Waterfront Homes In and Around Wilmington
Every town has one. An iconic location that defines a region, a lifestyle, a way of life. Quail Run Road in Wilmington, NC is just that type of place. An address whose na...
- 100606527 MLS
A truly rare opportunity in the heart of Middle Sound. Tucked beneath mature live oaks and surrounded by established azaleas, this unique property offers approximately on...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100583745 MLS
Exceptional custom waterfront 2 owner meticulously maintained home in a private setting off Masonboro Sound Road in the quaint neighborhood of Masonborough Plantation. Th...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 100596503 MLS
Experience the absolute best of Wrightsville Beach living in this stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom canal-front retreat with a 20ft boat slip. This home features Kevlar hu...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100575842 MLS
- Not In Subdivision Bldg.
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...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 100602282 MLS
Exceptional coastal living with Intracoastal Waterway and ocean views, plus the opportunity to purchase a 45-foot deep-water boat slip located directly behind the home. T...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100572632 MLS
Welcome to this exceptional 4 bedroom, 4 bath custom home in the prestigious Estate section of the highly desirable Waterford of the Carolinas neighborhood. Perfectly po...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 100580168 MLS
Welcome to an exceptional luxury home in Compass Pointe, a golf and amenities enriched community, where elegant interiors, resort-style outdoor living, and beautiful wate...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 100608732 MLS
Custom Contemporary 4Bdr/2.5 Bath home in the desirable Resort Style Community of Waterford of the Carolinas. This 2 story Multi textured beauty with Custom appointments...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100556188 MLS
Soundfront townhouse at Carolina Beach with 5 slips at the dock. This south end unit has great views of the canal from its 2 elevated sound side porches. It is located ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100612963 MLS
Welcome to your own slice of coastal paradise! This beautifully renovated, direct-waterfront townhome in the highly desirable Forest By The Sea community offers breathtak...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100576038 MLS
Welcome to this exceptional home in the highly sought-after Waterford community, where elegant design, everyday comfort, and outstanding accessibility come together. Buil...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100601167 MLS
Welcome to 973 Woodwind Drive, an exceptional waterfront home in Waterford of the Carolinas. Offering over 3,400 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this b...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 100613223 MLS
1001 swell ct, description: Welcome to a beautifully appointed former model home where elegance, comfort, and coastal living come together on a gorgeous lot overlooking a...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100612740 MLS
Welcome to 963 Woodwind Drive, where waterfront living, timeless charm, and exceptional outdoor spaces come together in the desirable Waterford community of Leland. Situa...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100612658 MLS
Welcome to Anchor Bay Condominiums, where waterfront living meets the best of Carolina Beach! This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully situated 3-bedroom, 2-bath c...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100589445 MLS
- Not In Subdivision Bldg.
Canal Front Home in Waterford of the Carolinas! Welcome home to this beautifully maintained brick home built by Logan Builders, perfectly situated on nearly half an acre ...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 100591175 MLS
Welcome to 1026 Stonebridge Lane, a spacious home located in the desirable Waterford community. Built in 2005, this 2464-square-foot residence offers three bedrooms and t...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100598418 MLS
Set along the water in Waterford of the Carolinas, this beautifully maintained brick home offers 2,410 square feet of space with canal views from the backyard. Hardwood f...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100607006 MLS
Welcome to 111 Florida Avenue, Unit 3, a first-floor 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium offering 1,021 square feet in Carolina Beach. This coastal residence combines comfortab...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100603971 MLS
- Yachtsman Condominum Bldg.
Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully updated coastal retreat just steps from the sand in the heart of Carolina Beach. Located at 302 Canal Drive, Unit...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100588232 MLS
- Beach Harbour Bldg.
Seller offering $5,000 'use as you choose' credit toward closing costs with an acceptable offer! Enjoy canal views, a partial ocean view, and refreshing coastal breezes...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100603851 MLS
- Snug Harbour (Carolina Beach) Bldg.
Wake up to panoramic views of both the marina and the ocean from this top-floor condo in the heart of Carolina Beach. Perfectly situated directly across from the beach ac...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100584974 MLS
- Beach Harbour Bldg.
This is island living at its finest-carefree, and comfortable lifestyle. Wake up to sweeping Intracoastal views from every room in this beautifully maintained second-floo...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 100556519 MLS
- Harbor Oaks Condominiums Bldg.
Discover your own slice of paradise in this 1-bedroom, 1-bath condominium nestled in Carolina Beach. Located on the 2nd floor of the well-maintained Harbor Oaks building,...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 100593349 MLS
- Harbor Oaks Condominiums Bldg.
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Greater Wilmington Waterfront Homes
Considering that Wilmington is frequently referred to as the city that spans from “the river to the sea”, it should come as no surprise that there are quite a few communities centered around water. From the majestic banks of the Cape Fear River to the sparkling Intracoastal Waterway, salt marsh creeks and picturesque sounds to the mighty Atlantic, there are plenty of options for homebuyers seeking the unique lifestyle that only a waterfront location provides.
Properties with water access provide an amazing array of built-in amenities. In addition to the sheer natural beauty, having the ability to go beach combing, bird watching, boating, fishing, paddling, swimming, or surfing at a moment’s notice is simply priceless! Many of the area’s waterfront communities also have other offerings, such as fitness centers, golf courses, swimming pools, tennis facilities, biking and walking trails.
In deciding which waterfront area would be best for you, consider your list of must-haves:
- Spectacular view
- Boat dock
- Peace, quiet and nature
- Biking and walking trails
- Beach access and proximity to fishing piers, beach strands or surf breaks
- Water rights for boating, fishing and paddling
- Gated community
- Upscale amenities including golf, tennis, swim club
- Convenient to cultural venues, shopping, dining, goods and services such as banks, medical facilities and supermarkets
After evaluating your list, you should next have an idea as to where you’d be happiest.
Could it be in a stately historic home overlooking the northeast Cape Fear River, an upscale beach house, condo or a cozy cottage tucked away on a salt-water creek or pristine sound? Perhaps one of the newer master-planned communities or a place on the waterway would be a better fit?
If you would like to explore more of the Cape Fear region’s waterfront properties in addition to the individual beach town listings, we encourage you to look into communities like these:
- Porters Neck Plantation - Wilmington
- Landfall - Wilmington
- Demarest Landing - Wilmington
- Providence - Wilmington
- Bayshore - Wilmington
- The Bluffs on the Cape Fear - Leland
- Compass Pointe - Leland
- Hammock Watch -Hampstead
- TidalWalk - Wilmington
- Bevedere Plantation - Hampstead
- Masonboro Harbour - Wilmington
- Sloop Point Plantation - Hampstead
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