216 W Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461

Southport
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Lifestyle Property Partners
216 W Bay Street,Southport, NC 28461
$2,250,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,020 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: daniel a malechuk, suzanne o'bryant
Office: landmark sotheby's international realty
MLS#:100561116
Source:NC_CCAR

Price summary

  • Price:$2,250,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$559.7

About this home

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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1868
  • Listing ID #:100561116
  • Added:102 day(s) ago
  • Updated:June 29, 2026 at 10:25 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:10
  • Flooring:Tile, Wood
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Living area:4,020 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Electric, Forced Air, Heating
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Metal
  • Year built:1868
  • Building area:4,020 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.69 Acres
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features:Covered, Porch
  • Foundation Description:Crawl Space
  • Levels:2 Story

Schools

  • High school:South Brunswick
  • Middle school:South Brunswick
  • Elementary school:Southport

Utilities

  • Water:County Water, Water Connected
  • Sewer:Sewer Connected

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,250,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$559.7

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Amenities:Bookcases, Furnished

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:2
  • Parking description:Attached Garage, Off Street, Paved
  • Garage spaces:2
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