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There’s certainly no shortage of beautiful ocean views in Wilmington’s stunning assortment of beach communities. Whether you are looking to hang your sun visor in a beach front bungalow or to park your sandals in a different sandy setting, you will find what you’re looking for in one of Wilmington’s many beach communities. Start your surfing now!

Wrightsville Beach is one of the most popular beach communities near Wilmington. It is a lively and upscale town with plenty of restaurants, shops, and attractions. The beach is known for its crystal-clear water, soft sand, and perfect waves for surfing.

Carolina Beach is another popular beach community located south of Wilmington. It has a more laid-back atmosphere and is known for its boardwalk, carnival rides, and fishing pier. The beach is wide and sandy, perfect for a day of sunbathing or playing beach volleyball.

Kure Beach is a quieter and more secluded beach community located at the southern end of Pleasure Island. It is known for its picturesque fishing pier, peaceful atmosphere, and family-friendly attractions like the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

All in all, Wilmington's beach communities offer something for everyone, from lively and bustling to peaceful and secluded, making it an ideal vacation destination for beach lovers.

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Wilmington NC Beach Homes for Sale

$2,700,000
5 Beds 4 Baths
5 Parmele sits on a private corner lot in one of the most special locations on Wrightsville Beach, topped by a crow's nest with 360-degree views across to the ocean, Little Lollipop Bay, the marsh and Intracoastal Waterway. Catch the sunrise from the beach literally across the street, then come home and head back up for sunset at the end of the day. The home sits on .18 acres, meaningful space on the island, with a shady, lush yard framed by mature live oaks, palms and established landscaping. Plenty of parking and a fully fenced backyard make the property especially easy for hosting family, friends and pets. Inside are five bedrooms and four full baths, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet and renovated bath with a beautiful tiled shower, soaking tub and dual vanities. One of the three downstairs bedrooms has its own ensuite bath and could easily serve as a second primary suite. Upstairs, a large family room has space for the big couch plus tables for puzzles, games, or crafts, with water views from multiple windows. And there are plenty of places to spread out beyond the main living spaces: a front porch, back deck, side deck with water views and a covered area beneath the house for watching TV, relaxing and hanging out after the beach. An additional ground-level room with a full bath creates even more flexibility as a game room, home gym or easy place to rinse off and regroup after a day on the sand. The home also has a strong history as a successful vacation rental, offering the opportunity to enjoy your own Wrightsville Beach house while putting it to work when you're away. Comfortable, welcoming and full of personality, 5 Parmele offers the space, outdoor living and flexibility that are increasingly hard to find on the island, all in a location that lets you experience Wrightsville Beach from sunrise to sunset.

5 Parmele Blvd, Wrightsville Beach

$1,475,000
4 Beds 4 Baths
Experience the very best of Carolina Beach coastal living at **1001 Waterview Place**, a distinctive canal-front home where boating, entertaining, and incredible water views come together in one exceptional property. Ideally positioned on a corner lot in The Cove, this home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a true waterfront lifestyle with **two private boat slips just steps from the rear of the home, including a 10,000-lb boat lift**. Beautiful canal and waterway views create the perfect backdrop for this four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home, offering easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway, Carolina Beach Inlet, Cape Fear River, Masonboro Island, and surrounding coastal waterways. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the home features multiple covered decks, oak flooring, an open living layout, two spacious primary suites, and updated baths with quartz countertops and tiled showers. A private ground-level in-law or guest suite includes its own kitchen and full bath, providing excellent flexibility for family and visitors. Outside, enjoy a custom tiki bar, full outdoor kitchen, outdoor shower, sand-filled cornhole area, covered gathering spaces, and a tranquil fountain. The oversized two-car garage provides ample room for vehicles, golf carts, fishing gear, beach equipment, and more. Convenient to the beach, restaurants, shopping, and everything Carolina Beach has to offer, this property delivers a rare combination of water views, boating access, outdoor entertaining, and flexible living space. **Spend the day on the water, return to your own dock, and end the evening at the tiki bar overlooking the canal. At 1001 Waterview Place, the Carolina Beach lifestyle starts right outside your back door.**

