1043 Headwater Cove Lane, Wilmington, NC 28403 (MLS# 100577510)

1043 Headwater Cove Lane, Wilmington, NC 28403

New Listing

$1,090,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 2,700 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,090,000 List Date: 6/03/2026 Last Modified: 6/06/2026

Overview

Description

Tucked away in one of Wilmington's best-kept secrets, this rare Bradley Creek marsh front retreat offers a lifestyle that is nearly impossible to replicate. Opportunities in this intimate enclave are few and far between, with only a handful of homes nestled among the trees and along the marsh. In fact, homes here rarely come available. Welcome to Headwater Cove, a hidden gem tucked between Wrightsville Beach, Autumn Hall, and Bradley Creek, where privacy, nature, and convenience come together in one of Wilmington's most coveted locations. Situated just outside the neighborhood entrance, the Cross City Trail offers miles of walking, running, and biking paths, while nearby Autumn Hall provides the perfect spot to grab your morning coffee before heading to the beach or trail. Spend your mornings cycling to Wrightsville Beach, your afternoons kayaking Bradley Creek from the neighborhood kayak launch, and your evenings watching the sunset over the marsh from your own back deck. Designed wit ... (Read more) Tucked away in one of Wilmington's best-kept secrets, this rare Bradley Creek marsh front retreat offers a lifestyle that is nearly impossible to replicate. Opportunities in this intimate enclave are few and far between, with only a handful of homes nestled among the trees and along the marsh. In fact, homes here rarely come available. Welcome to Headwater Cove, a hidden gem tucked between Wrightsville Beach, Autumn Hall, and Bradley Creek, where privacy, nature, and convenience come together in one of Wilmington's most coveted locations. Situated just outside the neighborhood entrance, the Cross City Trail offers miles of walking, running, and biking paths, while nearby Autumn Hall provides the perfect spot to grab your morning coffee before heading to the beach or trail. Spend your mornings cycling to Wrightsville Beach, your afternoons kayaking Bradley Creek from the neighborhood kayak launch, and your evenings watching the sunset over the marsh from your own back deck. Designed with a thoughtful reverse floor plan to maximize the breathtaking views, this home feels like a private treehouse perched above the marsh. Expansive windows flood the home with natural light while capturing sweeping vistas of Bradley Creek, marsh grass, and mature coastal trees. Vaulted ceilings and an open-concept layout create an airy, inviting atmosphere that is both elegant and relaxed. At the heart of the home is a fully renovated chef's kitchen featuring brand-new Thermador appliances, custom finishes, and seamless flow into the dining and living spaces. Just off the kitchen, the upstairs screened porch provides the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee, coastal breezes, and marsh views year-round. The spacious primary suite serves as a private retreat with oversized windows overlooking the marsh, direct access to the rear deck, and a beautifully renovated spa-inspired bath complete with a large walk-in shower. A dedicated study provides the ideal work-from-home space, while the additional bedrooms and baths offer comfort and flexibility for family and guests. Outdoor living is woven throughout the property, from the welcoming front porch to the newly rebuilt rear deck overlooking the marsh. Whether entertaining friends, reading a book among the trees, or simply enjoying the sounds of nature, the home's outdoor spaces make it easy to embrace the coastal lifestyle. With 3 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a dedicated study, vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, multiple outdoor living spaces, and breathtaking marsh views, every detail of this home has been thoughtfully curated to embrace its extraordinary setting. Life here moves at a different pace. It's a lifestyle that feels tucked away from it all, yet remains moments from everything Wilmington has to offer. This home represents a rare opportunity to own in a neighborhood that many locals don't even know exists!

