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![St. James Plantation]()
$300ks
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St. James Plantation, Southport, NC
New and Resale
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Age-targeted
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Built 1991 - present
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5,000 homes
5 rating (1 reviews)
![Compass Pointe]()
$400ks
- $900ks
Compass Pointe, Leland, NC
New and Resale
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Age-targeted
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Built 2007 - present
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2,000 homes
5 rating (1 reviews)
![Del Webb Wilmington]()
$400ks
- $800ks
Del Webb Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
New Construction
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55+ age-restricted
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Built 2016 - present
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547 homes
3.8 rating (17 reviews)
![Brunswick Forest]()
$300ks
- $1Ms
Brunswick Forest, Leland, NC
New and Resale
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Age-targeted
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Built 2007 - present
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8,000 homes
1 rating (1 reviews)
![Ocean Ridge Plantation]()
$400ks
- $1Ms
Ocean Ridge Plantation, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
New and Resale
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Age-targeted
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Built 2002 - present
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3,000 homes
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$300ks
- $800ks
Brunswick Plantation &..., Calabash, NC
New and Resale
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Age-targeted
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Built 1994 - present
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814 homes
$300ks
- $1Ms
Winding River Plantation, Bolivia, NC
Resale Only
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Age-targeted
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Built 1998 - present
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1,134 homes
5 rating (1 reviews)
![The Bluffs on the Cape Fe...]()
$400ks
- $700ks
The Bluffs on the Cape Fe..., Leland, NC
New and Resale
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Age-targeted
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Built 2006 - present
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750 homes
4.5 rating (6 reviews)
![The Village at Motts Land...]()
$300ks
- $600ks
The Village at Motts Land..., Wilmington, NC
New and Resale
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Age-targeted
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Built 2010 - present
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415 homes
$100ks
- $1Ms
Crow Creek, Calabash, NC
New and Resale
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Age-targeted
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Built 2003 - 2020
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400 homes
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$1Ms
- $300ks
Riverlights, Wilmington, NC
New Construction
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Age-targeted
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Built 2013 - present
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3,000 homes
$200ks
- $600ks
Sea Trail, Sunset Beach, NC
New and Resale
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Age-targeted
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Built 1986 - present
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812 homes
$100ks
- $700ks
Bridgewater, Little River, SC
New and Resale
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Age-targeted
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Built 2017 - present
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1,550 homes
$400ks
- $2Ms
River Bluffs, Castle Hayne, NC
New Construction
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Age-targeted
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Built 2018 - present
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650 homes
$500ks
- $700ks
Porters Neck Plantation, Wilmington, NC
New and Resale
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Age-targeted
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Built 1993 - present
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834 homes
5 rating (1 reviews)
![Del Webb Wilmington at Ma...]()
$300ks
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Del Webb Wilmington at Ma..., Leland, NC
New Construction
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55+ age-restricted
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Built 2024 - present
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761 homes
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5 rating (1 reviews)
![Heather Glen]()
$200ks
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Heather Glen, Little River, SC
New and Resale
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Age-targeted
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Built 2019 - present
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1,000 homes
$200ks
- $400ks
Meadowlands Golf Club, Calabash, NC
Resale Only
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Age-targeted
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Built 2005 - 2021
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450 homes
4 rating (3 reviews)
![Sunset Ridge]()
$200ks
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Sunset Ridge, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
New and Resale
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Age-targeted
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Built 2007 - present
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258 homes
$200ks
- $400ks
Rourk Woods, Shallotte, NC
New and Resale
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Age-targeted
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Built 2007 - present
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200 homes
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$500ks
- $2Ms
Kingfish Bay Development, Calabash, NC
New Construction
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Age-targeted
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Built 2017 - present
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194 homes
$200ks
- $400ks
Cypress Village, Little River, SC
Resale Only
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Age-targeted
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Built 2015 - 2024
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404 homes
$100ks
- $200ks
Beacon Townes, Carolina Shores, NC
New and Resale
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Age-targeted
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Built 2006 - 2017
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152 homes
$100ks
- $200ks
Rivergate, Little River, SC
Resale Only
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55+ age-restricted
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Built 2001 - 2009
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82 homes
$400ks
- $500ks
Courtyards by Carrell, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
New Construction
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55+ age-restricted
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Built 2025 - present
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66 homes
5 rating (1 reviews)
![The Home Place]()
$500ks
The Home Place, Southport, NC
New Construction
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Age-targeted
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Built 2021 - present
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52 homes
$200ks
- $300ks
Hidden Lakes Village, Little River, SC
Resale Only
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Age-targeted
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Built 2004 - 2009
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269 homes
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$200ks
- $300ks
The Farm at Brunswick, Carolina Shores, NC
New and Resale
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Age-targeted
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Built 2016 - present
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218 homes
$200ks
- $400ks
Avalon, Bolivia, NC
New Construction
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Age-targeted
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Built 2016 - present
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160 homes
$300ks
- $400ks
The Courtyards at Mallory..., Winnabow, NC
New Construction
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Age-targeted
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Built 2019 - present
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87 homes
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$300ks
- $400ks
Bellaport, Wilmington, NC
New Construction
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55+ age-restricted
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Built 2017 - present
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38 homes
Sunset Ridge
![1296 MARSILIO LN, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, ..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469]()
