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$48,900
100578928 MLS
Boundary Survey Completed October 2025--Now It's Time to Call Your Architect! Discover the perfect setting for your custom coastal retreat on this beautiful deep homesite fronting a scenic creek off the Lockwood Folly River in the gated community of Seaside Bay. Ideally located just minutes from Holden Beach, Historic Southport, and convenient access to Hwy 211 and Hwy 17, you'll also enjoy easy drives to the shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations of Wilmington and Myrtle Beach. Municipal water and sewer are available, making it even easier to begin planning your dream home. Residents of Seaside Bay enjoy community amenities including a boat ramp and picnic area, providing opportunities to relax and explore the coastal surroundings. Seaside Bay's thoughtfully crafted Design Requirements and Guidelines encourage architectural variety while maintaining the community's quality and character. The minimum heated square footage requirement is just 1,400 square feet, allowing flexibility in designing a home that suits your lifestyle. Looking for additional space? The adjacent lot is also available for purchase, offering the opportunity to create a larger homesite with expanded outdoor living areas, added privacy, or room for your ultimate backyard oasis. Start living the coastal lifestyle you've always imagined. Make Seaside Bay your new home today! POA dues are $798 per lot annually.

549 Sanctuary Pt Sw, Supply
$2,890,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 100578880 MLS
This exceptional fully furnished oceanfront home on Oak Island's prestigious Kings Lynn Point welcomes you with a rare blend of luxury, warmth, and breathtaking double water views. From the moment you arrive, the architectural details and coastal palette set the tone for a residence that feels both boutique hotel refined and comfortably homey. Step inside and the Atlantic greets you through a sea of windows overlooking the wide, turtle sanctuary beach, while vaulted beamed ceilings, soft surroundings, and hardwood flooring create an atmosphere of effortless elegance. The reverse floor plan ensures that the main living level captures the most spectacular views, and your private elevator carries you to a stunning great room where a dramatic custom ceiling rises above the living space. A cozy fireplace adds ambiance, proving that coastal nights deserve warmth and charm. The chef's kitchen is a European Italian inspired showpiece with beautiful countertops, custom cabinetry, artful tile details, all positioned to enjoy sweeping ocean views as you cook or entertain. The dining area flows seamlessly from the kitchen, offering the perfect setting for large gatherings, holiday meals, or sunset dinners framed by the glow of the Atlantic. One more short flight of stairs leads to the keeper's room, a tranquil loft style retreat perfect for reading, working, or simply taking in the extraordinary views of the dunes, the Point, and the ICW. The home's bedrooms are designed as peaceful retreats, each one spacious, comfortable, and filled with natural light. The first level greets you with 4 total bedrooms, two with generous ensuites, each offering private baths and direct deck access, a third large bedroom with direct deck access and another full bath shared with the 4th bedroom on this level. A conveniently located laundry room with direct deck access rounds out living space on this floor. Multiple decks on this level provide spectacular views of both the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, creating a serene backdrop for morning coffee or quiet evenings. Upstairs, the main living level includes another luxurious ensuite bedroom with beautiful natural light and easy access to upper decks where soft breezes and panoramic views await. A dedicated library and quiet room offer yet another peaceful space to unwind, adding to the thoughtful design that makes this home feel both expansive and intimate. Outdoor living is quite possibly even more impressive, with a private path leading to your stretch of sandy shoreline and one of the largest private pools on the island waiting just outside your door. You can enjoy the heated option of the pool during those cooler months and evenings. A tucked away hot tub offers a sheltered place to relax after a day of boating, beachcombing, and gathering your shell collection, while 7 separate decks and porches provide endless vantage points for sunrises, sunsets, and everything in between. The enclosed outdoor shower room makes rinsing off after the beach effortless, and the expansive acreage offers plenty of room to grill, gather, and play. With over 3,500 square feet of covered and open outdoor living space and over 3,700 square feet of heated indoor living space, this home invites you to savor every moment. ''Champagne Shore'' beckons you to take a breath and enjoy life; you are claiming a lifestyle of luxury, comfort, peace, and sunshine on one of North Carolina's most treasured stretches of shoreline. 6925 Kings Lynn Drive offers easy access to Lockwood Folly, the ICW, Oak Island Golf Course, the Oak Island Lighthouse, Fort Caswell, Historic Southport, and the island's best dining and shopping. Weekly concerts at Middleton Park, coffee shops, boutiques, and recreation are all just minutes away, and with no HOA fees, you can enjoy the freedom of true coastal living. No wonder Coastal Living Magazine named Oak Island as one of the Top Ten Beach Towns. Fully furnished (minus personal items) and boasting an established rental history, this property is ideal as a high performing investment, a luxurious second home, or a serene primary residence. It's your time to enjoy the dynamic backdrop of sunsets like you've never seen before, the soft sway of sea oats, cool ocean breezes, and the twinkling stars over the Atlantic. This isn't just a home, it's a canvas for your coastal dreams, a place where sunrises, sunsets, and the rhythm of the tides shape every day.

