5 Backfin Point

Closed 2/11/16
Closed 2/11/16
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,300,000
5 beds5,338 sqft$431/sqft
5 Backfin Point, Wilmington, NC 28411
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.38 acresLot Size
2006Year Built
$431/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$5,085/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located on the private island of Figure Eight, this custom built home, designed by Nick Garrett and built by David James in 2006 has a deep water dock with 2 lifts. There are 5 spacious bedrooms, each with its own bathroom plus 2 1/2 baths, one on each floor. There is plenty of room inside and out to entertain large gatherings of family and friends! Huge open kitchen/living area on top floor with master bedroom and separate office area. Another living area on the floor below with 4 ensuite bedrooms....Located on the private island of Figure Eight, this custom built home, designed by Nick Garrett and built by David James in 2006 has a deep water dock with 2 lifts. There are 5 spacious bedrooms, each with its own bathroom plus 2 1/2 baths, one on each floor. There is plenty of room inside and out to entertain large gatherings of family and friends! Huge open kitchen/living area on top floor with master bedroom and separate office area. Another living area on the floor below with 4 ensuite bedrooms. In ground custom pool with hot tub, fenced back yard with plenty of ipe decking, front and back, all with breathtaking views from screened and unscreened porches. No details were spared here, top of the line appliances, Viking Professional, gas range, frigerator/freezer, full size wine
  • Listed by: Buzzy M Northen 910.520.0990 buzzy@intracoastalrealty.com Brokerage DRE #C2062 • Intracoastal Realty Corp
Listing closed: 02/11/2016 12:00 AM • Source: NCRMLS, MLS#: 30528862

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 5 Backfin Point

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: New Hanover County
  • Subdivision Name: Figure Eight Island
  • View: Sound
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Deeded Water Rights, Water Access Comm
  • Zoning: R-10
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Lot Size: 0.38 AC / 16,640 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Island
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Cobra Zone: Yes
  • Directions: From Market Street take right onto Porters Neck Road, right onto Edgewater Club Road to the Figure Eight Bridge. Right on Beach Road South, right onto Backfin Point, house Is on the left.
  • Latitude: 34
  • Longitude: -78
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: New Hanover/Masons Inlet Proje
  • Association Amenities: Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Roads, Security, Taxes, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Name: Figure 8
  • Association Phone: (910) 686-0635
  • Association Fee: $5,085.00
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 317808.79.8918
  • Tax Book Number: 0
  • Tax Legal Description: A 5 SEC 4 FIGURE 8 ISLAND
  • Tax Map Number: 0
School Information
  • High School District: New Hanover
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Total: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Water Features: Deeded Water Rights, Water Access Comm
  • Building Area Total: 5338.0
  • Frontage Type: Sound Front
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Size Area: 0.38
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 16640.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 5338.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: Wood Frame
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 2467
  • Deed Page: 147.0
  • Termite Company: Canady & Sons
  • Termite Company Phone: (910) 686-6541
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Septic Tank, Existing Septic System
  • Fuel Tank Owned Or Leased: Owned
  • Electric Provider: Duke Energy
  • Water Provider: City/Town
  • Fuel Tank Above Or Below Ground: Above Ground
  • Fuel Tank Fuel Type: Propane
  • Utilities: Water Available
  • Water Source: Community Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Finish: Composition
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Construction Materials: Composition
  • Exterior Features: Irrigation System
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Security Lights
  • Stories: 3
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 7.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 5.2
  • Pool Spa Features: In Ground
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Dining Room Type: Formal
  • Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Basement: None
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Elevator, Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades, Gas Log
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Laundry, Great Room, Bedroom 4
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: 32x18 Level: Up- 2nd Floor
  • Room Length: 32.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: 17x15 Level: Down- 1st Floor
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: 15x13 Level: Up- 2nd Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: 20x15 Level: Down- 1st Floor
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: 15x15 Level: Down- 1st Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: 18x15 Level: Down- 1st Floor
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: 23x14 Level: Up- 2nd Floor
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: 20x14 Level: Up- 2nd Floor
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 10
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: 24x16 Level: Down- 1st Floor
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Type: Living Room

Property History for 5 Backfin Point

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 11, 2016

Sold

NCRMLS #30528862

$2,300,000—
Feb 5, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #566206788

$2,300,000—
Jan 18, 2016

Pending

NCRMLS #30528862

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/11/2016

Sold

NCRMLS #30528862

$2,300,000
02/05/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #566206788

$2,300,000
01/18/2016

Pending

NCRMLS #30528862

—

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Public Records for 5 Backfin Point

Taxable ValueLand$2,862,000Additions$4,181,300Total$7,043,300
Tax Record2025$26,733 ($2,228 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt5,760 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,760 SqFtStories3Lot Size16,814 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2006ZoningR-20SCountyNEW HANOVERAPNR04516-002-011-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5 Backfin Point

This home is within New Hanover County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Porters Neck Elementary
Public - K to 5
Holly Shelter Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Emsley A Laney High
Public - 9 to 12
Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elementary
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Porters Neck Elementary
PublicK to 5

Holly Shelter Middle School
Public6 to 8

Emsley A Laney High
Public9 to 12

Dr Hubert Eaton Sr 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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$2,300,000
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16,640
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