Property Description

Searching for that coveted little island setting? This is the dream location! Classic 1939 beach cottage perfectly positioned just one row from the shimmering Banks Channel on peaceful, sought-after Harbor Island. The water’s edge is only steps away, the ocean a breezy 15-minute stroll, and Wrightsville Beach Elementary, one of the area’s most beloved community anchors, is just around the corner & within easy walking distance. This home places you at the heart of one of the most vibrant coastal communities in NC. Coastal charm meets everyday convenience in this traditional cottage. It’s infused with vintage beach-house elegance and framed by mature shade trees up and down the street. It offers 3B/1BA, warm, beautiful wood flooring and sunlit living spaces that reflect the home’s timeless character. The relaxed airy layout is simple, functional, and full of natural light. It’s ideal for beach living or hosting friends after a day on the water. The outdoor living area feels like an extension of the home. Sweeping wraparound porches invite slow mornings for coffee or golden-hour cocktails. Unwind in the shade and relish that steady island breeze. Your porch overlooks a storybook picket fence and generous outdoor space that’s perfect for gatherings. The lower level offers its own full bath, laundry/mud room, and a sizable storage area, with flexibility for beach equipment, a workshop, studio or future expansion. From this address, the best of Wrightsville Beach unfolds at your doorstep. ICW water access is right across the street for paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming or watching the endless boats drift by. Bike to the ocean, where blue-green waters and wide sandy beaches await. Quick access to dining, fitness, coffee, nightlife, you-name-it… a socialite’s dream. This home embodies the vibrant, active lifestyle that makes Wrightsville Beach so special. Take this rare opportunity to claim a classic coastal jewel in one of Wilmington’s most desirable beach communities.

Features
: None
: Heat Pump, Electric
: Heat Pump, Central Air
: Unfinished, None, BathStubbed
: Fenced, Wood, Partial, Front Yard
: Deck, Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Side Porch, Wrap Around, Patio, Open
: Attached, Concrete, Garage, Covered, Off Street, Garage Faces Front, Paved, On Site, Underhouse
: Vinyl, Hardwood
: Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Built-in Features, Blinds/Shades
: Laundry Room, Washer Hookup, In Basement, Dryer Hookup
: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
: Second Row
Appliances
: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Electric Range
Address Map
US
NC
New Hanover
Wrightsville Beach
28480
Channel
209
Drive
W78° 12' 7.8''
N34° 12' 45.3''
Take Eastwood Road over Wrightsville Beach Drawbridge onto the island. Stay on Causeway, Turn left onto North Channel. House will be on the left.
N
N
R-1
Neighborhood
Wrightsville Beach
Hoggard
New Hanover
Noble
MLS Addon
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
Stephanie N Pelton
Yes
Yes
$0
Additional Information
: None
1
1539
: Block, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame, Shake Siding
2
: Block, Other, Pilings
1.0
: Two
: Level, Front Yard, Second Row
50x80
2026-01-15
1700000
2
: Public
Listing Information
579509460
579502157
Cash,Conventional
Cancelled
2026-06-06T18:16:36Z
HiveMLS
: Standard
2026-06-06T18:11:15Z

209 Channel

209 N Channel Drive N, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina 28480

3 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
1,539 Sqft
0.09 Acre
$1,690,000
Listing ID #100549449
Basic Details
Property Type : Residential
Listing Type : For Sale
MLS ID : 4fd348bb7d37583de1f4217f24d2a6d9
Listing ID : 100549449
Price : $1,690,000
View : Canal,ICW,Water
Bedrooms : 3
Bathrooms : 1
Rooms : 6
Lot Area : 0.09 Acre
Square Footage : 1,539 Sqft
Year Built : 1939
Status : Canceled
Full Bathrooms : 1
Property Sub Type : Single Family Residence
Roof : Shingle, Architectural Shingle
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