Figure Eight Island is a private island in North Carolina near the Wrightsville Beach and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway. It has very few homes (approximately 450) and is very popular among rich celebrities and politicians. Figure Eight Island’s real estate market is also a great place to invest. If you are an island fan, you can also look at Bald Head Island real estate. It is a small island near the Cape Fear River. It is a very popular retirement location. It can only be accessed by a ferry and residents use electrified golf carts as cars are not allowed.