Looking for an affordable but family-friendly place to live?  Kure Beach real estate offers homes to fit every family size at reasonable prices located on Pleasure Island  Enjoy the comfortable atmosphere with uncrowded beaches and casual restaurants.  Visit the North Carolina Aquarium and discover the waters of the Cape Fear and its coastline habitats.  Just 18 miles north of Kure Beach are the unique shops and restaurants in downtown Wilmington.  Designated a Historic District on the National Register, Wilmington real estate features a diversity of distinctive, architectural styles.  With historic commercial buildings from half a century ago along the streets of downtown, Wilmington is a prime place to visit and reside.

Featuring commercial shopping, dining, golfing and professional opportunities, Shallotte is the location for investors and retirees. With a population of just over 1,500 residents, take pleasure in a small town feel with city amenities. This scenic river town dates back to 1899 when residents relied on agriculture, fishing, and the Shallotte River that flows through the town. Today, Shallotte NC real estate offers waterfront, river and waterway properties. Ten minutes away lies Holden, NC, home of one of South Brunswick Island beaches. Voted one of America’s top 10 family beaches, Holden is a great place to take a active or relaxing kind of vacation. Check out Holden Beach real estate for oceanfront, second row or canal front residential and rental homes.

The county seat of Brunswick County, the town of Bolivia is home to less than 150 residents with 91% of Bolivia NC real estate owner occupied.  With three golf courses in the area, the town of Bolivia is prime for adults and retirees.  Despite the small population, Bolivia is not an isolated area. In Bolivia’s neighboring city, Southport, boasting seven more golf courses to choose from.  Although a higher popluation than Bolivia, Southport is still a small town as it is home to less than 2,500 residents. Like Bolivia, regardless of the population of residents the area still flourishes and is constantly busy with its neighboring cities in the Wilmington metropolitan area.  Southport real estate features waterfront and waterview homes, as it is located at the entrance of the Cape Fear River.

If you’re looking for a balance between relaxation and fun, then Wrightsville Beach is your answer.  Enjoy fishing, boating, surfing or just relax along this North Carolina coastal beach.  Located just near the end of I-40 and accessible to the Wilmington international airport, Wrightsville is the easiest beach to get to on the NC coast.  Wrightsville Beach real estate features affordable homes with an ocean view, as well as exclusive oceanfront homes.  Want more of a small town feel with easy interstate access nearby?  Then check out Carolina Beach real estate for affordable oceanfront cottages.  Enjoy outdoor movies, live music and fireworks on The Boardwalk or head over to the Carolina Beach Marina & Fishing Center.

Just minutes from Wilmington, NC homes and Wrightsville Beach is Figure Eight Island.  The place for relaxation, Figure Eight is a non-commercialized getaway for its residents.  Only reachable by bridge, the island serves as a private oceanfront community along the Intracoastal Waterway.  With just barely over 450 homes, Figure Eight Island real estate is a rare find.  A five mile long stretch, Figure Eight features homes with stunning ocean, sound and marsh views.  If you ever dare get tired of the serene atmosphere, the lively town of Wilmington is right around the corner.  Enjoy the best of both worlds at Figure Eight.

Looking to move to a serene community where life is simple? Topsail Island is a 26-mile long island, home to a small population just 45 minutes north of Wilmington. Accessible by only two bridges, Topsail Island real estate has a favored balance of year-around and seasonal residents. If you’re looking to move further south but still maintain a quiet atmosphere, consider Leland, NC in Brunswick County. Less than 2,000 residents, Leland is known as the gateway to Brunswick with its small town feel and vast economic potential. With an increase in residential growth, Leland real estate is flourishing. Only five minutes west of Wilmington, the town of Leland and its surrounding area has been a popular place for shooting movies, such as Domestic Disturbance. Recreational activities are also commonly seen in the community, with parks, trails, and a a 27-hole championship golf course in Magnolia Greens.

Looking to live coastal in a private country club community? Just minutes from Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, Porters Neck is home of the Porters Neck Country Club championship golf course. The place for social activity, residents can enjoy all types of cultural art programs, sports, recreation and dining amenities. Porters neck real estate features low maintenance patio homes and villas, with distinctive Southern architecture. Also located in the Wilmington area is Scotts Hill, convenient to the popular attractions of Scotts Hill Marina and the historic Poplar Grove Plantation. Running along the intercoastal waterway, boaters are a frequenter of the marina with boat slips, a boat ramp, clubhouse and convenience store amenities. Built in 1850, the Popular Grove plantation is a non-profit foundation on the National Register of Historic Places, a popular tourist location in the community. Be close to call the action with Scotts Hill NC real estate, featuring both waterfront and farmland homes.

Now is the time if you are looking for a great investment property, whether it be a beach house or a new home to live in. Ocean Isle hosts around only 500 residents year-around but flourishes during the season, with its close proximity to Wilmington and Myrtle Beach. A popular destination, The Museum of Coastal Carolina, is a fun place for families to visit and discover all of the interesting history of the Coastal Carolinas. Many local festivities occur on this coastal barrier island, including the North Carolina Oyster Festival, Irish Festival, Oktoberfest and Purple Feet Festival. Ocean Isle Beach real estate offers many beach houses and second homes so your family can enjoy all the activities in a small town community.

Also located in Brunswick County is Holden Beach, populating just fewer than 800 residents. Twelve months a year, residents and tourists can enjoy golfing, fishing and most other outdoor activities in the mild climate. Recognized by National Geographic Magazine, Holden Beach was rated 9^th out of all beaches in the United Sates, and named one of the 38 best beaches for families. Whether you are looking for a small cottage on the beach or a gorgeous oceanfront castle with a dock for fishing, Holden Beach real estate has it all.

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.

As one of the oldest areas in the state, Brunswick County is also the fifth largest county in North Carolina. Home to Oak Island real estate, the beach lies on the southern part of the NC coast facing to the south, rather than the east. Known for its Blue Crab and North Carolina Shrimp, Oak Island is the coastal community for seafood as it can be found in both restaurants and local markets. As seafood is big in Oak Island, there is an abundance of fishing activity from piers, surf fishing, and deep sea fishing. Standing 169 feet tall, the Oak Island Lighthouse can be seen flashing every 10 seconds from 24 miles offshore.

Also located in Brunswick County is the Old Baldy Lighthouse, North Carolina’s oldest lighthouse dating back from 1817. Unique of Bald Head Island, cars are prohibited on the island as it is only accessible by ferry. Golf carts, bikes, skates and walking shoes are universal as the island reveals a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Bald Head Island real estate has an abundance of deep roof overhangs, tradition cedar siding and wide porches, as designers attempt to preserve the “Architecture of the American Summer” style.