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$4,995,000

9641 River Rd Wilmington, NC 28412

11.4 acres
Land

Property details

About 9641 River Rd

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a grandfathered, nonconforming, and entitled property in one of New Hanover County's most sought-after corridors. This 11.79-acre site comes with an approved site plan for 113 RV pad sites--an increasingly difficult use to permit in the county.Located just 300 feet from the Carolina Beach bridge and less than 2 miles from the Carolina Beach Boardwalk and oceanfront, this property offers unmatched proximity to coastal amenities. It also sits just 10 miles from I-40, 12 miles from Wrightsville Beach, and 5 miles from downtown Wilmington's thriving restaurants, arts, and nightlife scene. With 265 feet of frontage on River Road, access is easy and visibility is high.Infrastructure is already underway. The seller has conduit and 100-amp power boxes available--negotiable with an acceptable offer or at an additional $150,000. Water and sewer are nearby through Aqua Source (buyer to verify).There may also be potential for alternative uses including mobile homes, modular homes, duplexes, single-family homes, or apartments with a special use permit (to be pursued by the buyer).Land like this is quickly disappearing in New Hanover County--don't miss out on this rare, high-upside development opportunity.

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
StatusActive
Lot size11.44 Acres
MLS #100514853

Summary

  • List Price: $4,995,000
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,370
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Level
  • Directions: Carolina Beach road to River Road. Take a right at the River Road. The light before the Caroliina Beach Bridge. Come around to the old Carolina Beach Campground.
  • Lot Size: 11.44 Acres
  • MLS Number: 100514853
  • Office Name: Intracoastal Realty Corp

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Nov 12, 2020
Home Sold
$850,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$836,500$4,370
2022$836,500$4,534
2021$836,500$4,579
2020$1,007,000$6,369
2019$1,007,000$6,369
2018$1,007,000$6,369
2017$1,007,000$7,331

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Carolina Beach Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.9 mi

400 Fourth St S

8

Edwin A Anderson Elementary School

Public District KG-5

2.8 mi

455 Halyburton Memorial Pkwy

8

Heyward C Bellamy Elementary School

Public District KG-5

4.5 mi

70 Sanders Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $71,563. Typical income of Wilmington, NC residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

17%
<35k
50%
35k-100k
28%
100k-200k
5%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

34%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
41%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
14%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
24%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • College FootballCollege Football

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • ArbysArbys
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LincolnLincoln
  • GMCGMC
  • LexusLexus

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • OldiesOldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 9641 River Rd

The listing price of 9641 River Rd property is $4,995,000.

The property 9641 River Rd is land located in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28412.

Active Listing: 9641 River Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 9641 River Rd are: Carolina Beach Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Edwin A Anderson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Heyward C Bellamy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Charles P. Murray Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Island Montessori Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Myrtle Grove Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Eugene Ashley High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), South Brunswick High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), J. C. Roe Center (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,370 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on November 12, 2020 for $850,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property 9641 River Rd is 11.44 acres.

This home is located at 9641 River Rd in Wilmington, NC and zip code 28412 in the The Cape neighborhood. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $4,995,000.

Over 68 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Wilmington, NC. In the same period over 191 listings were sold below the listed price and 71 listings were sold for the listed price. Between May and June 2025, Wilmington, NC real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 0.1%. In June 2025 median list price was $442,021 and the average listing age was 39 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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