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Wilmington NC Area Towns & Beaches

The Wilmington, NC area is home to a unique mix of charming towns, scenic waterfront communities, and beautiful nearby beaches. From historic riverfront neighborhoods and growing suburban areas to popular beach destinations along the coast, the region offers a wide range of real estate opportunities. Whether you’re seeking coastal living, small-town charm, or easy access to Wilmington’s dining, shopping, and culture, the surrounding towns and beaches provide something for every lifestyle.

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$416,550
4 Beds 6 Baths 100596095 MLS
Discover this impressive 2,620-square-foot home situated on a spacious .30-acre corner lot in Wood Creek Landing. Offering 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a thoughtfully designed layout, this home combines functionality, generous living spaces, and beautiful finishes throughout. A welcoming foyer opens to the formal dining room, while a versatile flex room with access to a full bathroom provides additional space that can be used as a home office, guest room, sitting area, or other flexible living space. The expansive family room serves as the heart of the home and flows seamlessly into the kitchen and breakfast area, creating an open and inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features beautiful light gray cabinetry, white quartz countertops, a white ceramic tile backsplash, soft-close cabinet doors, and a large center island providing additional seating, prep space, and storage. Ample cabinetry and countertop space offer plenty of room for organization, while two convenient pantries--one located in the kitchen and another near the laundry room entry--provide even more storage. The split-bedroom layout offers added privacy throughout the home. The spacious primary suite features a well-appointed bath with a 5-foot walk-in shower, soaking tub, double vanity with quartz countertops, and a generous walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms are tucked away off the kitchen and feature abundant closet space with access to a shared full bathroom. Step outside to the covered back porch, offering a comfortable outdoor space to relax or entertain while enjoying the additional space provided by the corner homesite. Conveniently located near Hwy 17, Wood Creek Landing provides easy access to Wilmington (15 minute drive), shopping, dining, parks, everyday conveniences, and area beaches. Only a $1,000 builder deposit is required, and additional incentives are available. Photos are representative only.

1088 Wood Creek Rd Ne, Leland

$750,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 100596087 MLS
Opportunity awaits just 8 blocks from the beach and boardwalk, offering easy beach access and endless possibilities. Set on an oversized 120' x 150' lot, this property offers exceptional flexibility for future redevelopment, adding a pool, or potentially subdividing (subject to town approval). Mature live oaks, a circular driveway, abundant parking, a storage shed, and an oversized two-car garage create a rare combination of space and functionality in a prime beach location. Inside, this well-maintained home is filled with natural light and features a thoughtful floor plan designed for comfortable coastal living. Painted hardwood floors enhance the main living areas, while the bedrooms feature laminate flooring and the bathrooms and sunroom are finished with tile. Tastefully wallpapered accent walls add warmth, character, and a touch of coastal style throughout the home. The bright sunroom includes integrated blinds, creating a comfortable space to relax year-round. The kitchen is equipped with a gas range, prep sink, bar seating, and an eat-in dining area, making it ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A spacious utility room offers ceiling-height built-in cabinetry, a washer and dryer, and the refrigerator. The third bedroom features custom built-ins, making it the perfect home office, flex room, or display space. Step outside to enjoy the private paver patio, outdoor shower, and 30- and 50-amp RV hookups. The oversized detached garage includes a wired workshop on its own dedicated circuit, providing excellent space for hobbies, storage, or projects. Located adjacent to the Island Greenway and wide multi-use sidewalk, you'll enjoy easy access to the beach, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Watch the weekly summer fireworks just down the street, hop on your golf cart or LSV, and experience everything Carolina Beach has to offer. Properties with this much land, flexibility, and location are becoming increasingly rare. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, vacation home, or long-term investment, this property offers outstanding potential in one of the island's most desirable locations.

