Welcome home to this spacious and well-maintained 3-bedroom home situated on a beautiful, private acre in the desirable community of Morgan Cove Plantation, just a short drive from Wilmington. Surrounded by mature trees and woods, this property offers the perfect combination of privacy, space, and peaceful living. The home features vaulted ceilings in both the primary bedroom and living room, creating an open and airy feel. The kitchen offers beautiful granite countertops, ample cabinet space, a pantry, and stainless-steel appliances, including the refrigerator. Upstairs, youll find a huge bonus room with new LVP flooring, along with new carpet on the stairs. The home also has fresh paint throughout and upscale light fixtures added in the hallways and exterior front. If storage is important to you, youll love the large walk-in attic with shelving already installed, providing plenty of additional storage space. Gatage also has built in shelving. Outdoor Living & Landscaping Step outside and enjoy the privacy of your tree lined one-acre lot. The property features four garden beds with established herbs , blueberry bushes, as well as a mini orchard with cherry, apple, and pear trees. The front porch is the perfect place to relax and enjoy breathtaking views across hundreds of acres, along with some of the most magnificent sunsets. Recent Updates & Improvements New HVAC installed in 2024 Roof is less than 10 years old Fresh interior paint New LVP flooring in the bonus room New carpet on the stairs Upscale hallway light fixtures Walk-in attic with shelving Established blueberry bushes and mini orchard Flooring & Door credit : The original hardwood floors will need refinishing, and the back door needs to be replaced. The buyer can choose new carpet and/or flooring to suit their taste. The seller is offering a flooring/door credit to help with these improvements. The home is being sold as-is, offering buyers the opportunity to make the remaining updates and finishes their own while benefiting from the many improvements already completed. With its spacious floor plan, private wooded setting, large bonus room, abundant storage, established landscaping, and convenient location near Wilmington, this Morgan Cove Plantation home offers a wonderful opportunity to create your ideal home.
Spacious 3 bedroom home on an acre of land with a huge bonus room upstairs. Well maintained home is located in the desirable community of Morgan Cove Plantation and only a short drive to Wilmington. Kitchen with ample cabinet space comes with all appliances, including the refrigerator. Additional refrigerator in garage also conveys. If you need lots of storage space, there is also a walk-in attic with shelving already installed.
Hive MLS #30499903
Jun 3, 2014
Sold
$195,000
$70/sq ft
Dec 20, 2013
Listed
$199,000
$71/sq ft
+10
What a great place to call home with almost an acre to stretch out in. This well maintained 4 bedroom home is in a very popular community called Morgan Cove Plantation. Only 20 minutes to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach. Walk in to a large foyer with open spaces. The formal dining room can be used as a den or office. Great kitchen with a walk-in pantry and plenty of cabinets. The master bedroom is nice and private with a door going out to the patio. Walk-in attic storage with numerous shelves. Freshly painted living areas and kitchen! All this with low taxes and USDA 100% financing available.
Hive MLS #30404259
Jul 17, 2008
Sold
$241,000
$86/sq ft
Aug 22, 2007
Listed
$244,900
$87/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,129
$50,000 + $157,451
$207,451
2024
$2,129
$50,000 + $157,451
$207,451
2023
$2,129 (+8.8%)
$50,000 + $157,451
$207,451
2022
$1,957
$50,000 + $157,451
$207,451
2021
$1,957 (+1.3%)
$50,000 + $157,451
$207,451
2020
$1,931
$50,000 + $157,451
$207,451
2019
$1,931 (−6.1%)
$50,000 + $157,451
$207,451
2018
$2,057
$48,000 + $164,416
$212,416
2017
$2,057 (+1.1%)
$48,000 + $164,416
$212,416
2016
$2,036 (+1.7%)
$48,000 + $164,416
$212,416
2015
$2,001 (+27.2%)
$48,000 + $164,416
$212,416
2014
$1,573
$48,000 + $164,416
$212,416
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1.3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.99 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,436
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,436
Year built
2007
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pender County
APN
3247-41-8531-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RA
Rural Agricultural District
The Rural Agricultural District is intended to accommodate non-residential agricultural uses and very low density residential development (minimum of 1 du/ac), as well as limited non-residential uses, in rural areas adjacent to agricultural operations. Development in this District should rely predominantly on individual wells and septic tank systems for domestic water supply and sewage disposal.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Religious facility
Day care facility
Laundromat
Housing-Single unit
Educational / school
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Burgaw, NC • 28425
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 8499 Old River Rd
$397,191
$2,809 under list price of $400K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $334K to $440K.