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Wilmington Area, NC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

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5 rating (1 review) St. James Plantation
$600ks - $2Ms
St. James Plantation, Southport, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1991 - present | 5,000 homes
5 rating (1 review) Compass Pointe
$400ks - $900ks
Compass Pointe, Leland, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2007 - present | 2,000 homes
5 rating (1 review) Del Webb Wilmington
$400ks - $800ks
Del Webb Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - present | 547 homes
3.8 rating (17 reviews) Brunswick Forest
$300ks - $1Ms
Brunswick Forest, Leland, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2007 - present | 8,000 homes
1 rating (1 review) Ocean Ridge Plantation
$400ks - $1Ms
Ocean Ridge Plantation, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2002 - present | 3,000 homes
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Brunswick Plantation & Go...
$300ks - $800ks
Brunswick Plantation & Go..., Calabash, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1994 - present | 814 homes
Winding River Plantation
$300ks - $1Ms
Winding River Plantation, Bolivia, NC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 1998 - present | 1,134 homes
5 rating (1 review) The Bluffs on the Cape Fe...
$400ks - $700ks
The Bluffs on the Cape Fe..., Leland, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2006 - present | 750 homes
4.5 rating (6 reviews) The Village at Motts Land...
$300ks - $600ks
The Village at Motts Land..., Wilmington, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2010 - present | 415 homes
Crow Creek
$100ks - $1Ms
Crow Creek, Calabash, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2003 - 2020 | 400 homes
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Sea Trail
$200ks - $600ks
Sea Trail, Sunset Beach, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1986 - present | 812 homes
Riverlights
$1Ms - $300ks
Riverlights, Wilmington, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2013 - present | 3,000 homes
Bridgewater
$200ks - $700ks
Bridgewater, Little River, SC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2017 - present | 1,550 homes
River Bluffs
$400ks - $2Ms
River Bluffs, Castle Hayne, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2018 - present | 650 homes
5 rating (1 review) Del Webb Wilmington at Ma...
$300ks - $600ks
Del Webb Wilmington at Ma..., Leland, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 761 homes
Porters Neck Plantation
$500ks - $700ks
Porters Neck Plantation, Wilmington, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1993 - present | 834 homes
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4 rating (3 reviews) Sunset Ridge
$200ks - $400ks
Sunset Ridge, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2007 - present | 258 homes
5 rating (1 review) Heather Glen
$200ks - $300ks
Heather Glen, Little River, SC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2019 - present | 1,000 homes
Rourk Woods
$200ks - $400ks
Rourk Woods, Shallotte, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2007 - present | 200 homes
The Farm at Brunswick
$200ks - $300ks
The Farm at Brunswick, Carolina Shores, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2016 - present | 218 homes
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Cypress Village
$200ks - $400ks
Cypress Village, Little River, SC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2015 - 2024 | 404 homes
Meadowlands Golf Club
$200ks - $400ks
Meadowlands Golf Club, Calabash, NC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2005 - 2021 | 450 homes
Rivergate
$100ks - $200ks
Rivergate, Little River, SC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2001 - 2009 | 82 homes
5 rating (1 review) The Home Place
$500ks
The Home Place, Southport, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2021 - present | 52 homes
Courtyards by Carrell
$400ks - $500ks
Courtyards by Carrell, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - present | 66 homes
Beacon Townes
$100ks - $200ks
Beacon Townes, Carolina Shores, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2006 - 2017 | 152 homes
Avalon
$200ks - $400ks
Avalon, Bolivia, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2016 - present | 160 homes
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The Courtyards at Mallory...
$300ks - $400ks
The Courtyards at Mallory..., Winnabow, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2019 - present | 87 homes
Kingfish Bay Development
$500ks - $2Ms
Kingfish Bay Development, Calabash, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2017 - present | 194 homes
Hidden Lakes Village
$200ks - $300ks
Hidden Lakes Village, Little River, SC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2004 - 2009 | 269 homes
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Bellaport
$300ks - $400ks
Bellaport, Wilmington, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - present | 38 homes
East Lake
$300ks - $500ks
East Lake, Leland, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2025 - present | 3,000 homes
Del Webb Ocean Isle Beach
$300ks - $900ks
Del Webb Ocean Isle Beach, Shallotte, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2026 - present | 600 homes
Ocean Ridge Plantation 102 REFLECTION CT, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC,..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
$729,000

