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$689,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100589445 MLS ⋅ Not In Subdivision BLDG.
Welcome to Anchor Bay Condominiums, where waterfront living meets the best of Carolina Beach! This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully situated 3-bedroom, 2-bath condominium complete with your own assigned 25-foot boat slip. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, vacation getaway, or investment property, this exceptional location offers the ultimate coastal lifestyle. Enjoy breathtaking views overlooking the yacht basin from your spacious covered deck as you watch boats cruise by, dolphins and coastal wildlife, or simply relax with your morning coffee. When you're ready for adventure, step aboard your boat from your private slip and spend the day fishing, cruising the Intracoastal Waterway, or exploring the nearby waters. Located just one block from the beach, you'll love being within walking distance of the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, local restaurants, coffee shops, unique boutiques, and entertainment. Freeman Park, the Carolina Beach Pier, its popular restaurant, and the Tiki Bar are all just a few blocks away at the north end of the island. Anchor Bay Condominiums also offers convenient on-site parking, making it easy to come and go while enjoying everything this vibrant beach community has to offer. Whether you're relaxing on the waterfront, enjoying a day on the boat, or taking a short stroll to the beach, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and coastal charm. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own your piece of paradise in Carolina Beach!

513 Canal Dr Unit Unit A1, Carolina Beach
$499,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100589426 MLS
Custom build your marsh front, coastal dream home minutes from the ICW and Ocean Isle Beach. The Goose Creek community is a hidden gem surrounded by the Saucepan creek and tucked beneath the shade and privacy of mature local foliage. Imagine yourself one late afternoon, relaxing on your back porch overlooking the salt marsh or wetting a line from your own dock as you just hear the sounds of activity on the ICW and the churn of the Shallotte Inlet. Goose Creek is an established neighborhood with only a handful of vacant lots remaining. This homesite will afford you the freedoms that come with no HOA but the luxuries that come with proximity to nearby hubs. The neighborhood is conveniently located just minutes from the causeway of Ocean Isle Beach but still within a short distance to shopping, restaurants and medical facilities of downtown Shallotte. Boater's rejoice; the ICW public boat access is literally within walking distance from the home but even a kayak trip from your very own back yard will be a simple delight. The photos and drawings are representative of just one type of home that would suit this homesite. The builder is happy to discuss customizations to this particular plan or explore your specific needs and desires to find your perfect home that will work in this handsome location.

1805 Egret St Sw, Shallotte
$559,500
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100589350 MLS
Better than new! Skip the wait for new construction and step into luxury with this beautifully upgraded Dunwoody floor plan in the highly sought-after Eagle Run community of Calabash. Situated on a premium pond-view homesite, this exceptional home was built in August 2023 and combines modern construction with extensive designer upgrades already completed, along with the added peace of mind of transferable 5- and 10-year builder warranties. Designed for elegant entertaining and everyday comfort, this one-level home truly has it all. Step inside to an open-concept layout filled with natural light, where the expansive family room welcomes you with a cozy propane fireplace and flows seamlessly into the gourmet kitchen. Spectacular floor-to-ceiling pocket sliding glass doors open the entire family room to the spacious screened lanai, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience while showcasing tranquil pond views. Upgraded luxury vinyl plank flooring extends throughout the home, providing beauty, durability, and easy maintenance with no carpet. The gourmet kitchen--the heart of the home--is sure to impress, featuring an oversized shiplap-wrapped center island with a farmhouse sink and bar seating, abundant cabinetry with upgraded hardware, expansive quartz countertops, a built-in wall oven and microwave, propane gas cooktop, stainless steel appliances, a spacious corner pantry, and a stylish built-in wine rack with a mini bar--perfect for entertaining family and friends. The private owner's suite serves as a peaceful retreat with serene pond views and an elegant tray ceiling. The spa-inspired ensuite features dual vanities, a beautifully tiled walk-in shower, and a generous walk-in closet. The owner's suite and both guest bedrooms are enhanced with custom shiplap accent walls, adding warmth, character, and designer appeal. Two additional guest bedrooms are thoughtfully situated on the opposite side of the home, each with convenient access to its own full bathroom, providing exceptional privacy for family and guests. Every full bathroom features a beautifully tiled shower, creating a cohesive luxury finish throughout. A dedicated office with French doors provides the perfect work-from-home space, hobby room, or flex room. The thoughtfully designed laundry and mudroom includes a custom landing zone with built-in storage and a folding station, creating the perfect drop area for coats, shoes, backpacks, and everyday organization. Relax year-round from the spacious screened lanai overlooking the fully fenced backyard and peaceful pond--the perfect setting for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or unwinding after a day at the beach or on the golf course. Additional highlights include an expanded three-car garage with a dedicated golf cart bay, pull-down attic stairs leading to convenient overhead storage, an expanded full-width driveway providing ample parking, upgraded ceiling fans and window blinds throughout the home, a smart home package, Govee permanent smart outdoor lighting, a whole-yard irrigation system, gutters, abundant storage, and quality finishes that make this home truly move-in ready. Residents of Eagle Run enjoy exceptional amenities including a community swimming pool, pickleball courts, a community fire pit, sidewalks, and low HOA dues. Ideally located just minutes from championship golf courses, Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, shopping, dining, fresh local seafood, and everything coastal Carolina has to offer, this home delivers the perfect combination of luxury, comfort, and convenience. Skip the expense, time, and uncertainty of building new. This meticulously maintained, extensively upgraded home offers the rare opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of new construction--with premium upgrades already completed and transferable builder warranties for added peace of mind. Don't miss your chance to own one of Eagle Run's most desirable floor plans on one of its premier pond-view homesites.

