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Premier beach community known for world-class surfing, paddleboarding, and waterfront dining just minutes from downtown Wilmington.
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A charming coastal town featuring the famous Boardwalk, fishing pier, and the unique Flytrap Trail along the Cape Fear River.
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Home to the oldest fishing pier on the Atlantic Coast, Fort Fisher, and the NC Aquarium — a perfect small-town beach community.
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A stunning 26-mile barrier island offering pristine beaches, sea turtle conservation areas, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle.
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A vibrant port city with a historic Riverwalk, thriving arts scene, award-winning restaurants, and easy access to multiple beaches.
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A family-friendly beach community featuring 10 miles of uncrowded shoreline, the Oak Island Lighthouse, and beautiful natural landscapes.
Explore Oak Island
One of North Carolina's most authentic coastal villages with historic residences, lush landscaping, and water views in every direction.
Explore Southport
A quiet, family-oriented barrier island with miles of beautiful beach, gentle waves, and spectacular sunsets over the marsh.
Explore Holden Beach
A barrier island paradise combining resort allure with a casual atmosphere, unique shops, and treasure-laden galleries.
Explore Ocean Isle Beach
The heart of Topsail Island with a charming downtown, excellent fishing from the pier, and pristine beaches perfect for families.
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Priced to sell! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers an awesome investment opportunity in a flourishing area of Wilmington. A proven long-term rental with strong potential ...
An incredible opportunity awaits in the desirable Live Oak Village community of Kure Beach! This beautiful homesite offers the perfect setting to design and build your cu...
Just a short distance from the beach and directly across from the canal, this 8-bedroom, 4-story home offers a layout designed for large groups and flexible rental use. B...
Lower level of two units- up and down. Gorgeous sunset views. Come with boat slip across the street. Unit sold furnished.
You will love this move-in ready - 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in sought-after Crosswinds! The curb appeal is enhanced by its attractive brick exterior, mature landscape and r...
A century of character has never looked so good. Rehabilitated in 2024, this charming downtown Wilmington cottage lets you skip the projects and start enjoying the lifest...
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick ranch situated on nearly half an acre in Brandywine, one of the highly sought-after communities in the Middle Sound area....
This newly renovated home, in the Cargo District of downtown Wilmington, is a must see! This charming mid century home blends the old with the new. You will love the spac...
This sought after OCEAN FRONT, 3/3 POINT unit and rental machine offers sweeping, unobstructed Intracoastal and ocean views framed by floor-to-ceiling glass. Whether it i...
5 Parmele sits on a private corner lot in one of the most special locations on Wrightsville Beach, topped by a crow's nest with 360-degree views across to the ocean, Litt...
Welcome to 7414 Whitney Drive, a 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home in the Whitney Pines neighborhood of Ogden. Recent improvements include a roof replaced in 2024 and L...
Welcome home to this beautifully refreshed residence tucked away on a quiet, dead-end street in the charming Country Haven neighborhood. Thoughtfully updated from top to ...
Enjoy for your own, or continue as a rental machine with a proven track record: 2023 ($92,755), 2024 ($83,016), 2025 ($95,092), 2026 YTD Gross Already on the Books $98,4...
This well-maintained Ashton plan in Jacobs Ridge offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, an open floor plan, and a private fenced backyard overlooking the pond. Vaulted ceilings...
Enjoy a spacious interior with low-maintenance features designed to make homeownership a little easier. Located on a private .32-acre lot in Carmel at Vineyard Green, thi...
Welcome to 3586 Island Drive, a beautifully maintained oceanfront retreat offering 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and exceptional space for family, friends, or a high-performing ...
Well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1½-bath home in a desirable location. Recently painted throughout,. The kitchen features freshly painted cabinets. Enjoy the deck and fenced in...
Welcome home to 3313 Ammons Drive! Set on just over half an acre, this property offers plenty of space both inside and out. The main level welcomes you with an open layou...
Welcome home to 2618 Ravens Glass Court! Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the desirable Courtney Pines community, this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perf...
