216 W Bay Street
Southport, NC 28461
5
Bed
4
Bath
4,020Sqft
0.69Acre(Lot)
For more than 150 years, The Cape Fear House has stood watch over the waters where the river meets the sea. At the confluence of the Cape Fear River, Atlantic Ocean, and Intracoastal Waterway, The Cape Fear House is a special opportunity to own a piece of history in one of North Carolina's most picturesque waterfront towns. Built in 1868 by Thomas Mann Thompson Jr.--a successful river pilot and Civil War blockade runner--this stately residence embodies Southport's maritime legacy. From its double front porches to its original heart pine floors, every detail tells a story. The home is the only residence in Southport to feature both a widow's walk and a cupola, offering unmatched vantage points over the Cape Fear River, Fort Caswell, and Bald Head Island. With five airy bedrooms a
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 5Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1Room Information
Rooms Total: 10 Basement: None, Crawl Space -
Flooring Information
Tile, Wood -
Roofing Information
Metal -
Interior Features
High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Bookcases Roof: Metal Appliances: Electric Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater Laundry Features: Laundry Room -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Electric, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air Water front: 1
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Building Information
Year Built: 1868 Building Area Total: 4020 Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch Pool Features: None Private Pool: No Water front Features: Beach Access View: Ocean, River, Water -
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: None
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: Tract 1&2: 99x193 Tract 3: 102x103x99x113 Main Square Feet: 0.69 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.69 Lot Size Square Feet: 30056 Lot Description: Corner LotProperty Information
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 158
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $2250000 Cash, Conventional
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 237lh004 Tax Year: 2024
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Parking Information
Parking Total: 2 Garage Faces Side, Off Street, PavedGarage Information
Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2
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School Information
Elementary School: SouthportJunior High School: South BrunswickSenior High School: South Brunswick -
Utility Information
Sewer Connected, Water Connected -
Location Information
Direction: Howe St to the waterfront, right on W. Bay St. Home is the entire corner of W. Bay St and S. Caswell Ave WaterSource: Public
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| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 765 Harper Acres Lane, Southport, NC, 28461 | $890,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,400 | 2,400 SqFt |
| 699 Pelican Cove Way #230, Southport, NC, 28461 | $412,099 | 5 | 3 | 2,193 | 2,193 SqFt |
| 3121 Weather Side Drive.., Southport, NC, 28461 | $321,865 | 3 | 2 | 1,500 | 1,500 SqFt |
| 76 Trevino Road, Southport, NC, 28461 | $449,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,805 | 1,805 SqFt |
| 3125 Weather Side Drive.., Southport, NC, 28461 | $359,900 | 4 | 3 | 2,117 | 2,117 SqFt |
| 775 Pelican Cove Way #211, Southport, NC, 28461 | $416,341 | 4 | 3 | 2,433 | 2,433 SqFt |
| 2008 Oakton Drive #11, Southport, NC, 28461 | $639,770 | 3 | 2 | 2,430 | 2,430 SqFt |
| 3129 Weather Side Drive.., Southport, NC, 28461 | $339,900 | 3 | 3 | 1,498 | 1,498 SqFt |
| 2023 Oakton Drive #6, Southport, NC, 28461 | $679,030 | 3 | 3 | 2,659 | 2,659 SqFt |
| 771 Pelican Cove Way #212, Southport, NC, 28461 | $358,380 | 4 | 2 | 1,741 | 1,741 SqFt |
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