6925 Kings Lynn Dr, Oak Island
$389,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100578838 MLS ⋅ St. Regis BLDG.
Experience coastal luxury at St. Regis 2109, a stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo nestled within the prestigious St. Regis Resort in North Topsail Beach. Recently remodeled in early 2024, this exquisite unit combines modern upgrades with the comfort of home. Enjoy restful nights on brand-new premium mattresses, delight in the convenience of a new washer and dryer, and appreciate the stylish LVP flooring throughout. With a beverage center and 40-inch smart TVs in every bedroom, this unit will delight you and your guests. Spend your days basking in the sun on pristine sandy beaches, relishing the gentle ocean breeze and picturesque views of the cabana and pool area, complemented by glimpses of the Atlantic Ocean. In the evenings, unwind with a bottle of wine from the cooler while gathering around the cozy fireplace with loved ones. Convenient exteriror storage houses your beach chairs and equipment enhancing your seaside experience. St. Regis 2109 offers exclusive access to a private beach path, inviting you to explore miles of secluded shoreline and sparkling blue ocean waters. The beach is calling--embrace the ultimate seaside getaway and indulge in everything this beautiful retreat has to offer. Don't settle for anything less than extraordinary. Welcome to your dream escape! **Brand NEW Saltwater Covered Pool- Open all year round & Heated depending on weather. Other amenities include a Business Center; Fitness Center with exercise equipment, cardio machines, and a Sauna; Putting green, Pickle Ball/Basketball court; NEW Playground for all the little ones; and Outdoor Charcoal grilling areas for family barbecues.

2000 New River Inlet Rd Unit Unit 2109, North Topsail Beach
$979,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 100578783 MLS
Experience extraordinary living in Summerhouse on Everett Bay, one of Coastal North Carolina's premier gated waterfront communities. Perfectly positioned on the lakefront, 212 Summernights Way combines beautiful water views, a private 14' x 28' saline pool, elevator access to every level, and exceptional indoor-outdoor living. The ground level features a private in-law suite with its own entrance, ideal for guests, or multi-generational living. On the main level, the open kitchen, dining area, and great room make gathering and entertaining easy. The kitchen features upgraded soft-close cabinetry, a tile backsplash, and luxury ZLINE appliances. Oversized sliding doors open to a 23' x 10' covered porch overlooking Spicer Lake, while a flexible bedroom or home office adds even more versatility. Upstairs, the private owner's suite offers water views, porch access, a custom walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath with a tiled shower and frameless glass enclosure. Two additional bedrooms provide plenty of room for guests. Luxury details include 10' ceilings, 8' doors, spray foam insulation, fiber cement siding, composite decking, a Trane zoned HVAC system, Navien tankless water heater, and an oversized garage with room for vehicles, golf carts, kayaks, paddleboards, and beach gear. Summerhouse residents enjoy a clubhouse and pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, walking trails, day docks, boat launch, onsite boat storage, six scenic lakes, and direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway. Surf City and Topsail Island beaches are just minutes away. Lakefront living, a private pool, boating access, and the beaches nearby make 212 Summernights Way an exceptional choice for a primary home, second home, or Coastal North Carolina retreat. Schedule your preview today!