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,180 sq ft
|Semi Detached
1296 MARSILIO LN, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, ...
Community: Sunset Ridge
MLS 2610392 • The Saltwater Agency, Mandy Pope
Bridgewater
![2077 SINGING PALM LOOP, LITTLE RIVER, SC..., Little River, SC 29566]()
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,369 sq ft
|Detached
2077 SINGING PALM LOOP, LITTLE RIVER, SC...
Community: Bridgewater
MLS 2610331 • CENTURY 21 Thomas, Scott Mathews
Heather Glen
![3111 SUTHERLAND DR, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 29..., Little River, SC 29566]()
4 beds
|2 baths
|1,983 sq ft
|Detached
3111 SUTHERLAND DR, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 29...
Community: Heather Glen
MLS 2610126 • Huskins Realty LLC, Luxe Collective...
Rivergate
![4236 RIVERGATE LN, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 295..., Little River, SC 29566]()
4 beds
|3 baths
|1,880 sq ft
|Semi Detached
4236 RIVERGATE LN, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 295...
Community: Rivergate
MLS 2610103 • BH & G Elliott Coastal Living, Dana...
Rivergate
![4330 OAKWOOD CIR, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 2956..., Little River, SC 29566]()
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,862 sq ft
|Detached
4330 OAKWOOD CIR, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 2956...
Community: Rivergate
MLS 2610051 • Beach Living Realty, Phyllis Gamble
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The Bluffs on the Cape Fear
![9274 FALLEN PEAR LN, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451]()
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,056 sq ft
|House
9274 FALLEN PEAR LN, LELAND, NC, 28451
Community: The Bluffs on the Cape Fear
MLS 100567663 • Masonboro Realty, Inc., Madi S Co...
Brunswick Forest
![8217 CENTERWOOD DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451]()
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,409 sq ft
|Townhouse
8217 CENTERWOOD DR, LELAND, NC, 28451
Community: Brunswick Forest
MLS 100567650 • Southern Realty Advantage LLC, Ja...
Rourk Woods
![4879 SUGARBERRY DR, SHALLOTTE, NC, 28470, Shallotte, NC 28470]()
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,060 sq ft
|House
4879 SUGARBERRY DR, SHALLOTTE, NC, 28470
Community: Rourk Woods
MLS 100567618 • Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmingt...
Porters Neck Plantation
![1014 WILD DUNES CIR, WILMINGTON, NC, 284..., Wilmington, NC 28411]()
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,772 sq ft
|House
1014 WILD DUNES CIR, WILMINGTON, NC, 284...
Community: Porters Neck Plantation
MLS 100567586 • Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advanta...
Riverlights
![3609 WATERCRAFT FERRY AVE, WILMINGTON, N..., Wilmington, NC 28412]()
2 beds
|4 baths
|2,087 sq ft
|Townhouse
3609 WATERCRAFT FERRY AVE, WILMINGTON, N...
Community: Riverlights
MLS 100567554 • Daymark Realty LLC, Kara M OShea
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Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort
![8855 RADCLIFF DR 20C, CALABASH, NC, 2846..., Calabash, NC 28467]()
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,402 sq ft
|Condo
8855 RADCLIFF DR 20C, CALABASH, NC, 2846...
Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort
MLS 100567546 • Ace Realty, Derek C Heppe
Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort
![989 MIDDLETON DR, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467]()
4 beds
|3 baths
|3,283 sq ft
|House
989 MIDDLETON DR, CALABASH, NC, 28467
Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort
MLS 100567537 • Coldwell Banker Sloane, Harriet W...
