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$4,500,000
100448158 MLS
Large Intracoastal waterfront tract on Myrtle Grove Sound. Based on the tax records this tract consists of 17.29 acres of wooded land and approximately 8.67 acres of wetlands. Buyer should have new survey done to verify acreage. There are two older structures on the property that add little value. This is a commissioner's sale which is subject to a 10 day upset period and the current bid price has to be upset by at least 5%. N.C.G.S. Article 29 of Chapter 1 and Chapter 46A

7701 Myrtle Grove Rd, Wilmington
$1,495,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100503115 MLS ⋅ North Pier BLDG.
Perched high above the waves on the top floor of the exclusive North Pier Condominium, Unit 401 is a rare gem; one of only four penthouse residences in the entire building. This 4th-floor retreat offers sweeping 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway from a private wrap-around balcony with sleek impact glass railings that maximize the views and ocean breeze. Located at the North End of Carolina Beach behind the iconic Carolina Beach Pier, this oceanfront sanctuary is perfect for those seeking a resort-style lifestyle. Enjoy full access to a stunning community pool and hot tub, surrounded by a spacious sun deck with unobstructed ocean views. Inside, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom penthouse spans 1,413 square feet of coastal elegance. The open-concept floor plan is framed by four-panel sliding glass doors on every wall, seamlessly connecting the interior with the remarkable views outside. The designer kitchen features all-wood micro-shaker cabinetry, Brazilian quartzite countertops, floating teak shelves, luxury mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel GE® appliances, a white designer range hood, and a deep single-basin sink. A large island with bar seating opens to the dining and living areas, which also feature a full wet bar with beverage fridge, ice maker, and sink. The ocean-view primary suite includes private balcony access, double closets, and a luxurious ensuite with a zero-entry walk-in shower. The second bedroom is spacious and offers a full bathroom just around the corner. Each residence includes two ground-level assigned parking spaces and an EV charging station. A brand-new elevator and dual staircases ensure easy accessibility for all. Perfectly located next to Freeman Park, High Tide Lounge, and the Carolina Beach Pier, with two public beach access points just steps away, this property offers the ultimate setting for swimming, surfing, fishing, and relaxation.

1800 Canal Dr Unit 401, Carolina Beach
$1,975,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100514508 MLS
NEW CONSTRUCTION! HOME IS NOW COMPLETED! Welcome to your dream home in the pristine neighborhood of Cape Island, North Topsail Beach! This stunning 5-bedroom residence featuring 3 full baths and 2 half baths sits on a large waterfront lot, offering unparalleled views and tranquility. As you step inside, you'll be captivated by the luxurious finishes and thoughtful design.The chef's kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's dream, with quartz countertops, high-end appliances, and soft-close cabinets. The open floor plan seamlessly connects the main living areas, all adorned with waterproof engineered floors, ensuring both style and durability, and a linear electric fireplace adds a touch of modern elegance. Bathrooms are elegantly designed with beautiful tile flooring. Expansive outdoor covered porches with tile flooring provide the perfect space for entertaining or simply relaxing while taking in the serene water views. Large windows throughout the home flood the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The primary suite is a true sanctuary, occupying the entire top floor for ultimate privacy and comfort. Enjoy the spacious layout and luxurious amenities--a perfect retreat after a long day. Constructed with hardie siding, this home is built to last. For added convenience, the house features an elevator and three separate heat pump units for optimal climate control. Cape Island is a vibrant community with amenities that include a clubhouse and a community pool. And when you're ready to feel the sand between your toes, take a leisurely stroll to the beach using the community's private beach access. Don't miss the opportunity to own this exceptional coastal home in Cape Island. Schedule your private tour today and experience the best of North Topsail Beach living! Ask about special military incentive.

53 Sailview Dr, North Topsail Beach
$99,000
100453478 MLS
This lot is located across the street from the ICW in Sneads Ferry where there is NO city taxes and NO HOA! Seller has been informed that the lot across the street cannot be built on at this time. There is wetland on this lot as well as a creek in the back. Water tap is already in place. Buyer will need to have updated survey done and verify septic with ONWASA. Also gather more info on lot across the street The sister lot is for sale right next door! Seller would consider selling both together to ensure the new owners ability to spread out and enjoy all the nature provided in this unique area !