Experience the very best of Carolina Beach coastal living at **1001 Waterview Place**, a distinctive canal-front home where boating, entertaining, and incredible water vi...
Your dream home just hit the market! The Victor floor plan is one of the most popular models in Scotts Hill Village, and in a neighborhood that is highly sought after for...
We call it- THE SILVER DOLLAR - It is your TURNKEY COASTAL GETAWAY & SHORT-TERM RENTAL! This is a wonderful opportunity to secure your spot on the ocean side of North Top...
Welcome home to Bass Lake living in the Woodlake community! This bright, airy, and MOVE-IN READY 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offers an open floor plan with plenty of space to ...
Introducing 551 Windstar Lane, a classic-style home in the highly desirable Fairway Commons section of Porters Neck Plantation. This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 3-bath...
READY NOW! Located on a quiet cul-de-sac homesite, The Grayson offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and functionality. This 4-bedroom home features a chef-inspire...
Nestled in the sought-after Meadow Brook community, this charming 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home offers the perfect balance of peaceful living and proximity to Wilmington's fi...
A private saltwater pool, mature palms, and Carolina Beach just 10 minutes away--365 Hanna Drive brings a little bit of vacation into everyday life. Located in the Lake B...
Experience an extraordinary Topsail Island retreat offering ocean views, beach access, boating access and exceptional accommodations for large gatherings. Bay Manor featu...
Welcome to this beautifully appointed Craftsman-style home in Congleton Farms, built in 2023 and offering 2,945 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. With fo...
Well maintained 3BR/2BA home in Masonboro Village. Features to this one level home include a spacious living room with vaulted ceilings, a natural gas fireplace and a do...
Unit 1E at The Reefs sits just across the street from the beach and offers a low-maintenance ownership experience. Take in breathtaking sunrises right from the front deck...
Location, Location, Location! This meticulously maintained 3 bed/ 2 bath end unit townhome is nestled on a private cul de sac in the sought after community of Inland Gre...
6412 Market Street - Prime Commercial Opportunity Excellent opportunity to purchase a highly sought-after commercial property in a prime Market Street location. Curren...
Ideally situated in the heart of Wilmington, this move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home seamlessly blends classic cottage charm with contemporary coastal design. The ...
Your chance to build your dream home on two lots boasting southern NC charm and beautiful mature oak trees. Lot 301 features access to CFPUA connection, while being outsi...
Exceptional waterfront living takes center stage at this architect-designed home on 1.3 acres along Hewletts Creek, where expansive water views, a private pier, 16.5' doc...
Welcome to this beautifully designed 3-bedroom, 3-bath home in The Reserve at Beaumont Oaks, a sought-after community in Porters Neck, Wilmington, NC. Offering comfortabl...
Your chance to build on a large, elevated, and mostly cleared corner lot within walking distance to Hanover Pines Nature Park. This lost is mostly clear at the rear with ...
Welcome to your Birch Creek oasis! Beautifully maintained and tucked into one of the most private settings within the community, this spacious 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home of...
Welcome to 128 Lullwater Dr Unit B, a beautifully updated and move-in-ready home in one of Wilmington's most convenient locations. This unit has received a full refresh, ...
Experience the Ultimate Island Lifestyle! Imagine waking up to water views from this exquisite home, perfectly positioned in the serene and sought-after North Topsail Bea...
If you're tired of cookie-cutter homes on tiny lots, this is the solution. Tucked away in Eagle's Nest, a mature, established neighborhood in the geographic heart of Wilm...
The Ultimate in SOPHISTICATION! This impeccably maintained home designed and built by Hagood Homes with an architectural flair like no other home in the neighborhood. The...
The property features six private ensuite guest bedrooms distributed across three floors, providing an attractive layout for guest privacy and separation between owner an...
Discover a rare opportunity to own a piece of Wilmington's past, thoughtfully restored for modern living and perfectly positioned for the future. Built in 1890, this exce...
Welcome to 5212 Crosswinds Drive, a spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offering nearly 2,600 square feet in the established Crosswinds community of Wilmington. Set on a gene...
