Bald Head Island sits at the mouth of the Cape Fear River off southeastern North Carolina, part of Brunswick County. There's no bridge — you reach it by passenger ferry from Southport or by private boat — and once you arrive, golf carts and bikes replace cars. That car-free setting, wrapped in beaches and maritime forest, shapes daily life here.
Homes for sale range from tucked-away cottages to oceanfront and riverfront properties, many used as vacation homes or rentals. The village holds new construction to strict design standards that keep it in step with the island's natural character, and much of the island remains protected preserve managed alongside the Bald Head Island Conservancy. Old Baldy, North Carolina's oldest standing lighthouse, anchors the harbor.
To narrow your search, start with waterfront homes or new construction, then reach out for help comparing the island's Stages, ferry logistics, and rental potential before you make an offer.
There is something undeniably charming about an original Bald Head Island cottage. ''Sand Dollar Cottage'' has been thoughtfully refreshed while maintaining the easy coa...
This charming coastal cottage captures the easygoing rhythm of Bald Head Island living. Ideally positioned in a location that offers the best of both worlds, enjoy peacef...
SMALL BUT MIGHTY- $130 K RENTAL INCOME 3rd bedroom potential. OCEAN FRONT Remarkable new listing in the award-winning Flora's Bluff/Killegray Ridge neighborhood. This qu...
Discover this charming, well-kept secret nestled right in the heart of the island! This lovely 4-bedroom home features a classic floor plan with an open-concept living ar...
Perfectly situated on the 1st fairway with views of the green, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath house--plus a bonus ''secret'' room--offers ample space for the whole family. The ...
FULL EQUITY BHI MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE UNDER SEPARTAE PURCHASE Tucked beneath a canopy of mature maritime forest and overlooking the 6th fairway, this inviting coastal retr...
Experience the best of island living at 6 Spikerush Ct on Bald Head Island. Perfectly positioned with expansive golf course and pond views, this property offers a serene ...
6A Leeward Court | Harbour Village, Bald Head Island, NC 1 Bedroom | 2 Full Baths | 513 Square Feet | Built 1989 Some of the most enduring things come in the most ref...
Boasting extensive views of Bald Head's serene estuary, this four-bedroom, 3.5-bath getaway pleases with two stories of glass fronting its vaulted, open floor plan so you...
Rare oceanfront retreat offering sweeping views of both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River. Perfectly positioned on a generous homesite, this coastal sanctuary ca...
Extraordinary Opportunity to own the Iconic Inn at Bald Head Island. Iconic Inn, Corporate Retreat, Grand Family Getaway, or Lucrative Rental Property. This versatile ...
Welcome to 23 Ibis Roost - a beautifully maintained coastal retreat tucked within the highly sought after Ibis Roost community. Blanked in the peaceful maritime forest o...
Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac on 16 Waterthrush Court, you'll find a unique reverse floor plan. Downstairs, you'll have three cozy bedrooms and two full baths. Upstairs, ...
Discover newly renovated coastal elegance at 305 S Bald Head Wynd. This meticulously updated 3-bedroom, 2 ½ bathrooms villa features newly renovated kitchen, bathrooms, n...
Designed and built by ultra-luxury builder Schiano Development, this exceptional new construction home is ideally located within Cape Fear Station, one of Bald Head Islan...
Lift your eyes to 7 Isle of Skye Crescent the ultimate South Beach cottage. Perched high on the main dune ridge and boasting stunning ocean views, ''2nd Wind'' will stea...
Nestled in the sought-after Keepers Landing community, just steps from Cape Fear Commons gazebo and green space, this 3BR 3.5BA, total 1,613 heated sqft island retreat bl...

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