$390,000
Sold Feb 17, 2026
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sq ft
8439 River Road
Wilmington, NC, 28412 · The Cape
Listed by Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
Sale details
- Sold price
- $390,000
- Sold on
- Feb 17, 2026
- First listed at
- $399,900
- Sold vs. first asking
- 97.5%
- Days on market
- 138 (this listing 22)
Earlier at this address
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2021 | Sold | $235,000 (asked $274,500) |
| Sep 23, 2016 | Sold | $155,000 (asked $174,900) |
| Mar 29, 2012 | Sold | $129,000 (asked $134,900) |
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What's my home worth? →About this home
Welcome to 8439 River Road, where coastal living meets stunning Cape Fear River views—just minutes from Carolina Beach. With the river only steps away, this home offers peaceful water views, coastal breezes, abundant wildlife, and unforgettable sunsets. Unique architecture, vaulted ceilings, and expansive windows fill the home with natural light and keep the river views front and center. The upstairs deck is the perfect spot to enjoy the breeze, relax with morning coffee, or unwind in the evenings as boats pass by. This move-in-ready home includes a stainless steel refrigerator, washer, and dryer. Residents also enjoy access to a community pool and clubhouse, adding to the relaxed coastal lifestyle. Priced near Wilmington's median sales price, this property offers an experience that is anything but average. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, second home, or investment opportunity, short-term rentals have proven successful in this desirable riverfront area.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1985
- Lot
- 0.06 acres
- HOA
- $930 / annually
- Community
- The Cape
- County
- New Hanover
- MLS #
- 100548204
Features
Inside
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Solid Surface
- Kitchen Island
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Pantry
- Blinds/Shades
- Gas Log
- LVT/LVP
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Electric Range
Outside
- Pond on Lot
- Marsh
- River
Community
- Clubhouse
- Community Pool
- Maintenance Common Areas
- Maintenance Roads
- Meeting Room
Parking
- Covered
- Off Street
- On Site
Heating & cooling
- Heat Pump
- Electric
- Forced Air
- Hot Water
- Central Air
Schools
- Elementary
- Carolina Beach
- Middle
- Murray
- High
- Ashley
As listed in the MLS (New Hanover). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
About 8439 River Road
8439 River Road is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home of about 1,200 square feet, built in 1985 in The Cape, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28412.
At $399,900, it's 4% below the median asking price ($415,000) of the 459 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Wilmington today.
That's about $333 per square foot, compared with a Wilmington median of $264.
6 other homes are for sale in The Cape right now (median asking $522,200); 41 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $495,000, typically in about 68 days.
Across ZIP 28412, 557 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $392,000.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 8439 River Road
How much is 8439 River Road?
8439 River Road is listed at $399,900 (about $333 per square foot) as of September 26, 2026. Status: closed.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 8439 River Road have?
3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 1,200 square feet.
What neighborhood is 8439 River Road in?
The Cape, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in The Cape?
41 homes sold in The Cape in the last 12 months, at a median price of $495,000.
Is 8439 River Road waterfront?
Yes — the MLS lists it as a waterfront property.
Does 8439 River Road have an HOA fee?
Yes: $930 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 8439 River Road built?
1985.
Who is the listing broker for 8439 River Road?
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington (MLS #100548204). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.