Shipwatch homes for sale

Wilmington · New Hanover County, North Carolina

  • Boating access
  • Water access
  • Waterfront homes
  • Gated
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2

For sale now

$1,019,500

Middle asking price

$1,262,500

Middle sale price

2 sales, last 12 mo

$394

Per square foot

sold, last 12 mo

93.5%

Of first asking price

what sellers received

25

Days on market

typical, last 12 mo

Homes for sale in Shipwatch

2 homes · newest first
8609 Shipwatch Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412

$939,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,069 sq ft

0.41 ac · 1-car garage · $142/mo HOA

8609 Shipwatch Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412

Hive MLSListed by Intracoastal Realty Corporation

8915 Shipwatch Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412

$1,100,000

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,977 sq ft

0.42 ac · 2-car garage · $153/mo HOA

8915 Shipwatch Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412

Hive MLSListed by Southern Realty Group LLC

About Shipwatch

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

Shipwatch is a residential community in Wilmington, in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Its homes were built between 1986 and 2012. A typical home here is about 2,950 square feet with 4 bedrooms.

In the 12 months through October 22, 2026, 2 homes sold in Shipwatch at a middle price of $1,262,500 (about $394 per square foot). Sellers typically received 93.5% of their first asking price, after about 25 days on the market.

Community features named in Shipwatch's listings: Boating access, Water access, Waterfront homes and Gated. Check current details and dues with the HOA.

The closest elementary school is Carolina Beach Elementary School (2.5 mi), the nearest grocery store is Publix Super Market Commons at Federal Point (1.9 mi), the nearest public beach access is 2.2 miles away.

Streets in Shipwatch

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.

Sold in Shipwatch, last 6 months

Newest first · from MLS records
Sales
1
Middle sale price
$1,200,000
Price range
$1,200,000 – $1,200,000
Middle $ / sq ft
$338
Of first asking price
88.9%
Middle days on market
43
  • 8720 Shipwatch Drive, Wilmington$1,200,000

    Sold Jul 31, 26 · 4 bd / 3 ba · 3,547 sq ft · 88.9% of first asking · 43 days on market

    Hive MLSListed by Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington

AddressSoldBd / BaSq ftFirst askingLast askingSold price% of first asking$ / sq ftDays on market
8720 Shipwatch Drive, Wilmington

Hive MLSListed by Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington

Jul 31, 264 / 33,547$1,350,000$1,299,000$1,200,00088.9%$33843
Average3,547$1,350,000$1,299,000$1,200,00088.9%$33843

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

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

Shipwatch questions, answered

How many homes are for sale in Shipwatch?

2 homes are for sale in Shipwatch right now, with a middle asking price of $1,019,500 (from $939,000 to $1,100,000).

What do homes in Shipwatch sell for?

In the 12 months through October 22, 2026 the middle sale price in Shipwatch was $1,262,500, about $394 per square foot, across 2 sales. Every home differs — size, condition and lot matter.

How fast do homes sell in Shipwatch?

Homes that sold in Shipwatch over the last year were typically on the market about 25 days and sold for 93.5% of their first asking price.

What schools are near Shipwatch?

Carolina Beach Elementary School (2.5 mi), Charles P. Murray Middle School (2.7 mi), Eugene Ashley High School (2.6 mi). These are the closest schools, not necessarily the assigned ones — confirm assignment with the school district for a specific address.

How far is Shipwatch from the beach?

The nearest public beach access, Seahorse Public Beach Access, is about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.

What amenities does Shipwatch have?

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

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