Sea Trail
![219 CLUBHOUSE RD 5, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468]()
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,235 sq ft
|Condo
219 CLUBHOUSE RD 5, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28...
Community: Sea Trail
MLS 100567521 • Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advanta...
Brunswick Forest
![3206 CALUSA CV, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451]()
5 beds
|4 baths
|3,783 sq ft
|House
3206 CALUSA CV, LELAND, NC, 28451
Community: Brunswick Forest
MLS 100567484 • Ivester Jackson Christie's, Todd ...
The Bluffs on the Cape Fear
![3784 CRAB CATCHER LOOP, LELAND, NC, 2845..., Leland, NC 28451]()
4 beds
|5 baths
|3,325 sq ft
|House
3784 CRAB CATCHER LOOP, LELAND, NC, 2845...
Community: The Bluffs on the Cape Fear
MLS 100566822 • Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advanta...
St. James Plantation
![3543 BEAVER CREEK DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461]()
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,408 sq ft
|House
3543 BEAVER CREEK DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...
Community: St. James Plantation
MLS 100567385 • Discover NC Homes, Natalie and Ho...
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Sunset Ridge
![7031 BONAVENTURE ST, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469]()
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,900 sq ft
|House
7031 BONAVENTURE ST, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N...
Community: Sunset Ridge
MLS 100567363 • ASAP Realty, Suzanne M Polino
Brunswick Forest
![4275 COBLESKILL DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451]()
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,678 sq ft
|House
4275 COBLESKILL DR, LELAND, NC, 28451
Community: Brunswick Forest
MLS 100567325 • NorthGroup Real Estate LLC, Jim R...
St. James Plantation
![3590 RUDDY DUCK WYND, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461]()
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,601 sq ft
|House
3590 RUDDY DUCK WYND, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...
Community: St. James Plantation
MLS 100567309 • St James Properties LLC, Hoke Fly...
Riverlights
![971 FRESNEL RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412]()
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,640 sq ft
|House
971 FRESNEL RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412
Community: Riverlights
MLS 100567295 • RE/MAX Essential, Benjamin T Eise...
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St. James Plantation
![3030 MARSH WINDS CIR 1005, SOUTHPORT, NC..., Southport, NC 28461]()
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,043 sq ft
|Condo
3030 MARSH WINDS CIR 1005, SOUTHPORT, NC...
Community: St. James Plantation
MLS 100567259 • The Saltwater Agency LLC, Cassie ...
Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort
![1096 RUTLEDGE CT, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467]()
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,202 sq ft
|House
1096 RUTLEDGE CT, CALABASH, NC, 28467
Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort
MLS 100567256 • The Saltwater Agency, Seth C Barb...
Meadowlands Golf Club
![886 WILLOW WALK, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467]()
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,889 sq ft
|House
886 WILLOW WALK, CALABASH, NC, 28467
Community: Meadowlands Golf Club
MLS 100567181 • Century 21 Barefoot Realty, Keri ...
Porters Neck Plantation
![1103 CONGRESSIONAL LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 2..., Wilmington, NC 28411]()
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,584 sq ft
|House
1103 CONGRESSIONAL LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 2...
Community: Porters Neck Plantation
MLS 100567139 • Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advanta...
Porters Neck Plantation
![8404 FAZIO DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28411, Wilmington, NC 28411]()
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,553 sq ft
|House
8404 FAZIO DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28411
Community: Porters Neck Plantation
MLS 100566149 • Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmingt...
St. James Plantation
![3902 FAIRHAVEN DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461]()
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,962 sq ft
|House
3902 FAIRHAVEN DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461
Community: St. James Plantation
MLS 100566921 • Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advanta...
St. James Plantation
![3886 BIG MAGNOLIA WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28..., Southport, NC 28461]()
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,220 sq ft
|House
3886 BIG MAGNOLIA WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28...
Community: St. James Plantation
MLS 100567095 • St James Properties LLC, Team Ros...