169 Majestic Ln, Calabash
$673,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100589113 MLS
Welcome home to this beautifully designed 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence in the desirable Brunswick Plantation community. From the moment you open the door, you'll appreciate the soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and abundance of natural light that fills the home while showcasing peaceful views of the large pond just beyond your backyard. The spacious floor plan offers LVP flooring throughout the main living areas downstairs, creating a seamless blend of style and durability. The inviting living room features an electric fireplace, while the well-appointed kitchen flows effortlessly into the main living space, making it ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The first-floor primary suite provides a private retreat, while upstairs offers four additional bedrooms and plenty of space. A formal dining room at the front of the home offers flexibility and can easily serve as a home office, den, or sitting room to fit your lifestyle. Enjoy your morning coffee on the welcoming front porch or unwind in the screened-in back porch overlooking the tranquil pond. With generous living spaces, abundant natural light, and picturesque water views, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort and functionality. Located in the gated Brunswick Plantation community, residents enjoy exceptional amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, a clubhouse, and a renowned 27-hole championship golf course. Conveniently located just minutes from Sunset Beach, shopping, dining, and the South Carolina border, this home is the perfect place to enjoy coastal Carolina living.

9016 Chesterfield Dr Nw, Calabash
$1,295,000
100589079 MLS
Rare coastal opportunity on Oak Island! This massive, beautifully wooded 0.83-acre parcel offers the ultimate canvas for your dream beach getaway, permanent coastal estate, or a great rental investment build opportunity. Perfectly situated just 640 feet from the glistening ocean waters and directly fronting the serene Davis Canal, you get the absolute best of both worlds: effortless beach access and tranquil canal views. Recently divided (see attached survey and deed for exact dimensions), this expansive property provides unparalleled privacy and space that is incredibly hard to find on the island. Oak Island boasts many amenities for its residents including a fitness center, basketball court, golf course, playground, boat ramp, restaurants; tennis courts, splashpad, dog park, pickleball, and of course beach access. Bring your own builder to design a custom masterpiece, or let us connect you with one of our trusted local builders to build your dream home. Don't miss out on this unique, high-potential property in one of Oak Island's most desirable locations!

Lots 9-11 Lots 9-11 W Pelican Drive, Oak Island
$1,285,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100589009 MLS
Welcome home is an understatement--this is the coastal waterfront lifestyle you've been dreaming about. Perfectly positioned on a private .63-acre creekfront homesite in the highly sought-after golf and Intracoastal Waterway community of Olde Point, this exceptional property offers a private dock with boat lift and kayak launch, providing quick access to the ICW and Topsail Inlet. Whether you're fishing from your dock, kayaking, boating to waterfront restaurants, spending the day offshore, relaxing at nearby sandbars, or simply enjoying breathtaking sunset views with family and friends, every day feels like a vacation. Thoughtfully updated over the past couple of years, this 4,440-square-foot split-level home offers warmth, flexibility, and spectacular waterfront views throughout. The main living level features three bedrooms, three full baths, hardwood flooring, beautifully renovated tile bathrooms, an open living area, formal dining room, spacious kitchen, and a large office that can easily serve as a fourth bedroom. The primary suite opens to a cozy glass-enclosed sitting room, while the nearly 500-square-foot covered porch provides the perfect place to unwind overlooking the creek and marsh. The lower level offers outstanding flexibility for multigenerational living, extended guests, or entertaining, with space for an additional bedroom, recreation room, living area, and future kitchen (rough-ins and gas line already in place). Outdoor living continues with a 375-square-foot screened porch, 279-square-foot open deck, gazebo, waterside patio, outdoor shower, and beautifully designed spaces that invite you to enjoy every season. Additional features include an oversized garage with workshop, whole-house generator, newer HVAC systems, and a new roof for added peace of mind. Olde Point offers low HOA dues, deeded access to the community boat ramp on the Intracoastal Waterway, and optional memberships to Olde Point Country Club featuring golf, tennis, dining, and social activities. An adjoining .52-acre homesite is also available for purchase, creating a rare opportunity to expand your waterfront estate. The seller is also offering $10,000 to ''use as you choose''. Tax records utilized for the number of bedrooms, Pender County does not have permits available. Coastal living doesn't get much better than this.

