5.23 Acre Charming Country Estate overlooking pond in Boiling Spring Lakes/Winnabow area. Experience country living at its finest on this beautiful estate with pond, primary home, cozy rental cottage or guest house and numerous outbuildings. Enjoy single level living and an open floor plan in this 1456 square foot home with gas fireplace and two bedrooms and two baths. There is an unfinished second story that could be completed to add a third bedroom and bath or bonus space. Bead board ceilings add to the charm of this home and there is LVP flooring throughout. The chef's kitchen includes a copper farm sink with ample counter space for all your baking and cooking needs. There is a very generously sized pantry which includes a laundry area. The primary bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom with walk in shower. Outdoors there is a covered back patio and numerous outbuildings that could be used as workshops and or storage areas. There is a chicken coop and a fenced dog pen for your critters. In addition there is a 581 square foot one bedroom cozy cottage that is currently leased for $1200 on a month to month basis. Use this for supplemental income or for housing an additional family member or as a guest house. One private well and septic system services both the home and cottage.
Est. $2,377 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 397 W Ranch Rd W
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Hive MLS #100560144
Apr 29, 2026
Sold
$599,000
$294/sq ft
Mar 14, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 13, 2026
Listed
$599,000
$294/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 4, 2007
Sold
$25,000
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,869 (+13.2%)
$16,630 + $256,010
$272,640
2024
$1,650 (+2.1%)
$16,630 + $256,010
$272,640
2023
$1,617 (+6.8%)
$16,630 + $256,010
$272,640
2022
$1,514 (+0.9%)
$16,630 + $256,010
$272,640
2021
$1,500 (+6.6%)
$13,300 + $164,360
$177,660
2020
$1,408
$13,300 + $164,360
$177,660
2019
$1,408 (+19.8%)
$13,300 + $164,360
$177,660
2018
$1,175 (+2.6%)
$13,300 + $164,360
$177,660
2017
$1,145 (+2.3%)
$13,300 + $133,520
$146,820
2016
$1,120
$13,300 + $133,520
$146,820
2015
$1,120 (−3.2%)
$13,300 + $133,520
$146,820
2014
$1,157
$39,300 + $133,388
$172,688
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
1,404
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Brunswick County
APN
1270001404
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R-6
Rural Residential District
This zoning district is intended for large lots and rural land uses. The minimum lot size is five acres and the district accommodates single-family and single/double-wide manufactured homes. Agricultural uses may be permitted as a principal use in accordance with Section 5.5 Table of Permitted/Conditional Uses. The minimum living area per dwelling unit for manufactured housing is 750 square feet.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Additional Parking, Gravel, Off Street, No Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Fireplace Insert, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
Furnished: Unfurnished
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven, Down Draft, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Purifier, Electric Water Heater
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Basement Details: Exterior Entry, Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Fencing: Partial
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Entry Level: 1
Sq. Ft.: 1456
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame
Has Home Warranty
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Pond
Has View
Horses Allowed
Other Structures: Kennel/Dog Run, Guest House, Storage, Workshop, Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Open Lot, Level, Wooded, Landscaped, Secluded
Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
Lot Size : 5.23
Lot Size Dimensions: 376'Front, 374' Rear, 608' Sides
Lot Size Area: 5.23
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 5.23
Zoning: Bs-R-6
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,868.56
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Other, See Remarks
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Bolivia
Middle Or Junior School: South Brunswick
High School District: Brunswick County Schools
High School: South Brunswick
Location Information
Directions: From Hwy 17 South turn onto 87 South towards Boiling Spring Lakes. Go Left at the traffic light to E. BSL Rd. Follow Detour Signs for Fifty Lakes Drive (Bridge Repair in Process). Pass Pretty Pond on your right and make a left on West Ranch Road (gravel road). Property is at the end of the road on your left.
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,404
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Brunswick County
APN: 1270001404
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Brunswick County Association of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Bolivia Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.6mi
3/10
South Brunswick Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
4/10
South Brunswick High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Winnabow, NC • 28479
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
12.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$533,000 – $645,000
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