4 beds

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5 baths

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2,805 sq ft

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House

102 REFLECTION CT, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC,...
Winding River Plantation 461 SPRINGWOOD DR, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422, Bolivia, NC 28422
$729,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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3,011 sq ft

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House

461 SPRINGWOOD DR, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422
Ocean Ridge Plantation 648 BARONS CT, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, 284..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
$899,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,866 sq ft

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House

648 BARONS CT, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, 284...
Ocean Ridge Plantation 521 LINDGROVE PL, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, ..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
$899,900

4 beds

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4 baths

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2,618 sq ft

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House

521 LINDGROVE PL, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, ...
New St. James Plantation 2769 CLOVETREE CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461
$769,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,186 sq ft

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House

2769 CLOVETREE CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461
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New Crow Creek 395 S S CROW CREEK DR 1817, CALABASH, NC..., Calabash, NC 28467
$310,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,157 sq ft

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Condo

395 S S CROW CREEK DR 1817, CALABASH, NC...
Community: Crow Creek
New Brunswick Forest 3005 BOTTLEBRUSH DR 2028, LELAND, NC, 28..., Leland, NC 28451
$320,849

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,397 sq ft

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Townhouse

3005 BOTTLEBRUSH DR 2028, LELAND, NC, 28...
Community: Brunswick Forest
New Brunswick Forest 3052 BOTTLEBRUSH DR 2083, LELAND, NC, 28..., Leland, NC 28451
$309,990

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,397 sq ft

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Townhouse

3052 BOTTLEBRUSH DR 2083, LELAND, NC, 28...
Community: Brunswick Forest
New Brunswick Forest 3048 BOTTLEBRUSH DR 2084, LELAND, NC, 28..., Leland, NC 28451
$304,999

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,397 sq ft

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Townhouse

3048 BOTTLEBRUSH DR 2084, LELAND, NC, 28...
Community: Brunswick Forest
New Brunswick Forest 3056 BOTTLEBRUSH DR 2084, LELAND, NC, 28..., Leland, NC 28451
$307,999

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,397 sq ft

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Townhouse

3056 BOTTLEBRUSH DR 2084, LELAND, NC, 28...
Community: Brunswick Forest
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New Brunswick Forest 3060 BOTTLEBRUSH DR 2085, LELAND, NC, 28..., Leland, NC 28451
$299,999

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,397 sq ft

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Townhouse

3060 BOTTLEBRUSH DR 2085, LELAND, NC, 28...
Community: Brunswick Forest
New St. James Plantation 3356 DRIFT TIDE WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461
$530,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,035 sq ft

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House

3356 DRIFT TIDE WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...
New Sunset Ridge 7195 BONAVENTURE ST 504, OCEAN ISLE BEAC..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
$285,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,455 sq ft

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Townhouse

7195 BONAVENTURE ST 504, OCEAN ISLE BEAC...
Community: Sunset Ridge
New Compass Pointe 2605 OCEAN PALM CT, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451
$875,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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3,012 sq ft

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House

2605 OCEAN PALM CT, LELAND, NC, 28451
Community: Compass Pointe
New
Cindy Certified
172 NW MAYFLOWER DR, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467
$369,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,677 sq ft

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Detached

172 NW MAYFLOWER DR, CALABASH, NC, 28467
New Sea Trail 642 KINGS TRL, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28468, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
$639,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,068 sq ft

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House

642 KINGS TRL, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28468
Community: Sea Trail
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New Sea Trail 332 HEATHER DR, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28468, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
$550,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,654 sq ft

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House

332 HEATHER DR, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28468
Community: Sea Trail
New Crow Creek 395 S CROW CREEK DR 1820, CALABASH, NC, ..., Calabash, NC 28467
$355,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,477 sq ft

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Condo

395 S CROW CREEK DR 1820, CALABASH, NC, ...
Community: Crow Creek
New Crow Creek 395 S CROW CREEK DR 1817, CALABASH, NC, ..., Calabash, NC 28467
$310,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,157 sq ft

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Condo

395 S CROW CREEK DR 1817, CALABASH, NC, ...
Community: Crow Creek
New Crow Creek 395 S CROW CREEK DR 1823, CALABASH, NC, ..., Calabash, NC 28467
$340,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,328 sq ft

