This beautiful 2+ Acre waterfront property on the Cape Fear River is a rare, majestic site to build your dream home. Mostly cleared and ready to build! You MUST see this lot to appreciate all it has to offer!
On waterfront with river frontage and waterfront access
Partial/cleared topography
Lot dimensions approximately 40 x 170 x 680 x 146 x 774
Home design
Undeveloped land for residential use
Zoned R-15
Construction
Undeveloped property (no structures)
HOA & community
No association amenities
Financial info
Annual tax amount reported
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Located in the River Road subdivision
Directions: From Wilmington, go south on Carolina Beach Rd, right on Independence Blvd, left on River Rd. Homesite is about 5.5 miles down on the right just past River Oaks Dr. From Carolina Beach, the lot is on the left just past Royal Fern Rd.
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A rare opportunity to capture a waterfront property in Wilmington with the opportunity to build your coastal dream house! A true water lover and boaters dream. The lot has recently been cleared, soil tested, quoted for a dock and is just waiting for you to build! Ask for a list of recommended builders to help you seize on this opportunity! You do not want to miss this one, with such low inventory of lots like this, it's a rare find!
Hive MLS #100376491
Apr 17, 2024
Sold
$375,000
Sep 12, 2023
Price Changed
$415,000
Aug 1, 2023
Price Changed
$425,000
Jun 29, 2023
Price Changed
$439,000
Mar 30, 2023
Listed
$450,000
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Looking for a river front lot?! Look no further! This acre lot has so much potential! Build your dream home on this lot today! no HOA!! Minutes to downtown! A short drive to the beach! You don't want to miss this opportunity!
Hive MLS #100130657
Jan 19, 2019
Listing Removed
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Aug 15, 2018
Listed
$350,000
Public Records
Feb 12, 2015
Sold
$210,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,580 (+8.0%)
$387,300
2024
$1,462
$387,300
2023
$1,462 (−0.9%)
$279,900
2022
$1,476 (−3.7%)
$279,900
2021
$1,532 (−1.2%)
$279,900
2020
$1,552
$279,900
2019
$1,552
$245,300
2018
$1,552 (−2.3%)
$245,300
2017
$1,588
$245,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
2.14 Acres
Year renovated
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Style
Vacant Land
County
New Hanover County
APN
R08100-004-011-000
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Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
R-15
Residential-15 District
The purpose of the Residential-15 (R-15) District is established to provide lands that accommodate very low to low density residential development that can serve as a transition between very low density residential development patterns and smaller lot, more dense residential areas of the County. District regulations discourage development that substantially interferes with the quiet residential and recreational nature of the district.
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wilmington, NC • 28412
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Wilmington. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 8120 River Rd
$558,708
$41K under list price of $600K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $465K to $690K.