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$2,000,000 Sale Pending

  • For Sale
  • Pending
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,553 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.09 Acres
  • 2 Car Garage
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If you've ever walked The Loop on Wrightsville Beach, you already know this cottage. Perched on its iconic corner lot, 2 W Henderson Street is one of those properties that makes people slow down, look twice, and wonder what it would be like to call it home. Known locally as ''Sand Crab Cottage,'' this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom coastal retreat has a presence that few beach properties can claim. The generous front porch practically commands you to sit down, breathe in the salt air, and let the island do what it does best. Inside, a vaulted great room with exposed ceiling beams sets a tone that is at once relaxed and refined. A large communal dining table anchors the space, flanked by comfortable seating and cheerful coastal details that give the home a warmth no staging could replicate. The main level features two king bedrooms sharing a full bath with dual vanities and a walk-in shower. Upstairs, a flexible guest room with two queen beds and its own full bath offers space for family, friends, or future rental guests. The kitchen is built for real cooking: gas range, generous prep space, and seamless flow to a shaded outdoor dining area made for long summer evenings. And then there's the location. A short walk to the beach. A short walk to Johnny Mercer's Pier. An easy stroll to shops and restaurants. Head to the far west end of Henderson Street and you'll find a landing with direct access to Banks Channel. The beloved Little Free Library on the corner has become a neighborhood landmark in its own right. This is not just a house on Wrightsville Beach. This is the one people remember.

Full Property Details for 2 W Henderson St

General

  • Price: $2,000,000
  • Taxes: (2025)
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2253
  • MLS ID: 100568758
  • Updated: 5/13/2026
  • Added to Site: 67 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Built-In Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Range
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area

Other Rooms

  • Eat-in kitchen: Yes

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Front Porch

Parking

  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Paved

Location

  • County: New Hanover
  • Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
  • Driving Directions: Cross the WB Drawbridge via Causeway Drive. Continue straight on Causeway and you will reach a 2nd bridge. Continue straight, Henderson St will be on your left and the property is the first on your right.

School Information

  • High School District: New Hanover
  • Elementary School: Wrightsville Beach
  • Middle School: Noble
  • High School: Hoggard

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Propane, Heat Pump

Utilities

  • Sewer: Municipal Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
  • Construction: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Metal
  • Entry Floor Number: 1
  • Square Feet: 1,553
  • Year Built: 1971

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,008
  • Lot Dimensions: 50' x 80'
  • Frontage: City Street, State Road
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Fencing (Description): Full, Wood, Fenced2

Financial Considerations

  • For Sale: Yes
  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,287.83
  • Assessment Amount: $1,693,300
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Legal Description: Lt 27 Blk 4 Wrightsville Beach Ext # 2
  • Property ID: R05720-021-015-000

Listed by Intracoastal Realty Corp, Kenyon Realty Group and Intracoastal Realty Corp, Austin Kenyon

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— 2 W Henderson St —

  • Kenyon Realty Group

    Intracoastal Realty Corp

  • Austin Kenyon

    Intracoastal Realty Corp

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NMLS#: 1598647

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Schools serving 2 W Henderson St

School District:New Hanover County Schools
NameGradesDistance
Wrightsville Beach Elementary
220 Coral Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
K-50.4 mi
M C S Noble Middle
6520 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405
6-83.7 mi
John T Hoggard High
4305 Shipyard Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28403
9-126 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 2 W Henderson St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/22/2026
Listed
$2,000,000
279.51%
MLS
4/28/2010
Sold
$527,000
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Tax History for 2 W Henderson St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
100%
$1,693,300
90%
2024
100%
$891,900
—
2023
-100%
$891,900
—
2022
$4,881
100%
$891,900
67%
2021
-100%
$534,900
—
2018
$3,651
-2%
$534,900
—
2017
$3,731
-1%
$534,900
8%
2016
$3,751
3%
$496,100
-7%
2019
$3,651
4%
$534,900
8%
2015
$3,507
3%
$496,100
—
2013
$3,408
—
$496,100
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Listed by Intracoastal Realty Corp, Kenyon Realty Group and Intracoastal Realty Corp, Austin Kenyon

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2 W Henderson Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 (MLS# 100568758) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 2 W Henderson Street is currently listed for $2,000,000 and was received on April 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 2 W Henderson Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wrightsville Beach? You can browse all Wrightsville Beach real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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