Homes for sale in Dolphin Shores
9 homes · newest first
Under contract in Dolphin Shores
2 pending
About Dolphin Shores
Dolphin Shores is a residential community in North Topsail Beach, in Onslow County, North Carolina. Its homes were built between 1998 and 2026. A typical home here is about 2,869 square feet with 5 bedrooms.
In the 12 months through November 1, 2026, 4 homes sold in Dolphin Shores at a middle price of $885,250 (about $381 per square foot). Sellers typically received 91.6% of their first asking price, after about 243 days on the market.
Community features named in Dolphin Shores's listings: Water access and Waterfront homes. Check current details and dues with the HOA.
The closest elementary school is Dixon Elementary School (5.7 mi), the nearest grocery store is MCX (4 mi), the nearest public beach access is 0.4 miles away.
Streets in Dolphin Shores
3 streets · 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 Dolphin Shores, last 6 months
Newest first · from MLS records- Sales
- 2
- Middle sale price
- $1,542,750
- Price range
- $785,500 – $2,300,000
- Middle $ / sq ft
- $396
- Of first asking price
- 93.8%
- Middle days on market
- 45
Sold Aug 20, 26 · 5 bd / 5 ba · 3,131 sq ft · 93.6% of first asking · 64 days on market
Listed by REAL Broker LLC- 32 Porpoise Place, North Topsail Beach$2,300,000
Sold Jun 23, 26 · 7 bd / 8 ba · 4,258 sq ft · 93.9% of first asking · 25 days on market
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
| Address | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | First asking | Last asking | Sold price | % of first asking | $ / sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2060 New River Inlet Road, North Topsail Beach
| Aug 20, 26 | 5 / 5 | 3,131 | $839,000 | $799,000 | $785,500 | 93.6% | $251 | 64 |
| 32 Porpoise Place, North Topsail Beach
| Jun 23, 26 | 7 / 8 | 4,258 | $2,450,000 | $2,450,000 | $2,300,000 | 93.9% | $540 | 25 |
| Average | 3,695 | $1,644,500 | $1,624,500 | $1,542,750 | 93.8% | $396 | 45 |
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.
Own a home in Dolphin Shores?
Get an email when homes here sell, with what they sold for.
What's nearby
Schools
- Dixon Elementary SchoolElementary school · 5.7 mi
- Dixon Middle SchoolMiddle school · 4.8 mi
- Dixon High SchoolHigh school · 8.3 mi
Everyday
- MCXGrocery · 4 mi · ★ 4.1
- Coffee JoyCoffee · 0.2 mi · ★ 4.9
- Blue Jay Play CafeCoffee · 4.6 mi · ★ 4.9
- Cafe Frutta Fresca GelatoDining · 2.8 mi · ★ 4.6
- Riverview CafeDining · 3.2 mi · ★ 4.6
- Rick's Restaurant & Sports BarDining · 4.6 mi · ★ 4.5
- Coastal Charm MarketplaceShopping · 3.7 mi · ★ 5
Outdoors
- Beach Access 46Beach · 0.4 mi · ★ 5
- Beach Access #1Beach · 0.7 mi · ★ 4.7
- Pelagic Hunter Fishing Center (New River Marina)Boating · 1.5 mi · ★ 4.7
- Swan Point MarinaBoating · 1.6 mi · ★ 3.5
- North Topsail Beach Town ParkPark · 3.7 mi · ★ 4.7
- Free parking beachPark · 3.7 mi · ★ 5
- North Shore Golf CourseGolf · 4.5 mi · ★ 4.3
Health
- Old Naval Hospital, Camp LejeuneHospital · 10.7 mi
Distances are straight-line from the middle of Dolphin Shores. Schools shown are the closest, not necessarily assigned — confirm with the district. Place details © Google.
Dolphin Shores questions, answered
How many homes are for sale in Dolphin Shores?
9 homes are for sale in Dolphin Shores right now, with a middle asking price of $1,450,000 (from $995,000 to $2,295,000). Another 2 are under contract.
What do homes in Dolphin Shores sell for?
In the 12 months through November 1, 2026 the middle sale price in Dolphin Shores was $885,250, about $381 per square foot, across 4 sales. Every home differs — size, condition and lot matter.
How fast do homes sell in Dolphin Shores?
Homes that sold in Dolphin Shores over the last year were typically on the market about 243 days and sold for 91.6% of their first asking price.
What schools are near Dolphin Shores?
Dixon Elementary School (5.7 mi), Dixon Middle School (4.8 mi), Dixon High School (8.3 mi). These are the closest schools, not necessarily the assigned ones — confirm assignment with the school district for a specific address.
How far is Dolphin Shores from the beach?
The nearest public beach access, Beach Access 46, is about 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
What amenities does Dolphin Shores have?
Homes listed for sale in Dolphin Shores describe these community features: Water access and Waterfront homes. Amenities, dues and memberships can change — confirm the details with the homeowners association.
Own a home in Dolphin Shores?
Get a home value report built from real sales in Dolphin Shores — not an online guess.
How homes really sell in North Topsail Beach
How many listings sold and how many didn't, how long they took, what they sold for against the first price, and how often contracts fell apart — the last 12 months, with a printable PDF.
North Topsail Beach market report →Selling a home in North Topsail Beach →
More communities in North Topsail Beach
- St. Regis · 55 for sale
- Topsail Reef · 33 for sale
- Villa Capriani · 16 for sale
- Shipwatch Villas · 16 for sale
- Rogers Bay Campground · 12 for sale
- Topsail Dunes · 11 for sale
- North Topsail Shores · 11 for sale
- New River Beach Club · 7 for sale
- Seahaven Beach · 6 for sale
- Old Settlers Beach · 5 for sale
- Ocean City · 5 for sale
- Ocean Ridge Village · 4 for sale