8439 River Rd is a coastal stilt-style home which is peaceful located minutes to Carolina beach and Wilmington amenities. The living room is spacious and open concept. The bedrooms on the main level each have an on-suite bathroom attached. The upstairs bedroom (loft) is expansive with wooden vaulted ceilings as well as a roof top deck to see the river. Downstairs is a 270sq ft shop/storage space. Because the home is stilt style, you can park under the home for sheltered car storage. Request a tour today. We are needing applicant income of $6,000+ plus per month and credit of 625+
(Home to come un-furnished)
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The Cape, located between Sea Breeze Road and the Intracoastal Waterway, is a coastal and residential Sea Breeze neighborhood with a marsh-edge setting and low-rise streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Sea Breeze Road corridor near the Carolina Beach Road junction, where bait shops, seafood counters, and marina traffic set a working-waterfront tone. Architectural cues lean toward beach cottages and newer raised homes designed for coastal weather. Water views and tidal creeks shape daily rhythms, with docks and boat ramps as common landmarks. A short drive connects to the Riverwalk and downtown Wilmington’s galleries and restaurants. The pace stays grounded in salt air, open skies, and shoreline geography.
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Public facts and zoning for 8439 River Rd
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
1,216
Stories
1
Lot Size
2,631 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1985
Year Renovated
1987
County
New Hanover County
APN
R08409-002-008-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026.
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Climate risks
9/10 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
10/10 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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