Homes for sale in Forest by the Sea
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About Forest by the Sea
Forest by the Sea is a residential community in Carolina Beach, in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Its homes were built between 1980 and 1984. A typical home here is about 1,439 square feet with 3 bedrooms.
In the 12 months through November 5, 2026, 7 homes sold in Forest by the Sea at a middle price of $725,000 (about $469 per square foot). Sellers typically received 96.1% of their first asking price, after about 71 days on the market.
Community features named in Forest by the Sea's listings: Community pool, Clubhouse, Boating access, Water access and Waterfront homes. Check current details and dues with the HOA.
The closest elementary school is Carolina Beach Elementary School (1.2 mi), the nearest grocery store is Publix Super Market Commons at Federal Point (0.3 mi), the nearest public beach access is 0.3 miles away.
Streets in Forest by the Sea
1 street · A–ZTap a street to see its homes. Every address comes from county property records where we have them; homes for sale and sold in the last 12 months come from the MLS.
Sold in Forest by the Sea, last 6 months
Newest first · from MLS records- Sales
- 6
- Middle sale price
- $710,000
- Price range
- $600,000 – $800,000
- Middle $ / sq ft
- $459
- Of first asking price
- 94.0%
- Middle days on market
- 47
Sold Oct 2, 26 · 3 bd / 3 ba · 1,435 sq ft · 85.7% of first asking · 189 days on market
Listed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-CBSold Sep 30, 26 · 3 bd / 3 ba · 1,435 sq ft · 89.7% of first asking · 71 days on market
Listed by Intracoastal Realty CorporationSold Aug 10, 26 · 3 bd / 3 ba · 1,704 sq ft · 100.0% of first asking · 3 days on market
Listed by Network Real EstateSold Aug 6, 26 · 3 bd / 3 ba · 1,442 sq ft · 91.9% of first asking · 106 days on market
Listed by Network Real EstateSold Jun 22, 26 · 3 bd / 3 ba · 1,663 sq ft · 96.1% of first asking · 22 days on market
Listed by Living Seaside Realty GroupSold May 13, 26 · 3 bd / 3 ba · 1,442 sq ft · 97.6% of first asking · 4 days on market
Listed by Bryant Real Estate
| Address | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | First asking | Last asking | Sold price | % of first asking | $ / sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 Saint Joseph Street Apt 26, Carolina Beach
| Oct 2, 26 | 3 / 3 | 1,435 | $700,000 | $625,000 | $600,000 | 85.7% | $418 | 189 |
| 1200 Saint Joseph Street 41, Carolina Beach
| Sep 30, 26 | 3 / 3 | 1,435 | $775,000 | $745,900 | $695,000 | 89.7% | $484 | 71 |
| 1200 Saint Joseph Street Apt 48, Carolina Beach
| Aug 10, 26 | 3 / 3 | 1,704 | $799,999 | $799,999 | $800,000 | 100.0% | $469 | 3 |
| 1200 Saint Joseph Street Apt 57, Carolina Beach
| Aug 6, 26 | 3 / 3 | 1,442 | $789,000 | $735,000 | $725,000 | 91.9% | $503 | 106 |
| 1200 Saint Joseph Street 42, Carolina Beach
| Jun 22, 26 | 3 / 3 | 1,663 | $775,000 | $755,000 | $745,000 | 96.1% | $448 | 22 |
| 1200 Saint Joseph Street 51, Carolina Beach
| May 13, 26 | 3 / 3 | 1,442 | $630,000 | $630,000 | $615,000 | 97.6% | $426 | 4 |
| Average | 1,520 | $744,833 | $715,150 | $696,667 | 93.5% | $458 | 66 |
First asking = the price when the home first listed; days on market counts every listing period for the home. Sold data from Hive MLS; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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| Bedrooms | Sales | Middle sale price | Range | Middle $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | 6 | $710,000 | $600K – $800K | $459 |
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What's nearby
Schools
- Carolina Beach Elementary SchoolElementary school · 1.2 mi
- Charles P. Murray Middle SchoolMiddle school · 3.8 mi
- Eugene Ashley High SchoolHigh school · 3.8 mi
Everyday
- Publix Super Market Commons at Federal PointGrocery · 0.3 mi · ★ 4.6
- Lowes Foods of Carolina BeachGrocery · 6.6 mi · ★ 4.4
- Kei CafeCoffee · 3.5 mi · ★ 5
- North End Mini Mart/ CafeCoffee · 0.3 mi · ★ 4.7
- Cape Fear Boil Company - Carolina BeachDining · 0.3 mi · ★ 4.7
- Wake N Bake Donuts - Carolina BeachDining · 0.6 mi · ★ 4.7
- Island Burgers & BitesDining · 0.8 mi · ★ 4.7
- The Shoo-Fly Station Vendor MallShopping · 0.4 mi · ★ 4.8
Outdoors
- Seahorse Public Beach AccessBeach · 0.3 mi · ★ 4.7
- Sandpiper Public Beach AccessBeach · 0.4 mi · ★ 4.7
- Otter Creek Landing Yacht ClubBoating · 0.2 mi · ★ 4.2
- Carolina Beach Boating AccessBoating · 0.7 mi · ★ 4.8
- Joseph Ryder Lewis ParkPark · 0.3 mi · ★ 4.8
- Bill McDonald ParkPark · 0.8 mi · ★ 4.1
- Olde Fort Golf CourseGolf · 7.5 mi · ★ 4.2
Health
- Novant Medical CenterHospital · 6.9 mi
Distances are straight-line from the middle of Forest by the Sea. Schools shown are the closest, not necessarily assigned — confirm with the district. Place details © Google.
Forest by the Sea questions, answered
How many homes are for sale in Forest by the Sea?
1 home is for sale in Forest by the Sea right now, with a middle asking price of $819,900.
What do homes in Forest by the Sea sell for?
In the 12 months through November 5, 2026 the middle sale price in Forest by the Sea was $725,000, about $469 per square foot, across 7 sales. Every home differs — size, condition and lot matter.
What's my home worth in Forest by the Sea?
Homes in Forest by the Sea sold for a middle of about $459 per square foot over the last 6 months (6 sales), so a 2,000 sq ft home would be roughly $917,000 before condition, updates, lot and view. For your home's own number, use the home value tool — it lines up every online estimate next to these sales.
How fast do homes sell in Forest by the Sea?
Homes that sold in Forest by the Sea over the last year were typically on the market about 71 days and sold for 96.1% of their first asking price.
What schools are near Forest by the Sea?
Carolina Beach Elementary School (1.2 mi), Charles P. Murray Middle School (3.8 mi), Eugene Ashley High School (3.8 mi). These are the closest schools, not necessarily the assigned ones — confirm assignment with the school district for a specific address.
How far is Forest by the Sea from the beach?
The nearest public beach access, Seahorse Public Beach Access, is about 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
What amenities does Forest by the Sea have?
Homes listed for sale in Forest by the Sea describe these community features: Community pool, Clubhouse, Boating access, Water access and Waterfront homes. Amenities, dues and memberships can change — confirm the details with the homeowners association.
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