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Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Wrightsville Beach and Fort Fisher North Carolina provide an exciting lifestyle for area residents and great vacation experience for visitors. Whether your interests include fishing, surfing, boating, golfing, history, movie studio tours, museums, local theater productions or higher education ( UNCW, CFCC ) the Wilmington area offers affordable living and pleasant surroundings.

Wilmington, NC is situated on the east coast of North Carolina an hour north of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Wilmington, NC is a bound by the Cape Fear to the west and the Intracoastal Waterway to the East. The Riverboat and Coast Guard cutter are docked on the Cape Fear River in Downtown Wilmington. The Wilmington Riverwalk offers fine dining, music and entertainment for the whole family. Airlie Road is a beautiful stretch of road on the Intracoastal waterway before Wrightsville Beach. The Wilmington Riverwalk offers beautiful views in the evenings. Mayfaire Town Center offers upscale shopping and dining near Wrightsville Beach. The Wilmington area is home to a number of award wining golf courses. The coastal lifestyle is what draws so many to the Wilmington area. Many would consider these chairs to be the best seat in the house. The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge at sunset. The Battleship North Carolina is a Wilmington attraction that draws thousands of visitors each year. A yacht docked on the Cape Fear River. The Cape Fear River offers miles of open water for fishing, boating and sightseeing. The Gulf Stream sits approximately 50 miles off the coast and offers world-class sport fishing. Wilmington's warm climate make the hammock a necessity for all residents.

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Interesting Wilmington, NC Facts

  • Wilmington was ranked 32nd in the US in Forbes Best Places for Business and Careers in 2010.
  • Ranked 14th in the US in Fortune Small Business Magazine for Best Places for a Start-Up.
  • Home to Screen Gems Studios, the 2nd largest movie and TV production facilities in the US.
  • Wilmington hosts the Cucalorus Film Festival, a nationally recognized independent film festival.

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Wilmington NC Demographics

  • County Populations in 2005: 179,553
  • Median household income 2005 = $44,793
  • Median Age = 36.3yrs
  • Median house value 2005 = $167,600
  • Median Property Taxes Paid in 2005 = $1,227
  • Average High Temperature in Summer: 90°F
  • Average Low Temperature in Summer: 72°F
  • Average High Temperature in Winter: 60°F
  • Average Low Temperature in Winter: 38°F
  • Annual Rain: 57.07inches

Most Recent Wilmington, NC Listings

$659,900
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths
Welcome to 120 Windemere, an exceptional opportunity to enjoy coastal living in one of Wilmington's most convenient locations, just minutes from Wrightsville Beach, Mayfaire, shopping, dining, entertainment, and everyday conveniences. This spacious property has been refreshed throughout, creating a bright and inviting interior with modern updates while still offering incredible potential for the next owner to make it their own. The updated kitchen features contemporary finishes and appliances with plenty of space for cooking, gathering, and entertaining. Adding to the property's appeal is a whole-home Generac generator, providing additional peace of mind during coastal weather, along with a large detached garage offering excellent space for vehicles, storage, a workshop, or hobbies. What truly sets this property apart is the flexibility and future potential it offers. The existing detached structure provides an exciting opportunity to create a guest house or additional living space, while the covered carport offers potential to be converted into a functional attached garage. Conceptual photos have been included to help showcase what these exterior improvements and renovations could look like. With NO HOA, the possibilities are extensive--create an impressive primary residence, coastal second home, multigenerational property, or explore its potential as an income-producing investment or short-term rental. With its desirable PRIME location, generous property layout, multiple structures, recent updates, and room to further transform the property, 120 Windemere presents a rare opportunity to create something truly special in Wilmington.

120 Windemere Rd, Wilmington
$228,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths
Move-in ready and beautifully refreshed, 4420 Jay Bird #102 is the one you've been waiting for! Freshly painted and featuring stylish tile and LVP flooring throughout, this pristine home is truly turnkey--with no carpet to worry about. The updated kitchen is a standout, offering gorgeous granite countertops, a new sink and faucet, updated cabinet hardware, and refreshed lighting over the bar and dining area. New bathroom faucets and updated water pipes beneath the kitchen sink add thoughtful improvements and peace of mind. Enjoy your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day on the private patio, where a peaceful wooded setting creates a relaxing retreat. A storm door allows even more natural light to brighten the home. And the lifestyle is hard to beat! The Gardens offers a wonderful collection of amenities, including a fitness center, clubhouse, and outdoor pool. Just minutes from shopping, dining, and the beach, the location puts everything you need within easy reach while the community itself provides a quiet escape from the activity of College Road. Even better, the HOA takes care of exterior maintenance and includes water, sewer and trash. Beautifully updated, convenient location, and truly easy to maintain--this is coastal living made simple. Don't miss your opportunity to make 4420 Jay Bird #102 your new home!

4420 Jay Bird Cir Unit Unit 102, Wilmington
$3,500,000
Rare opportunity to acquire 8+ acres of prime waterfront property on the Cape Fear River overlooking Downtown Wilmington. Located directly across the river from Wilmington's downtown waterfront, Riverwalk and convention center, this highly visible site offers an extraordinary location for a major waterfront development. The property features approximately 2,100 feet of combined waterfront frontage, with frontage along both the Cape Fear River and Northeast Cape Fear River, providing expansive water views and tremendous development potential. The site's location, visibility and waterfront access create an exceptional opportunity for a variety of uses, subject to zoning. Currently zoned I-2, the property offers a broad range of permitted uses and provides the scale and location necessary for a transformative waterfront project. With Downtown Wilmington directly across the river and the surrounding waterfront continuing to evolve, Point Peter represents a rare opportunity to create a destination-oriented development in one of Wilmington's most prominent waterfront locations.

1100 Point Harbor Rd, Wilmington
$3,500,000
Rare opportunity to acquire 8+ acres of prime waterfront property on the Cape Fear River overlooking Downtown Wilmington. Located directly across the river from Wilmington's downtown waterfront, Riverwalk and convention center, this highly visible site offers an extraordinary location for a major waterfront development. The property features approximately 2,100 feet of combined waterfront frontage, with frontage along both the Cape Fear River and Northeast Cape Fear River, providing expansive water views and tremendous development potential. The site's location, visibility and waterfront access create an exceptional opportunity for a variety of uses, subject to zoning. Currently zoned I-2, the property offers a broad range of permitted uses and provides the scale and location necessary for a transformative waterfront project. With Downtown Wilmington directly across the river and the surrounding waterfront continuing to evolve, Point Peter represents a rare opportunity to create a destination-oriented development in one of Wilmington's most prominent waterfront locations.

1100 Point Harbor Rd, Wilmington
$995,000
This is the one you have been waiting for with incredible water views possible from this half acre coastal lot in the highly desirable Scotts Hill Loop Area! You will be on the northeast edge of Wilmington and have a Wilmington address, but actually in Pender County with potential of lower taxes. The land is cleared and ready to build your custom dream home just steps from the beautiful Intracoastal Water Way (ICWW) with septic permit already on file and good through August 2030! No HOA fees, local Marina and boat ramp down the road and terrific Topsail School District make this one of the best deals around! Don't delay. Ride out and see it today!

8 Scotts Hill Loop Rd, Wilmington
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