Waterfront homes for sale in New Hanover County, NC

Homes the MLS lists as waterfront — ocean, sound, river, creek and lake.

147

For sale now

9 new this week

$799,000

Middle asking price

$598/sq ft

$739,000

Middle sale price

366 sold, last 12 mo

96%

Of first asking price

what sellers received

41

Days on market

typical, last 12 mo

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As of October 22, 2026, there are 147 waterfront homes for sale in New Hanover County, NC, with a middle asking price of $799,000 (from $269,900 to $9,999,000). 9 came on the market in the last week. Another 41 are under contract.

In the 12 months through October 22, 2026, 366 sold at a middle price of $739,000, typically for 96% of the first asking price after about 41 days on the market.

The most choices right now are in Landfall, Sunset Reach, Ocean Dunes.

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Price mix

  • Under $300K1
  • $300K–$500K38
  • $500K–$750K31
  • $750K–$1M21
  • $1M+56

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Questions, answered

How many waterfront homes are for sale in New Hanover County, NC?

As of October 22, 2026, there are 147 waterfront homes for sale in New Hanover County, NC, with a middle asking price of $799,000 (from $269,900 to $9,999,000). 9 came on the market in the last week. Another 41 are under contract.

What do waterfront homes cost in New Hanover County, NC?

As of October 22, 2026, the middle asking price is $799,000, about $598 per square foot for a typical 1,684 sq ft. Under $300K: 1; $300K–$500K: 38; $500K–$750K: 31; $750K–$1M: 21; $1M+: 56.

What did waterfront homes sell for in New Hanover County, NC last year?

In the 12 months through October 22, 2026, 366 sold at a middle price of $739,000, typically for 96% of the first asking price after about 41 days on the market.

How fast do waterfront homes sell in New Hanover County, NC?

In the 12 months through October 22, 2026 they typically sold in about 41 days, at 96% of the first asking price.

Which communities in New Hanover County, NC have the most waterfront homes for sale?

As of October 22, 2026, Landfall (12), Sunset Reach (10), Ocean Dunes (8), Water Street Center Condo (6), North Pier (6), Seapath Towers (6).

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, waterfront only. Middle = median. Listing data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.