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1,2,3,& 4 Captain Charlies Trail

Bald Head Island, NC 28461

3 beds
1 bath
1,600 sqft
~4 acre lot
$4,312 per sqft
1903 build
– on site

Imagine it ... the magical cottages of Captain Charlie's Station ... yours to own, preserve, and enjoy.All three fully furnished historic cottages and outbuilding are included in this offering, as well as beach front vacant land that allows for a 3,000 sq ft home, and an additional parcel located on Federal Road. Captain Charlies cottage 1 offers 1,544 sq ft, three bedrooms and one full bathroom. Captain Charlies cottage 2 offers 1,300 sq ft, two bedrooms and one full bathroom.Captain Charlies cottage 3 offers 1,600 sq ft, three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. From their unique vantage point, each cottage boasts soaring panoramas of the cape, Frying Pan Shoals, and Atlantic Ocean. These three cottages, built in 1903, still stand sentinel high atop the dune ridge overlooking Cape Fear. With their cedar siding, wide porches, and deep roof overhangs, the cottages embody the ultimate coastal vernacular architecture - both simple and elegant in form. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978, the cottages are the oldest standing homes on Bald Head Island and are named for Capt. Charles Swan, lightkeeper from 1903-1933. Along with Old Baldy Lighthouse, the trio are the most iconic structures on the island, revered symbols of the island's storied past and resiliency. Let Bald Head Island's history become a part of your own family's legacy!

Listing courtesy of HIVE / Intracoastal Realty

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MLS# 100322652 —

The Building

Year Built:

1903
Construction:

Wood Frame
Construction Type:

Stick Built
Roof:

Shingle
Stories:

2.0
Stories/Levels:

Two
Exterior Finish:

Wood Siding
Foundation:

Raised
SqFt - Heated:

1,600 Sqft
Exterior Features:

Outdoor Shower
Patio and Porch Features:

Deck, Open, Porch

Interior

Interior Features:

1st Floor Master, Furnished
# Rooms:

7
Dining Room Type:

Combination
Fireplace:

1

Financial & Terms

Auction:

No
Terms:

Cash

Location

Directions to Property:

Take North Bald Head Wynd to Federal Road. Turn Right onto Captain Charlie's Trail. The 3 homes, adjacent lot and Ocean front lot are accessible at the top of the hill. Lot 3702 is on the right hand side of Federal Road, immediately past Turtle Central.
Location Type:

Island
City Limits:

Yes

The Property

Property Type:

A
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Lot #:

1, 2, 3, and 4
Lot Features:

Dead End, Dunes
Lot Water Features:

Deeded Waterfront
Lot Dimensions:

irregular, buyer to confirm
Lot SqFt:

174,240 Sqft
View Type:

Ocean View
Waterview:

Yes
Waterfront:

Yes
Zoning:

PD-2
Acres Total:

4.00
Fencing:

None
Frontage Type:

Ocean Front
Road Type/Frontage:

Paved

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2021

Beds

Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

1.00
Full Baths:

1

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Heat Pump
Heated SqFt:

1600 - 1799
Cooling:

Central

Utilities

Utilities:

Community Sewer, Community Water
Water Heater:

Electric

Schools

School District:

Brunswick County Schools

The Community

Subdivision:

BHI (Bald Head Island)
Secondary Subdivision:

N/A
HOA: Association Fee 1/Year:

495.00
HOA and Neigh Amenities:

Management
HOA:

Yes

Parking

Garage & Parking: Total # Garage Spaces:

3.00
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage Spaces:

3.00
Parking Features:

Off Street

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$6,900,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$36,947
Taxes	N/A
Insurance	$1,897
Utilities	$192 See report
Total	$39,036/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
1/22/25 Jan 22, 2025	Pending	HIVE	$6,900,000
4/23/24 Apr 23, 2024	Listed / Active	HIVE	$6,900,000

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This house located in Bald Head Island, NC 28461 is currently pending sale for $6,900,000. 1,2,3,& 4 Captain Charlies Trail is a 1,600 square foot house with 3 beds and 1 bath that has been on Estately for 373 days. This house is in the attendance area of Southport Elementary, South Brunswick High School, and South Brunswick Middle School.

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