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Listing Details MLS# 100577510

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Marketing Start Date: 2026-05-29
Listing Price: 1090000
List Price/SqFt: 403.7
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 1043
Street Name: Headwater Cove
Street Suffix: Lane
County: New Hanover
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28403
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Wilmington
Subdivision: Headwater Cove
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: From Eastwood Rd, Head towards Rogersville Rd., Continue on Dungannon Blvd to your destination.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.24
Lot SqFt: 10454
Lot Dimensions: 54 x 181 x 65 x 175
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 2700
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 2700
# Rooms: 8
# Baths - Full: 4
# Baths - Half: Yes
# Baths - Total: 5
# Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
ud_i_10: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 2005

More Information

Fuel Tank

Above or Below Ground: Below Ground
Fuel Type: Propane
In Use: Yes
Owned or Leased: Owned
Fuel Tank: Yes

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Duke Energy
Fuel Vendor Provider: Parker Gas
Sewer Provider: City/Town
Water Provider: City/Town

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year: 1620
Association Name: Headwater Cove at Bradley Creek HOA
Association Phone: 799-9779
Association Fee 2/Year: 1620
Association Name 2: c/o Community Solutions Southeast

Pets Allowed

Pets Allowed: Yes

Rooms

Bedroom 1 Level: First
Master Bedroom Level: First
Other Level: First
Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes
Office: Yes
Other: Yes

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 1

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 544300
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 3203.21
Deed Book: 4443
Deed Page: 272
Legal: LOT 20 HEADWATER COVE ESTATES
Broker Owner: No
PID: R05600008046000
Tax Identifier: R05600-008-046-000
Plat Book: 9902
Plat Page: 1022
Lot #: 5366
Special Assessments: NA
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: MD-10
HOA: Yes
Cobra Zone: No
School District: New Hanover
Elementary School: College Park
Middle School: Noble
High School: Hoggard

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 1
Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Concrete: Yes
Off Street: Yes
Paved: Yes

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Maint - Comm Areas: Yes
Maint - Grounds: Yes
Trash: Yes

Attic

Attic Fan: Yes

Basement

None: Yes

Frontage Type

Creek: Yes
Marsh Front: Yes

View Type

Creek/Stream: Yes
Marsh View: Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Lot Water Features

Salt Marsh: Yes

Exterior Features

Irrigation System: Yes
Shutters - Board/Hurricane: Yes

Exterior Finish

Composition: Yes
Shake Siding: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes
Wood: Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes
Screened: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Lot Features

Dead End: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Paved: Yes

Trash Collection

City Pick-UP: Yes
Private Service: Yes

Cooling

Attic Fan: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes

Heated SqFt

2600 - 2799: Yes

Heating

Heat Pump: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: Yes

Utilities

Sewer Available: Yes
Water Available: Yes

Sewer

Municipal Sewer: Yes

Water Source

Municipal Water: Yes

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Microwave: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Oven: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Fireplace Features

Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Blinds/Shades: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Master Downstairs: Yes
Reversed Floor Plan: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Walk-in Shower: Yes

Window Features

Thermal Windows: Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes

Dining Room Type

Combination: Yes

Home Warr/Termite

Termite Bond: Yes
Termite Company: Canady & Sons
Termite Company Phone: (910) 686-9541

Property Features

Frontage Type: Creek; Marsh Front View Type: Creek/Stream; Marsh View Attic: Attic Fan Basement: None Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Features: Irrigation System; Shutters - Board/Hurricane Exterior Finish: Composition; Shake Siding Fencing: Back Yard; Wood Foundation: Crawl Space Fuel Tank: Fuel Tank Parking Features: Concrete; Off Street; Paved Patio and Porch Features: Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Levels: Two Trash Collection: City Pick-UP; Private Service Lot Features: Dead End Lot Water Features: Salt Marsh Cooling: Attic Fan; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Utilities: Sewer Available; Water Available Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Fireplace Features: Gas Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Master Downstairs; Reversed Floor Plan; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-in Shower Window Features: Thermal Windows Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 2600 - 2799 Dining Room Type: Combination HOA and Neigh Amenities: Maint - Comm Areas; Maint - Grounds; Trash Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Office; Other Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level	Remarks
Dining Room	10.00	12.00		10x12 Level:
Living Room	37.00	20.00		37x20 Level:
Kitchen	10.00	20.00		10x20 Level:
Master Bedroom	20.00	12.00	First	20x12 Level: Down- 1st Floor
Bedroom 1	13.00	12.00	First	13x12 Level: Down- 1st Floor
Bedroom 2	20.00	12.00		20x12 Level:
Office	11.00	10.00		11x10 Level:
Other	8.00	8.00	First	Sitting/foyer

IDX

Listing Office: HAVEN Realty Co.

Last Updated: June - 06 - 2026

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