216 W Bay Street
Southport, NC 28461
$2,125,000
About the property
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 and three-and-a-half baths, the layout is flexible for family living or hosting guests.
*Spanning three parcels and deeded to the waterline with direct beachfront access, the property provides potential for simple living or a compound-style retreat.
Lovingly cared for by the same family since 1972 and thoughtfully updated in 2015, the home retains its historic charm while embracing today's lifestyle. Its cinematic backdrop has been sought after for many film and television productions.
The true opportunity at 216 W. Bay Street lies beyond its bricks and beams. Ownership here is more than acquiring a residence--it is becoming the next steward of one of Southport's most storied waterfront landmarks.
The Cape Fear House is more than a home--it's a story waiting to continue. Contact us today to schedule your private showing of this Southport icon.
At a glance
Listing details
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Heated square feet
- 4,020
- Lot acres
- 0.69
- Lot dimensions
- Tract 1&2: 99x193 Tract 3: 102x103x99x113
- Stories
- 2
- Zoning
- Sp-R-10
- HOA
- No
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Fireplace
- No
Education
Schools
- Elementary school
- Southport
- Middle school
- South Brunswick
- High school
- South Brunswick
- School district
- Brunswick County Schools
Complete report
Property features
- City
- Southport
- Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- County
- Brunswick
- Location Type
- Mainland
- Subdivision
- Not In Subdivision
- Secondary Subdivision
- N/A
- City Limits
- Yes
- Pre Direction
- W
- Marketing City
- Southport
- Year Built
- 1868
- # Baths - Total
- 4
- # Bedrooms
- 5
- # Rooms
- 10
- Master Bedroom Level
- Non Primary Living Area
- Waterview
- Yes
- New Construction
- No
- Sign on Property
- Yes
- Handicap Accessible
- None
- Appliances/Equip
- Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Oven; Refrigerator; Washer
- Basement
- None
- Construction
- Wood Frame
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Dining Room Type
- Formal
- Entry Level Information
- Entry Level: 1
- Exterior Finish
- Vinyl Siding; Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Exterior Features
- None
- Terms
- Cash; Conventional
- Fuel Tank
- Fuel Tank; Above or Below Ground: Above Ground; Fuel Type: Propane; In Use: Yes; Owned or Leased: Owned
- Furnished
- Partially
- Flooring
- Tile; Wood
- Fencing
- Back Yard; Brick; Chain Link; Metal/Ornamental
- Interior Features
- Bookcases; Entrance Foyer; Furnished; High Ceilings; Mud Room
- Garage & Parking
- Attached Garage Spaces: 2; Detached Garage Spaces: 0; Total # Garage Spaces: 2; Total Carport Spaces: 0
- Heated SqFt
- 4000 - 4499
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Heating System Fuel Source
- Electric
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Laundry Features
- Laundry Room
- Lot Water Features
- Deeded Beach Access; Deeded Water Rights
- Patio and Porch Features
- Covered; Porch
- Parking Features
- Garage Faces Side; Off Street; Paved
- Pool Features
- None
- Roof
- Metal
- Road Type/Frontage
- Paved; Public (City/Cty/St)
- Levels
- Two
- Water Heater
- Electric
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected; Water Connected
- Sewer
- County Sewer; Municipal Sewer
- Water Source
- County Water; Municipal Water
- Construction Type
- Stick Built
- View Type
- ICW View; Ocean; River; Water
- Frontage Type
- ICW Front; River
- Tax Assessed Value
- $1,724,690
- Cobra Zone
- No
- Deed Book
- 3665
- Deed Page
- 736
- Federal Flood Ins Avlbl
- No
- Plat Book
- 1
- PID
- 237LH004
- Tax Identifier
- 237lh004
- Plat Page
- 70A
- Special Assessments
- None
- Tax Year
- 2024
- Lot #
- 1,2 & 3
- Legal
- L-99X193.55 & 99X103 Irr Pl-1/70A
- Directions to Property
- Howe St to the waterfront, right on W. Bay St. Home is the entire corner of W. Bay St and S. Caswell Ave
Location
Map & location
216 W Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461
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