Welcome to this beautifully maintained brick home situated along a canal in Brittany Lakes, an intimate community of only 54 homes with a neighborhood pool. Ideally locat...
Historic Charm. Modern Luxury. Downtown Wilmington. Love the idea of living downtown but hate the thought of constantly repairing and upgrading a 100+ year-old home? Thi...
Experience the best of coastal living at 103 Dolphin Court in the sought-after Ocean Dunes community of Kure Beach! This beautifully renovated oceanfront condominium offe...
Gorgeous brick townhomes like this rarely come on the market, making this a truly special find! Located in the desirable Octavia community, this end-unit, spacious two-st...
Beach living takes on a whole new meaning in this beautifully furnished 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom townhouse. Built in 2021 and offering more than 2,700 square feet, this th...
Pre-inspected and ready for its next chapter! Welcome to 821 Bay Blossom Drive, a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch offering 1,101 square feet of single-level living s...
Welcome to an exceptional opportunity in the highly desirable Woodberry Forest community! Nestled on a beautifully landscaped, nearly half-acre lot, this impressive 4-bed...
• Exceptionally Built by Ivey Custom Builders in 2021 with high-end upgrades in immaculate, like-new condition! • Sales Price includes TWO parcels - the home parcel PLUS ...
Final opportunity in the highly sought-after Westport Collection at East & Mason! Built by Robuck Homes, this beautifully appointed Wentworth Modern Farmhouse served as t...
Location is everything! This second-row classic beach home boasts ocean views, deeded / gated beach access, and is ideally positioned on an oversized lot. The private b...
Experience refined coastal living - a beautifully maintained and extensively upgraded 4-bedroom, 2&1/2 bath brick home in Beachwalk, one of Kure's most desirable communit...
Come and check out this charming brick 1940s cottage in Brookwood. This sun filled 3 bed, 2 bath home with just over 2100 sf offers so many options on how you might use t...
With abundant natural light, great vibes, the perfect layout, and an unbeatable location, there's simply nothing not to love about this dollhouse of a cottage on Camellia...
Centrally located in Wilmington, this classic brick ranch in Devon Park offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a large lot, and plenty of space to enjoy both inside and out. New car...
Exceptionally large building lot. Located in Topsail Islands premier and gated oceanfront community of Ocean Sound Village. Build your own island getaway or investors b...
Why keep paying rent when you could own your home and start building equity instead? This spacious, move-in-ready three-bedroom, two-bath condo offers an opportunity to m...
Less than 3 miles to Wrightsville Beach with nearly $85,000 in upgrades! Built in 2021 and meticulously maintained by its original owner, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath brick hom...
A rare opportunity to own a fully reimagined home, perfectly positioned within the sought-after community of Landfall. Situated on one of Landfall's most desirable street...
Welcome to St. Regis 3105, your ideal oceanfront retreat on the breathtaking Topsail Island! This beautifully appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo promises you endless sun-s...
Exceptional family home. Wonderful river and sunset views from multiple rooms and also the wrap around front porch. This is a ''like new'' house resulting from a comple...
A showstopper in The Registry at Vineyard Plantation! Set on nearly half an acre, this impressive two-story home sits on a desirable corner lot with a long driveway, addi...
Welcome to 4074 4th Street, a canal-front home in Surf City offering the best of both sides of Topsail Island life. Keep your boat right outside your back door, with appr...
Beautiful brick ranch in the desirable Pine Valley area of Wilmington. Sitting on approximately 0.56 acres with no HOA, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect ble...
Welcome to 9048 St. George Road, a beautifully updated, move-in-ready home offering modern upgrades and well-maintained systems throughout. The kitchen features new ca...
Discover effortless coastal living in this beautifully cared-for townhome at 4343 Peeble Drive in Wilmington. Offering 2,225 square feet, this spacious home combines an i...
Classic Cape Cod charm meets thoughtful modern updates on a beautifully landscaped half-acre cul-de-sac lot surrounded by mature trees. Offering a rare combination of pri...
Welcome to 1528 Stones Edge Loop, a beautifully maintained pond-front home in the desirable Stones Edge community. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers an inviting open f...
