East Lake - Leland, NC

About East Lake

East Lake is an active lifestyle community in Leland, North Carolina, built around an outdoor pool, pickleball courts, and walking and biking trails set among the community's parks and natural green space. New Leaf Builders is constructing 25 single-family homes at East Lake, ranging from 1,458 to 2,854 square feet with one- and two-story floor plans that include first-floor primary suites and home offices.

Leland sits just across the Cape Fear River from Wilmington, putting residents close to everyday grocery and pharmacy stops, area hospitals, and the riverfront without a long drive.

East Lake Amenities & Lifestyle

Most of the amenities at East Lake are outdoors, giving residents places to spend time outside close to home. The community has an outdoor pool for laps or lounging, pickleball courts for regular games, and a pet park. A playground gives grandchildren and other young visitors a place of their own, and parks and natural green space throughout the community connect to a network of walking and biking trails.

East Lake Homes & Real Estate

New Leaf Builders began construction on East Lake in October 2025 with plans to build 25 single-family homes. Homes range from 1,458 to 2,854 square feet with three to four bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms, and an attached, side-entry garage. Floor plans include both one- and two-story layouts, with some designs offering a first-floor primary suite, a home office, and an upstairs loft.

Standard features include cement fiber siding, quartz countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring, a gas tankless water heater, and a 14 SEER HVAC system. Homes also come with front and rear yard irrigation and six-foot privacy fencing, along with a walk-in pantry, a mudroom, and a covered porch.

Leland, NC Area

East Lake is located in Leland, a Brunswick County town just across the Cape Fear River from Wilmington. Homeowners are close to everyday shopping at Harris Teeter and Food Lion, and pharmacy needs can be handled at CVS or Walgreens, both in Leland.

For medical care, residents can reach Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in nearby Wilmington.

When homeowners want to go out, the shops and restaurants along Village Road in Leland are close by, and downtown Wilmington's Riverwalk along the Cape Fear River offers another option for an evening out.

Residents who want to spend time outdoors can visit Founders Park or Brunswick Nature Park, both in Leland. Golfers have Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest and Magnolia Greens Golf Club within a short drive.

Wilmington is about seven miles from East Lake, roughly a 15-minute drive, putting residents close to the city's downtown and its other conveniences. For air travel, Wilmington International Airport is about 10 miles away, so homeowners don't have to drive far to catch a flight.