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North Carolina Waterfront Communities

When searching for waterfront communities in North Carolina, there are many lifestyles to choose from. You can enjoy waterfront living on North Carolina's various beaches, rivers, lakes, and waterways. People in all stages of life are attracted to homes with waterfront views in North Carolina, from families with children to active adults. North Carolina is home to several family-friendly resort communities and some of the best waterfront places to retire. Explore these communities to find your perfect waterfront property in North Carolina.

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The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

Leland, North Carolina Waterfront Community
Leland, North Carolina
Only 15 minutes from Wilmington, this gated waterfront community offers the convenience of living near an appealing small city, combined with easy access to exceptional boating, fishing, beaches and golf along North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast. Featured amenities include a lakeside clubhouse and a private beach club; amenities include a private marina and waterfront park.

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Community Type: All Age

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Marina Marina
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Ocean Ocean
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: River River
Community Amenity: RV Storage RV Storage
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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The Cliffs at Walnut Cove

Arden, North Carolina Waterfront Community
Arden, North Carolina
Bordered by the Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway, The Cliffs at Walnut Cove rests on 1,600 acres of dense forests, rolling meadows and clear streams. Membership provides access to over $150 million in completed amenities at all seven Cliffs Communities, including seven championship golf courses with designs by Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio and Gary Player.

Pricing: Homes priced from $1,325,000 to $6 million; Lots from the $200,000s to $1.8 million.

Community Type: All Age

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Croquet Croquet
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Mountains Mountains
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: River River
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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The Coves Mountain River Club

Lenoir, North Carolina Waterfront Community
Lenoir, North Carolina
Breathe in the mountain air, and savor the wildflowers; you’ve found your new home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Welcome to The Coves Mountain River Club, a 3,200-acre gated community on the Johns River. Private trails wind past sparkling streams and mountain overlooks. Gardens, picnic pavilions, kayak access points, equestrian facilities, and more await. End the day with a glorious sunset at the ridgetop clubhouse.

Pricing: Homesites from $39,900 to $139,900; Cabins, cottages, and single-family homes from the mid $200,000s to $2 million.

Community Type: All Age, Retirement

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Equestrian Equestrian
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Mountains Mountains
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: River River
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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The Settlement at Thomas Divide

Bryson City, North Carolina Waterfront Community
Bryson City, North Carolina
This mountain community of Western Carolina borders the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is just 10 minutes from downtown Bryson City. Amenities include a community center with lodging, equestrian facilities, and trails for walking, biking, and horseback riding. Residents also have easy access to more than 500 miles of trails, trout fishing streams, whitewater rafting, boating, and more.

Pricing: Lots priced from $68,500 to $395,000; Cabin priced at $549,000.

Community Type: All Age

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Equestrian Equestrian
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Mountains Mountains
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Rentals Rentals
Community Amenity: Snow Skiing Snow Skiing
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Trilogy® Lake Norman

Denver, North Carolina Waterfront Community
Denver, North Carolina
Trilogy® Lake Norman is a new gated and master-planned 55+ retirement community about half an hour northwest of downtown Charlotte. The community will combine resort-like social and recreational amenities with a selection of new homes for sale near Lake Norman and Interstate 77.

Pricing: Homes are priced from the $400,000s to the $600,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Waterford of the Carolinas

Wilmington, North Carolina Waterfront Community
Wilmington, North Carolina
Located along the Cape Fear River in North Carolina, Waterford of the Carolinas offers the best of coastal and city living. Resort-style amenities coupled with immediate access to downtown Historic Wilmington and Atlantic beaches give residents ample room to relax and explore. Most of the homes and lots are lakefront or offer water views.

Pricing: Lots priced from $59,900 to $269,900; Homes from $239,900 to $499,900.

Community Type: All Age, Retirement

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Winding River Plantation

Bolivia, North Carolina Waterfront Community
Bolivia, North Carolina
This award winning master-planned community offers a waterfront club lifestyle with a 27-hole Fred Couples Signature Golf Course, tennis, swimming, deep water marina for boating and fishing, and more. The community is just 30 minutes from Wilmington, NC and one hour from Myrtle Beach, SC.

Pricing: Lots priced from $35,000 to $600,000; Homes, Townhomes, and Condos priced from $250,000 to $3,000,000.

Community Type: All Age, Retirement

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Land Conservation Land Conservation
Community Amenity: Marina Marina
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Ocean Ocean
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: River River
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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