Welcome to 8700 Thornblade Circle—an exceptional custom-built home nestled on a private, oversized lot with peaceful pond views and direct frontage on the 2nd hole of the Porters Neck Country Club golf course. Thoughtfully designed for both comfort and style, this one-of-a-kind residence offers privacy, natural beauty, and timeless craftsmanship in one of Wilmington's most desirable gated communities. Inside, you'll find an open, light-filled layout with soaring ceilings, custom finishes, and a spacious first-floor primary suite. The inviting living areas showcase expansive windows that bring the outdoors in, offering beautiful views of the lush backyard and fairway. Step outside to enjoy a large patio perfect for relaxing or entertaining in the serene setting. Additional highlights include a rare 4-car garage, abundant storage beneath the home, and a fully encapsulated crawlspace a private well for irrigation. Residents of Porters Neck Plantation enjoy deeded water access to a private boat ramp and picnic area on the Intracoastal Waterway. Memberships to the top-rated Porters Neck Country Club—with golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and fitness—are also available. This is coastal living at its finest—schedule your private tour today.
Sold for $1,120,000
$1,120,000
8700 Thornblade Circle, Wilmington, NC 28411
4beds
4,306sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
0.97 Acres Lot
$1,121,600 Zestimate®
$260/sqft
$5,841 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,121,600
$1.04M - $1.21M
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Soaring ceilingsCustom finishesLarge patioPeaceful pond viewsPrivate oversized lotExpansive windowsSpacious first-floor primary suite
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Listed by:
Tory Kuehner 910-619-2856,
Compass Carolinas LLC
Bought with:
Libby J Fox, 247339
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100516277
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Primary Living Area
Dining room
- Features: Formal
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Master Downstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Gas Log
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,306
- Total interior livable area: 4,306 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Off Street, Paved
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
- Waterfront features: None, Pond
- Frontage type: Pond Front
Lot
- Size: 0.97 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Second Garage, Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: R03708002012000
- Zoning: R-20
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Porters Neck Plantation
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Boat Dock, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Roads, Picnic Area, Playground, Ramp, Security, Street Lights
- HOA fee: $1,200 monthly
- HOA name: CAMS
- HOA phone: 910-256-2021
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $260/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $849,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,440
- Date on market: 8/22/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 56 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2025 | Sold | $1,120,000-8.6%$260/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100516277 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2025 | Contingent | $1,225,000$284/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100516277 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,225,000+113%$284/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100516277 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2000 | Sold | $575,000$134/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #30242581 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,954 +9.7% | $1,289,300 +51.7% |
| 2024 | $4,514 +0.1% | $849,900 |
| 2023 | $4,509 -0.9% | $849,900 |
| 2022 | $4,551 -2.4% | $849,900 |
| 2021 | $4,665 +11.9% | $849,900 +29% |
| 2020 | $4,168 | $658,900 |
| 2019 | $4,168 | $658,900 |
| 2018 | $4,168 | $658,900 |
| 2017 | $4,168 +4.7% | $658,900 +14.8% |
| 2016 | $3,979 +7.6% | $574,200 |
| 2015 | $3,698 +1.7% | $574,200 |
| 2014 | $3,635 | $574,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $574,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $574,200 -31.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $837,843 |
| 2010 | -- | $837,843 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $526,170 |
| 2004 | -- | $526,170 |
| 2003 | -- | $526,170 +1.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $516,557 |
| 2001 | -- | $516,557 |
| 2000 | -- | $516,557 |
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Neighborhood: 28411
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Porters Neck ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Holly Shelter Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.5 mi
- 4/10Emsley A Laney HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Porters Neck
- Middle: Holly Shelter
- High: Laney
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- New Hanover County
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- 8700 Thornblade Circle
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