Search Real Estate in Marina Communities Near Wilmington
475 homes in marina communities sold across Wilmington and the surrounding coast over the past 12 months, with a median sold price of $715,000. Homes outside marina communities had a median of $380,000. Marina community homes sold in a median of 66 days, and most were between $410K and $1.3M.
Our website features the best real estate search for properties in Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas that offer marina boat access. Embrace a waterfront lifestyle in communities that offer their own private marina. These neighborhoods provide direct access to boating, fishing and coastal adventures, with convenient dock access and a close-knit coastal atmosphere.
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Marina community homes: market stats
- Closed sales in the past 12 months: 475
- Median sold price: $715,000
- Typical price range: $410K to $1.3M
- Median price per square foot: $279
- Typical size: 1,420 to 3,560 sqft (median 2,575)
- Median days on market: 66 days
- Home types sold: 386 single-family homes, 53 townhomes, 36 condos
- HOA fees range from $1,200 to $4,540 per year (median $1,380).
- Median real estate taxes are $2,654 per year and are based on assessed value.
Marina status comes from the marina amenity flag on each Hive MLS listing.
Marina community homes vs. homes without a marina
- Median sold price: $715,000 in marina communities, $380,000 elsewhere
- Median size: 2,575 sqft in marina communities, 1,795 sqft elsewhere
- Median price per square foot: $279 in marina communities, $211 elsewhere
- Median days on market: 66 in marina communities, 39 elsewhere
Marina community homes by price range
- Under $400K: 42 sales
- $400K to $600K: 104 sales
- $600K to $800K: 146 sales
- $800K to $1M: 72 sales
- Over $1M: 111 sales
Marina community sales by area
Select an area to see its marina community homes:
- Southport: 234 sales, median $655,000
- Oak Island: 44 sales, median $782,500
- Bolivia: 39 sales, median $625,000
- Wilmington: 37 sales, median $1,050,000
- Castle Hayne: 29 sales, median $750,000
- Leland: 26 sales, median $579,950
- Carolina Beach: 17 sales, median $765,000
- Hampstead: 15 sales, median $856,000
- Supply: 11 sales, median $856,000
- Bald Head Island: 9 sales, median $1,895,000
Top marina communities
- St James (Southport): 213 sales, median $665,000
- Winding River Plantation (Bolivia): 38 sales, median $628,500
- River Bluffs (Castle Hayne): 19 sales, median $761,000
- Hawkeswater at the River (Leland): 13 sales, median $410,000
- The Bluffs on the Cape Fear (Leland): 12 sales, median $859,950
- Salters Haven at Lea Marina (Hampstead): 12 sales, median $877,500
- South Harbour Village (Southport): 11 sales, median $305,000
- Sunset Reach (Castle Hayne): 10 sales, median $631,245
- Tranquil Harbor (Oak Island): 8 sales, median $627,500
- Helms Port (Wilmington): 8 sales, median $1,255,000
What to look for in a marina community
- Whether slips are included, sold separately, leased or on a waitlist
- Slip fees, HOA dues and any marina assessments
- Water depth and access to the Intracoastal Waterway or open water
- Condition of the docks, bulkhead and storm protection
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Questions about marina communities
How much do homes in marina communities cost near Wilmington?
The median sold price was $715,000, with most sales between $410K and $1.3M. Homes outside marina communities had a median of $380,000.
Which areas have the most marina community sales?
Southport had the most with 234 sales, followed by Oak Island with 44, Bolivia with 39, Wilmington with 37 and Castle Hayne with 29.
Does a marina community include a boat slip?
Not always. Some communities include or sell slips and others charge separately or have a waitlist. Ask for the slip rules, fees and availability in the HOA documents.
Do I need a boat to buy in a marina community?
No. Many owners enjoy the marina setting, restaurants and walking paths without owning a boat.
Source: Hive MLS closed sales of single-family homes, townhomes and condos, past 12 months. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
