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    • $2,000,000

    2 W Henderson Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

    3beds
    1,553sqft
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    $10,871/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1971
    4,008 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $1,288/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    If you've ever walked The Loop on Wrightsville Beach, you already know this cottage. Perched on its iconic corner lot, 2 W Henderson Street is one of those properties that makes people slow down, look twice, and wonder what it would be like to call it home. Known locally as ''Sand Crab Cottage,'' this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom coastal retreat has a presence that few beach properties can claim. The generous front porch practically commands you to sit down, breathe in the salt air, and let the island do what it does best. Inside, a vaulted great room with exposed ceiling beams sets a tone that is at once relaxed and refined. A large communal dining table anchors the space, flanked by comfortable seating and cheerful coastal details that give the home a warmth no staging could replicate. The main level features two king bedrooms sharing a full bath with dual vanities and a walk-in shower. Upstairs, a flexible guest room with two queen beds and its own full bath offers space for family, friends, or future rental guests. The kitchen is built for real cooking: gas range, generous prep space, and seamless flow to a shaded outdoor dining area made for long summer evenings. And then there's the location. A short walk to the beach. A short walk to Johnny Mercer's Pier. An easy stroll to shops and restaurants. Head to the far west end of Henderson Street and you'll find a landing with direct access to Banks Channel. The beloved Little Free Library on the corner has become a neighborhood landmark in its own right. This is not just a house on Wrightsville Beach. This is the one people remember.
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    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Austin Kenyon 910-625-7940,

    Intracoastal Realty Corporation

    Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100568758MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Loft, Dining Room
      Bedroom 1
      • Description: Unknown
      Bedroom 2
      • Description: Unknown
      Bedroom 3
      • Description: Unknown
      Dining room
      • Description: Unknown
      Kitchen
      • Description: Unknown
      Living room
      • Description: Unknown
      Loft
      • Description: Unknown
      Heating
      • Propane, Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Cooktop, Built-In Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Range
      Features
      • Master Downstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades, Eat-in Kitchen
      • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,553
      • Total interior livable area: 1,553 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: On Site, Paved
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Patio & porch: Front Porch
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Full,Wood,Fenced
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: See Remarks
      • Frontage type: See Remarks
      Lot
      • Size: 4,008 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 50' x 80'
      • Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
      Details
      • Parcel number: R05720021015000
      • Zoning: R-2
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding, Wood Frame
      • Foundation: Crawl Space
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1971

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Wrightsville Beach

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,288/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,693,300
      • Date on market: 4/22/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 17 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $5,637/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/22/2026Pending sale$2,000,000$1,288/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100568758 Report a problem
        4/22/2026Listed for sale$2,000,000+279.5%$1,288/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100568758 Report a problem
        5/11/2010Sold$527,000$339/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #30447331 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Tax history is unavailable.

        Monthly payment

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 28480

        Getting around

        22 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        53 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Wrightsville Beach
        • Middle: Noble
        • High: Hoggard

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