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Wilmington Gated Community Homes for Sale

Browse Wilmington gated community homes for sale, including riverfront homes, golf community homes, luxury homes, and private neighborhood properties close to beaches, shopping, medical services, restaurants, and historic downtown Wilmington. Buyers searching for gated homes in Wilmington often want privacy, convenience, amenities, and easy access to coastal living.

About Wilmington Gated Communities

Gated communities in Wilmington can include waterfront neighborhoods, golf communities, luxury residential enclaves, and private communities with controlled access. Depending on the neighborhood, buyers may find amenities such as golf, pools, clubhouses, river access, docks, walking areas, tennis, pickleball, and nearby marinas.

Wilmington offers a strong combination of coastal convenience and city amenities, with access to Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, the Cape Fear River, shopping districts, restaurants, healthcare, and downtown entertainment.

Why Buyers Search for Gated Community Homes in Wilmington

  • Private neighborhoods with convenient city access
  • Waterfront, riverfront, golf, and luxury home options
  • Gated entrances, club amenities, pools, and recreation
  • Close to Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and downtown Wilmington
  • Appealing for full-time living, second homes, and executive properties
  • Access to shopping, dining, medical centers, marinas, and coastal recreation

Popular Wilmington Gated Communities

  • Beau Rivage Plantation
  • Shipwatch
  • Private riverfront and golf communities

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Wilmington Gated Community FAQ

What types of homes are available in Wilmington gated communities?

Wilmington gated communities may include single-family homes, luxury homes, golf course homes, waterfront homes, riverfront homes, and private neighborhood properties.

Are there gated golf communities in Wilmington?

Yes. Some Wilmington communities offer gated entrances, golf access, pools, club amenities, and recreation options.

Can buyers find waterfront gated homes in Wilmington?

Yes. Depending on the neighborhood, Wilmington buyers may find gated waterfront, riverfront, or water-access properties.

Are Wilmington gated communities near the beach?

Many gated neighborhoods in Wilmington offer convenient access to Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and other nearby coastal destinations.

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1401 Regatta Dr, Wilmington
$1,699,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 100552340 MLS
Commanding exceptional Intracoastal Waterway and golf course views, this impeccably renovated residence overlooks the 9th hole of the Dye Course in the prestigious Landfall community. Encompassing over 4,000 square feet, the home has been thoughtfully transformed and given exceptional attention to detail throughout. The showpiece kitchen is designed to impress, featuring custom cabinetry, quartz surfaces, an expansive statement island, workstation sink, wine refrigeration, and a professional-grade Thor six-burner range with double ovens. The reimagined first-floor layout offers an effortless, open flow ideal for entertaining, seamlessly connecting interior spaces with inviting outdoor living areas. The first-floor owner's suite is a private sanctuary, complete with a walk-in wardrobe and a spa-inspired bath showcasing dual vanities and an oversized glass-enclosed shower. Upstairs, a second luxurious owner's retreat offers a sitting area anchored by a stacked stone fireplace, a beautifully appointed bath with soaking tub, and a walk-in closet. A generous private balcony extends from the suite, providing a tranquil setting to enjoy sweeping waterway and fairway vistas. Sunrises are stunning! Extensive upgrades elevate both form and function, including new Mohawk RevWood flooring, fresh interior paint, new plumbing, windows, doors, water system, lighting, fans, and a thoughtfully updated exterior. Curb appeal is enhanced by stacked stone columns, flagstone stairs and landing, new siding and paint, refreshed landscaping, and upgraded exterior lighting. Lakeside Villas association maintains the yard for low-maintenance living. A rare opportunity to own a fully renovated luxury residence in one of Wilmington's most sought-after gated communities.

1401 Regatta Dr, Wilmington

1347 Tidalwalk Dr, Wilmington
$839,000
100546200 MLS
Breathtaking Marsh Front Homesite with Intracoastal Waterway VIEWS! This gorgeous homesite is tucked away in Wilmington's premier private-gated community that is built on friendships, and all the joys that come with living by the Sea! Welcome home to TidalWalk, an award-winning Seaside community surrounded by coastal forest and conservation areas. Don't dream your life! BUILD IT at 1347 TidalWalk Drive, Wilmington, NC! Bring your own Builder and begin living your coastal dreams now! This neighborhood with its lush landscape is ready and happy to welcome you home! Enter the shell-encrusted community entry way with its gas lanterns and you will immediately notice beautiful flowers and lush landscaping. This breathtaking view helped TidalWalk earn the prestigious ''Beauty Spot Award'' which is a distinguished honor awarded by the Cape Fear Garden Club. You will also notice that TidalWalk was built within a gorgeous coastal landscape with no clear cutting! Your new homesite is only steps to TidalWalk's private beach access where you can paddle over to Masonboro Island, play on the ''neighborhood'' beach, enjoy a picnic, fish, swim or just curl up under your umbrella and enjoy your favorite book. You can also take a walk on TidalWalk's private dock, and enjoy an elevated Gazebo where you can watch as the boats pass you by on the Intracoastal Waterway. If you are lucky, you will get to see some of TidalWalk's most famous visitors...DOLPHINS as they love to swim by the dock. TidalWalk is a golf cart friendly community, so you may choose to take your golf cart, bike, skateboard or walk to your community beach-entry pool, fitness center, and clubhouse! TidalWalk, where you will find the luxurious yet easy & relaxed coastal lifestyle that you have been waiting for, is located near Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Fort Fisher, and one of Wilmington's hot spot's known as Mid-town! You will find shopping, restaurants, entertainment, medical offices, and most importantly beaches within just a short drive. However, we are willing to bet that with all the fun in TidalWalk that you will want to stay close to home! TidalWalk is place where neighbors gather for fun neighborhood events such as book clubs, live music, food trucks, golf cart parades, chili cook-offs, and so much more! You can also grab your friends and neighbors and host a clambake or oyster roast on your TidalWalk beach, or set up a screen and enjoy an outdoor movie in the large green space located near the beautiful neighborhood clubhouse and beach-entry pool. Cruise down to watch as the sun sets over your unmatched waterfront community! We welcome you to TidalWalk by the Sea!

1347 Tidalwalk Dr, Wilmington

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