Homes for sale in Shell Island Resort
4 homes · newest firstUnder contract in Shell Island Resort
1 pendingAbout Shell Island Resort

Shell Island Resort is a residential community in Wrightsville Beach, in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Its homes were built in 1986. A typical home here is about 550 square feet with 1 bedrooms.
In the 12 months through October 19, 2026, 10 homes sold in Shell Island Resort at a middle price of $452,500 (about $843 per square foot). Sellers typically received 91.3% of their first asking price, after about 131 days on the market.
Community features named in Shell Island Resort's listings: Community pool, Fitness center, Water access and Waterfront homes. Check current details and dues with the HOA.
The closest elementary school is Wrightsville Beach Elementary School (2 mi), the nearest grocery store is The Fresh Market (3.2 mi), the nearest public beach access is 0.1 miles away.
Streets in Shell Island Resort
7 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 Shell Island Resort, last 6 months
Newest first · from MLS records- Sales
- 9
- Middle sale price
- $455,000
- Price range
- $405,000 – $535,000
- Middle $ / sq ft
- $844
- Of first asking price
- 90.8%
- Middle days on market
- 123
Sold Sep 25, 26 · 1 bd / 2 ba · 540 sq ft · 100.0% of first asking · 12 days on market
Listed by Coastal PropertiesSold Sep 25, 26 · 1 bd / 2 ba · 540 sq ft · 82.7% of first asking · 359 days on market
Listed by Hardee Hunt & WilliamsSold Aug 27, 26 · 1 bd / 2 ba · 540 sq ft · 95.0% of first asking · 29 days on market
Listed by Intracoastal Realty CorporationSold Aug 27, 26 · 1 bd / 2 ba · 586 sq ft · 98.9% of first asking · 21 days on market
Listed by Nest RealtySold Aug 13, 26 · 1 bd / 2 ba · 540 sq ft · 88.0% of first asking · 123 days on market
Listed by Hardee Hunt & WilliamsSold Jun 30, 26 · 1 bd / 2 ba · 540 sq ft · 92.2% of first asking · 63 days on market
Listed by Hardee Hunt & WilliamsSold May 29, 26 · 1 bd / 2 ba · 527 sq ft · 89.0% of first asking · 245 days on market
Listed by Century 21 VanguardSold May 22, 26 · 1 bd / 2 ba · 540 sq ft · 82.7% of first asking · 410 days on market
Listed by Port City Properties, IncSold May 6, 26 · 1 bd / 2 ba · 540 sq ft · 90.8% of first asking · 213 days on market
Listed by Hardee Hunt & Williams
| Address | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | First asking | Last asking | Sold price | % of first asking | $ / sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2700 N Lumina Avenue Unit 811, Wrightsville Beach
| Sep 25, 26 | 1 / 2 | 540 | $535,000 | $535,000 | $535,000 | 100.0% | $991 | 12 |
| 2700 N Lumina Avenue 912, Wrightsville Beach
| Sep 25, 26 | 1 / 2 | 540 | $550,000 | $460,000 | $455,000 | 82.7% | $843 | 359 |
| 2700 N Lumina Avenue N 617, Wrightsville Beach
| Aug 27, 26 | 1 / 2 | 540 | $505,000 | $505,000 | $480,000 | 95.0% | $889 | 29 |
| 2700 N Lumina Avenue N Unit 115, Wrightsville Beach
| Aug 27, 26 | 1 / 2 | 586 | $435,000 | $435,000 | $430,000 | 98.9% | $734 | 21 |
| 2700 N Lumina Avenue 209, Wrightsville Beach
| Aug 13, 26 | 1 / 2 | 540 | $460,000 | $440,000 | $405,000 | 88.0% | $750 | 123 |
| 2700 N Lumina Avenue Unit 710, Wrightsville Beach
| Jun 30, 26 | 1 / 2 | 540 | $575,000 | $575,000 | $530,000 | 92.2% | $981 | 63 |
| 2700 Lumina Avenue N Unit 516, Wrightsville Beach
| May 29, 26 | 1 / 2 | 527 | $499,900 | $465,000 | $445,000 | 89.0% | $844 | 245 |
| 2700 N Lumina Avenue Unit 716, Wrightsville Beach
| May 22, 26 | 1 / 2 | 540 | $539,000 | $489,000 | $445,788 | 82.7% | $826 | 410 |
| 2700 N Lumina Avenue 805, Wrightsville Beach
| May 6, 26 | 1 / 2 | 540 | $545,000 | $524,900 | $495,000 | 90.8% | $917 | 213 |
| Average | 544 | $515,989 | $492,100 | $468,976 | 91.0% | $864 | 164 |
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 my home worth in Shell Island Resort?
