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1003 2601 S Bald Head Wynd, Bald Head Island, NC 28461 (MLS# 20687217)

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$1,700,000

1003 2601 S Bald Head Wynd
Bald Head Island, NC 28461
MLS# 20687217
Status: Closed

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Property Description
High sweeping ocean views make this desirable lot a great find. Imagine your dream home sitting above the beach view and providing endless beauty.

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Contract Info

Sub-Type: Residential Land

Auction: No

List Price/Acre: 3611111.11

Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Status: Closed

Marketing Start Date: 2014-10-08

Listing Price: 1950000

Current Price: $1,700,000

Location Information

Lot #: 2601

City Limits: Yes

Marketing City: Bald Head Island

Street #: 1003

Pre Direction: S

Street Name: Bald Head

Street Suffix: Wynd

County: Brunswick

State/Province: NC

Zip Code: 28461

Subdivision: Stage II

Geo Lat: 33.846905

Geo Lon: -77.969491

Remarks and Showing

Sign on Property: Yes

Directions to Property: From the marina to West Bald Head Wynd to South Bald Head Wynd. Lot is on the left before you reach Captain Charlies.

Property Exterior Info

Acres - Total: 0.54

Lot Dimensions: 37X284X140X275

Lot SqFt: 23522

Deed Restriction: Yes

Waterfront: No

Total Road Frontage: 37

Waterview: Yes

Location Type: Island

Legal and Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 750000

Total City Real Estate Property Tax: 9314

Deed Book: 1979

Deed Page: 578

Legal: L-2601 .54AC CAPE FEAR STAT PL-22/462

PID: 2654B004

Tax Identifier: 2654b004

Plat Book: 22

Plat Page: 462

Special Assessments: 1 x Set up fee $125

Tax Year: 2015

Zoning: B

HOA: Yes

Cobra Zone: No

Flood Zone: Yes

Elementary School: Southport

Middle School: South Brunswick

High School: South Brunswick

Bldgs on Property

None: 1

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Boat Dock: 1

Clubhouse: 1

Comm Garden: 1

Fitness Center: 1

Golf Course: 1

Management: 1

Marina: 1

Playground: 1

Restaurant: 1

Tennis Court(s): 1

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year: 213

HOA 1 Mgmt. Company: BHI - Stage 2

HOA 1 Mgmt. Phone: 910-256-2021

Soil Evaluation

Soil Evaluation - No: 1

View Type

Ocean: 1

Water: 1

Topography

Rolling: 1

Sloped: 1

Terms

Cash: 1

Conventional: 1

Fuel Tank

None: 1

Environmental Hazard

No: 1

Road Type/Frontage

Paved: 1

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2016-11-01

Sold Price: $1,700,000

Sold Date: 2016-12-13

Property Features

Bldgs on Property: None

Soil Evaluation: Soil Evaluation - No

Topography: Rolling; Sloped

View Type: Ocean; Water

Fuel Tank: None

Environmental Hazard: No

HOA and Neigh Amenities: Boat Dock; Clubhouse; Comm Garden; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Management; Marina; Playground; Restaurant; Tennis Court(s)

Terms: Cash; Conventional

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Listing Office: Wendy Wilmot Properties

Last Updated: January - 12 - 2026

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