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Figure Eight Island, Wilmington, NC Luxury Homes for Sale

Figure Eight Island stands as one of the most private and architecturally refined coastal addresses in North Carolina. Buyers researching luxury homes for sale in the Wilmington area consistently arrive at this barrier island for a single reason: it exists on its own terms. Access is gated, the shoreline is protected, and the residential caliber reflects decades of deliberate, low-density development. Coastal Realty Associates has advised buyers and sellers on this island for years, offering the kind of market fluency that only comes from consistent, ground-level presence in one of the Southeast's most exclusive coastal enclaves.

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Architectural Caliber and Price Context

Homes on Figure Eight Island are predominantly custom-built, with architecture ranging from traditional coastal shingle-style construction to contemporary elevated residences with floor-to-ceiling ocean or sound views. Lot sizes frequently exceed half an acre, and many properties position buyers between both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Luxury homes for sale on Figure Eight Island typically list between $2,500,000 and $8,000,000, with oceanfront estates and deepwater sound properties commanding the upper range. Interior square footage commonly runs between 3,500 and 7,000 square feet, with hallmarks including wide-plank hardwoods, custom millwork, chef-grade kitchen installations, and elevator access across multiple living levels.

Premier Neighborhoods and Private Enclaves

The island's residential layout divides naturally between oceanfront sections along the Atlantic and sound-side properties facing the Intracoastal Waterway and Rich Inlet. The oceanfront corridor draws buyers seeking unobstructed Atlantic views and direct beach access, while the sound-side streets, including those along Marlin Drive and Pelican Drive, attract buyers who prioritize deep-water dock access and protected boating. Private docks are common on sound-side lots, with direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway placing offshore fishing grounds and Wrightsville Beach within a short boat ride. The island was developed beginning in the early 1960s and has maintained strict architectural and environmental standards since, which preserves property values and neighborhood integrity across every price tier.

Lifestyle and Amenities for the Discerning Buyer

Figure Eight Island is a private, gated community with no commercial development on the island itself. There are no hotels, restaurants, or retail corridors, which is precisely the point. Residents have access to the Figure Eight Island Yacht Club, which serves as the social and recreational anchor of the community. The club offers marina facilities, tennis, and a gathering space that reflects the island's understated, member-focused culture. Boating is central to daily life here, with the Rich Inlet offering direct Intracoastal and offshore access. The mainland commercial corridor along Market Street and the restaurants of Wrightsville Beach are approximately 20 to 25 minutes by car, providing easy access to high-end dining and retail without compromising the island's seclusion. Families with school-age children are served by New Hanover County Schools, with Wrightsville Beach Elementary among the proximate options.

Working with a Knowledgeable Local Expert

The Figure Eight Island market moves with limited inventory and qualified buyers who understand what true coastal privacy is worth. Coastal Realty Associates brings direct experience with the island's transaction history, seller expectations, and the nuanced factors, including dock permits, flood zone designations, and HOA covenants, that shape purchase decisions at this level.

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Newest Homes for Sale in Figure Eight Island, Wilmington, NC

$1,225,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths
Welcome to 6189 Castlebrook Way, an exceptional custom-built modern coastal farmhouse located in the prestigious community of Ocean Ridge Plantation. Perfectly positioned on a beautifully landscaped home site, this stunning property offers a rare private and resort-style environment. Wooded privacy behind the home and picturesque views out front towards the signature Hole #4 of Leopard's Chase Golf Course with a scenic pond view. Thoughtfully designed with approximately 3570 heated/cooled square feet with 2 x 6 exterior wall construction, this luxury residence blends timeless architecture, sophisticated finishes, and modern comfort throughout. The open-concept floorplan features a spacious main-level primary suite, custom built-ins, white oak staircase, crown molding, solid-core Wood Grain interior doors, and abundant natural light. The gourmet kitchen showcases custom Jim Bishop cabinetry, premium appliances, oversized island, dovetail drawers, and soft-close cabinetry. Additional luxury features include JELD-WEN double-hung windows, automated VELUX skylights with climate control and remote blinds, Therma-Tru exterior doors, 2 Daikin zoned HVAC systems, closed-cell foam insulation, and a Rinnai tankless water heater. Whole house 24K Generac Generator and a Halo Whole House Water Purification System. First floor primary bedroom suite with a huge walk-in closet, decorative tiled shower, dual vanities/sinks, and a soaking tub. 3 additional bedrooms upstairs and a bonus room. Step outside to your private back yard retreat featuring a resort-style saltwater pool with a waterfall feature, stamped concrete patio, screened porch, covered outdoor living spaces, and a convenient accessible full bathroom just a short stroll from the pool. Residents of Ocean Ridge Plantation enjoy 4 championship golf courses, 2 resident clubhouses,1 heated indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, fitness center, tennis, pickleball courts, walking trails, meeting/party rooms, a nature pavilion, a community garden, over 65 social groups/activities to get involved with, and last but not least, a private beach clubhouse on the locals favorite, Sunset Beach. This is luxury coastal living at its finest!

