Property Description

An extraordinarily rare offering along the Intracoastal Waterway in Wilmington- a private, high-bluff estate parcel of just over one acre, presenting an unparalleled opportunity to create a generational coastal legacy.

Perfectly positioned to capture sweeping, unobstructed vistas, this remarkable homesite commands breathtaking sunrises and luminous moonrises over miles of pristine marshland- extending across Rich’s Inlet to the shores of Figure Eight Island and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

Here, the rhythm of the coast defines daily life. Launch by boat from your doorstep, harvest oysters from your own shoreline, or fish for prized coastal species including red drum, speckled trout, flounder, and black drum. For those who appreciate the game, two premier golf courses lie just minutes away, offering world-class play within effortless reach.

8612 Bald Eagle Lane possesses several characteristics that are exceptionally uncommon among waterfront properties along the Atlantic coast.

The property offers elevated high-bluff topography approximately twenty-four feet above sea level, with expansive panoramic views stretching across pristine marshlands. The combination of elevation, privacy, marsh frontage, and unobstructed coastal scenery contributes to the property’s highly distinctive character.

One of the property’s most unusual attributes involves historically deeded submerged and navigable land ownership rights extending toward the Intracoastal Waterway. Such ownership differs substantially from ordinary waterfront ”access” rights, community dock privileges, or easement-based pier access commonly found in coastal developments.
The distance from the bluff edge to the property’s frontage along the federal channel boundary of the Intracoastal Waterway reportedly ranges from approximately 220 to 255 feet, while the total distance from Bald Eagle Lane to the ICW frontage extends roughly 585 feet.

A small island located within the property’s waterfront area contributes both scenic and practical advantages. The island helps shelter the inland channel between the bluff and the deeper waters of the Intracoastal Waterway while also enhancing privacy and protecting portions of the shoreline from direct exposure.Historically documented ownership interests involving submerged or navigable lands are extraordinarily rare along both the eastern and western seaboards and typically arise only through unusual historical grants, deeds, legislative actions, or unique title circumstances.

This is not simply a homesite- it is a statement property of rarity and distinction, where privacy, scale, and natural beauty converge to offer the ultimate setting for a bespoke waterfront estate.

Features
: Water Available
: Deeded Waterfront
Address Map
US
NC
New Hanover
Wilmington
28411
Bald Eagle
8612
Lane
W78° 15' 17.8''
N34° 17' 44.8''
From Market St, turn onto Porters Neck Rd, then turn onto Bald Eagle Ln and continue to 8612 on your right.
R-20S
Neighborhood
Porters Neck
Laney
Holly Shelter
MLS Addon
Landmark Sotheby's International Realty
David Benford Group
Yes
Yes
$0
Additional Information
: Navigable Water, Deeded Waterfront
2026-04-03
Listing Information
Duane S Burnette
579505354
o576000288
Landmark Sotheby's International Realty
579514721
o576000288
Cash,Conventional
Active
2026-05-15T20:01:39Z
HiveMLS
: Standard
2026-04-03T22:15:35Z

8612 Bald Eagle

8612 Bald Eagle Lane, Wilmington, North Carolina 28411

1.33 Acre
$6,000,000
Listing ID #100564910
Basic Details
Property Type : Land
Listing Type : For Sale
MLS ID : 5ee0053443d9edaf70cf0c3887a9a2c7
Listing ID : 100564910
Price : $6,000,000
View : ICW
Lot Area : 1.33 Acre
Status : Active
Property Sub Type : Residential Lot
Waterfront Yn : 1
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