1001 Waterview Pl, Carolina Beach

$875,000
5 Beds 4 Baths
Now is your opportunity to own a piece of Carolina Beach, ideally located only five blocks from the beach! Whether you are searching for a primary residence, beach getaway or an investment property, 504 Augusta Avenue puts you in the heart of everything the island has to offer but yet tucked away in a peaceful, quiet setting. The home's flexible layout provides plenty of possibilities for how the space can be enjoyed. 504 Augusta is 2600 sq. ft. offering five bedrooms and four baths. The reverse floor plan places the main living area upstairs, where an open-concept kitchen flows into the living and dining spaces. The butcher-block island, coffee/wine bar and hardwood flooring add warmth and character to the main level. Two bedrooms and two full baths are located on this floor, including a primary suite with a large walk-in tile shower and spacious walk-in closet. Just beyond the kitchen, a quiet nook is a perfect spot for a small office. Step outside onto the covered front deck for gathering with family and friends. In addition, you have a rear deck off the kitchen for grilling after a fun day spent on the beach. Head downstairs to find a very spacious laundry room. On the lower level, you'll find three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing plenty of flexibility for family and guests. The one bedroom and bath can be used as a separate studio apartment. The large, covered patio creates another outdoor living space and offers convenient room to store your bikes, surfboards and all of your beach toys. The fenced-in backyard offers a quiet retreat with a fire pit gathering area-perfect for relaxing with friends and family after a day at the beach. An expansive driveway space provides parking for up to eight vehicles. Location! Location! Location! 504 Augusta is perfectly positioned between public beach access and the Carolina Beach Island Greenway, giving you access to both the ocean and a scenic paved trail for walking, biking and running. Mike Chappell Park is nearby offering pickleball, tennis, playground, athletic fields, skate park and dog park. Leave the car at home and bike or walk to nearby local favorites-the Spot Bar & Kitchen and Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar. The home's flexible configuration provides unique possibilities for multigenerational living or investment opportunity. The property has established rental history. Carolina Beach is such a special place to live, vacation and invest. Make 504 Augusta Avenue your place at the beach!

504 Augusta Ave, Carolina Beach

$1,795,000
3 Beds 4 Baths
Experience luxury coastal living in this exceptional new construction by Wallace Custom Homes, ready for completion in November 2026. This ultra rare one-level 3-bedroom, 4-bath home sits on an oversized 100' x 125' lot that is completely outside the flood zone in one of CarolinaBeach's most desirable neighborhoods. Enjoy the perfect location--close to the beach, boardwalk, restaurants, shops, and elementary school, yet tucked away on a quiet street with large homesites, year-round residents, and no duplexes due to zoning. Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the backyard features a 14' x 30' in-ground fiberglass pool, tropical landscaping, spacious covered porches with ceiling fans and radiant heaters, large patio, and a 6-foot privacy fence. The home also offers a two-car garage, dedicated golf cart garage, and a bonus room over the garage. High-end finishes include a chef's kitchen with premium Bosch appliances, tray ceilings, shiplap accents, and professionally selected designer finishes. Built with Fortified Gold construction,impact-rated windows and doors, James Hardie siding, a premium roofing system, and pre-wired for a whole-house generator, this home is designed for durability, efficiency, and lower insurance costs. Rental projections from Carolina Beach Realty estimate $56,000-$66,000 in annual rental income, making this an outstanding primary residence, second home, or investment opportunity. Availability, selections, floorplans, specifications, finishes, and renderings are subject to change at any time without notice. All imagery, renderings, and selections are for illustrative and marketing purposes only and may not reflect the final home, homesite, or completed product.

604 Fayetteville Ave, Carolina Beach

$950,000
4 Beds 3 Baths
Sprawling first-floor living in the heart of Carolina Beach! This move-in-ready single-family home sits on an estate-sized 12,500 SF lot on a double-dead-end street, walkable to the beach and downtown Carolina Beach. Close to Carolina Beach Elementary, Carolina Beach Lake, Lake Park, Greenway Trail, Mike Chappell Park and the Skate Park, it offers island convenience with room to spread out. Beautifully updated and ready to enjoy from day one, the generous homesite also offers flexibility for a future pool, expanded outdoor living or home addition. Three bedrooms are on the main level, including a primary suite with walk-in closet, walk-in shower and double vanity. Recently installed LVP flooring runs throughout. Upstairs, a huge FROG/4th-bedroom ensuite features a full bath with jetted tub and separate shower, plus office/flex space, oversized walk-in closet and eave storage--ideal for guests, multigenerational living or working from home. The remodeled kitchen features soft-close cabinetry, quartz counters, KitchenAid appliances, induction cooktop, double convection/microwave-browning ovens, pot filler, pantry, appliance cabinet, stainless/glass hood, tile backsplash, shiplap accents and reverse osmosis. A long driveway leads to an oversized 2-car garage and fenced backyard. Features include cement board siding, a certified FORTIFIED Roof with standing-seam metal roofing, encapsulated/dehumidified crawl space, sump pump, water softener, central-vac rough-in, covered front porch, screened side porch and permitted, prewired oversized storage shed. Property is outside the flood zone.Rare large-lot and private Carolina Beach living with flexible space, walkability and room for future possibilities. Bring the golf cart and enjoy Island Life!

