The Whale (Figure Eight Island)
| The Whale | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Status | private residence |
| Type | beach house |
| Location | 102 Beach Road South Wilmington, North Carolina |
| Completed | 2019 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | John Stirewalt |
The Whale is a mansion on Figure Eight Island, near Wilmington, North Carolina. In 2024, the home sold for $13.9 million, making it the most expensive residential real estate transaction in North Carolina.
History
The Whale was designed by John Stirewalt and built by J. Long Custom Homes in 2019.[1] It was the last house to be designed by Stirewalt before his death.[2][3] The house is a 6,700-square-foot oceanfront home with five bedrooms and eight bathrooms.[2] The exterior of the house was made of white cedar imported from Canada.[2] It is located on Beach South Road.[4]
In 2024, The Whale sold by Chris and Crystal Dunbar for $13.9 million, making it the most expensive residential real estate transaction in North Carolina's history.[5][3]
References
- ^ Lipe, Madison (July 9, 2024). "This home on Figure Eight Island is the most expensive one ever sold in North Carolina". Star-News. Wilmington, North Carolina. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ a b c Bergin, Mark (July 10, 2024). "Historic sale in NC: Here's what $13.9 million gets you on Figure Eight Island". WRAL-TV. Raleigh, North Carolina. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ a b "The most expensive home in NC history just sold. Here's the price tag". WFMY-TV. Greensboro, North Carolina. July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ Rafferty, Chloe (July 9, 2024). "Most expensive home sale in NC history sets new record at $13.9 million". CBS 17. Raleigh, North Carolina. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ "Figure Eight Island Home Becomes Most Expensive Property to sell in North Carolina History". Just for Buyers Realty. August 14, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2025.