8609 Shipwatch Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412

$939,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,069 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 17,860 Status: Active
Current Price: $939,000 List Date: 10/20/2026 Last Modified: 10/26/2026

Overview

Description

Your arrival sets the tone, with open water views as you drive in and a quiet cul-de-sac that offers real peace and privacy. Inside, 2,100 sq ft of light-filled living sits among mature oaks. The third-floor primary suite is the showpiece: water views, a custom walk-in closet, and a private balcony made for morning coffee. The ground floor adds a versatile suite that works as a guest quarters, pool house and game room, or in-law suite for multigenerational living (not included in the advertised square footage). A one-car garage handles the boards, bikes, and gear. Outside, nearly half an acre is built for entertaining, with multiple decks surrounding a brand-new heated saltwater pool and hot tub. Right across the street, follow the oak-lined path to your boat slip, which has a brand-new 26 ft, 10,000 lb lift and an 8x20 dock. From there you're minutes to Snow's Cut, the ICW, and open water. Sunsets are what you'll plan your evenings around. Opportunities like this in Shipwatch don't co ...

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Listing Details MLS# 100611338

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Construction Type
Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?
No
Marketing Start Date
2026-10-18
Listing Price
939000
List Price/SqFt
453.84
Stipulation of Sale
Standard

Location Information

Street #
8609
Street Name
Shipwatch
Street Suffix
Drive
County
New Hanover
State/Province
NC
Zip Code
28412
City Limits
No
Subdivision
Shipwatch
Secondary Subdivision
N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property
Head south using US-117 S. Transition onto Carolina Beach Road heading toward the Myrtle Grove area. Turn onto Sanders Road. Turn left onto River Road and follow it South to Starboard lane (Community entrance, gate code required.) At the stop sign go left and the home is near the end of the street on the right.
Sign on Property
No

Property Exterior Info

New Construction
No
Property Attached YN
No
Lot Acres
0.41
Lot SqFt
17860
Lot Dimensions
76x161x115x149
Waterfront
No
Waterview
Yes
Horses Y/N
No
Location Type
Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary)
2069
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate)
2069
# Rooms
9
# Baths - Full
3
# Baths - Total
3
# Bedrooms
3
Master Bedroom Level
Non Primary Living Area
Stories Total
3
Fireplace Y/N
Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built
1995

More Information

Boat Slip

Boat Slip Length
26

Fuel Tank

Above or Below Ground
Above Ground
Fuel Type
Propane
In Use
Yes
Owned or Leased
Owned

Entry Level Information

Entry Level
Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider
Duke Progress Energy
Fuel Vendor Provider
Stricks
Internet Service Provider(s)
Spectrum
Sewer Provider
Aqua Sewer
Trash Provider
Monster Trash
Water Provider
Aqua North Carolina

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year
1705
Association Name
Shipwatch Village HOA
HOA 1 Mgmt. Company
COAST HOA
HOA 1 Mgmt. Phone
9107951266

Property Features

Showing Instructions: Gate/Access Code Frontage Type: See Remarks Handicap Accessible: None View Type: River Attic: Floored - Partial; Stairs - Pull Down; Walk-In Basement: None Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Features: Irrigation System Exterior Finish: Wood Siding; Cedar Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Wood Foundation: Pilings; Slab Fuel Tank: Fuel Tank Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Garage; Garage; Paved Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Deck; Porch Pool Features: Hot Tub; In Ground; Private Roof: Architectural Shingle; Shingle Levels: 3 Story or More Trash Collection: Other Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Sprinklers in Front; Sprinklers in Rear Lot Water Features: Boat Dock; Boat Lift; Deeded Water Access; Deeded Water Rights; Second Row; Water Access Comm Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Wall/Window Unit(s) Heating: Fireplace(s); Forced Air; Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric; Propane Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Cable Available; High Speed Internet; Water Available Sewer: Community Sewer Water Source: Community Water Fireplace Features: Gas Log; Living Room Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Furnished: Unfurnished Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Dry Bar; Gas Log; Pantry; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Window Features: Skylight(s) Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Closet Heated SqFt: 2000 - 2199 Dining Room Type: Combination HOA and Neigh Amenities: Boat Dock; Boat Slip - Assign; Gated; Maint - Comm Areas; Maint - Roads; Management; Security; Street Lights; Water; Waterfront Community Rooms: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Loft; Master Bedroom Easements: Electric Service Terms: Cash; Conventional; Flood Insurance Required; VA Loan

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level
Living Room 29.00 16.00 Second
Kitchen 13.00 10.50 Second
Dining Room 13.00 11.50 Second
Master Bedroom 18.00 14.30 Third
Bedroom 1 14.30 12.00 Second
Bedroom 2 14.30 10.20 Second
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Loft
IDX
Listing Office: Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Last Updated: October - 26 - 2026
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