210 Waterway Dr, Sneads Ferry
$1,600,000
100441688 MLS
Discover the rapidly expanding Calabash area with this 21.56-acre plot, perfect for a high-demand waterfront residential development. The availability of water and sewer taps contributes to a hassle-free development process, while existing surveys and soil tests offer peace of mind and insight for your architectural planning. Extra bonus; dock/docks can be constructed if desired

1282 Beach Dr Sw, Calabash
$1,950,000
100390362 MLS
RARE opportunity to own nearly 37 acres of prime residential development land, with a portion on the picturesque Lockwood Folly River, in one of the fastest growing areas in the country! This land offers extraordinary privacy in a stunning setting. Ideally located near the gorgeous beach of Oak Island, historic Southport and within 40 minutes of Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC. Rich in both natural and man made amenities, Brunswick County offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, championship golf, world class fishing, shopping, water sports, sumptuous restaurants and so much more. Just down the road from this land is a public boat ramp where you can launch your boat, kayak or paddleboard for a day of fun on the water. A truly incredible opportunity!

545 Crossland Rd Se, Bolivia
$509,390
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100478562 MLS
Welcome to the Tyler II floor plan situated on a .46 acre pond front home site! This new construction home features water views with 2683sq ft with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, covered front and back porches and a 2 car garage. Beautiful formal dining area is located off the foyer and kitchen area. Living area with plenty of windows overlooking the covered back porch and wood deck. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, kitchen island with bar seating area plus a pantry. Primary bedroom is on the first floor with double windows overlooking the back porch. Walk in the closet, dual sinks and walk in the shower. Upstairs you will find 3 additional bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, home office plus den/bonus room that can serve as flex space, game room or more. Brick Chimney Landing has a number of new homes available to purchase. Schedule a tour of this new home community today.

116 Talbert Dr, Rocky Point
$150,000
100381603 MLS
REDUCED!!!, INVESTORS and OUTDOORSMAN this is a great opportunity to own a very private lot on the Northeast Cape Fear River front. Ideal for fishing, canoeing,kayaking,camping, and receational vehicles. Enjoy this quiet natural setting.