609 Sawgrass Rd, Hampstead
$714,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100588927 MLS
The beach dream! 3-bed, 2-bath canal-front cottage with deeded access, private boat slip, all just one block from Holden Beach. The public beach access can be found right at the end of the street and a major bonus - No HOA! Enjoy canal views from the updated screened porch, while the spacious ground level features covered parking, an entertaining area, large yard, two storage units, an outdoor shower, private boat slip and a washer and dryer. Everything you need for a perfect day on the water. Along with a spacious kitchen and a large living area filled with natural light, recent improvements include repairs to the bulkhead, 2020 HVAC, 2024 water heater providing added value and peace of mind. Whether you're seeking a primary residence, second home, or investment opportunity, this catch offers an exceptional location just moments from the local dining, shopping, and all that Holden Beach has to offer. Motivated sellers, see quote for cosmetic upgrade options!

112 Marlin Dr, Holden Beach
$2,550,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100588906 MLS
Private Waterfront Estate ! Must see to believe NOT IN A FLOOD ZONE, NO HOA,, Horses and Chickens allowed :) Dock Permit , elevator shaft, and a perfect place for your pool. Endless possibilities!!! AIRBNB READY , Dont Delay make an offer today!!! This is a property that comes along once in a lifetime! Do you desire a place tucked away, yet in 5 min you can put your toes in the sand of the nationally top rated beach at Holden Beach. This home is named the Hidden Gem for that reason. It is tucked in a preserve like setting with hardwood trees and lush palms set off the road, then opens up to a sunny open plot with views and access to the Intra-Coastal WW. At only 2 years young this newly constructed custom home has been appointed with a dream kitchen and luxury baths and large front and back decks that overlook your springfed stream and large oaks on the banks of the intracoastal. Built with love and the intentions of a forever home all details were well thought-out and planned for with top of the line brands like Pella Windows and a wired and railed elevator shaft ready for the cab when you desire to have it. WITH AMAZING VIEWS AND TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT, This estate has 2.4 acres of high ground not in a flood zone and and acre of marsh that brings multitudes of wild life for you to enjoy in your very own nature park. The Cama Permit was approved for your private dock & boat slip, so get ready to enjoy endless nights on the water just steps from your door:) Want a pool or an added detached barn? No problem, that was designed in the future plan as well. This lot is part of 11 lots that has No HOA and your neighbors have beautiful homes on sweeping waterfront estates too ! The front high and dry acreage at an elevation upto 25ft above sea level has a fenced pasture for 2 horses. The ground floor of the home has a heated and cooled area that you can use for a gym on one side with a game and staging area for entertainment in the center breezeway and workshop on the right side with additional heated and cooled space. Buy for your forever home or invest in a money making business enterprise as a vacation rental. The possibilities are endless. Don't let this one get away! Make an appointment and submit an offer today:

2659 Seashore Rd Sw, Supply
$1,950,000
100588895 MLS
Here it is!!! A rare opportunity to own one of the few remaining oceanfront homesites on beautiful Ocean Isle Beach. Offering breathtaking, unobstructed Ocean views, this exceptional lot features a well-established dune line and natural vegetation, creating both privacy and lasting coastal beauty. Design and build your dream beach home with the potential for approximately 3,200 square feet of living space, with the possibility of adding a private pool (subject to builder and Town approval). To help bring your vision to life, custom 7-bedroom house plans have already been completed and are available to share with qualified buyers. Wake up to spectacular sunrises, enjoy the peaceful sound of the waves year-round, and experience the relaxed coastal lifestyle that makes Ocean Isle Beach one of the most sought-after barrier islands on the East Coast. Whether you're creating a luxury primary residence, an unforgettable second home, or a premier investment property, this is an opportunity that rarely becomes available. Secure your piece of paradise today and build the oceanfront legacy you've always imagined.