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Sea Trail
![620 EASTWOOD PARK RD 6D, SUNSET BEACH, N..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468]()
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,583 sq ft
|Townhouse
620 EASTWOOD PARK RD 6D, SUNSET BEACH, N...
Community: Sea Trail
MLS 100566944 • Silver Coast Properties, Colleen ...
St. James Plantation
![2794 TRIDENT CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461]()
4 beds
|5 baths
|3,999 sq ft
|House
2794 TRIDENT CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461
Community: St. James Plantation
MLS 100567033 • St James Properties LLC, Daniel M...
Winding River Plantation
![1620 GOLEY HEWETT RD 1204, BOLIVIA, NC, ..., Bolivia, NC 28422]()
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,245 sq ft
|Condo
1620 GOLEY HEWETT RD 1204, BOLIVIA, NC, ...
Community: Winding River Plantation
MLS 100566975 • RE/MAX at the Beach / Oak Island,...
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River Bluffs
![3606 BARNESMORE DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28..., Castle Hayne, NC 28429]()
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,900 sq ft
|House
3606 BARNESMORE DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28...
Community: River Bluffs
MLS 100566937 • Nest Realty, Beth Starkey
St. James Plantation
![3815 RIDGE CREST DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461]()
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,126 sq ft
|House
3815 RIDGE CREST DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...
Community: St. James Plantation
MLS 100566605 • St James Properties LLC, Marina O...
St. James Plantation
![2607 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461]()
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,329 sq ft
|House
2607 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461
Community: St. James Plantation
MLS 100565445 • St James Properties LLC, Marina O...
St. James Plantation
![3868 RESERVE CLUB DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461]()
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,767 sq ft
|House
3868 RESERVE CLUB DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...
Community: St. James Plantation
MLS 100566854 • St James Properties LLC, Daniel M...
Brunswick Forest
![4329 SINGLETARY LAKE DR, LELAND, NC, 284..., Leland, NC 28451]()
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,907 sq ft
|House
4329 SINGLETARY LAKE DR, LELAND, NC, 284...
Community: Brunswick Forest
MLS 100566700 • REAL Broker LLC, Tidal Realty Par...
Courtyards by Carrell
![1064 NORTHBRIDGE CT, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469]()
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,866 sq ft
|House
1064 NORTHBRIDGE CT, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N...
Community: Courtyards by Carrell
MLS 100566640 • Plowman Properties LLC, Ryan T Pl...
Del Webb Wilmington
![3308 LAUGHING GULL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, ..., Wilmington, NC 28412]()
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,390 sq ft
|House
3308 LAUGHING GULL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, ...
Community: Del Webb Wilmington
MLS 100565858 • REAL Broker LLC, Tidal Realty Par...
River Bluffs
![236 SABAL POND WAY, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28..., Castle Hayne, NC 28429]()
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,174 sq ft
|House
236 SABAL POND WAY, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28...
Community: River Bluffs
MLS 100565669 • Intracoastal Realty Corporation, ...
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Compass Pointe
![8600 GRASSY MEADOW WALK, LELAND, NC, 284..., Leland, NC 28451]()
4 beds
|5 baths
|3,384 sq ft
|House
8600 GRASSY MEADOW WALK, LELAND, NC, 284...
Community: Compass Pointe
MLS 100566081 • Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advanta...
St. James Plantation
![3618 HOLLY HARBOR DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461]()
4 beds
|4 baths
|4,217 sq ft
|House
3618 HOLLY HARBOR DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...
Community: St. James Plantation
MLS 100566825 • eXp Realty, Lynn E Miller
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Frequently Asked Questions
In the Wilmington Area, there are 6 large communities with over 1000 homes, 8 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 15 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in the Wilmington Area has 38 homes, the largest has 8000 homes, and the average communities consists of 1065 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in the Wilmington Area. The most recent communities started in the Wilmington Area include Del Webb Ocean Isle Beach, Courtyards by Carrell, Del Webb Wilmington at Mallory Creek. There are also 27 communities in the Wilmington Area that offer new construction homes, including The Courtyards at Mallory Retreat, St. James Plantation, The Home Place.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in the Wilmington Area. Approximately 31.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, St. James Plantation is a gated communities with 5000 homes, and Kingfish Bay Development is another gated communities with 194 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in the Wilmington Area stay on the market for around 284 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $556,849, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Porters Neck Plantation average around $935,121, while homes in Courtyards by Carrell average around $549,000.
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