6308 Timber Creek Lane
Wilmington, NC 28411
$1,095,000
About the property
**Authentic Timber-Frame Creekfront Estate on Howe Creek**
Some homes are simply built. Others are thoughtfully crafted to become part of a family's story.
Tucked beneath a canopy of mature trees on more than an acre along the tidal waters of Howe Creek, this extraordinary 4-bedroom, 4-bath authentic timber-frame estate offers a rare opportunity to own a home with a soul all its own. Here, the beauty begins with the architecture. Massive exposed Tennessee oak timbers rise overhead, forming the very structure of the home and creating soaring ceilings, dramatic open spaces, and a warmth that only true timber-frame craftsmanship can provide.
At the heart of the home, a spectacular floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace anchors the great room, while expansive windows draw the beauty of the creek and surrounding marshland indoors. Natural light filters through the trees, and the changing tides create an ever-changing backdrop just beyond your windows.
The first-floor primary suite offers privacy and convenience, complemented by a home office, laundry room, and flexible studio or craft space. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms include a private living area with its own separate entrance--an exceptional opportunity for guests, multigenerational living, a private retreat, or creative studio.
The kitchen and bathrooms are ready for a new owner's vision, offering the opportunity to thoughtfully update the home while preserving the architectural character that makes it so special. The home is now vacant, allowing buyers to experience its generous proportions, dramatic timber framing, and remarkable potential without the distraction of furnishings.
And then there is the setting.
From your own backyard, watch the tides move through Howe Creek, listen to the birds in the marsh, launch a kayak or paddleboard, fish the creek, or simply sit beneath the trees and let the day slow down. The creek is tidal and offers boat access within approximately two hours on either side of low tide, creating a wonderful connection to the waterways beyond. A private dock may be possible, subject to permitting.
This is not a home that can be easily replicated. You cannot recreate a mature waterfront setting, an acre of privacy, or the character and craftsmanship of a true timber-frame structure.
For the buyer who appreciates authenticity, architecture, nature, and the quiet luxury of living on the water, **6308 Timber Creek Lane is more than a property--it is an opportunity to own something truly irreplaceable.**
At a glance
Listing details
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Heated square feet
- 3,861
- Lot acres
- 1.02
- Lot dimensions
- irregular
- Stories
- 2
- Zoning
- R-20S
- HOA
- Yes
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Yes
Education
Schools
- Elementary school
- Ogden
- Middle school
- Noble
- High school
- Laney
- School district
- New Hanover
Complete report
Property features
- City
- Wilmington
- Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- County
- New Hanover
- Location Type
- Mainland
- Subdivision
- Timber Creek
- Secondary Subdivision
- N/A
- City Limits
- No
- Marketing City
- Wilmington
- Elem. School 2
- Eaton
- Year Built
- 1995
- Deed Restrictions
- Yes
- # Baths - Total
- 4
- # Bedrooms
- 4
- # Rooms
- 11
- Master Bedroom Level
- Primary Living Area
- Fireplaces Total
- 1
- Waterview
- Yes
- Property Attached YN
- No
- New Construction
- No
- Sign on Property
- Yes
- Attic
- Floored; Walk-In
- Appliances/Equip
- Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Vented Exhaust Fan
- Construction
- Wood Frame
- Property Condition
- Completed
- Cooling
- Central Air; Multi Units; Zoned; Other
- Dining Room Type
- Formal
- Entry Level Information
- Entry Level: 1
- Exterior Finish
- Synthetic Stucco
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Exterior Features
- Gas Log; See Remarks
- Terms
- Cash; Conventional
- Fuel Tank
- Fuel Tank; Above or Below Ground: Below Ground; Fuel Type: Propane; In Use: Yes; Owned or Leased: Owned
- Trash Collection
- Private Service
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
- Unit Type
- 4 Bedroom Or More
- Flooring
- Carpet; Hardwood; Tile; Other
- Fencing
- None
- Interior Features
- Apt/Suite; Blinds/Shades; Bookcases; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Gas Log; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Master Downstairs; Pantry; Smart Thermostat; Solid Surface; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); WiFi Thermostat
- Garage & Parking
- Total Parking Spaces: 4; Attached Garage Spaces: 2; Detached Garage Spaces: 0; Total # Garage Spaces: 2; Total Carport Spaces: 0
- HOA and Neigh Amenities
- Maint - Comm Areas; Maint - Roads; Master Insure
- Heated SqFt
- 3500 - 3999
- SqFt - Heated Separate
- 0
- Heating
- Heat Pump; Zoned; Other
- Heating System Fuel Source
- Electric
- Lot Features
- Creek; Landscaped; Shopping Nearby; Wetlands; Wooded
- Laundry Features
- Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer; Laundry Room
- Lot Water Features
- Deeded Waterfront; Salt Marsh
- Patio and Porch Features
- Deck; Front Porch; Porch; Rear Porch; Screened
- Parking Features
- Additional Parking; Garage; Garage Faces Front; Paved
- Pool Features
- None
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Road Type/Frontage
- Private Road
- Levels
- Two
- Architectural Style
- Other; See Remarks; Patio
- Separate Living Spcs
- Addl w/Sep Ent Desc: MIL/Nanny space
- Electric Provider
- Duke Progress Energy
- Water Heater
- Propane
- Utilities
- Cable High Speed; Fiber Optic; High Speed Internet; Underground Utilities; Water Connected
- Sewer
- Municipal Sewer; Public Sewer
- Water Source
- Municipal Water
- Water Provider
- Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
- Sewer Provider
- Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
- Construction Type
- Stick Built
- View Type
- Creek/Stream; Water
- Frontage Type
- Creek
- Tax Assessed Value
- $1,033,100
- Cobra Zone
- Yes
- Total City Real Estate Property Tax
- $0
- Deed Book
- 1516
- Deed Page
- 1720
- Federal Flood Ins Avlbl
- Yes
- Plat Book
- 31
- PID
- R04419-001-057-000
- Tax Identifier
- R04419-001-057-000
- Plat Page
- 29-31
- Total Real Estate Property Taxes
- $3,910.29
- Special Assessments
- None
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Lot #
- 8
- Legal
- Lt 8 Timber Creek Section 1
- Directions to Property
- From Military Cutoff, turn onto Covil Farm Rd. At the dead end, turn right onto Red Cedar Rd. Follow into Timber Creek until the end and take a left onto Timber Creek Lane. House will be on the right. From Market St. Turn onto Middlesound Loop Rd. Take a right onto Red Cedar Rd. Follow to the very end and take a left onto Timber Creek Lane. Home will be on the right.