519 Birmingham Ave, Carolina Beach

$7,995,000
6 Beds 6 Baths
Seldom does a property embody the full Wrightsville Beach lifestyle as completely as 13 Bermuda Drive. From the moment you arrive, a modern driveway detailed with manicured turf, lush landscaping and mature palms establishes a sense of privacy and understated coastal elegance. Positioned along the protected, no-wake waters of Little Lollipop Bay, this 4,833-square-foot residence offers six bedrooms, six baths and approximately 57 feet of waterfront. The private pier extends the living experience onto the water with a dark metal hip roof, covered seating area, 12,000-pound boat lift, Jet Ski pad and 25-foot floating dock. More than four feet of depth at low tide provides dependable access throughout the day. From here, cruise through Lee's Cut to the Intracoastal Waterway, spend an afternoon tubing or wakeboarding between the bridges, or simply step into the calm water behind the home for a swim. An extensive 2022 renovation elevated the residence with white oak flooring throughout, renovated baths, a new roof, new HVAC systems, a tankless water heater and a fully integrated Control4 system. A private elevator connects every level, from the ground floor to the top-floor primary suite. At the heart of the home, the kitchen is anchored by an expansive quartz waterfall island with seating for six, illuminated by three sculptural brass pendants. Large windows fill the adjoining living and dining areas with natural light while framing tranquil views across Little Lollipop Bay. The views become increasingly expansive as the home rises. Among the second-floor accommodations is a remarkable waterfront bedroom with a dramatic vaulted ceiling, abundant natural light, ocean views and direct access to an exterior deck. The third floor is reserved for the private primary suite, where water views unfold in multiple directions. The Atlantic is visible from both the bedroom and its private deck, while long-range western vistas extend across Lee's Cut, creating a front-row setting for spectacular evening sunsets. Outdoor living is woven throughout the residence, with expansive Ipe decks on every level and stained tongue-and-groove ceilings overhead. Modern stainless-steel cable railings preserve the surrounding views and lend the exterior spaces a clean, contemporary character. Public Beach Access No. 10 on Mallard Street is only a short distance away, making it effortless to move between deep-water boating, protected sound-side recreation and days along the ocean. Turnkey, extensively updated and uniquely positioned, 13 Bermuda Drive brings together the water access, views and relaxed coastal living that define Wrightsville Beach.

13 Bermuda Dr, Wrightsville Beach

$1,400,000
4 Beds 5 Baths
Welcome to 1109 Swordfish Lane, a stunning coastal retreat tucked away in a private cul-de-sac in the heart of Carolina Beach, NC. Offering 2,800 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, ocean views and a rooftop terrace, this exceptional home blends refined craftsmanship with relaxed beachside elegance just three short blocks from the ocean. Designed for both everyday comfort and effortless entertaining, This home features four spacious bedrooms and five bathrooms, each finished with upscale details. The primary suite offers a spa-inspired bath complete with a curbless shower with luxurious rain head and elegant tilework. Spacious closets with solid wood shelving provide abundant storage throughout the home. Solid core doors, solid wood trim, and custom three-piece, solid wood crown molding showcase the quality construction, complemented by top-quality ceiling fans, low-voltage stair lighting, and 41 LED can lights that create a warm, welcoming ambiance. At the heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen is a true showpiece, highlighted by a premium Bertazzoni appliance package, dual fuel range, granite countertops, solid wood cabinetry, and a charming backsplash that adds coastal character. A top-entry drawer microwave oven enhances convenience, while a generous pantry with extra cabinetry and a butler's pantry featuring a sink, wine cooler, and task lighting make entertaining seamless. The living room centers around an elegant electric fireplace, creating a cozy gathering space year-round. Indoor-outdoor living is elevated with a heated saltwater pool and hot tub surrounded by a beautifully colored patio, offering a private backyard oasis within the fenced yard. Composite decking and an upgraded exterior outdoor fan add to the thoughtful design. An enclosed outdoor shower is perfect after a day at the beach, and exterior auto security lighting provides added peace of mind. The exspansive recreation/flex room with pool access, wet bar and finished concrete floors offers incredible versatility for a game room, home gym, or guest retreat. A laundry room, water softener system, Moen plumbing fixtures, and Kohler toilets further reflect the attention to detail throughout the home. The three-stop elevator adds everyday convenience, connecting each level with ease. Car enthusiasts and hobbyists will appreciate the insulated two-car garage with a custom glass garage door, ample additional parking, and a fully enclosed exterior drainage system. Built for coastal durability, the home features a 26-gauge galvanized metal roof, black six-inch gutters, DP50+ impact-rated windows, Hardie siding and trim with Color Plus paint, and PVA primer throughout the entire house. Beyond the property, the location offers an unbeatable lifestyle. 1109 Swordfish is just moments from the Carolina Beach Greenway, Mike Chappell Park with its playground, sports fields, skate park, tennis and pickleball courts, Carolina Beach Lake, and the vibrant downtown district filled with local shops, restaurants, and the beloved tiki bar. 1109 Swordfish is more than a home; it is a meticulously crafted coastal sanctuary designed for luxury, comfort, and lasting enjoyment in one of Carolina Beach's most desirable settings!

