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Porters Neck Plantation is a prestigious gated golf and country club community in the Porters Neck area of Wilmington, North Carolina. Known for its mature landscaping, custom homes, golf course views, Intracoastal Waterway access, and convenient North Wilmington location, Porters Neck Plantation appeals to buyers looking for privacy, amenities, and a refined coastal lifestyle.
Homes in Porters Neck Plantation include custom brick residences, low-maintenance patio homes, golf-front properties, new construction opportunities, and larger estate-style homes. Many properties feature first-floor primary suites, open living areas, screened porches, sunrooms, bonus rooms, private outdoor spaces, and views of the Tom Fazio-designed golf course, ponds, wooded homesites, or nearby Futch Creek.
What Homes in Porters Neck Plantation Are Like
Porters Neck Plantation offers a broad mix of home styles and sizes, from charming one-level cottages and patio homes to expansive custom homes with luxury finishes and flexible floor plans.
- Gated community homes in Wilmington, NC
- Golf course homes and pond-view properties
- Custom brick homes and low-country designs
- Patio homes and low-maintenance options
- New construction and presale opportunities in select sections
- First-floor primary suites in many homes
- Bonus rooms, home offices, media rooms, and guest suites
- Screened porches, sunrooms, decks, patios, and outdoor living areas
- Two-car, three-car, and occasional larger garage layouts
- Homes with deeded Intracoastal Waterway access in many sections
Popular Features Found in Porters Neck Plantation Homes
Buyers are drawn to Porters Neck Plantation for spacious homes, thoughtful upgrades, and indoor-outdoor living spaces that fit the Wilmington coastal lifestyle.
- Granite, quartz, and quartzite countertops
- Stainless steel and premium kitchen appliances
- Chef-style kitchens with islands and walk-in pantries
- Hardwood floors, LVP flooring, and detailed trim work
- Gas fireplaces, built-ins, coffered ceilings, and wainscoting
- First-floor primary suites with walk-in closets
- Spa-style bathrooms with tiled showers and soaking tubs
- Screened porches, four-season rooms, sunrooms, and Carolina rooms
- Golf course, pond, wooded, creek, and fairway views
- Encapsulated crawlspaces, generators, updated roofs, and newer HVAC systems in many homes
- Private patios, fenced yards, landscaped gardens, decks, and outdoor entertaining areas
Why Buyers Love Porters Neck Plantation
- Private gated setting in the desirable Porters Neck area
- Golf course community with Tom Fazio-designed course setting
- Deeded Intracoastal Waterway access available with many homes
- Community boat ramp, dock, and picnic area referenced in many listings
- Optional Porters Neck Country Club membership opportunities
- Close to shopping, dining, healthcare, marinas, and area beaches
- Wide range of homes, from patio homes to luxury estates
- Strong appeal for golf, boating, relocation, luxury, and coastal lifestyle buyers
Porters Neck Plantation offers a combination that is difficult to duplicate in Wilmington: a gated country club environment, mature homesites, golf course scenery, and access to the Intracoastal Waterway while remaining close to everyday conveniences.
Porters Neck Plantation Amenities
Amenity access can vary by property, HOA section, and membership type, so buyers should verify details before purchase. Based on recent listing data, commonly referenced Porters Neck Plantation lifestyle features include:
- Gated community entrances
- Tom Fazio-designed golf course setting
- Intracoastal Waterway boat ramp access in many sections
- Community dock and picnic area referenced in multiple listings
- Optional country club membership opportunities
- Golf, tennis, pickleball, swimming, fitness, dining, and social opportunities through club membership options
- Walking-friendly streets and mature landscaping
- Low-maintenance lawn care in select patio home sections
Porters Neck Plantation Real Estate Market
The Porters Neck Plantation real estate market includes a wide range of home types, sizes, ages, and price points. The provided market data included 72 properties in Porters Neck Plantation, with a mix of closed, active, pending, and pending-with-showings listings.
- Recent and current list prices in the provided data ranged from the mid-$400,000s to over $1,300,000
- Closed sales shown in the data included homes from approximately $460,000 to $1,300,000
- Heated square footage commonly ranged from approximately 1,640 to more than 5,700 square feet
- Many homes were built from the 1990s through the 2000s, with newer construction and presale opportunities also represented
- Golf course homes, pond-view homes, creekfront homes, and low-maintenance patio homes were all represented
- Association fees varied by section and property type, with several listings showing annual fees around $1,040 to $1,500 and some sections showing higher totals
- Several listings highlighted major updates such as newer roofs, HVAC systems, encapsulated crawlspaces, generators, renovated kitchens, and updated outdoor living spaces
Popular Types of Homes in Porters Neck Plantation
Golf Course Homes
Many Porters Neck Plantation homes overlook fairways, greens, ponds, or wooded golf course settings. Golf-front homes often highlight sunrooms, screened porches, decks, patios, and large windows designed to capture the views.