354 E First St, Ocean Isle Beach
$125,000
100588741 MLS
Are you looking for a piece of paradise on the river? If so, I have good news for you. This 1.82 acres is on about 200 feet of river frontage on the Northeast Cape Fear River. Concrete boat ramp. The property has 2 septic tanks and 2 wells that haven't been used since Florence. All though seller makes no representation on the condition because they haven't had them inspected, there is a lot of potential in this property. There is a working water hand pump. Concrete patio and another large concrete slap. There are grape vines, plum and pecan trees on the property. Schedule your private showing today!

354 Murray Turner Farm Rd, Burgaw
$949,900
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 100588676 MLS
Experience waterfront luxury at its finest in this exceptional end-unit townhome at Sunset Towns, nestled within the highly sought-after waterfront community of Sunset Reach. Perfectly positioned along the Northeast Cape Fear River, this residence offers breathtaking water views and is just 10 minutes from downtown Wilmington by boat or car. Designed with both elegance and functionality in mind, the home showcases wide-plank flooring throughout the main living areas, crown molding, solid-core bedroom doors, and upgraded bronze lighting and plumbing fixtures. The first level features a private guest suite with a beautifully appointed bath and fully tiled walk-in shower, along with direct access to a covered patio. The expansive main living level boasts an open-concept design with a spacious great room, dining area, study, powder room, and a chef-inspired kitchen complete with premium appliances, gas range with custom hood, under-counter microwave drawer, matching refrigerator, quartz countertops, a large stained center island, and designer gray cabinetry. Bi-parting glass doors open to a covered Trex deck, creating the perfect setting for effortless indoor-outdoor entertaining. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite captures stunning river views from its private balcony and features a spa-inspired bath, while two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and laundry room complete the third floor. An additional bonus room provides the perfect space for a home theater, fitness studio, recovery room, or private office. The fourth floor is truly the showpiece of the home, featuring a spectacular rooftop terrace with an outdoor kitchen, pergola, powder room, and conditioned storage--an incredible space to relax while taking in unforgettable sunsets over the river. An elevator services every level for ultimate convenience. Numerous custom upgrades have been added beyond the builder's standard finishes, making this home truly one of a kind including water softener and filtration system. Residents of Sunset Reach enjoy resort-style amenities including a lakeside pool and clubhouse, pickleball courts, walking trails, kayak and paddleboard launches on both the lake and river, and a private marina with deep-water boat slips. A boat slip is also available for purchase separately, offering the opportunity to fully embrace the coastal waterfront lifestyle.

2697 Alvernia Dr, Castle Hayne
$990,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100588576 MLS ⋅ Not In Subdivision BLDG.
This ocean front property is an up and down duplex (Unit 1 is the lower unit) which tends to provide a more open feel with the advantage of width verses a side by side duplex with height & more floors. You will have to decide if you notice a difference and even though, all is on one level, there is still an elevator providing easy access from the ground level parking area. This beach home provides luxury living with low maintenance. All flooring excluding the bathroom tiles have recently been upgraded to LVP. The kitchen is a delight for the ultimate summer meal of fresh seafood and produce using an electric cooktop for shrimp boil on one burner and green beans on another, the double oven could be in action on top baking a classic corn souffle and on the bottom, a cherry pie. The owner's BR is positioned on the ocean front which makes sunrises and sunsets easy to NOT miss. The floor plan offers great privacy for sleeping and a very comfortable LR and DR for getting together with family and friends. The hardest decision you will make is whether to go to the beach or go to the pool. There is also great parking capacity with room for 3 cars under the building and 2 in the driveway. Just four blocks away, enjoy time at the Carolina Beach Pier with a tiki bar over the ocean, great dining and music. Just north of the Pier is Freeman Park and during the summer, you can drive onto the beach, camp, have bonfires and walk to the point to see natures wildlife enjoying the inlet. And, that is not all. This location on the north end of Carolina Beach also offers an opportunity for boating and kayaking in Myrtle Grove Sound to the Cape Fear River and the ICW. Exploring more of Pleasure Island will offer many more adventures including the Carolina Beach State Park, the newly expanded Ft Fisher Historic Site, the NC Aquarium and the Ft Fisher Ferry for traveling to the picturesque maritime town of Southport. There is so much to do on this island which is great in advertising to prospective vacation renters and for your own personal use with family and friends. However, It all starts with a comfortable home that you, your family, friends and guests can set anchor from. This is popular for vacation rentals and the earned income is a great plus when you can't be there yourself Vacation rental histories are available.

1412 Carolina Beach Ave N Unit Unit 1, Carolina Beach
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