$4,550,000
23 Cape Fear Trail
Bald Head Island, NC 28461
MLS# 100558974
4 beds  |  5 baths  |  4555 sqft


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Open House (03/21/2026 - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm)

Property Description
Along Cape Fear Trail on Bald Head Island, this architecturally distinctive beachfront residence captures sweeping Atlantic Ocean and Cape Fear River views from one of West Beach's more expansive homesites. Positioned to take full advantage of its setting, the home enjoys panoramic coastal vistas throughout the day and remarkable sunset skies as the sun drops over the Cape Fear River each evening. Designed by Jay DeChesere and built by Telesis Company, the home blends coastal modern architecture with functional flexibility. The open living area is filled with natural light and multiple vantage points toward the surrounding water and maritime landscape. Soaring ceilings, exposed structural trusses, and expansive windows create a dramatic architectural centerpiece while maintaining warmth and livability throughout the space. A gourmet kitchen equipped with Sub-Zero refrigeration, Viking cooking appliances, polished chrome accents, and bamboo cabinetry allows daily living and entertaining to unfold with ease. The generous island and surrounding workspace provide ample room for gathering, cooking, and hosting. Situated on a beautifully landscaped and irrigated .9 acre homesite, outdoor living is central to the experience of the property. Expansive first and second story decks capture both ocean and river views, creating generous spaces to relax, dine, and gather. A beach facing screened porch offers year round enjoyment, while a private boardwalk leads directly to West Beach and miles of shoreline beyond. The home features two distinctive primary suites, each with separate entry doors and direct access to porches or upper decks. Spacious bathrooms and walk in closets provide comfort and privacy, while a double sided propane fireplace and adjoining sitting area create inviting spaces for quiet retreat. Additional guest bedrooms with full baths offer generous accommodations for family and visitors, making the home well suited for multigenerational living and visiting guests. The home has proven that it can hold both intimacy and scale while maintaining warmth, functionality, and hospitality. Thoughtful upgrades have been made to enhance long term resilience, protection, and livability. All windows are high grade Andersen products and exterior doors feature triple lock closures. Windows and glass doors are protected by motorized, programmable roll down aluminum shutters with manual backup systems, providing comprehensive storm protection while also improving insulation, reducing noise, and enhancing overall energy efficiency. Additional enhancements include a temperature controlled wine room with beverage cooler, home gym, second full refrigerator, upgraded kitchen appliances, new washer and dryer, two new HVAC units, fresh interior and exterior paint, an outdoor rain shower enclosure, and upgraded storage areas with lighting and shelving. The property offers the rare combination of beachfront privacy and convenient access to the heart of island life, with the Bald Head Island Club, marina, restaurants, market, and ferry landing all within easy reach. The expansive homesite and dual ocean and river views provide an uncommon sense of privacy and openness among Bald Head Island homes. Homes offering this combination of beachfront setting, architectural pedigree, and sweeping ocean and river views seldom become available within Bald Head Island's protected coastal landscape. A coveted Bald Head Island Club Full membership is available for separate purchase, providing access to golf, dining, tennis, pickleball, and social amenities. The home conveys furnished and thoughtfully outfitted for immediate enjoyment, including two golf carts, with select artwork and personal exclusions as noted.

