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Listed by English Seward Real Estate Group, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties.

7903 Masonboro Sound Road, Wilmington, NC 28409

$8,000,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 6,435 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 339,768 Status: Pending
Current Price: $8,000,000 List Date: 9/18/2026 Last Modified: 9/28/2026

Overview

Description

A Rare Waterfront Estate on Masonboro Sound. Tucked beneath a breathtaking canopy of massive, centuries old North Carolina Oaks, this extraordinary 7.8 acre waterfront estate offers a level of privacy, beauty and scale rarely found along the Wilmington coast. Set directly on the Intracoastal Waterway, the property feels worlds away wile remaining connected to everything Wilmington has to offer. Designed by acclaimed architect Michael Kersting and built by Lee Cowper in 2000, the approximately 6,800 square foot main residence was thoughtfully created to compliment it's spectacular natural surroundings. The home features five bedrooms and six bathrooms, with gracious living space designed for both intimate everyday living and effortless entertaining. Throughout the residence, views of the grounds, majestic oaks and water create an unmistakable connection between architecture and landscape. Outside the estate becomes something truly unforgettable. Nearly eight acres of meticu …

Listing Details MLS# 100604610

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Construction Type
Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?
Yes
Marketing Start Date
2026-09-18
Listing Price
8000000
List Price/SqFt
1243.2
Stipulation of Sale
Standard

Location Information

Street #
7903
Street Name
Masonboro Sound
Street Suffix
Road
County
New Hanover
State/Province
NC
Zip Code
28409
City Limits
Yes
Marketing City
Wilmington
Subdivision
Masonboro Sound
Secondary Subdivision
N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property
Private Drive off Masonboro Sound Rd.
Sign on Property
Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction
No
Accessory Dwelling Unit YN
Yes
Lot Acres
7.8
Lot SqFt
339768
Lot Dimensions
See Agent
Waterfront
Yes
Waterview
Yes
Horses Y/N
Yes
Location Type
Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt – Heated (Primary)
6435
Total SqFt – Heated (Primary + Separate)
6435
# Rooms
16
# Baths – Full
5
# Baths – Half
Yes
# Baths – Total
6
# Bedrooms
5
Master Bedroom Level
Non Primary Living Area
Stories Total
3
Fireplace Y/N
Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built
2000

More Information

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2026-09-26

Entry Level Information

Entry Level
Yes

Separate Living Spcs

Guest House Desc
3 bedroom

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Club Membership
None Selected

Rooms

Bedroom 1 Level
Second
Bedroom 2 Level
Second
Bedroom 3 Level
Second
Bedroom 4 Level
Second
Bedroom 5 Level
Basement
Breakfast Nook Level
First
Den Level
Basement
Dining Room Level
First
Great Room Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Laundry Level
Basement
Library Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Other Level
Second
Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 5
Yes
Breakfast Nook
Yes
Den
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Great Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Library
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Other
Yes

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08
6

Currently Not Used

# of Basement Rooms
Yes
Additional Parcels Description
See Agent

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value
3660900
Total Real Estate Property Taxes
21544.4
Deed Book
9911
Deed Page
1125
Legal
LOT 39 M S WILLARD
Broker Owner
No
PID
R07200-004-004-000
Tax Identifier
R07200-004-004-000
Plat Book
N/A
Plat Page
N/A
Lot #
N/A
Special Assessments
N/A
Tax Year
2025
Zoning
R-20
HOA
No
School District
New Hanover
Elementary School
Masonboro Elementary
Middle School
Roland Grise
High School
Hoggard

Showing Instructions

24 Hour Notice
Yes
Gate/Access Code
Yes

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces
3
Detached Garage Spaces
0
Total # Garage Spaces
3
Total Carport Spaces
0

Parking Features

Garage
Yes
Paved
Yes

Attic

Storage
Yes
Walk-In
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes
Finished
Yes
Interior Entry
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

Frontage Type

ICW Front
Yes
Marsh Front
Yes

Handicap Accessible

Elevator
Yes

View Type

ICW View
Yes
Marsh View
Yes
Ocean
Yes
Water
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Lot Water Features

Boat Slip
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Boat Lift
Yes
Deeded Water Access
Yes
Deeded Water Rights
Yes
Deeded Waterfront
Yes
Navigable Water
Yes
Pier
Yes

Exterior Features

Irrigation System
Yes

Exterior Finish

Brick Veneer
Yes

Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Fencing

None
Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Hardwood
Yes
Tile
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Balcony
Yes
Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Open
Yes
Porch
Yes
Rear Porch
Yes

Pool Features

In Ground
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Levels

3 Story or More
Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Public (City/Cty/St)
Yes

Trash Collection

City Pick-UP
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Other Structures

Guest House
Yes

Heated SqFt

6000 – 6499
Yes

Heating

Heat Pump
Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

See Remarks
Yes

Utilities

Water Connected
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Fireplace Features

Basement
Yes
Bedroom
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Great Room
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Master Bedroom
Yes

Interior Features

2nd Kitchen
Yes
Basement
Yes
Blinds/Shades
Yes
Bookcases
Yes
Built-in Features
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Vacuum
Yes
Dry Bar
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Elevator
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
Gas Log
Yes
Generator Plug
Yes
High Ceilings
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Mud Room
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Tray Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-in Shower
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes
Whole-Home Generator
Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room
Yes

Dining Room Type

Formal
Yes
Kitchen
Yes

Property Features

Showing Instructions: 24 Hour Notice; Gate/Access Code Frontage Type: ICW Front; Marsh Front Handicap Accessible: Elevator View Type: ICW View; Marsh View; Ocean; Water Attic: Storage; Walk-In Basement: Crawl Space; Finished; Interior Entry; Walk-Out Access Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Features: Irrigation System Exterior Finish: Brick Veneer Fencing: None Foundation: Crawl Space Parking Features: Garage; Garage; Paved Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Covered; Deck; Front Porch; Open; Porch; Rear Porch Pool Features: In Ground Roof: Metal Levels: 3 Story or More Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Lot Water Features: Boat Dock; Boat Lift; Deeded Water Access; Deeded Water Rights; Deeded Waterfront; Navigable Water; Pier Cooling: Central Air Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: See Remarks Utilities: Water Connected Sewer: Septic Tank Fireplace Features: Basement; Bedroom; Family Room; Great Room; Living Room; Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen; Basement; Blinds/Shades; Bookcases; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Vacuum; Dry Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Elevator; Entrance Foyer; Gas Log; Generator Plug; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Mud Room; Pantry; Tray Ceiling(s); Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar; Whole-Home Generator Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 6000 – 6499 Dining Room Type: Formal; Kitchen Other Structures: Guest House Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Breakfast Nook; Den; Dining Room; Great Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Library; Living Room; Other Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name Level
Den Basement
Bedroom 5 Basement
Laundry Basement
Kitchen First
Living Room First
Dining Room First
Great Room First
Bedroom 1 Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Library First
Other Second
Other Second
Breakfast Nook First
Other First
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Last Updated: September – 28 – 2026
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