7737 Marymount Dr, Wilmington
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Marsh Oaks is one of Wilmington’s premier residential communities, known for its beautiful marsh views, upscale homes, resort-style amenities, and highly desirable Ogden location near Wrightsville Beach and Mayfaire. Buyers are drawn to Marsh Oaks for its spacious custom homes, active neighborhood atmosphere, mature landscaping, family-friendly amenities, and convenient access to shopping, dining, beaches, and schools.
Located in north Wilmington near Porters Neck and Ogden, Marsh Oaks features elegant custom homes, luxury coastal architecture, golf-cart-friendly streets, marsh-front residences, updated interiors, and scenic wooded surroundings throughout the community.
What Homes in Marsh Oaks Are Like
Homes in Marsh Oaks feature spacious floor plans, coastal Southern architecture, luxury finishes, and exceptional indoor-outdoor living spaces.
- Homes ranging from approximately 1,600 to over 3,400 heated square feet
- Recent prices ranging from approximately $410,000 to $1 million
- Custom homes, luxury residences, and townhomes available
- Open-concept layouts with bonus rooms and flex spaces
- Hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings, and custom built-ins
- Chef’s kitchens with quartz and granite countertops
- Screened porches, wraparound porches, and outdoor entertaining spaces
- Private pools, outdoor showers, and landscaped backyards
- Three-car garages and oversized storage areas in select homes
- Marsh views, wooded privacy, and cul-de-sac homesites available
Recent MLS listings in Marsh Oaks featured white brick exteriors, saltwater pools, custom fireplaces, plantation shutters, Butler’s pantries, wraparound porches, custom showers, outdoor kitchens, built-in storage systems, board-and-batten accents, geothermal HVAC systems, whole-home elevators, hurricane shutters, golf cart parking, and professionally landscaped outdoor retreats.
Popular Features in Marsh Oaks Homes
- Resort-style community pool and clubhouse
- Tennis courts and pickleball courts
- Playground and neighborhood green spaces
- Golf-cart-friendly streets and active community atmosphere
- Marsh-front and wooded homesites
- Luxury renovations and updated interiors
- Outdoor living spaces and screened porches
- Private pools and fenced backyards
- Close proximity to Wrightsville Beach and Mayfaire
- Excellent Ogden-area location with county-only taxes in many sections
The Marsh Oaks Lifestyle
Marsh Oaks offers residents a vibrant coastal Wilmington lifestyle centered around community activities, outdoor recreation, family living, and easy access to beaches and entertainment.
- Located near Ogden and Porters Neck
- Minutes from Wrightsville Beach and Mayfaire Town Center
- Community clubhouse with year-round events
- Junior Olympic-sized swimming pool and swim team
- Tennis, pickleball, and playground amenities
- Sidewalk-lined streets ideal for biking and walking
- Golf-cart-friendly neighborhood atmosphere
- Convenient access to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment
- Close to parks, marinas, and boating opportunities
- Easy commute to Downtown Wilmington and UNCW
Residents enjoy neighborhood gatherings, poolside afternoons, golf cart rides through the community, tennis matches, backyard cookouts, and relaxing evenings on screened porches overlooking marshes and wooded landscapes. Several listings specifically highlighted Marsh Oaks’ strong sense of community, year-round neighborhood events, family-friendly amenities, and peaceful coastal atmosphere as major lifestyle advantages.
Marsh Oaks Real Estate Market
The Marsh Oaks real estate market remains one of Wilmington’s most desirable due to its luxury homes, established community setting, and exceptional location near beaches and shopping.
- Recent listings and sales ranged from approximately $410,000 to $1 million
- Luxury marsh-front homes command premium pricing
- Updated custom homes remain in high demand
- Limited inventory supports strong long-term appreciation
- Townhomes and single-family homes offer diverse price points
- Ogden-area location continues attracting relocation buyers
Recent market activity included custom marsh-front homes with pools, luxury new construction residences with elevators, renovated brick homes with designer kitchens, spacious cul-de-sac properties, and low-maintenance townhomes with community amenities. Buyers continue seeking Marsh Oaks homes for their strong resale value, active community lifestyle, and prime Wilmington location.
Why Buyers Love Marsh Oaks
- One of Wilmington’s most established upscale communities
- Resort-style amenities and active neighborhood atmosphere
- Convenient access to Wrightsville Beach and Mayfaire
- Beautiful marsh views and mature landscaping
- Luxury homes with flexible floor plans
- Golf-cart-friendly streets and community events
- Strong long-term property values
- Pool, tennis, pickleball, and playground amenities
- Excellent location near shopping and dining
- Ideal for families, retirees, and relocation buyers
Frequently Asked Questions About Marsh Oaks
Where is Marsh Oaks located?