Patio Homes and Low-Maintenance Living
Select sections of Porters Neck Plantation include patio homes and lower-maintenance properties. These homes are popular with buyers who want a lock-and-leave lifestyle, manageable yard responsibilities, and access to a gated country club setting.
Custom Brick Homes
Custom brick homes are common throughout Porters Neck Plantation. Many offer formal dining rooms, first-floor primary suites, high ceilings, detailed millwork, large kitchens, bonus rooms, and generous storage.
New Construction and Presale Homes
The provided data included newer and presale opportunities in sections such as Forest Creek, including homes with open layouts, first-floor primary suites, covered porches, Hardie siding, designer finishes, and flexible upstairs spaces.
Water-Access and Creekfront Properties
Some homes in and around Porters Neck Plantation offer creek views, Futch Creek frontage, or convenient access to community water amenities. Many listings referenced deeded Intracoastal Waterway access, a boat ramp, dock, or picnic area.
Living in Porters Neck and Wilmington, NC
Porters Neck is one of Wilmington’s most desirable areas for buyers who want convenience, coastal recreation, and a quieter residential feel. Residents are close to grocery stores, restaurants, medical offices, golf, marinas, and the Market Street corridor.
From Porters Neck Plantation, buyers enjoy access to the greater Wilmington area, including Mayfaire Town Center, Wrightsville Beach, Figure Eight Island, Downtown Wilmington, and nearby boating destinations along the Intracoastal Waterway.
Frequently Asked Questions About Porters Neck Plantation
Where is Porters Neck Plantation located?
Porters Neck Plantation is located in the Porters Neck area of Wilmington, North Carolina, near Market Street, Futch Creek Road, the Intracoastal Waterway, shopping, dining, and area beaches.
Is Porters Neck Plantation a gated community?
Yes. Porters Neck Plantation is a gated community with a private residential setting and access points serving different sections of the neighborhood.
What types of homes are available in Porters Neck Plantation?
Porters Neck Plantation includes custom homes, brick homes, patio homes, golf course homes, low-maintenance residences, new construction opportunities, and larger luxury properties.
Does Porters Neck Plantation have golf?
Yes. Porters Neck Plantation is known for its Tom Fazio-designed golf course setting. Golf access and club amenities may require separate Porters Neck Country Club membership, so buyers should confirm membership details directly.
Does Porters Neck Plantation offer water access?
Many listings reference deeded Intracoastal Waterway access, along with a community boat ramp, dock, and picnic area. Access can vary by property and section, so buyers should verify details before purchase.
What amenities are available near Porters Neck Plantation?
Nearby amenities include golf, tennis, pickleball, swimming, fitness, dining, shopping, restaurants, healthcare, marinas, and coastal recreation. Some amenities may require separate membership or HOA access.
What is the typical price range in Porters Neck Plantation?
The provided market data showed a wide range of Porters Neck Plantation homes, with recent and current prices from the mid-$400,000s to more than $1,300,000 depending on size, condition, age, views, updates, and location within the community.
Are there one-level homes in Porters Neck Plantation?
Yes. Porters Neck Plantation includes one-level homes, patio homes, and homes with first-floor primary suites, along with larger two-story homes that offer bonus rooms and guest spaces.
Are there homes with golf course views in Porters Neck Plantation?
Yes. Many homes in Porters Neck Plantation offer golf course, pond, fairway, green, or wooded views.
Is Porters Neck Plantation good for buyers who want a coastal lifestyle?
Yes. Porters Neck Plantation is popular with coastal lifestyle buyers because it combines gated living, golf, optional club amenities, nearby shopping and dining, and access to the Intracoastal Waterway and area beaches.
Watch a short video on Porter Neck Plantation
“Video recorded by Brian Schrader, Coastline NC Real Estate“.
