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    1480 Point Harbor Road, Wilmington, NC

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    3.34-acre waterfront site with over 500 feet of river frontage.

    Type:LAND
    Lot size:
    3.34 Acres
    Added:
    Aug 20, 2025
    Days on Market:
    277
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 8:35 pm

    Property Features for 1480 Point Harbor Road

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    3.34 Acres
    Property subtype
    LAND

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    Will Daube
    Will Daube

    Listing agent Will Daube

    Listing office Cadence Realty Corporation

    Listing date Aug 20, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Rare 3.34‑acre waterfront development opportunity on the Cape Fear River.
    • Over 500 feet of river frontage with panoramic views of downtown Wilmington.
    • Prime location in Wilmington's booming northern waterfront district.
    • Unmatched visibility and accessibility via the Isabella Holmes Bridge and US Hwy 421.
    • Strong investment momentum indicated by high‑end residential developments, a thriving riverfront amphitheater, and the City’s recent acquisition of the Thermo Fisher building.
    • Limited remaining waterfront sites make this an exceptional opportunity.

    Overview

    This 3.34-acre waterfront site is located along the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC. It features over 500 feet of river frontage and panoramic views of downtown Wilmington. The property overlooks Wilmington’s northern waterfront, an area experiencing growth with high-end residential developments, a riverfront amphitheater, and the City’s acquisition of the Thermo Fisher building. The site benefits from visibility and accessibility via the Isabella Holmes Bridge and US Hwy 421. This property is positioned as a development opportunity.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Commercial land

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Building Supply Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Law Firm Nail Salon

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Wilmington
    County
    New Hanover
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -77.9559
    Latitude
    34.2478

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Land - 3.34-acre waterfront site with over 500 feet of river frontage.
    Where is this land located?
    The property is located at 1480 Point Harbor Road Wilmington, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $3,750,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Rare 3.34‑acre waterfront development opportunity on the Cape Fear River.; Over 500 feet of river frontage with panoramic views of downtown Wilmington.; Prime location in Wilmington's booming northern waterfront district.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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