20 Laughing Gull Trail, Bald Head Island, NC 28461
$1,055,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
2,096
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
9,888
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$1,055,000
List Date:
3/13/2025
Last Modified:
12/09/2025
Description
Discover a unique opportunity to own this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom reverse floor plan home, tucked away from the road and surrounded by lush trees for ultimate privacy. Lovingly cared for by its original owners, this home has never been rented and is ready for new owners to make it their own. Step through the front door into a spacious tiled foyer, an inviting space perfect for puzzles, games, and quiet reading. The first level features two well-appointed bedrooms—a Queen suite and a Twin suite—each with their own private bathrooms. This floor also offers direct garage access to a generous two-car garage with soaring ceilings, ideal for storing bikes, fishing gear, kayaks, and beach essentials. An additional storage room provides even more space. At the rear of the home, enjoy a covered back porch, outdoor shower, and decking leading to a serene screened-in gazebo. Ascend the open staircase to the expansive second floor, where the high ceilings and natural light create a bright and airy atmosphere. The open-concept living area includes a dining space, living room with fireplace, and kitchen with an eat-in bar. A powder room is conveniently located nearby, and a bonus office space offers potential for overflow guests. Outdoor living is a dream with multiple decks—a covered deck off the dining area for al fresco meals and a large open back deck for sunbathing and relaxation. The primary King suite is a private retreat, featuring an ensuite bathroom with dual sinks and private deck access, perfect for watching breathtaking ocean sunsets. This well-loved home is ready for a fresh perspective—come add your personal touch and make it your own island escape! Most furnishings convey (see exclusions), one 4-passenger golf cart included. Bald Head Island Club Membership available for separate purchase.
More Information MLS# 100493956
Building/Ext Features
ud_i_08: 1
Property Interior Info
Total SqFt – Heated (Primary + Separate): 2096
# Rooms: 7
# Baths – Full: 3
# Baths – Half: 1
# Baths – Total: 4
Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
Stories: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
SqFt – Heated (Primary): 2096
# Bedrooms: 3
Contract Info
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 500.48
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Closed
Marketing Start Date: 2025-03-12
Listing Price: 1049000
Current Price: $1,055,000
Location Information
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Bald Head Island
Street #: 20
Street Name: Laughing Gull
Street Suffix: Trail
County: Brunswick
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28461
Subdivision: Stage I
Geo Lat: 33.855035
Geo Lon: -77.990449
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: Yes
Directions to Property: From Ferry Terminal, stay right onto W Bald Head Wynd. Passing the BHI Club and turn for Stede Bonnet, make the next left onto Laughing Gull Trail. Follow around to the right. House is on the right just before entering cul de sac.
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.23
Lot Dimensions: 83x120x83x119
Lot SqFt: 9888
Waterfront: No
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Island
Legal & Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 676670
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 7091.5
Deed Book: 956
Deed Page: 154
Legal: L-241 Bhi Plat 12/1-9 Stage 1
Broker Owner: No
PID: 2643B023
Tax Identifier: 2643b023
Plat Book: 12
Plat Page: 1-9
Lot #: 241
Special Assessments: none
Tax Year: 2024
Zoning: Bh-Pd-1
HOA: Yes
Cobra Zone: No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes
School District: Brunswick County Schools
Elementary School: Southport
Middle School: South Brunswick
High School: South Brunswick
Garage & Parking
Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Total Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage Faces Side: 1
HOA and Neigh Amenities
Beach Access: 1
HOA
Association Fee 1/Year: 593
Association Name: Bald Head Association
Association Phone: 9104574676
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Lot Water Features
None: 1
Exterior Features
Outdoor Shower: 1
Exterior Finish
Wood Siding: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Fencing
None: 1
Foundation
Pilings: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Balcony: 1
Deck: 1
Porch: 1
Screened: 1
Roof
Architectural Shingle: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Paved: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Heated SqFt
2000 – 2199: 1
Heating
Heat Pump: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Utilities
Sewer Available: 1
Water Available: 1
Sewer
Municipal Sewer: 1
Water Source
Municipal Water: 1
Furnished
Furnished: 1
Interior Features
High Ceilings: 1
Dining Room Type
Formal: 1
Other Structures
Gazebo: 1
Rooms
Bedroom 1: 1
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 3: 1
Office: 1
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 1990
Status Change Info
Under Contract Date: 2025-03-16
Sold Price: $1,055,000
Sold Date: 2025-04-29
Property Features
Construction: Wood Frame
Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower
Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
Fencing: None
Foundation: Pilings
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Faces Side
Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Deck; Porch; Screened
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Levels: Two
Lot Water Features: None
Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump
Heating: Heat Pump
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
Utilities: Sewer Available; Water Available
Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Water Source: Municipal Water
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood
Furnished: Furnished
Interior Features: High Ceilings
Heated SqFt: 2000 – 2199
Dining Room Type: Formal
Other Structures: Gazebo
HOA and Neigh Amenities: Beach Access
Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Office
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Room Information
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Office
Listing Office:
Wendy Wilmot Properties
IDX
Last Updated: December – 09 – 2025
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