212 Summernights Way, Holly Ridge
$1,794,000
100578536 MLS
A rare opportunity to own an extraordinary Intracoastal Waterway estate property featuring two adjoining homesites offered together for a combined coastal retreat unlike anything else on the market. Spanning nearly an acre across both elevated lots, this unique offering provides water frontage, breathtaking views toward South Topsail Island, and endless possibilities to create a private waterfront compound tailored to your vision. Designed for those who truly want to embrace life on the water, the property includes deeded water access, a private 35 ft deep-water boat slip/lift and dock, making it ideal for everything from offshore fishing adventures to sunset cruises along the Intracoastal Waterway. With quick access to the Atlantic Ocean and room to accommodate larger vessels, this is a dream setting for boating enthusiasts. The combined footprint offers exceptional flexibility for a custom luxury estate, guest house, multigenerational retreat, or expansive outdoor living spaces designed to maximize the panoramic water views. Tucked within a quiet waterfront community near Olde Point Country Club and just minutes from Topsail Island's beaches, restaurants, marinas, and shopping. Opportunities to secure this much waterfront acreage, elevation, privacy, and boating access in one offering are incredibly limited.

1144 Avila Ave, Hampstead
$150,000
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 100578596 MLS ⋅ Topsail Reef BLDG.
Enjoy community amenities including a picnic area, tennis courts, and two onsite laundry facilities, all just minutes from Stone Bay and Camp Lejeune's back gate. This fully updated, oceanfront condo is being sold fully furnished, making it a perfect investment, vacation getaway, or full-time home. The bright open layout features coastal-inspired finishes, an updated kitchen with a peninsula bar, modern cabinetry, and newer appliances. Recent upgrades include LVP flooring, a mini-split system, tankless water heater, electrical panel, bedroom window, and sliding glass door. The renovated bathroom offers stylish, low-maintenance finishes, while the private oceanfront balcony provides stunning views and the perfect place to relax. With a strong short-term rental history and major updates already completed, this move-in-ready condo is ready to enjoy from day one.

2250 New River Inlet Rd Unit Unit 114, North Topsail Beach
$1,649,000
8 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 100578567 MLS
This impressive 8-bedroom, 6-bathroom coastal retreat is located just across the street from the beach in desirable North Topsail Beach. Perfectly positioned for both family getaways and strong rental income, this turnkey property blends comfort and profitability. The home has consistently generated over $150,000 in annual rental revenue for several years. With 8 bedrooms and 6 full baths, it comfortably accommodates large families, multi-generational vacations, or corporate retreats. Featuring beach proximity, a private pool, fenced backyard, and outdoor shower, this income-producing beach oasis is a standout opportunity on the North Carolina coast.

1113 New River Inlet Rd, North Topsail Beach
$535,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100578545 MLS
Welcome home to 116 Norine. This 4 bedroom Plus a Bonus room 2 bathroom home located in the highly desirable neighborhood of Kings Harbor is in the process of being built and will soon be ready for you to call home! This home sits on 2.43 acres and is over 2400 HSF with a main floor primary suite!

116 Norine Dr, Holly Ridge
$1,195,000
100578534 MLS
Discover the kind of waterfront property that rarely becomes available in Hampstead's sought-after Intracoastal corridor. Set on an elevated .52-acre homesite, this exceptional lot showcases sweeping views across the Intracoastal Waterway toward South Topsail Island. With deep water access, a private dock, and 35 ft boat slip/boat lift already in place, this property is ideal for boating enthusiasts looking to accommodate larger vessels with quick access to the Atlantic Ocean. Spend your days offshore fishing, exploring the waterways, or enjoying evening cruises right from your backyard. Located in a peaceful waterfront setting near Olde Point Country Club, the homesite sits just minutes from Topsail Island's beaches, local dining, and shopping. The generous lot size provides ample space to create an expansive coastal residence with outdoor living areas positioned to capture the gorgeous views and ocean breezes. For buyers seeking an even more exclusive opportunity, the adjoining lot is also available, allowing the chance to create a private estate-sized compound with additional frontage, enhanced privacy, and endless possibilities for a truly one-of-a-kind waterfront property.

