During one of George Washington’s visits to the coast, he planned to feast on the abundant mullet caught in the Topsail Sound. When he arrived, the mullet had not yet begun to run so he had to eat ham instead, hints where Hampstead, NC got its name. Located between Wilmington and Jacksonville, Hampstead is a community known as the seafood capital of the Carolinas. The area boasts four golf courses which it is also well known for, and quite affordable compared to other local areas. Surrounding the golf courses is a varied assortment of Hampstead real estate homes, pleasing both the golfer and non golfers alike.

Named for its natural spring water, the town of Boiling Spring Lakes is centered around one of 50 natural, man-made lakes in the community. The quiet, serene atmosphere is adored by many residents who want a smaller setting near larger town beaches. Boiling Spring Lakes real estate offers many affordable residential homes in the coastal North Carolina area since 1961. With so many beautiful coastal communities in NC, it can be hard to decide which one is the perfect fit for you. Sometimes taking a visit is all you need to imagine yourself relaxing on one of North Carolina’s calm, sandy beaches.