8612 Bald Eagle Lane, Wilmington, NC 28411

$6,000,000
Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 57,935 Status: Active
Current Price: $6,000,000 List Date: 4/03/2026 Last Modified: 6/05/2026

Description

An extraordinarily rare offering along the Intracoastal Waterway in Wilmington. This private, high-bluff estate parcel of just over one acre presents an unparalleled opportunity to create a generational coastal legacy in an area of southeastern North Carolina steeped in rich history. Perfectly positioned to capture sweeping, unobstructed vistas, this remarkable homesite commands breathtaking sunrises and luminous moonrises over miles of pristine marshland- extending across Rich's Inlet to the shores of Figure Eight Island and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. Here, the rhythm of the coast defines daily life. Launch by boat from your doorstep, harvest oysters from your own shoreline, or fish for prized coastal species including red drum, speckled trout, flounder, and black drum. For those who appreciate the game, two premier, Tom Fazio-designed golf courses lie just minutes away, offering world-class play within effortless reach. 8612 Bald Eagle Lane possesses several characteristics that are exceptionally uncommon among waterfront properties along the Atlantic coast. The property offers elevated high-bluff topography approximately twenty-four feet above sea level, with expansive panoramic views stretching across pristine marshlands. The combination of elevation, privacy, marsh frontage, and unobstructed coastal scenery contributes to the property's highly distinctive character. One of the property's most unusual attributes involves historically deeded submerged and navigable land ownership rights extending toward the Intracoastal Waterway. Such ownership differs substantially from ordinary waterfront ''access'' rights, community dock privileges, or easement-based pier access commonly found in coastal developments. The distance from the bluff edge to the property's frontage along the federal channel boundary of the Intracoastal Waterway reportedly ranges from approximately 220 to 255 feet, while the total distance from Bald Eagle Lane to the ICW frontage extends roughly 585 feet. A small island located within the property's waterfront area contributes both scenic and practical advantages. The island helps shelter the inland channel between the bluff and the deeper waters of the Intracoastal Waterway while also enhancing privacy and protecting portions of the shoreline from direct exposure. Historically documented ownership interests involving submerged or navigable lands are extraordinarily rare along both the eastern and western seaboards and typically arise only through unusual historical grants, deeds, legislative actions, or unique title circumstances. This is not simply a homesite- it is a statement property of rarity and distinction, where privacy, scale, and natural beauty converge to offer the ultimate setting for a bespoke waterfront estate.

Supplements: Perfectly positioned to capture sweeping, unobstructed vistas, this remarkable homesite commands breathtaking sunrises and luminous moonrises over miles of pristine marshland- extending across Rich's Inlet to the shores of Figure Eight Island and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. Here, the rhythm of the coast defines daily life. Launch by boat from your doorstep, harvest oysters from your own shoreline, or fish for prized coastal species including red drum, speckled trout, flounder, and black drum. For those who appreciate the game, two premier Tom Fazio designed golf courses, lie just minutes away offering world-class play within effortless reach. 8612 Bald Eagle Lane possesses several characteristics that are exceptionally uncommon among waterfront properties along the Atlantic coast. The property offers elevated high-bluff topography approximately twenty-four feet above sea level, with expansive panoramic views stretching across pristine marshlands. The combination of elevation, privacy, marsh frontage, and unobstructed coastal scenery contributes to the property's highly distinctive character. One of the property's most unusual attributes involves historically deeded submerged and navigable land ownership rights extending toward the Intracoastal Waterway. Such ownership differs substantially from ordinary waterfront ''access'' rights, community dock privileges, or easement-based pier access commonly found in coastal developments. The distance from the bluff edge to the property's frontage along the federal channel boundary of the Intracoastal Waterway reportedly ranges from approximately 220 to 255 feet, while the total distance from Bald Eagle Lane to the ICW frontage extends roughly 585 feet. Lastly, a small island located within the property's waterfront area contributes both scenic and practical advantages. The island helps shelter the inland channel between the bluff and the deeper waters of the Intracoastal Waterway while also enhancing privacy and protecting portions of the shoreline from direct exposure. Historically documented ownership interests involving submerged or navigable lands are extraordinarily rare along both the eastern and western seaboards and typically arise only through unusual historical grants, deeds, legislative actions, or unique title circumstances. This is not simply a homesite- it is a statement property of rarity and distinction, where privacy, scale, and natural beauty converge to offer the ultimate setting for a bespoke waterfront estate.

More Information MLS# 100564910

Legal and Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 2668500 Deed Book: 6837 Deed Page: 91 Legal: 39 Sec B Porters Neck & Submerged Lands Broker Owner: No PID: R03805-005-012-000 Tax Identifier: R03805-005-012-000 Plat Book: 0 Plat Page: 0 Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 10100.28 Special Assessments: none Tax Year: 2025 Zoning: R-20S HOA: No Cobra Zone: No Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes Elementary School: Porters Neck Middle School: Holly Shelter High School: Laney

Location Information

City Limits: No Marketing City: Wilmington Secondary Subdivision: N/A Street #: 8612 Street Name: Bald Eagle Street Suffix: Lane County: New Hanover State/Province: NC Zip Code: 28411 Subdivision: Not In Subdivision Geo Lat: 34.29579 Geo Lon: -77.74505

Contract Info

Delayed Marketing?: No Sub-Type: Residential Lot List Price/Acre: 4511278.2 Stipulation of Sale: Standard Status: Active Marketing Start Date: 2026-04-03 Listing Price: 6000000 Current Price: $6,000,000

Remarks and Showing

Sign on Property: Yes Directions to Property: From Market St, turn onto Porters Neck Rd, then turn onto Bald Eagle Ln and continue to 8612 on your right.

Property Exterior Info

Acres - Total: 1.33 Lot SqFt: 57935 Deed Restrictions: No Waterfront: Yes Total Road Frontage: 100 Waterview: Yes Location Type: Mainland Water Frontage: 99

Bldgs on Property

None: 1

Soil Evaluation

Soil Evaluation - No: 1

Frontage Type

ICW Front: 1

View Type

ICW View: 1

Topography

Cleared/Partial: 1

Lot Water Features

Deeded Waterfront: 1 Navigable Water: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Fuel Tank

None: 1

Environmental Hazard

Unknown: 1

Road Type/Frontage

Public (City/Cty/St): 1

Utilities

Water Available: 1

Property Features

Bldgs on Property: None Soil Evaluation: Soil Evaluation - No Frontage Type: ICW Front Topography: Cleared/Partial View Type: ICW View Fuel Tank: None Environmental Hazard: Unknown Utilities: Water Available Lot Water Features: Deeded Waterfront; Navigable Water Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office: Landmark Sotheby's International Realty
IDX
Last Updated: June - 05 - 2026
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