E Marney Dr, Burgaw
$2,480,000
6 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100508979 MLS
What are you looking for in your next coastal home? The Perfect Primary Residence? The Luxurious 2nd Home? A Boater's Paradise? BRAND NEW DOCK coming Summer2026! An Investor's Dream? (Rental Projection-$190k) The home located at 6008 W Beach Drive, Oak Island, NC is all of these and so much more! The recently remodeled and professionally designed fully-furnished home of your dreams that effortlessly combines the warmth of home, and your heart with endless views of the sea, canal, and Intracoastal Waterway is currently awaiting your arrival. You can no longer build or expand to this much square footage on Oak Island. Opportunities to find a home on OKI with over 5,000 sq ft do not come along often! Need more bedrooms or want to increase rental potential? This home offers opportunities to add more bedrooms without compromising space! Just like the famous quote: ''At the beach, Life is different...we live by the currents, plan by the tides, and follow the sun.'' As you follow the sun to West Beach on Oak Island and arrive at the home famously known to the locals as ''Copacetic,'' you will be in awe of this 5113 sq ft waterfront home with its own private dock with boat lift that is ready and waiting to help you begin creating your treasured beach memories. Your new waterfront home is where modernistic and classic coastal style collide! This fully furnished and professionally styled 6 bedroom/4 bathroom stunning home with its state-of-the-art architecture with exquisite engineering and design offers beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean, Canals, Marsh, or the Intracoastal Waterway from almost every room in the home. While this home was designed to embrace large views and large gatherings, there are still plenty of private spaces to go and quiet your mind as you listen to the crashing waves and allow your mind to wander in nature. As you enter the ground floor, you may choose to take your elevator or your grand stairwell to the first level of your new home. On this level, you will find a large living room/media room/game room complete with a pool table, a large primary suite, and gracious guest room. There is an abundance of closet and storage space on this level as well. As you make your way to the second level of your next home, be prepared for the WOW factor! It is here that you will find exactly what you have been searching for all this time! This level provides you with another ensuite with private deck, another large bathroom, 3 additional guest rooms, an oversized open-concept living area with a Chef's Kitchen, grand dining room with a table that currently can accommodate 14 people, an expansive living room, large pantry, and an abundance of closets and storage space. Your new Kitchen, Living and Dining rooms are anchored by the most divine water views that you have ever seen. This space offers the perfect place for those large family gatherings. You can enjoy your low country boil as there will be a seat for everyone or grab your friends and enjoy ''docktails' on your private dock. A few of the recent updates include, new furniture, new artwork, decor and accessories, new lighting, new flooring, new interior paint, new vanities and mirrors in two of the bathrooms, renovated bathrooms, new bedding and pillows, new hardware throughout the home, and so much more. A detailed list can be provided upon request. This carefully designed and thoughtfully appointed home is a coastal dream. All of the work has been done, so that you can relax and enjoy the good beach life! Some of the most enchanting things about ''Copacetic,'' are the quiet places to escape for that cup of coffee or your favorite beverage. You may choose to sit in the swing and feel the cool breeze with the sounds of the swaying palms, or you may want to take a nap on your screened-in porch as the sounds of the boats passing by makes you dream of that ''big catch'' or you may choose to work on that summer tan on your large upper deck. While these areas are perfect for daytime, the magic can linger late into the evening as you dance under the moonlight of the Carolina sky. Oak Island is a south facing beach, so get ready for the most glorious sunrises and sunsets. It's time to live your best life! Your new home at 6008 W Beach is where you will find your peace within! With the big blue sky above you, the sand below you, and the Atlantic Ocean near you, your seaside home is waiting for you to come home! If you choose to share this piece of heaven with others, Copacetic has a strong rental history that we are happy to share. Keep in mind that the new renovations and addition of the boat lift have increased rental potential. There is a reason that Oak Island was recently named one of the "Top Ten Beach Towns" by Coastal Living Magazine. If you dare to leave your safe haven, you will love all the fun that awaits you on the island! In the mood for a concert in the park? Make your way to Middleton Park and have a picnic while you enjoy the Oak Island Summer Concert Series. Oak Island also offers tennis/pickleball courts, restaurants, breweries, cute coffee and ice cream shops, grocery stores, boutiques, a splashpad, skate park, and so much more! Oak Island is known for its golden sand beaches, blue waters, friendly community, and its close proximity to the Historic Cities of Southport, NC, Wilmington, NC, and Myrtle Beach, SC. The island life on Oak Island is like no other! There are many wonderful attractions, and parks on the island. There is also an abundance of all things adventurous to do while enjoying the island life! Skydiving or Helicopter Tour anyone? You are just a short distance to the Cape Fear Regional Jetport, OKI Lighthouse, and OKI Golf Club! What are you waiting for? Don't dream your life! Live your dreams!

6008 W Beach Dr, Oak Island
$389,900
100440899 MLS
Once you have cross the covered bridge with gated entry, Welcome home to your Island sanctuary. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and the spectacular views of this very unique lot on the Cape Fear River.The Island is covered in old live oaks & magnolias complementing modern day antebellum homes that surround a central garden to relax in and enjoy the ambiance it offers . A Community dock with each home having a 30' boat slip makes a day on the water a breeze. Only minutes to the beach and the restaurants of downtown Wilmington Owner/Broker

109 Island Bridge Way, Wilmington
$149,000
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 100508199 MLS ⋅ Topsail Reef BLDG.
Breathtaking Ocean Views & Vintage Coastal Charm await you! Step into a dreamy coastal escape on the 3rd floor of this one-bedroom condo on beautiful Topsail Island. From the moment you walk in, ocean views draw you to the balcony where the sound of the waves and salty breeze instantly transport you. Inside, every detail reflects the vision of an artistic owner who lovingly curated a nostalgic 1960s beach vibe—where comfort, creativity, and coastal living come together in harmony. This unique unit offers a blend of retro flair and laid-back style, perfect for weekend getaways, rental income, or year-round island life. Whether you're sipping coffee with a sunrise or unwinding after a beach day, this condo is a serene seaside sanctuary you won't want to leave. Call today for showing anytime!

2196 New River Inlet Rd Unit 369, North Topsail Beach
$23,999
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 100509750 MLS
The Ocean Vista room is elegantly appointed with an antique four-poster bed, a spacious sitting area featuring a television and an armoire. A private, covered porch offers picturesque views of creeks, marshes, and the harbor, with a panoramic view of Harbour Village homes. *Scheduled to be renovated. *Special Assessment TBD.

21 Keelson Row Unit Ocean Vista 7c, Bald Head Island
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