Location. Updates. Workshop. and close to Golf-Course- This One Has It ALL! Welcome to a home that is more than just a house, it's a lifestyle. This gem truly checks a...
Phenomenal Turnkey Investment Opportunity! This stunning, fully operational duplex generated over $100,000 in revenue for 2025 and comes completely turnkey with future bo...
Welcome to the sought after neighborhood of Sagewood at Plantation Landing, ideally located in the Porters Neck area of Wilmington, NC. This thoughtfully designed home of...
Enjoy elegant, low-maintenance living in the sought-after gated community of Landfall. This beautifully appointed brick and cedar shake home offers a flexible floor plan ...
Welcome to 913 Wild Dunes Circle, where Lowcountry charm, flexible living, and the sought-after Porters Neck lifestyle come together. Ideally situated within the gated co...
Welcome to this beautifully appointed 4-bedroom, 3-bath brick home in the highly desirable Village at Motts Landing in Wilmington, NC. Built by renowned local builder Kir...
A truly unique opportunity in Airlie at Wrightsville Sound, this exceptional property offers the rare opportunity to own not only a beautifully appointed coastal home, bu...
l Fully Furnished 3BR/2BA Boho Cottage in the Brooklyn Arts District l Location, character, and investment potential come together in this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, ...
Welcome to Townhome 47 at Ashton, a charming and well-established community centrally located in Wilmington and just a 4-minute bike ride to UNCW. From the moment you ent...
Experience exceptional living in this distinguished brick estate, ideally situated in the first phase of Landfall on a quiet semicircular street. Thoughtfully reimagined...
If your dream has always been to live in downtown Wilmington, but you'd prefer a home built in this century, 617 S 5th Avenue is for you! Built in 2006, this three bedroo...
Introducing MidTown & Main by Robuck Homes--an exclusive collection of only 14 luxury townhomes inspired by the timeless elegance of historic brownstones, ideally located...
Model Home Available for leaseback! The Candor III has been professionally maintained as a model home since its completion in 2023. Located in Model Row of Riverlights, t...
Welcome to 705 Holbrooke Avenue--a bright and inviting all-brick, single-level home tucked within a quiet Wilmington neighborhood, just minutes from Carolina Beach Road. ...
This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a two-car garage plus a finished room over the garage, adding approximately 300 square feet of additional living space. A larg...
This beautifully maintained brick ranch sits on an oversized corner lot in Wilmington's sought-after Chadwick Acres neighborhood, with NO HOA and no rental restrictions t...
For the past decade, someone has woken up in this unit to Atlantic sunrises, intracoastal sunsets. Brewed coffee in the open kitchen then strolled barefoot across the che...
Opportunity meets location at this spacious split-level home situated on an approximately one-third-acre corner lot. Offering three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a flex...
Model Home Available for leaseback! This Mitchell Option I has been professionally maintained as a model home since its completion in 2023. Located in Model Row of Riv...
Picture-perfect curb appeal welcomes you to this beautifully maintained Abbeyville floor plan in Del Webb at RiverLights. This versatile 1½-story home offers three bedroo...
Total of 4 lots in Industrial/commerical area just off River Road . just behind the new City of Wilmington maintenance complex under construction. Total lots 9,10,11, an...
This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience, just steps from the beautiful white sands of Carolina Beach. Peekaboo ocean vie...
A refined coastal retreat in the coveted gated community of Landfall, 1929 Hallmark Lane offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle, privacy, and convenienc...
Experience the ease of one-level living in this beautifully maintained home located in the original section of desirable Landfall. Situated on a large corner cul-de-sac l...
Welcome to 1202 The Lofts, a beautifully reimagined 1931 mixed-use building in downtown Wilmington's emerging Soda Pop District. This full-scale renovation blends histori...
A Rare Opportunity in the Heart of Kure Beach! Just a few blocks from the Kure Beach Pier and ideally positioned between Carolina Beach and Fort Fisher, this property ...
Welcome home to this meticulously maintained brick ranch situated in the heart of the desirable Windemere neighborhood with no HOA. Resting on almost half an acre, this e...

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