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$3,695,000
Property Description
Framed by moss draped centuries old live oaks, this custom built residence by Wilmington's masterpiece builder, Fred Murray, sits on a high bluff lot overlooking the intracoastal waterway and Wrightsville Beach. Great Oaks Drive is one of Landfall's premier addresses as it overlooks the cherished four acre manicured Temple Garden Park by the Lincoln Memorial designer, Henry Bacon with a the stone gazebo, dating back to the 1800's by John Russell Pope, the designer of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. The 5500 square foot masterpiece includes large formal space with high ceilings and detailed moldings, including hand-hewn beams. The antique brick exterior and Mansard roof reflect a European flair. The main house includes four fireplaces and an elevator, four bedrooms, four full baths and two half baths. An extensive master suite is found on the second floor overlooking the waterway with a private covered porch, his and hers updated baths, his and hers walk-in closets and an adjacent study. The current owner added a magnificent pool and cabana with fireplace, bath, hot tub, waterfall and outdoor kitchen. Enjoy the spectacular .83 acre lot (well above the flood zone) with great privacy and loads of outdoor living options. When only the best will do!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1235 Great Oaks Dr
General
- Price: $3,695,000
- HOA FEE: $347/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100544850
- Updated: 5/13/2026
- Added to Site: 102 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
- Interior Features: Walk-in Closet(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Elevator, Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Gas Log
- Appliances: Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 7
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Non Primary Living Area
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Roof Maintenance, Basketball Court, Gated, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Roads, Management, Master Insure, Playground, Security, Street Lights, Trail(s)
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Patio, Screened
Parking
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Faces Side, Paved
Location
- County: New Hanover
- Subdivision: Landfall
- Driving Directions: Enter Eastwood Gate. Take Pembroke Jones Drive, right on Landfall Drive and left on Great Oaks Drive.
School Information
- High School District: New Hanover
- Elementary School: Wrightsville Beach
- Middle School: Noble
- High School: New Hanover
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Landfall COA
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: County Sewer
- Water: County Water
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available, Underground Utilities
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Wood Frame
- Construction: Brick Veneer
- Roof: Shingle
- Square Feet: 5,500
- Year Built: 1990
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Covered Area
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.83
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 36,198
- Lot Dimensions: 137' x 329'
- Frontage: Private Road, Maintained, Paved, Paved
- Zoning: R-20
- Fencing (Description): Metal/Ornamental, Back Yard
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $671.82
- Association Fee: $4,166
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Amount: $3,920,000
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: LOT 15, BLK 15, LANDFALL SUBDIVISION 1
- Property ID: R05707-002-031-000
- Lot Number: 15
Listed by Intracoastal Realty Corp, Vance B Young
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Schools
Schools serving 1235 Great Oaks Dr
School District:New Hanover County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wrightsville Beach Elementary 220 Coral Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 | K-5 | 1.2 mi |
M C S Noble Middle 6520 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405 | 6-8 | 2.4 mi |
New Hanover High 1307 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 | 9-12 | 7.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 1235 Great Oaks Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/03/2026
Listed
$3,695,000
75.95%
MLS
4/11/2013
Sold
$2,100,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1235 Great Oaks Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$23,073
10%
$3,920,600
62%
2024
$21,066
3%
$2,421,400
—
2023
$20,461
-1%
$2,421,400
—
2022
$20,582
100%
$2,421,400
-2%
2021
-100%
$2,467,400
3%
2018
$25,136
—
$2,386,200
—
2017
$25,069
8%
$2,379,800
13%
2016
$23,276
-10%
$2,100,700
-15%
2019
$25,992
17%
$2,467,400
17%
2015
$22,246
5%
$2,100,700
—
2013
$21,091
—
$2,100,700
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1235 Great Oaks Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405 (MLS# 100544850) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 1235 Great Oaks Drive is currently listed for $3,695,000 and was received on February 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 1235 Great Oaks Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Chestnut Heights - Princess Place? You can browse all Chestnut Heights - Princess Place real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
