4 beds2,908 sqft$961/sqft
1839 Newkirk Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409
Est: $14,833/moGet pre-approved

Description

If a property could sing, this might be the beauty and crispness of Andrea Bocelli with casual comfort of Jimmy Buffet. Originally designed by Haywood Newkirk, the house fits its waterfront setting anchored with century old live oaks and has been magnificently updated by the current owners to embrace the timeless feel with all the best touches of today's design. As you approach the gravel drive, you will be greeted with a new ipe statement accent that tie in with the warm tones for the new garage...If a property could sing, this might be the beauty and crispness of Andrea Bocelli with casual comfort of Jimmy Buffet. Originally designed by Haywood Newkirk, the house fits its waterfront setting anchored with century old live oaks and has been magnificently updated by the current owners to embrace the timeless feel with all the best touches of today's design. As you approach the gravel drive, you will be greeted with a new ipe statement accent that tie in with the warm tones for the new garage doors. Entering the ground floor foyer through new front doors, you will appreciate the new herringbone brick flooring and new custom designed rough sawn white oak and walnut covered custom stair runner to the second floor with its' sweeping open floorplan welcoming the stunning ICW views through oversized windows. Great natural light fills the house and is accentuated with boxed skylights that frame the massive built-in cabinetry in warm wood tones. The center of the house is a brand new kitchen with custom cabinets and huge center granite island. A stainless $60K appliance package that include a stainless La Cornu range and full size stainless fridge/freezer in addition to multiple refrigerated drawers and beverage cooler. Everyone's favorite space just might be the new scullery off the kitchen with a home office area and custom brick walls. Be sure to check out the vintage brass switches and brass and glass hardware found throughout this masterpiece! Three bedrooms and two baths complete the second floor including the waterfront master suite with all new bath and his and her closets. Just off the great room is a 24' x 16' waterfront deck with new powered retractable awning and new trex decking, perfect for family gatherings and elegant entertaining. This vantage point overlooks a backyard like no other! With gravel paths that wind around raised plant beds, fig trees, olive trees and flowering perennials, the full fenced back yard with expansive lawn and tree shaded area can hold a crowd for an evening oyster roast or could accommodate a future pool. Enjoy having access to the community pier with a dedicated boat slip with a 10,000 lb. lift. Enjoying the salt life on the water doesn't get any better than a day at unspoiled Masonboro Island right out your back door! Please contact Vance Young for a complete list of improvements or to schedule a tour of this magnificent one of a kind property! The adjacent lot to the west is also available for an additional separate purchase. The ground level of this house is in a VE flood zone but the house has a transferable flood policy. Total square footage is 2908 with 1,070 on the ground level.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/01/2026 01:00 PM

  1. Listed by Vance B Young • Brokerage DRE #C2062 • Intracoastal Realty Corporation
    P: (910)-232-8850 vanceyoung@intracoastalrealty.com

Property Details for 1839 Newkirk Road

Status
MLS #
100592767
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$4,515 / year
HOA Fees
$3,000 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1959
Lot Size
0.68 AC / 29,621 SF
Subdivision Name
Timberbrook
View
ICW, Ocean, Water
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
Boat Lift, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Water Rights, Deeded Waterfront, Water Access Comm
Zoning
R-15

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Location

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Building Information for 1839 Newkirk Road

Stories2Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size0.68 AC / 29,621 SF

Payment Calculator

$14,833 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,207

Property Taxes

$376

HOA Dues

$250

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Property Information for 1839 Newkirk Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • In City Limits: No
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Directions: South College to Piner Road, turn right on Myrtle Grove, left on Newkirk
  • Latitude: 34
  • Longitude: -78
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Paved
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: none known
  • Association Amenities: Waterfront Community, Boat Dock, Boat Slip - Assigned, Maintenance Common Areas, Marina
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Timberbrook
  • Association Phone: 919-602-1890
  • Association Fee: $3,000.00
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: R07620-003-075-000
  • Tax Book Number: 33
  • Tax Legal Description: 1ST TR TOPLIN OF TIMBERBROOK (W/BOAT SLIP 9)
  • Tax Map Number: 47
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,192,900
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: Bellamy
  • High School: Ashley
  • High School District: New Hanover
  • Middle Or Junior School: Murray
Parking
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Total: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Range: 2800 - 2999
  • Building Area Total: 2908.0
  • Frontage Type: ICW Front
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.68
  • Lot Size Area: 0.68
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 29621.0
  • Lot Features: Dead End, Level, Boat Slip, Boat Dock, Boat Lift, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Water Rights, Deeded Waterfront, Water Access Comm
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 92x279x119x347
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2908.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Shower
  • Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 6078
  • Deed Page: 690.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow, At Closing
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Septic Tank
  • Electric Provider: Duke Energy
  • Utilities: Other
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Shutters - Board/Hurricane, Outdoor Shower, Irrigation System, Cluster Mailboxes, Garden
  • Fencing: Metal/Ornamental, Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Other, Slab, Pilings
  • Horse: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Stories Total: 2
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.0
  • Attic Features: Access Only
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Appliances: Vented Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Basement: None
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Walk-in Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Dining Area, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry, Living Room
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 29.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 8
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Unit Type: 4 Bedroom Or More
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Sold Exclusive: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 1839 Newkirk Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100592767

$2,795,000
Jun 24, 2025

Sold

NCRMLS #100494562

$2,000,000
Jun 18, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1882959007

$2,000,000

+10.3% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2026

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100592767

$2,795,000
06/24/2025

Sold

NCRMLS #100494562

$2,000,000
06/18/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1882959007

$2,000,000

+10.3% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1839 Newkirk Road

Taxable ValueLand$804,300Additions$388,600Total$1,192,900
Tax Record2025$4,589 ($382 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,745 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,745 SqFtStories1Lot Size29,185 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959ZoningR-15,RESIDENTCountyNEW HANOVERAPNR07620-003-075-000

Schools near 1839 Newkirk Road

This home is within New Hanover County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Heyward C Bellamy Elementary
PublicK to 5

Charles P Murray Middle
Public6 to 8

Eugene Ashley High
Public9 to 12

Dr John Codington Elementary
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1839 Newkirk Road is a single family home for sale in Wilmington, NC 28409. This property was listed for sale on August 1, 2026 by Intracoastal Realty Corporation, it's currently listed at $2,795,000. It has been on the market for a total of 3 days and was last sold on June 24, 2025. This listing's school district is New Hanover County School District. Nearby schools include Heyward C Bellamy Elementary, Charles P Murray Middle and Eugene Ashley High. 1839 Newkirk Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,908 sqft single family home built in 1959.

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