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Ocean Isle Beach, NC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Ocean Isle Beach
Ocean Isle Beach is a popular retirement destination in North Carolina, and a part of Myrtle Beach’s metropolitan area in South Carolina. Its ideal location and warm weather…
Ocean Isle Beach is a popular retirement destination in North Carolina, and a part of Myrtle Beach’s metropolitan area in South Carolina. Its ideal location and warm weather have made it a desirable option for active adults. Aside from that, the town is home to many outdoor attractions, and plenty of annual concerts, festivals, and parades.
Climate & Geography
A seaside town of Brunswick County, Ocean Isle Beach is on the southern end of North Carolina. Summers are hot and humid, while temperatures during the winter are rarely freezing and there is minimal snow. Residents can expect more rain than the national average and over 200 sunny days a year.
Along the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean, Ocean Isle Beach is home to plenty of beaches, marsh savannas, and nature areas.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
There are plenty of opportunities for residents of Ocean Isle Beach to get outside and enjoy the warm weather. Of course, the beaches of the town are the most prominent attractions, but there are many others. These include the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Shallotte River Swamp Park & Outdoor Center, each offering unique interactions with nature.
Aside from these, the town is home to many local shops and restaurants. Residents enjoy visiting the wineries and pubs around town such as Silver Coast Winery. Being in between the bigger cities of Wilmington and Myrtle Beach, residents are in driving distance of plenty more amenities.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Ocean Isle Beach is higher than both state and national averages. This is due to the housing cost which is well above the U.S median. Other categories such as groceries, utilities, and transportation are lower in costs when compared nationwide.
North Carolina does not tax Social Security benefits, and homeowners 65 and older may qualify for an Elderly Exclusion on property taxes. The sales tax rate for North Carolina is 4.75 percent and Ocean Isle Beach does add a 2 percent tax on that rate.
Healthcare
As a part of Myrtle Beach’s metropolitan area, residents of Ocean Isle Beach can visit some of the city’s best hospitals. The two high performing hospitals in the area as ranked by U.S News are Grand Strand Regional Medical Center and McLeod Loris Seacoast Hospital, each of which are highly-rated in treating heart failure.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Ocean Isle Beach, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Ocean Isle Beach has 66 homes, the largest has 3000 homes, and the average communities consists of 1108 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Ocean Isle Beach. The most recent communities started in Ocean Isle Beach include Courtyards by Carrell, Sunset Ridge, Ocean Ridge Plantation. There are also 3 communities in Ocean Isle Beach that offer new construction homes, including Ocean Ridge Plantation, Courtyards by Carrell, Sunset Ridge.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Ocean Isle Beach.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Ocean Isle Beach stay on the market for around 356 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $636,671, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Ocean Ridge Plantation average around $925,518, while homes in Courtyards by Carrell average around $549,000.
11 communities near Ocean Isle Beach
348 homes near Ocean Isle Beach
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4 beds
|5 baths
|2,805 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,866 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,618 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,647 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,292 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,238 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,179 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,540 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|2 baths
|1,896 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,987 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,303 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,891 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,608 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,615 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,059 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,684 sq ft
|House
5 beds
|4 baths
|3,372 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,027 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,277 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,562 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,831 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Ocean Isle Beach, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Ocean Isle Beach has 66 homes, the largest has 3000 homes, and the average communities consists of 1108 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Ocean Isle Beach. The most recent communities started in Ocean Isle Beach include Courtyards by Carrell, Sunset Ridge, Ocean Ridge Plantation. There are also 3 communities in Ocean Isle Beach that offer new construction homes, including Ocean Ridge Plantation, Courtyards by Carrell, Sunset Ridge.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Ocean Isle Beach.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Ocean Isle Beach stay on the market for around 356 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $636,671, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Ocean Ridge Plantation average around $925,518, while homes in Courtyards by Carrell average around $549,000.
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