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110 Dungannon Blvd. Suite 100
Wilmington, NC 28403

29 Fort Holmes Trail, Bald Head Island, NC 28461

$1,225,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,274 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,225,000 List Date: 11/19/2025 Last Modified: 11/24/2025

Description

Discover the perfect island retreat in this charming coastal cottage, tucked away in the serene Maritime Forest of Bald Head Island. Surrounded by majestic live oaks and situated on a spacious lot bordering wooded Bald Head Association land, this home offers the privacy and tranquility you’ve been searching for. Wrap-around porches invite you to savor peaceful mornings with coffee or unwind in the evenings as coastal breezes drift through the trees. Just minutes from the beach, dining, and island shops, this fully furnished cottage is move-in ready and ideal for everyday living, weekend escapes, or effortless entertaining. Recently renovated, this Southern-style beauty blends timeless character with modern comforts. Inside, the living room features a cozy fireplace, while the chef-ready kitchen impresses with stunning quartz countertops and upgraded appliances. The sought-after first-floor primary suite includes a spacious ensuite bath with double vanities, a walk-in shower, and a generous walk-in closet. A proper laundry room (washer and dryer included) and a tasteful powder room complete the main level. Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms provide plenty of room for family and guests. A large hall bath with double vanities and a tub/shower combination offers direct access from one bedroom, while another bedroom includes its own private powder room for added convenience. Enjoy peace of mind with a new HVAC system and new hot water heater. After a day at the beach, rinse off in your private outdoor shower. A separate garage includes a new golf cart and grill, adding the finishing touches to this exceptional coastal getaway. A rare find of classic charm, modern updates, and the best of Bald Head Island living. Let this enchanting cottage welcome you home.

More Information MLS# 100542067

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 1

Property Interior Info

Total SqFt – Heated (Primary + Separate): 2274 # Rooms: 7 # Baths – Full: 2 # Baths – Half: 2 # Baths – Total: 4 Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area Stories: 2 Fireplace Y/N: Yes SqFt – Heated (Primary): 2274 # Bedrooms: 4

Contract Info

Delayed Marketing?: No Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Construction Type: Stick Built List Price/SqFt: 538.7 Stipulation of Sale: Standard Status: Active Marketing Start Date: 2025-11-19 Listing Price: 1225000 Current Price: $1,225,000

Location Information

City Limits: Yes Marketing City: Bald Head Island Secondary Subdivision: N/A Street #: 29 Street Name: Fort Holmes Street Suffix: Trail County: Brunswick State/Province: NC Zip Code: 28461 Subdivision: BHI (Bald Head Island) Geo Lat: 33.866274 Geo Lon: -77.999289

Remarks and Showing

Sign on Property: Yes Directions to Property: From the Ferry, bear left onto N. Bald Head Wynd. Turn Right onto Stede Bonnet and Right onto Fort Holmes Trail. Home is immediately on the right.

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No Lot Acres: 0.24 Lot Dimensions: 120x68x125x113 Lot SqFt: 10454 Waterfront: No Waterview: No Location Type: Island Horses Y/N: No

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 824740 Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 8517.09 Deed Book: 4920 Deed Page: 972 Legal: L-333 Bhi Stage I Pl 12/1-9 Broker Owner: No PID: 26410o30 Tax Identifier: 2641o030 Plat Book: 12 Plat Page: 1-9 Lot #: 333 Special Assessments: none Tax Year: 2025 Zoning: Residential 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: 0 Detached Garage Spaces: 1 Total # Garage Spaces: 1 Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Golf Cart Parking: 1 Golf Cart Garage: 1 On Site: 1

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Maint – Comm Areas: 1 Maint – Roads: 1 Management: 1 Street Lights: 1

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year: 593 Association Name: Bald Head Association Association Phone: 9104574676

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Exterior Features

Outdoor Shower: 1

Exterior Finish

Wood Siding: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Fencing

None: 1

Foundation

Pilings: 1

Flooring

LVT/LVP: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Balcony: 1 Covered: 1 Deck: 1 Open: 1 Porch: 1 Wrap Around: 1

Roof

Shingle: 1

Levels

Two: 1

Road Type/Frontage

Maintained: 1 Paved: 1

Lot Features

Corner Lot: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heated SqFt

2200 – 2399: 1

Heating

Heat Pump: 1

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: 1

Water Heater

Propane: 1

Utilities

Sewer Connected: 1 Water Connected: 1

Sewer

Municipal Sewer: 1

Water Source

Municipal Water: 1

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Microwave: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Gas Oven: 1 Washer: 1

Fireplace Features

Living Room: 1 Propane: 1

Furnished

Furnished: 1

Interior Features

Blinds/Shades: 1 Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Furnished: 1 Gas Log: 1 Master Downstairs: 1 Pantry: 1 Walk-in Shower: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s): 1

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: 1

Dining Room Type

Formal: 1

Other Structures

Shower: 1

Home Warr/Termite

Termite Bond: 1 Termite Company: Cleggs Termite Company Phone: 910.457.1171

Rooms

Kitchen: 1

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1997

Property Features

Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower Exterior Finish: Wood Siding Fencing: None Foundation: Pilings Parking Features: Golf Cart Garage; Golf Cart Parking; On Site Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Covered; Deck; Open; Porch; Wrap Around Roof: Shingle Levels: Two Lot Features: Corner Lot Cooling: Central Air Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Propane Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Fireplace Features: Living Room; Propane Flooring: LVT/LVP Furnished: Furnished Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Furnished; Gas Log; Master Downstairs; Pantry; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 2200 – 2399 Dining Room Type: Formal Other Structures: Shower HOA and Neigh Amenities: Maint – Comm Areas; Maint – Roads; Management; Street Lights Rooms: Kitchen Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Kitchen
Listing Office: Wendy Wilmot Properties
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Last Updated: November – 24 – 2025
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