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Condo

395 S CROW CREEK DR 1823, CALABASH, NC, ...
Community: Crow Creek
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New
Cindy Certified
172 MAYFLOWER DR 26, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467
$369,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,643 sq ft

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House

172 MAYFLOWER DR 26, CALABASH, NC, 28467
New Del Webb Wilmington 3158 LAUGHING GULL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, ..., Wilmington, NC 28412
$495,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,667 sq ft

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House

3158 LAUGHING GULL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, ...
Community: Del Webb Wilmington
New Riverlights 5980 MOONSHELL LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC, 284..., Wilmington, NC 28412
$437,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,345 sq ft

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House

5980 MOONSHELL LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC, 284...
Community: Riverlights
New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort 8855 RADCLIFF DR 43C, CALABASH, NC, 2846..., Calabash, NC 28467
$220,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,374 sq ft

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Condo

8855 RADCLIFF DR 43C, CALABASH, NC, 2846...
New Sea Trail 320 CROOKED GULLEY CIR, SUNSET BEACH, NC..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468
$515,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,224 sq ft

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House

320 CROOKED GULLEY CIR, SUNSET BEACH, NC...
Community: Sea Trail
New Heather Glen 695 WALLACE DR, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 29566, Little River, SC 29566
$349,500

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,466 sq ft

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Detached

695 WALLACE DR, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 29566
Community: Heather Glen
New Brunswick Forest 5841 PARK W CIR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451
$538,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,257 sq ft

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House

5841 PARK W CIR, LELAND, NC, 28451
Community: Brunswick Forest
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New
Cindy Certified
1630 MYRICA TRL, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467
$529,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,346 sq ft

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House

1630 MYRICA TRL, CALABASH, NC, 28467
New
Cindy Certified
3032 MARAVELLA CT 8, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422, Bolivia, NC 28422
$282,999

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,475 sq ft

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House

3032 MARAVELLA CT 8, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422
New St. James Plantation 3185 MOSS HAMMOCK WYND, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2..., Southport, NC 28461
$999,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,966 sq ft

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House

3185 MOSS HAMMOCK WYND, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2...
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New Ocean Ridge Plantation 525 CANDLEWICK LN, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC,..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
$675,000

4 beds

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4 baths

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3,400 sq ft

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House

525 CANDLEWICK LN, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC,...
New Riverlights 3331 OYSTER TABBY DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28..., Wilmington, NC 28412
$825,000

4 beds

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4 baths

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2,779 sq ft

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House

3331 OYSTER TABBY DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28...
Community: Riverlights
Cindy Certified
1542 ST VINCENT DR, SHALLOTTE, NC, 28470, Shallotte, NC 28470
$599,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,136 sq ft

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House

1542 ST VINCENT DR, SHALLOTTE, NC, 28470
Crow Creek 290 WOODLANDS WAY 22, CALABASH, NC, 2846..., Calabash, NC 28467
$279,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,399 sq ft

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Condo

290 WOODLANDS WAY 22, CALABASH, NC, 2846...
Community: Crow Creek
Compass Pointe 8527 ROBBINS WALKER PL, LELAND, NC, 2845..., Leland, NC 28451
$899,000

4 beds

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4 baths

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4,081 sq ft

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House

8527 ROBBINS WALKER PL, LELAND, NC, 2845...
Community: Compass Pointe
St. James Plantation 3535 BEAVER CREEK DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461
$890,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,841 sq ft

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House

3535 BEAVER CREEK DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...
Compass Pointe 2220 REEFSIDE LOOP, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451
$625,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,699 sq ft

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House

2220 REEFSIDE LOOP, LELAND, NC, 28451
Community: Compass Pointe
The Bluffs on the Cape Fear 3736 RIVERGATE WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451
$939,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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3,282 sq ft

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House

3736 RIVERGATE WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451
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St. James Plantation 3681 W MEDINAH AVE, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461
$960,000

3 beds

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4 baths

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3,681 sq ft

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House

3681 W MEDINAH AVE, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461
River Bluffs 952 JENOA LOOP, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429, Castle Hayne, NC 28429
$799,000

3 beds

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4 baths

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3,663 sq ft

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House

952 JENOA LOOP, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429
Community: River Bluffs
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