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110 Dungannon Blvd. Suite 100
Wilmington, NC 28403

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
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Last Updated: December – 09 – 2025
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