Waterfront Homes In and Around Wilmington
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
Proposed New Construction WATER FRONT with DEEP WATER dock! This is your opportunity to have a new designer driven home built by PBC Design + Build. PBC is an award w...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 100562648 MLS
Incredible opportunity to own a waterfront home with a private dock and stunning Intracoastal views in the highly desirable gated Inlet Point Harbor community. Enjoy dire...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 100557608 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.
Boater's dream with a 45-foot deep-water boat slip just steps behind the home--perfectly positioned across from the Carolina Beach Inlet for immediate access to open wate...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100572632 MLS
Welcome to your ultimate oasis! This stunning water front property offers an exceptional opportunity for the boating enthusiast dreaming of keeping their boat behind thei...
- 100562649 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
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
Situated on one of the most desirable homesites in Compass Pointe with over half an acre, this exceptionally maintained home offers a truly rare opportunity to own an irr...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100579241 MLS
Welcome to this beautiful 4 bedroom 4.5 bath home in Waterford. This waterfront home will give you amazing views while still being minutes from shops and dining. The open...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 100590763 MLS
SELLER WELCOMES ALL SERIOUS OFFERS! Watch dolphins from your private balcony! Experience waterfront living at its finest. With your own 25 ft boat slip, this beautifully ...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100550750 MLS
- Harbor Oaks Condominiums Bldg.
''The best views in Forest by the Sea -- even the neighbors will tell you.'' This end unit 3BR/3BA townhome delivers unmatched panoramic views of the Carolina Beach Yacht...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100587426 MLS
Nestled along a tranquil canal in the highly sought-after Waterford of the Carolinas, this beautifully appointed four-bedroom, three-bath residence offers refined single-...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100563487 MLS
The versatile three-level floor plan features a fully enclosed and finished garage on the ground level. The main living level offers an open-concept kitchen and living ar...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100584217 MLS
Waterfront with Boatslip. Experience the best of coastal living in this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3 bath townhome located in the highly desirable Forest by the Se...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100564348 MLS
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 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.
Welcome to 1005 Layne Ct., where breathtaking canal views and effortless coastal living come together in this beautifully maintained, like-new home built in 2021. Nestled...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100586558 MLS
Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo located in the sought after Yachtsman community in Carolina Beach. This home has been fully remodeled and features all new a...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100548962 MLS
- Yachtsman Condominum Bldg.
Perfectly positioned along one of Waterford of the Carolinas' scenic canals, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers an exceptional blend of a highly de...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100587371 MLS
Welcome to your coastal escape--this mostly furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo at Sound View Condos captures everything you imagine in a dream Carolina Beach getaway. Soun...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100552218 MLS
- Sound View Bldg.
Wake up to some of the most captivating canal views in Carolina Beach in this beautifully furnished, turnkey 2-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront condo. Set within a sought-after...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100580081 MLS
- Yachtsman Condominum Bldg.
This is the perfect house to call home. It is situated in the heart of Leland in a sought after community. The home sits on an oversized lot leaving a cul-de-sac with a...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100548724 MLS
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.
Live the Waterford lifestyle in this charming townhome overlooking one of the community's scenic canals. It is a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. The home has be...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100570059 MLS
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.
Your coastal lifestyle begins here. Wake up to sweeping Intracoastal views from every room in this beautifully maintained second-floor condo, thoughtfully designed for ef...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 100556519 MLS
- Harbor Oaks Condominiums Bldg.
Welcome to 1018 Garden Club Way--an inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick home perfectly situated along a peaceful canal in the sought-after Waterford of the Carolinas communi...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100570673 MLS
Ready to build your dream home in one of Leland's most sought-after communities? This .37 acre canal-front lot sits on a quiet cul-de-sac in Waterford of the Carolinas. W...
- 100529714 MLS
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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
