26 Cape Fear Trail, Bald Head Island, NC 28461

$1,595,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,529 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 22,216 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,595,000 List Date: 8/21/2026 Last Modified: 9/11/2026

Overview

Description

Flush with Architectural Style and resembling a Historic Coastal Retreat is the home at 26 Cape Fear Trail on Bald Head Island. Situated on over a half-acre of land and steps from a beach access that overlooks the Cape Fear River, this maritime home is definitely a unique find. Lush landscaping invites you down a long drive to the entry courtyard. A detached cart barn houses two golf carts that convey with the home. The antique-like entry door welcomes you into the comfortable open concept living space complete with dining area, well-appointed kitchen, large walk-in pantry with laundry, and a cozy family room with wood burning fireplace. A screened porch completes the living spaces bringing the outdoors in. Just around the corner is the in-law suite boasting a sitting room, screened porch, and bedroom suite with plenty of storage and full bath. A quaint powder room finishes off this floor. Upstairs you'll find two spacious guest rooms that share a nautical-like full bath. The front gue ... (Read more)

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Listing Details MLS# 100598119

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2026-08-21
Listing Price: 1595000
List Price/SqFt: 630.68
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 26
Street Name: Cape Fear
Street Suffix: Trail
County: Brunswick
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28461
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Bald Head Island
Subdivision: BHI (Bald Head Island)
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: From ferry landing, take Marina Wynd to WBHW. From WBHW to right onto Cape Fear Trail. Home is on the right.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.51
Lot SqFt: 22216
Lot Dimensions: F-150', R-132', B-147', L-162'
Deed Restrictions: Yes
Waterfront: No
Waterview: Yes
Horses Y/N: No
Location Type: Island

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 2529
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 2529
# Rooms: 8
# Baths - Full: 3
# Baths - Half: Yes
# Baths - Total: 4
# Bedrooms: 4
Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
Stories Total: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1996

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Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year: 617
Association Name: Bald Head Association
Association Phone: 9104574676

Property Features

Frontage Type: See Remarks View Type: Golf Course; Ocean; River Attic: Eave Storage Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower Exterior Finish: Fiber Cement Fencing: Partial Foundation: Pilings Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Gravel Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Patio; Porch; Screened Roof: Architectural Shingle Levels: Two Lot Features: Corner Lot; Wooded Lot Water Features: None Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Fireplace Features: Family Room; Wood Burning Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Furnished: Furnished Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Bookcases; Ceiling Fan(s); Furnished; Pantry Heated SqFt: 2400 - 2599 Dining Room Type: Combination HOA and Neigh Amenities: Beach Access; Comm Garden; Dog Park; Maint - Comm Areas; Marina; Restaurant; Trail(s); Waterfront Community Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Media Room Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name
Master Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Living Room
Media Room
Kitchen
Laundry

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Listing Office: Tiffany's Beach Properties

Last Updated: September - 11 - 2026

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