Full video transcript on the Porters Neck Plantation Community Overview video
Hey, everyone. Welcome back to another community spotlight. Hi. My name is Brian Schrader. I'm with the Coastline NC Real Estate Team at Blue Coast Realty Corporation down here in the Wilmington NC area. I've been helping people relocate, to the areas for the past like 20 years. So we're gonna talk about, today's community spotlight. It's gonna be on Porter's Neck Plantation. It's a pretty cool one. So, let's just kinda dive into it real quick. Porter's Neck Plantation is located just north of the Wilmington NC area. it's considered, part of New Hanover County and it's a gorgeous golfing community with rich amenities that has access to the intracoastal, uh, waterway. It's sits right behind figure 8 island and it is a beautiful community that, has custom homes. As you can see here, driving through the neighborhood, you'll see that it has a lush landscape. And all the homes in this neighborhood are custom with custom designs and landscaping, and it looks pretty. They kept a lot of the trees here in the neighborhood as well. Closest beach is gonna be Wrightsville beach that you can access by car unless you have a pass to figure 8 island which is a island that is has a private bridge. But we'll take a look at that here. If you can see, this is the north end of Wrightsville Beach. And if you stretch your eyes in the distance, that's figure 8. downtown Wilmington here, you can see here it's about, 15 minutes away where you can reach the river walk and the restaurants and all the activities that downtown has to offer such as the, concerts and all the cool historic homes. Let's take a look at where it's located on the map. As you can see here with the star and the red arrow, it's just north of, the town or city of Wilmington in, it kinda hugs that intercoastal waterway. It's about 15 minutes, south of Hampstead to the north, but we're gonna take a look at, like I do in all my videos. This is a close snapshot of the development and as you can see here, this is a flood map zone. This kinda shows all the different zones such as a e, v e and zone x. Most of Porter's Neck that you see here is gonna be in zone x which means that you're not required to carry flood insurance on your property if you own a mortgage. some of it does touch that a e zone. There's a small little creek that kinda winds in there. So you might have, you know, a handful of houses that might fall in that area. And as you can see here over the intracoastal waterway, you get into that v e zone, that you usually see on the beaches and whatnot. Alright. Let's take a look at some of the figures here in Porter's Neck Plantation. Taxes are based on assessed value. So if you own a home that's assessed at $650,000, you'll roughly pay around $34100 in annual real estate tax. The HOA there on a single family home is gonna be around, $1,200 per year. And what that covers, it covers the, the boat dock, the boat ramp, which we'll see here in a second. It covers the gate and all the common area maintenance throughout the community and street lights. Now I will say porters neck, to join, you can be a member of the porters neck country Club and you really don't have to actually have to live in the actual neighborhood. So it is private. So the membership for a full membership, it's around $26,000 to join. And they had a sports one. They have a full golf. So there's different breakdowns of the, monthly dues so to speak. But it is private. They do sell outside memberships. But what that gives you, they have a 18 hole Tom Fazio course which is gorgeous. They have great tennis, courts, pickleball courts, tons of swimming, lots of lap lanes which is pretty unique, which we'll see some of these amenities in the second. They have a fitness center, bocce ball, and of course, dining and club, socials at the, the main clubhouse. So let's get back through it. here, this is the neighborhood. You can see here, here's some of the clubhouses. You can see how close Porter's Neck Plantation is to the Intracoastal Waterway. But they have 2 very unique spots on the waterway which we'll see here in the next clip. they have a boat ramp which is really nice. So if you own a boat, you have direct access to this area right here which is pretty neat. direct access to the intercoastal waterway. They also have another little park there, on the, the waterway. You can get to, the, you know, the inlets. You can get to the ocean pretty easily. It sits, this area sits right behind figure 8 island. Here's that other park that they had that touches the Intracoastal Waterway where you can launch canoes, kayaks and, other, watercraft from this area. But as you can see here, it's really pretty. You can canoe, kayak, paddle board, all behind these little tiny, estuaries behind the beaches and the barrier islands which makes this community really neat. It's a really cool but once you get back inside the gates of Horsnack, you'll see here. Here's some shots just driving through the golf course. It is a pretty golf course. It's a pretty community. They kept a lot of the trees, throughout the neighborhoods. And when you kinda tie that in with the custom homes, it really makes it look really gorgeous. Here is a shot of their fitness center, clubhouse. You can see the lap lanes, there with the pool and the, outdoor pool as well. There's 2 of them. And they also have, pickleball courts, tennis courts. Here's a shot of the fitness center. And this is all included in that, the dues, the membership to the country club. But this is the activity center. you can see they have tons of different tennis courts and the pickleball courts there in the distance. You can start seeing some shots of the golf course, but it's a really, if you're looking for that active lifestyle, looking for an active community, Portis Neck might be a good one for you to take a look at. Here's a shot of their main clubhouse. It's got a full restaurant. It's got dining. They do social events there, and some of the shots here of the golf course. So it's a really, really pretty community, and lots of custom homes. As far as building goes, there's a maybe a handful of lots that are still available that you can build on. But, most of these properties that you're gonna find here are gonna be, resale properties, that been, you know, you know, 10 to 15 years old so to speak. But if you have any questions, feel free to give me a call here at the number. Again, it's Brian Schrader with Coastline NC Real Estate at Blue Coast. And what I'm gonna do, I'm gonna post a link in the description of this video and it'll take you to a page that's got everything for sale in Porter's Neck. You can look at, to see things what sold, see what's available on the market right now. But for any other, questions, always feel free to reach out at this number, And we'll see you guys here on the next community update. Take care now.
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