814 Cape Fear Blvd, Carolina Beach

$225,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 100596045 MLS
Some homes simply feel welcoming from the moment you arrive, and 409 E Volant Street is one of them! From the covered front porch to the spacious backyard, this charming single-story home offers the comfort, warmth, and room to create a life you'll love. Inside, vaulted ceilings and natural light make the main living area feel bright and open, while the fireplace provides a cozy gathering place for quiet evenings at home. The living room flows easily into the kitchen and dining area, creating a connected space where everyday moments and special memories can naturally come together. The kitchen offers generous counter space, ample cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, and a breakfast bar overlooking the living area. Three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, durable flooring, and a dedicated laundry room provide a practical layout designed for comfortable daily living. Step outside and discover a fully fenced backyard with space to breathe, unwind, and entertain. Spend evenings gathered around the fire pit beneath the string lights, relax under the gazebo, or imagine making the generous yard entirely your own. An attached garage and paved driveway add even more convenience. Tucked within the Queens Creek community and conveniently located near Camp Lejeune, area beaches, shopping, and dining, 409 E Volant Street is ready to welcome its next chapter. Come inside, look around, and imagine what home could feel like here.

409 E Volant St, Hubert

$765,000
4 Beds 2 Baths 100596048 MLS
Unobstructed ocean views, deeded beach access directly across the street, and the timeless charm of a classic Holden Beach cottage create an exceptional opportunity to own a home where coastal living takes center stage. Thoughtfully maintained while preserving its authentic character, this 1,311-square-foot retreat offers inviting gathering spaces, expansive outdoor living, and the relaxed atmosphere that has made Holden Beach one of North Carolina's most treasured coastal destinations. A spacious covered porch stretches across the front of the home, creating multiple places to enjoy morning coffee, afternoon sea breezes, and evenings beneath colorful coastal skies. From nearly every seat, unobstructed views of the Atlantic serve as the backdrop, while the porch naturally extends the home's living space for entertaining or simply unwinding after a day at the beach. Inside, warm pine floors, classic beadboard walls and ceilings, and abundant natural light establish a welcoming interior filled with authentic beach house character. The open-concept living room flows effortlessly into the dining area, creating comfortable spaces for gathering with family and friends. Large windows frame water views while filling the home with natural light throughout the day. The kitchen is designed to keep everyone connected, offering quartz countertop, generous workspace, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and open shelving that complements the home's coastal aesthetic. Whether preparing breakfast before heading to the beach or hosting holiday gatherings, the layout balances functionality with the relaxed lifestyle buyers seek along the North Carolina coast. Offering four bedrooms and two full baths, the floor plan comfortably accommodates overnight guests while maintaining privacy and flexibility. Each bedroom reflects the home's timeless coastal personality, creating inviting spaces to relax and recharge after days spent enjoying everything Holden Beach has to offer. As an added benefit, the seller is offering a $10,000 closing credit, providing flexibility for an interest rate buy-down, closing costs, or personalized enhancements. Beneath the home, the elevated construction provides an impressive extension of the living space. Covered entertaining areas, generous storage, an outdoor shower, and abundant room for beach equipment, bicycles, fishing gear, and outdoor gatherings create the kind of versatile space that quickly becomes everyone's favorite place to spend time. Parking for multiple vehicles adds convenience for owners and guests alike. Significant improvements provide additional peace of mind, including a new fortified roof replaced in October 2025, , water heater in 2026, fridge in 2024, and new dryer in 2025. Great rental history too! The combination of thoughtful maintenance and preserved architectural character allows the next owner to enjoy the home immediately while appreciating its enduring coastal appeal. Positioned with deeded beach access directly across the street and close to Holden Beach's local restaurants, shops, boating, fishing, and island attractions, this property offers an exceptional opportunity as a primary residence, vacation retreat, or investment property. Homes that combine unobstructed ocean views, authentic coastal character, generous outdoor living, and one of Holden Beach's most desirable locations are increasingly difficult to find. This is more than a beach house. It is a place where mornings begin with the sound of the surf, afternoons are measured by the tide, and every season brings another reason to gather the people who matter most.