6189 Castlebrook Way Sw, Ocean Isle Beach
$1,525,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths
Experience elevated coastal living in this stunning new construction home built by Chaucer Construction, nestled just off Scotts Hill Loop. Thoughtfully designed with a reverse floor plan to capture the scenery, this exceptional residence offers water views of both the Intracoastal Waterway and the distant ocean swells beyond Rich's Inlet, creating a truly unique coastal backdrop from multiple vantage points throughout the home. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, the open-concept main living area is designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining. The chef-inspired kitchen showcases KitchenAid appliances, quartz countertops, a spacious walk-in pantry, and a custom wine bar with beverage refrigerator. Two luxurious primary suites with private en suites provide flexibility for guests, extended family, or multi-generational living. Enjoy sunrise coffee or evening sunsets from two covered porches, unwind in one of two separate living spaces, and appreciate the convenience of an elevator connecting the home's levels. An oversized two-car garage, detached storage shed, and abundant interior storage ensure there's a place for everything. Situated on a generous 0.67-acre lot, this home offers the perfect combination of privacy, space, and coastal beauty. The property features a new septic system with the tank and drain fields strategically located on the right side of the home, preserving valuable backyard space and providing the opportunity for a future pool installation--allowing the next owner to create their own private outdoor oasis.

2165 Scotts Hill Loop Rd, Wilmington
$1,175,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths
Some homes are built. This one was envisioned. Designed from the ground up as a coastal landmark and named before a single shingle was laid, The Crow's Nest Cottage rose along the edge of the Intracoastal Waterway not as a house to live in, but as a life to step into. Recognized by Ideal Living Magazine as their 2017 Home of the Year, it is the only home in this community that carries that distinction. It's also the ONLY available home directly on the ICW in the neighborhood. If you have spent years building toward something and now find yourself ready to live in a home that reflects all of it, you have arrived at the right address. You have not settled. You have not compromised. You have simply stopped looking, because the home you described to yourself exists and it is here. You pass through the gated entrance of Summerhouse on Everett Bay and something shifts. The pace slows. By the time you pull onto the widened driveway and take in the silhouette against the Carolina sky, you already know this is not a showing. It is a homecoming. The main living level holds an open kitchen, dining, and living space anchored by a built-in fireplace, intimate by design, intentionally warm, and framed by views that pull your eye straight to the water. A main-floor guest suite with private bath means the people you love never feel like guests. Fresh paint throughout, top to bottom, inside and out. This home is not waiting to be made ready. It is ready. The kitchen was designed for someone who cooks with intention: GE Cafe double oven, pot filler, second island prep sink, soft-close cabinetry throughout. The primary suite was designed for someone who has earned unhurried mornings: tray ceilings with recessed lighting, walk-in tile shower with floor-to-ceiling tile, body jets and rain head, soaking tub, private water closet, and a large walk-in closet. Three full levels plus a fourth-level crow's nest with mini fridge. Elevator serviced April 2026. Climb to the widow's walk and the Intracoastal opens beneath you. The view that stops conversation, makes people put their phone down, and that you will never stop noticing no matter how long you live here. That is the point. Constructed to VE flood zone standards, the most stringent coastal classification available. Roof rejuvenated 2025 with new metal boots, sealed ridges, and a transferrable five-year roof seal guarantee; displaced shingles repaired at no cost. Three independent HVAC systems on active HCS service contract through year-end; third-floor unit includes built-in dehumidifier and an additional six inches of blown insulation across all attic spaces. Whole-home generator with full year of service paid, weekly self-diagnostics to Generator Superstore, and automatic dispatch for any issues. Two owned propane tanks convey. Right-side garage fully conditioned. Storm doors on the second and third levels; storm shutters on the crow's nest level; hurricane shutters on double doors. Ecobee smart thermostats with additional motion sensors. Exterior cameras convey. Fridge, washer, and dryer included. Option to purchase furnished. Summerhouse on Everett Bay amenities include resort pool with lazy river, clubhouse, fitness center, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, 18 miles of walking and biking trails, a boat ramp, dock and kayak launch on King's Creek, community day slips, dock, and kayak launch directly on the ICW. Topsail Island is just down the road. This is not a community that simply surrounds a body of water. It is a community built around a way of life, and this home, more than any other on the waterway, was purpose-built to anchor it. There is a version of your search that ends today. Not because you settled. Because the home you envisioned actually exists. The Crow's Nest Cottage is that home.

237 Marshside Lndg, Holly Ridge
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