1144 Avila Ave, Hampstead
$389,888
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100578374 MLS ⋅ St. Regis BLDG.
Welcome to your coastal retreat and investment gem at the prestigious St. Regis Resort! This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom oceanfront condo with a private balcony offers a unique blend of homey comfort and investment potential, making it an ideal choice for those seeking both relaxation and financial growth. Step onto your balcony and immerse yourself in the serene ocean views--a daily reminder of the tranquil lifestyle this condo offers. The two on-site restaurants provide a touch of luxury, perfect for special occasions or casual dining with loved ones. Your poolside cabana becomes a cozy corner for unwinding, complete with meals, snacks, and beverages that add a personal touch to your relaxation experience. Indulge in a scoop of your favorite ice cream from the on-site shop, a delightful treat for any day. While the resort amenities cater to leisure and enjoyment, the investment potential of this property shines through. Consider utilizing it as a vacation rental to generate passive income while ensuring it remains a welcoming haven for guests seeking a temporary escape. Embrace the coastal lifestyle and investment opportunity offered by this oceanfront condo at St. Regis Resort--a place where you can create lasting memories, enjoy delicious meals by the poolside cabana, and build financial stability. OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE.

2000 New River Inlet Rd Unit Unit 2309, North Topsail Beach
$230,000
1 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100578013 MLS ⋅ St. Regis BLDG.
Wake up to breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean from this beautifully updated first-floor condo at St. Regis Resort. Offering 1 bedroom and 2 full bathrooms, Unit 1114 combines modern coastal style with comfort and convenience. The kitchen and bathrooms have been tastefully renovated, and the HVAC system was replaced in 2018 for added peace of mind. Large sliding glass windows fill the living space with natural light while showcasing stunning ocean views. Being sold fully furnished, this turnkey property is ready for immediate enjoyment as a personal beach retreat, vacation rental investment, or both. St. Regis Resort offers an impressive array of amenities, including indoor and outdoor oceanfront pools, a hot tub, sauna, fitness center, business center, tennis courts, an onsite restaurant, ice cream shop, and direct beach access. Enjoy everything you need for relaxation, recreation, and unforgettable coastal living all in one exceptional destination.

2000 New River Inlet Rd Unit 1114, North Topsail Beach
$1,775,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100578009 MLS
Experience elevated coastal living in this custom-built Intracoastal Waterway home, completed in 2019 by Ernest G. Crews Construction. Ideally located just minutes from Sunset Beach, with deeded waterway access and the potential for a future private dock, this exceptional 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home pairs timeless craftsmanship with refined comfort in a beautifully designed floor plan. The main floor includes a separate office with abundant cabinets and secure storage area. One of the bedrooms doubles as both a sleeping area and bonus room, including an overflow area for bunkbeds or storage. Once inside; the entry way reveals the sweeping views of the Intercoastal Waterway. The open-concept living spaces are thoughtfully designed for both everyday ease and effortless entertaining. At the heart of the home, a beautifully appointed kitchen showcases premium appliances, quartz countertops, and an oversized island, while the adjoining living room is anchored by a gas fireplace, built in cabinetry, a wet bar and framed by captivating waterway views. An elevator just off the garage adds convenience and seamless access to every level. The large laundry room includes built in cabinetry and countertops as well as a utility sink. Outdoor living is equally impressive, with screened and covered rear porches designed to fully capture the sweeping waterway views. Porch amenities include built in speaker system and fan. On the lower level, a private patio invites quiet evenings in the hot tub or relaxed gatherings around the gas fire pit, all set against the backdrop of coastal breezes and a serene waterfront setting. Additional highlights include a lower-level indoor shower with hot and cold water for post-beach convenience and generous space to create future entertaining areas, both outdoors and within the expansive lower level, tailored to your vision. The oversized garage offers two storage areas along with a built-in workbench, adding practicality to the home's exceptional appeal. With exceptional craftsmanship, luxurious finishes, remarkable views and lot size that allows for additional structures, this one-of-a-kind property presents a rare opportunity to embrace the very best of waterfront living--whether as a primary residence or an extraordinary coastal retreat.

512 Twisted Oak Ln, Sunset Beach
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