166 Ocean Blvd W, Holden Beach

$975,000
3 Beds 4 Baths 100596044 MLS
Welcome to refined luxury in the highly sought-after community of Brunswick Forest, where exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful upgrades, and resort-style living come together in this stunning 3-bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 2 half bathroom home offering over 3,300 square feet of beautifully appointed living space. From the moment you arrive, the custom mahogany front door, coordinating storm door, upgraded carriage-style garage doors, and striking metal roof accents set the tone for the quality found throughout. Inside, hardwood floors flow throughout the home, complemented by plantation shutters, custom ClosetMaid shelving in every closet, and an abundance of elegant architectural details, including coffered ceilings in the living room, TV room, and front office, along with trey ceilings in the primary suite and dining room and additional mini-trey ceilings in the secondary bedrooms. The gourmet kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring a spacious pantry and reverse osmosis water filtration serving the kitchen spigot, refrigerator, water and ice dispenser, and coffee maker. The dining room is enhanced by a convenient beverage cooler, creating an inviting space for entertaining guests. The spacious laundry room offers exceptional functionality with a sink, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, additional closet space, and a washer and dryer that convey. Two fireplaces add warmth and sophistication to the living spaces, while the three-zone HVAC system provides customized comfort throughout the home. Additional thoughtful upgrades include a water softener and recirculating pump, and a new water heater installed in 2024. Step outside to the expansive back porch overlooking a beautiful pond/golf course view, where a push-button sun and wind shade allows you to enjoy the outdoor living space comfortably in any season. The oversized garage provides abundant room for vehicles, storage, and more. Located in Brunswick Forest, residents enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle with an impressive array of amenities, including pools, fitness facilities, walking and biking trails, tennis, pickleball, parks, dining, and more. This exceptional home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, functionality, and an amenity-rich coastal lifestyle--truly a home designed to be enjoyed and admired.

1507 Cape Fear National Dr, Leland

$799,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 100595890 MLS
Discover a truly unique opportunity to own approximately 2 private acres with an impressive 700 feet of waterfront along a protected creek that flows into the White Oak River. Just minutes from historic downtown Swansboro, this special property offers a peaceful, natural setting with mature trees, gently rolling terrain, abundant privacy, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. The 3-bedroom, 2½-bath ranch is full of warmth and character, featuring vintage knotty pine walls in the living area that create a cozy gathering space. Extensive updates have been completed throughout the home. Recent improvements include dual-pane, hurricane-rated windows, new sliding glass doors, hardwood flooring in the bedrooms, kitchen cabinetry upgrades with a custom coffee bar and built-in pantry, custom-built bookshelves in the den, new carpet in the second-floor storage/workout room, a freshly painted chimney, and an HVAC system replaced approximately one year ago. The detached guest house has been completely renovated and provides exceptional flexibility for visiting family, guests, or a private office or studio. Improvements include new flooring, cabinetry, bathroom, built-in bedroom closets, additional windows and French doors, a kitchenette with under-counter refrigerator, new water heater, new blinds throughout most of the home, a new roof, and approximately 500 feet of new decking. Additional exterior improvements include the removal of the original carport and pergola, creating a cleaner, more open setting. Properties offering this combination of acreage, extensive waterfront, privacy, two residences, and close proximity to downtown Swansboro are exceptionally uncommon. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a family retreat, or a place to enjoy the quiet beauty of coastal North Carolina, this property presents an opportunity that rarely comes to market.

109 Wildlife Trl, Swansboro

$699,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 100596035 MLS
Welcome to Lot 9 at Montclair, a thoughtfully designed 2,215-square-foot home offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a bonus room, and an attached two-car garage in Wilmington's newest boutique community by Airlie Homes. Authentic coastal architecture is brought to life through exposed rafters, generous roof overhangs, decorative brackets, woven Hardie corners, and custom-built shutters--thoughtful details that give the home a distinctive, crafted character. A welcoming foyer leads into an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area. The kitchen features quartz countertops, a spacious island, built-in hood, and thoughtfully selected lighting and hardware. An electric fireplace with a shiplap accent anchors the living room, while a walk-in laundry room adds convenience. The first-floor primary suite features a walk-in closet and private bath with double vanity, quartz countertops, and tiled walk-in shower. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, a full bath with tiled tub/shower, and a spacious bonus room offering flexible space for a second living area, office, or playroom. Montclair is an intimate community of just 10 homes surrounded by an established, tree-lined setting. A shared community gathering area with picnic tables offers an inviting outdoor space for residents to enjoy. Located approximately 10 minutes from Wrightsville Beach and less than 10 minutes from Downtown Wilmington, Montclair is also convenient to UNCW, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. Select homesites offer ADU opportunities. Thoughtful design, authentic coastal architecture, and a central Wilmington location make Montclair a distinctive new construction opportunity. For floor plans, community details, available homesites, and more, visit www.montclairwilmingtonnc.com.

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