1109 Swordfish Ln, Carolina Beach

$949,000
3 Beds 4 Baths
Set four blocks off the sand, this 2020 coastal home comes move-in ready! Offering three bedrooms, three and a half baths, and 2,177 square feet. This is a rare pool-ready lot: a 53-foot-deep rear yard spanning the full width, zoned R-3 where private pools are permitted. Roughly 2,388 square feet of impervious allowance remains and there's no HOA - buyer to verify with the Town of Carolina Beach. This home comes equipped with cement board siding, a metal roof with copper accents, and waterproof Pergo laminate flooring. The main level lives large and open, anchored by a generous island, quartz counters, and a covered deck right off the living area. Also on this floor is a private guest suite - handy for out-of-towners or a home office. Head upstairs and the owner's suite earns its keep with another private balcony, a floor to ceiling tiled walk-in shower, and dual closets, while a second ensuite bedroom means overnight guests get their own space and privacy. Beach life needs storage, and the enclosed garage delivers - room for boards, bikes, coolers, and a workbench. Round that out with an outdoor shower to rinse off after a swim, an irrigation system, plenty of parking, and an owned whole-house Aquasana water filtration system. Just beyond the front door: the lake, the Greenway Trail, Carolina Beach State Park, the boardwalk, and local favorites like the Fat Pelican and Surf House. Full-time residence, weekend getaway, or rental investment - 400 Sumter has the room, the flexibility, and the location to make it work. 1-year, 2-10 Home Warranty available for purchase at closing! Items available on request include rent projections, pool allowances and specifications with an A.I. rendered image, 2020 survey, and a full facts and features sheet.

400 Sumter Ave, Carolina Beach

$1,550,000
5 Beds 5 Baths
Practically new and ideally located just three short blocks from the Texas Avenue public beach access, this exceptional island home offers the coastal lifestyle you have been waiting for. Positioned on a desirable corner lot outside the AE/X flood zone, this five-bedroom, five-bath residence features ocean views, a hydraulic elevator, private heated saltwater pool, and beautifully designed spaces throughout. The ground level includes an expansive garage with oversized doors, built-in cabinetry, and ample space for vehicles, beach gear, and all your island toys. Also on this level is a private 361-square-foot suite with a stylish oversized bath and walk-in shower--perfect for guests, extended family, or added flexibility. Access the upper levels by elevator or solid oak staircase. The bedroom level features a spacious primary suite stretching across the front of the home, complete with a private covered deck, double-vanity bath, walk-in shower, and custom closet. Two additional bedrooms and a shared full bath complete this floor. Upstairs, the light-filled main living area was made for entertaining. The chef-inspired kitchen showcases a grand quartz island with propane gas range and downdraft, ceiling-height cabinetry, custom under-cabinet and toe-kick lighting, and a walk-in pantry. The dining area opens to a spacious living room with custom sconces and a propane fireplace, while a full bath and large laundry room add everyday convenience. Covered porches with composite decking and tongue-and-groove wood ceilings offer inviting places to enjoy warm ocean breezes and views. The top floor provides another private retreat with a second primary suite and quaint deck overlooking the Atlantic. Whether you are searching for a vacation home, investment opportunity, or a full-time beach residence, this remarkable home combines high-end finishes, thoughtful design, and an unbeatable island location.

1602 Snapper Ln, Carolina Beach

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