and storage areas here and there. Extras include a 2021 roof, remodeled second floor and guest baths, carpeting, indoor/outdoor fixtures and fans, KINETICO WHOLE house carbon filtration system, R/O system for drinking water in the kitchen (warranty), and a large ground floor workshop. Park your boat in your slip, hop in the pool or just lounge about. Every want/need is nearby for shopping, entertainment, Downtown Wilmington and 15-20 minutes to the best beaches Wilmington has to offer. Pre-market inspection completed, ask for details and list of features/updates. Come home, play or relax in your own private retreat, you've earned it.
For sale
Price cut: $60K (7/23)
$1,490,000
8824 Shipwatch Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412
4beds
2,906sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
0.96 Acres Lot
$1,446,000 Zestimate®
$513/sqft
$128/mo HOA
What's special
Fenced yardInground poolRemote gated entryDedicated garden areaWalk-in showerActual laundry roomBoat lift
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- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 23, 2025 at 07:08am
Listed by:
Adam C Connolly 910-367-9716,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100504814

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 285
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 15.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 13.00
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 172.5
- Dimensions: 11.50 x 15.00
Bathroom 3
- Description: Includes W/I closet
- Level: First
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 11.00
Breakfast nook
- Level: First
- Area: 114.75
- Dimensions: 13.50 x 8.50
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 172.5
- Dimensions: 11.50 x 15.00
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 189
- Dimensions: 13.50 x 14.00
Laundry
- Level: First
- Area: 97.88
- Dimensions: 13.50 x 7.25
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 437
- Dimensions: 23.00 x 19.00
Office
- Level: Second
- Area: 142.5
- Dimensions: 9.50 x 15.00
Office
- Description: Office 1
- Level: First
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 8.00
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: See Remarks, Water Softener, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
Features
- Master Downstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,906
- Total interior livable area: 2,906 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, Irrigation System
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Metal/Ornamental,Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Water
- Waterfront features: Boat Lift, Seawall, Deeded Water Access, Water Access Comm, River Front
- Frontage type: River
Lot
- Size: 0.96 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: R08416001023000
- Zoning: R-15
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Synthetic Stucco, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Other, Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Community Sewer
- Water: Community Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Security System
- Subdivision: Shipwatch
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Boat Dock, Gated, Maint - Roads, Street Lights
- HOA fee: $1,540 annually
- HOA name: Shipwatch Village HOA
- HOA phone: 815-543-3413
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $513/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $851,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,521
- Date on market: 5/24/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
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