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About this home
Enjoy comfortable living and plenty of room to spread out in this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home featuring a wide-open living area and a separate formal dining room. Relax on the welcoming front porch or unwind on the rear screened porch, perfect for enjoying the coastal Carolina lifestyle. Outside, you'll find a large parking area and an oversized shop/garage offering plenty of space for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or projects. Conveniently located near new shopping and just a short drive to Calabash, Sunset Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Little River, this property offers a great combination of space, convenience, and easy access to Sunset/Ocean Isle beach, dining, and entertainment.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 2006
- Lot
- 0.71 acres
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- HOA
- $300 / annually
- Community
- Ocean Forest
- County
- Brunswick
- Price per sq ft
- $171
- Stories
- 1
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Brick/Mortar
- Water
- County Water
- Property tax
- $1,297 / year (2026)
- Listed
- Oct 24, 2026
- MLS #
- 100611407
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- High Ceilings
- Bookcases
- Furnished
- Blinds/Shades
- Laminate
- Wood
- Electric Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Dishwasher
Outside
- Level
- Wooded
- None
Community
- Maintenance Common Areas
- Maintenance Roads
- Picnic Area
Parking
- Circular Driveway
- Additional Parking
- Concrete
- Garage
Heating & cooling
- Heat Pump
- Fireplace(s)
- Electric
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Schools
- Elementary
- Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary
- Middle
- Shallotte Middle
- High
- West Brunswick
As listed in the MLS (Brunswick County Schools). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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Our take on 281 Ocean Forest Drive NW
Written by the Buddy Blake Team from the listing photos and MLS data. Not part of the MLS listing or the listing broker's description.
This one-story manufactured property was built in 2006 and offers 1,899 square feet with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The primary suite is on the main level. The main living areas have high ceilings, laminate and wood flooring, bookcases, and a fireplace, with a heat pump for heating and cooling. The kitchen has an electric cooktop, an electric oven, and a dishwasher. The property comes furnished.
The lot is 0.71 acres, level and wooded, and is reached by a circular driveway with additional concrete parking and a two-car garage. The property sits in the Ocean Forest community in Calabash, where common areas, roads, and a picnic area are maintained through an annual HOA fee of $300. County water serves the property. No pool, water frontage, or view is listed.
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About 281 Ocean Forest Drive NW
281 Ocean Forest Drive NW is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home of about 1,899 square feet, built in 2006, on 0.71 acres in Ocean Forest, Calabash, Brunswick County, NC 28467.
At $325,000, it's right around the median asking price ($330,750) of the 182 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Calabash today.
That's about $171 per square foot, compared with a Calabash median asking price of $196 per square foot.
2 other homes are for sale in Ocean Forest right now (median asking $242,700); 9 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $246,000, typically in about 54 days.
Across ZIP 28467, 592 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $331,602.
It has been on the market for 14 days.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 281 Ocean Forest Drive NW
How much is 281 Ocean Forest Drive NW?
281 Ocean Forest Drive NW is listed at $325,000 (about $171 per square foot) as of November 6, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 281 Ocean Forest Drive NW have?
3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 1,899 square feet.
What neighborhood is 281 Ocean Forest Drive NW in?
Ocean Forest, in Calabash, Brunswick County, North Carolina.
How long has 281 Ocean Forest Drive NW been on the market?
14 days. Homes in Ocean Forest sold after a median of 54 days over the past year.
What have homes sold for in Ocean Forest?
9 homes sold in Ocean Forest in the last 12 months, at a median price of $246,000.
Does 281 Ocean Forest Drive NW have an HOA fee?
Yes: $300 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 281 Ocean Forest Drive NW built?
2006.
Who is the listing broker for 281 Ocean Forest Drive NW?
RE/MAX at the Beach / Calabash (MLS #100611407). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 281 Ocean Forest Drive NW?
Yes. Tap “Schedule a tour,” pick a time, and we'll call to confirm — or call or text (910) 395-1000.