2 W Henderson Street
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
MLS# 100568758
Status:
Pending3 beds | 2 baths | 1553 sqft
Property DescriptionIf you've ever walked The Loop on Wrightsville Beach, you already know this cottage. Perched on its iconic corner lot, 2 W Henderson Street is one of those properties that makes people slow down, look twice, and wonder what it would be like to call it home.
Known locally as ''Sand Crab Cottage,'' this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom coastal retreat has a presence that few beach properties can claim. The generous front porch practically commands you to sit down, breathe in the salt air, and let the island do what it does best. Inside, a vaulted great room with exposed ceiling beams sets a tone that is at once relaxed and refined. A large communal dining table anchors the space, flanked by comfortable seating and cheerful coastal details that give the home a warmth no staging could replicate.
The main level features two king bedrooms sharing a full bath with dual vanities and a walk-in shower. Upstairs, a flexible guest room with two queen beds and its own full bath offers space for family, friends, or future rental guests. The kitchen is built for real cooking: gas range, generous prep space, and seamless flow to a shaded outdoor dining area made for long summer evenings.
And then there's the location. A short walk to the beach. A short walk to Johnny Mercer's Pier. An easy stroll to shops and restaurants. Head to the far west end of Henderson Street and you'll find a landing with direct access to Banks Channel. The beloved Little Free Library on the corner has become a neighborhood landmark in its own right.
This is not just a house on Wrightsville Beach. This is the one people remember.
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Wrightsville Beach
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Street #: 2
Pre Direction: W
Street Name: Henderson
Street Suffix: Street
County: New Hanover
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28480
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Geo Lat: 34.214325
ud_i_10: 2
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 1553
# Rooms: 7
# Baths - Full: 2
# Baths - Half: 0
# Baths - Total: 2
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1553
# Bedrooms: 3
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 1287.83
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Pending
Marketing Start Date: 2026-04-20
Listing Price: 2000000
Current Price: $2,000,000
Sign on Property: Yes
Directions to Property: Cross the WB Drawbridge via Causeway Drive. Continue straight on Causeway and you will reach a 2nd bridge. Continue straight, Henderson St will be on your left and the property is the first on your right.
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.09
Lot Dimensions: 50' x 80'
Lot SqFt: 4008
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
Location Type: Island
Horses Y/N: No
Tax Assessed Value: 1693300
Deed Book: 5485
Deed Page: 900
Legal: Lt 27 Blk 4 Wrightsville Beach Ext # 2
Broker Owner: No
PID: R05720-021-015-000
Tax Identifier: R05720-021-015-000
Plat Book: 0
Plat Page: 0
Special Assessments: N/A
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: R-2
School District: New Hanover
Elementary School: Wrightsville Beach
Middle School: Noble
High School: Hoggard
Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Total Carport Spaces: 0
Club Membership: None Selected
Fuel Vendor Provider: Sharp Energy
Fuel Tank: 1
Above or Below Ground: Above Ground
Fuel Type: Propane
In Use: Yes
Owned or Leased: Leased
Lessor Name and Contact: Sharp Energy | (910)-794-4053
Corner Lot: 1
Landscaped: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Blinds/Shades: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
High Ceilings: 1
Master Downstairs: 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Bedroom 3: 1
Dining Room: 1
Under Contract Date: 2026-04-21
Frontage Type: See Remarks
Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
Fencing: Fenced; Full; Wood
Parking Features: On Site; Paved
Patio and Porch Features: Front Porch
Lot Features: Corner Lot; Landscaped
Heating System Fuel Source: Propane
Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Water Source: Municipal Water
Fireplace Features: Brick; Great Room
Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; High Ceilings; Master Downstairs; Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Dining Room Type: Combination
Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Loft
Terms: Cash; Conventional
| Room Name | Remarks |
| Bedroom 1 | Unknown |
| Bedroom 2 | Unknown |
| Bedroom 3 | Unknown |
| Living Room | Unknown |
| Kitchen | Unknown |
| Loft | Unknown |
| Dining Room | Unknown |
Last Updated: April - 26 - 2026
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