Headwater Cove homes for sale

Wilmington · New Hanover County, North Carolina

  • Boating access
  • Water access
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0

For sale now

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Middle asking price

$675,000

Middle sale price

2 sales, last 12 mo

$311

Per square foot

sold, last 12 mo

91.7%

Of first asking price

what sellers received

106

Days on market

typical, last 12 mo

Homes for sale in Headwater Cove

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About Headwater Cove

Watercolor map of Headwater Cove in Wilmington, NC, showing its streets, water and surroundings
Watercolor map of Headwater Cove in Wilmington, NCMap by Buddy Blake Team · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Headwater Cove is a residential community in Wilmington, in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Its homes were built between 1997 and 2006. A typical home here is about 1,450 square feet with 3 bedrooms.

In the 12 months through October 23, 2026, 2 homes sold in Headwater Cove at a middle price of $675,000 (about $311 per square foot). Sellers typically received 91.7% of their first asking price, after about 106 days on the market.

Headwater Cove has townhomes and single-family homes. Over the last year, townhomes sold at a middle price of $375,000, while single-family homes sold at a middle price of $975,000.

Community features named in Headwater Cove's listings: Boating access and Water access. Check current details and dues with the HOA.

The closest elementary school is College Park Elementary School (1 mi), the nearest grocery store is The Fresh Market (1.4 mi), the nearest public beach access is 2.7 miles away.

Streets in Headwater Cove

1 street · A–Z

Tap 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.

By type of home

Headwater Cove has more than one kind of home, and they price differently. Sales are the last 12 months.

Townhomes

For sale now
0
Middle asking price
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Sold, last 12 mo
1
Middle sale price
$375,000
Per square foot
$260
Typical size
1,448 sq ft
Of first asking price
94%
Days on market
170

Single-family homes

For sale now
0
Middle asking price
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Sold, last 12 mo
1
Middle sale price
$975,000
Per square foot
$361
Typical size
2,484 sq ft
Of first asking price
89.4%
Days on market
41

Sold in Headwater Cove, last 6 months

Newest first · from MLS records
Sales
1
Middle sale price
$975,000
Price range
$975,000 – $975,000
Middle $ / sq ft
$361
Of first asking price
89.4%
Middle days on market
41
AddressSoldBd / BaSq ftFirst askingLast askingSold price% of first asking$ / sq ftDays on market
1043 Headwater Cove Lane, Wilmington

Hive MLSListed by HAVEN Realty Co.

Aug 25, 263 / 52,700$1,090,000$1,045,000$975,00089.4%$36141
Average2,700$1,090,000$1,045,000$975,00089.4%$36141

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.

What's nearby

Schools

Everyday

Outdoors

Health

Distances are straight-line from the middle of Headwater Cove. Schools shown are the closest, not necessarily assigned — confirm with the district. Place details © Google.

Headwater Cove questions, answered

How many homes are for sale in Headwater Cove?

No homes are for sale in Headwater Cove at the moment.

What do homes in Headwater Cove sell for?

In the 12 months through October 23, 2026 the middle sale price in Headwater Cove was $675,000, about $311 per square foot, across 2 sales. Every home differs — size, condition and lot matter.

Are there townhomes or condos in Headwater Cove?

Headwater Cove has townhomes (0 for sale now, middle sale price $375,000 over the last year); single-family homes (0 for sale now, middle sale price $975,000 over the last year).

How fast do homes sell in Headwater Cove?

Homes that sold in Headwater Cove over the last year were typically on the market about 106 days and sold for 91.7% of their first asking price.

What schools are near Headwater Cove?

College Park Elementary School (1 mi), MCS Noble Middle School (2 mi), Isaac Bear Early College High School (1.9 mi). These are the closest schools, not necessarily the assigned ones — confirm assignment with the school district for a specific address.

How far is Headwater Cove from the beach?

The nearest public beach access, Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex, is about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.

What amenities does Headwater Cove have?

Homes listed for sale in Headwater Cove describe these community features: Boating access and Water access. Amenities, dues and memberships can change — confirm the details with the homeowners association.

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