In the last 6 months, 9 homes sold in Shell Island Resort for $405,000 to $535,000, a middle of about $844 per square foot. Here's how that breaks down — and a quick way to see where your home might fall.
| Bedrooms | Sales | Middle sale price | Range | Middle $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 9 | $455,000 | $405K – $535K | $844 |
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Sale prices over time
Middle sale price each quarter, last three years. Quarters with fewer than two sales are left out.
What's nearby
Schools
- Wrightsville Beach Elementary SchoolElementary school · 2 mi
- Tyler Gadoms Middle SchoolMiddle school · 3.3 mi
- Isaac Bear Early College High SchoolHigh school · 6.1 mi
Everyday
- The Fresh MarketGrocery · 3.2 mi · ★ 4.5
- Publix Super Market at Ogden Market PlaceGrocery · 3.4 mi · ★ 4.6
- Grumpy Grandpa's CoffeeCoffee · 5.8 mi · ★ 4.9
- Milner's Cafe & CateringCoffee · 4.7 mi · ★ 4.8
- Johnnie Mercers Fishing PierDining · 1.7 mi · ★ 4.5
- Bluewater Waterfront GrillDining · 2.5 mi · ★ 4.5
- The Bridge TenderDining · 2.5 mi · ★ 4.5
- Lumina CommonsShopping · 2.8 mi · ★ 4.4
Outdoors
- Public Beach Access Number 2Beach · 0.1 mi · ★ 4.6
- Wrightsville Beach Public Access 2Beach · 0.1 mi · ★ 4.8
- Mason's MarinaBoating · 2.4 mi · ★ 4.7
- Wrightsville Beach MarinaBoating · 2.5 mi · ★ 4.3
- Wrightsville Beach ParkPark · 2.1 mi · ★ 4.7
- Wrightsville Beach Parks and RecreationPark · 2.2 mi · ★ 4.8
- Country Club of LandfallGolf · 1.9 mi · ★ 4.7
Health
- Novant Health New Hanover Orthopedic HospitalHospital · 5.2 mi · ★ 3.9
Distances are straight-line from the middle of Shell Island Resort. Schools shown are the closest, not necessarily assigned — confirm with the district. Place details © Google.
Shell Island Resort questions, answered
How many homes are for sale in Shell Island Resort?
4 homes are for sale in Shell Island Resort right now, with a middle asking price of $512,250 (from $459,500 to $600,000). Another 1 is under contract.
What do homes in Shell Island Resort sell for?
In the 12 months through October 19, 2026 the middle sale price in Shell Island Resort was $452,500, about $843 per square foot, across 10 sales. Every home differs — size, condition and lot matter.
What's my home worth in Shell Island Resort?
Homes in Shell Island Resort sold for a middle of about $844 per square foot over the last 6 months (9 sales), so a 2,000 sq ft home would be roughly $1,689,000 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 Shell Island Resort?
Homes that sold in Shell Island Resort over the last year were typically on the market about 131 days and sold for 91.3% of their first asking price.
What schools are near Shell Island Resort?
Wrightsville Beach Elementary School (2 mi), Tyler Gadoms Middle School (3.3 mi), Isaac Bear Early College High School (6.1 mi). These are the closest schools, not necessarily the assigned ones — confirm assignment with the school district for a specific address.
How far is Shell Island Resort from the beach?
The nearest public beach access, Public Beach Access Number 2, is about 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
What amenities does Shell Island Resort have?
Homes listed for sale in Shell Island Resort describe these community features: Community pool, Fitness center, Water access and Waterfront homes. Amenities, dues and memberships can change — confirm the details with the homeowners association.
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How homes really sell in Wrightsville Beach
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