Details
Maps
Building/Ext Features
ud_i_08: 2
Property Interior Info
ud_i_10: 3
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 4555
# Rooms: 13
# Baths - Full: 4
# Baths - Half: 1
# Baths - Total: 5
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 4555
# Bedrooms: 4
Contract Info
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 998.9
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2026-03-09
Listing Price: 4550000
Current Price: $4,550,000
Location Information
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Bald Head Island
Street #: 23
Street Name: Cape Fear
Street Suffix: Trail
County: Brunswick
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28461
Subdivision: Stage I
Geo Lat: 33.868387
Geo Lon: -78.007577
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: Yes
Directions to Property: From marina, take south bald head wynd, turn right onto Cape Fear Trail, and left at the fork. The home will be on your right.
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.9
Lot Dimensions: 200x150x200x150
Lot SqFt: 39204
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Mainland
Legal & Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 2621080
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 28871.1
Deed Book: 5280
Deed Page: 667
Legal: L-1021-R Bald Head Island Pl-150/36
Broker Owner: No
PID: 2604G010
Tax Identifier: 2604g010
Plat Book: 150
Plat Page: 36
Lot #: 1021
Special Assessments: None
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: Residential
HOA: Yes
Cobra Zone: No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes
School District: Brunswick County Schools
Elementary School: Southport
Middle School: South Brunswick
High School: South Brunswick
Garage & Parking
Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Total Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features
Additional Parking: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Golf Cart Garage: 1
Off Street: 1
On Site: 1
Paved: 1
Underhouse: 1
HOA and Neigh Amenities
Maint - Comm Areas: 1
Club Membership: 1
HOA
Association Fee 1/Year: 617
Association Name: Bald Head Association
Association Phone: 9104574676
Basement
Interior Entry: 1
Frontage Type
Oceanfront: 1
River: 1
View Type
Ocean: 1
River: 1
Water: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Style
See Remarks: 1
Lot Water Features
Deeded Beach Access: 1
Exterior Features
Outdoor Grill: 1
Outdoor Shower: 1
Shutters - Board/Hurricane: 1
Shutters - Functional: 1
Current Service Providers
Fuel Vendor Provider: Sharp
Exterior Finish
Wood Siding: 1
Shake Siding: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Fencing
None: 1
Foundation
Pilings: 1
Flooring
Slate: 1
Tile: 1
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank: 1
Above or Below Ground: Below Ground
Fuel Type: Propane
In Use: Yes
Owned or Leased: Owned
Patio and Porch Features
Covered: 1
Deck: 1
Open: 1
Porch: 1
Screened: 1
Pool Features
None: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Entry Level Information
Entry Level: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Paved: 1
Trash Collection
City Pick-UP: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Zoned: 1
Heated SqFt
4500 - 4999: 1
Heating
Heat Pump: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Utilities
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Sewer
Municipal Sewer: 1
Water Source
Municipal Water: 1
Appliances/Equip
Dishwasher: 1
Double Oven: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Humidifier/Dehumidifier: 1
Mini Refrigerator: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Fireplace Features
Bedroom: 1
Living Room: 1
Propane: 1
Furnished
Furnished: 1
Interior Features
Blinds/Shades: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
Furnished: 1
Gas Log: 1
High Ceilings: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Master Downstairs: 1
Solid Surface: 1
Sound System: 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Walk-in Shower: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Window Features
Skylight(s): 1
Storm Window(s): 1
Security Features
Security System: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Dining Room Type
Combination: 1
Kitchen: 1
Rooms
Bathroom 1: 1
Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 2: 1
Bathroom 3: 1
Bathroom 4: 1
Bathroom 5: 1
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: First
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 4 Level: First
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry: 1
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Master Bedroom: 1
Master Bedroom Level: First
Media Room: 1
Media Room Level: First
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 2003
Property Features
Frontage Type: Oceanfront; River
View Type: Ocean; River; Water
Basement: Interior Entry
Construction: Wood Frame
Style: See Remarks
Exterior Features: Outdoor Grill; Outdoor Shower; Shutters - Board/Hurricane; Shutters - Functional
Exterior Finish: Wood Siding; Shake Siding
Fencing: None
Foundation: Pilings
Fuel Tank: Fuel Tank
Parking Features: Additional Parking; Garage Door Opener; Golf Cart Garage; Off Street; On Site; Paved; Underhouse
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Open; Porch; Screened
Pool Features: None
Roof: Shingle
Levels: Two
Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
Lot Water Features: Deeded Beach Access
Cooling: Central Air; Zoned
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: Bedroom; Living Room; Propane
Flooring: Slate; Tile
Furnished: Furnished
Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Furnished; Gas Log; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Master Downstairs; Solid Surface; Sound System; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Skylight(s); Storm Window(s)
Security Features: Security System; Smoke Detector(s)
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Heated SqFt: 4500 - 4999
Dining Room Type: Combination; Kitchen
HOA and Neigh Amenities: Maint - Comm Areas; Club Membership; Club Membership
Rooms: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bathroom 4; Bathroom 5; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Media Room
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Room Information
Room Name Level
Master BedroomFirst
Master BedroomSecond
Bedroom 3First
Bedroom 4First
KitchenFirst
Dining RoomFirst
Living RoomFirst
Media RoomFirst
Bathroom 1First
Laundry
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Bathroom 5

IDX
Listing Office: Intracoastal Realty

Last Updated: March - 18 - 2026

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