Canal-front homes for sale in New Hanover County, NC

Homes the MLS lists as canal front.

11

For sale now

1 new this week

$484,900

Middle asking price

$529/sq ft

$770,000

Middle sale price

28 sold, last 12 mo

93.5%

Of first asking price

what sellers received

59

Days on market

typical, last 12 mo

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As of October 23, 2026, there are 11 canal-front homes for sale in New Hanover County, NC, with a middle asking price of $484,900 (from $385,000 to $2,300,000). 1 came on the market in the last week. Another 4 are under contract.

In the 12 months through October 23, 2026, 28 sold at a middle price of $770,000, typically for 93.5% of the first asking price after about 59 days on the market.

The most choices right now are in Beach Harbour, Harbor Oaks Condominiums.

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Price mix

  • Under $300K0
  • $300K–$500K6
  • $500K–$750K1
  • $750K–$1M1
  • $1M+3

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Questions, answered

How many canal-front homes are for sale in New Hanover County, NC?

As of October 23, 2026, there are 11 canal-front homes for sale in New Hanover County, NC, with a middle asking price of $484,900 (from $385,000 to $2,300,000). 1 came on the market in the last week. Another 4 are under contract.

What do canal-front homes cost in New Hanover County, NC?

As of October 23, 2026, the middle asking price is $484,900, about $529 per square foot for a typical 1,021 sq ft. $300K–$500K: 6; $500K–$750K: 1; $750K–$1M: 1; $1M+: 3.

What did canal-front homes sell for in New Hanover County, NC last year?

In the 12 months through October 23, 2026, 28 sold at a middle price of $770,000, typically for 93.5% of the first asking price after about 59 days on the market.

How fast do canal-front homes sell in New Hanover County, NC?

In the 12 months through October 23, 2026 they typically sold in about 59 days, at 93.5% of the first asking price.

Which communities in New Hanover County, NC have the most canal-front homes for sale?

As of October 23, 2026, Beach Harbour (2), Harbor Oaks Condominiums (2).

How do I estimate a monthly payment on a home in New Hanover County, NC?

A mortgage payment has two parts: principal and interest, which depend on the price, your down payment and the rate a lender offers you; and the costs on top — property taxes, homeowners insurance (and flood insurance near the water), HOA dues where there's an association, and mortgage insurance if you put less than 20% down. Each home's page has a calculator that uses the rate you've been quoted and that home's own taxes and HOA dues from the listing. For your actual rate and Annual Percentage Rate (APR), ask a licensed lender — we can introduce you to Joey Milam at Alpha Mortgage Advantage, or you're free to choose any lender.

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Figures are computed live from MLS listing data for New Hanover County, NC, canal front only. Middle = median. Listing data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.