Marsh Oaks is located in north Wilmington near Ogden, Porters Neck, Wrightsville Beach, Mayfaire, shopping, restaurants, and coastal attractions.
What types of homes are available in Marsh Oaks?
Marsh Oaks features custom single-family homes, luxury marsh-front residences, updated coastal homes, and townhomes with a variety of floor plans and price ranges.
What amenities does Marsh Oaks offer?
Marsh Oaks offers a community clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts, playground, sidewalks, and year-round neighborhood events.
Are there marsh-front homes in Marsh Oaks?
Yes. Marsh Oaks includes select marsh-front homes and properties with wooded privacy and scenic coastal views.
How close is Marsh Oaks to Wrightsville Beach?
Marsh Oaks is located only minutes from Wrightsville Beach, making it convenient for residents to enjoy coastal recreation and beach activities.
Why do buyers choose Marsh Oaks?
Buyers choose Marsh Oaks for its upscale homes, active community atmosphere, resort amenities, marsh views, and prime location near beaches and shopping.
Are there townhomes in Marsh Oaks?
Yes. Marsh Oaks includes low-maintenance townhome options with access to the community’s amenities and convenient Wilmington location.
Watch a short video on Marsh Oaks
“Video recorded by Brian Schrader, Coastline NC Real Estate. We’ve helped buyers purchase homes in Marsh Oaks since 2007.”
Full video transcript on the Marsh Oaks Community Overview video
hey everybody welcome back to another Community Spotlight hi my name is Brian Schrader I'm with the coastline NC Real Estate Group at Blue Coast reality Corporation down here in Wilmington North Carolina today's Spotlight is going to be Marsh Oaks Marsh Oaks is a gorgeous neighborhood a lot of different styles of homes throughout uh custom built homes semiCustom Homes and they do have a section of multi family town homes in it as well on the map here you can see depicted by the red arrow um Marsh Oaks is located it sits right behind Figure 8 Island it's north of just north of Wilmington it's still considered in new H County and Wilmington but it just sits in that Bayshore area it's close to the uh the ocean and close to area creeks and waterways uh on the map this is a shot of the flood map you'll see that when you get this close to the uh areas that touch the creeks and Inter Coastal Waterway you're going to find some of these areas are going to be in a dedicated AE Zone which is depicted in the the brown area the dark brown area so if you happen to have a house in that section you are going to be required to carry flood insurance on the property if you uh have a mortgage on it diving into taxes taxes are based on assessed value if you own a home in Marsh Oaks that's uh assessed at 500,000 you'll roughly pay around $2,600 per year in annual real estate taxes the um HOA on the single family home section runs around $700 per year and what that covers is the clubhouse Community pole pickle ball courts uh the lights the tennis courts and and much more now there are some town homes in this area so that uh HOA is going to be slightly different due to the uh that the insurance policies and the exterior maintenance that is covered in those properties so taking a look at the the community here are some Aerials you can see from this shot this is a shot of mar Marsh Oaks and you can see in the background you got the creek and you got the Atlantic Ocean so um you're really close to area beaches here's a shot of the closest uh Beach to access this is Wrightsville Beach as you can see pretty blue water um getting back to the neighborhood uh right outside the gates of marsh X you'll find um everyday convenience factors like restaurants pharmacies Medical Dental name it here's a shot of their tennis courts and Clubhouse the pool has lap Lanes in it um and a little splash pad for kids as you can see here there some shots of the um another shot of the clubhouse and the neighborhood and we'll take a look at some of these different sections of marsh Oaks here's a section um in Marsh Oaks a lot of these homes here they're slightly smaller in some of the estate sections but they have the uh side Alleyway driveways you'll find find that the homes in Mars are well appointed a lot of Hardy Board a lot of exterior trim features you'll see here here's a shot of some of the other sections of marsh Oaks from the air there's sidewalks throughout which makes it a nice neighborhood to where you can stroll from one end to the other walk up to the clubhouse go up to the pool here's a shot of their town home section so they have one level Town Homes which are nice um they're very well pointed they're maintenance free they're brick here's some shots of the town homes they have two car garage one car garage uh units available here in their section called Marymount so um again Marsh Oaks a lot of different styles the location is spectacular if you're looking for uh being in New hounder County close to area shopping and whatnot uh being close to the beach and looking for that you know that special community that has some amenities like the pool the tennis courts and just that nice neighborhood feel again if you you have any other questions uh feel free to give me a call uh here at the number again it's Brian Schrader with the coastline NC real estate team at Blue Co really Corporation and we hope this has been beneficial to you and we hope to see you here on the next Community update.
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