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About this home
Welcome to 973 Woodwind Drive, an exceptional waterfront home in Waterford of the Carolinas. Offering over 3,400 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this beautiful residence features 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and sits on a generous 0.39-acre homesite overlooking a peaceful canal. Step inside the foyer and you are welcomed by high ceilings that opens to an elegant living room and formal dining area. The spacious kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring stainless steel appliances, gas range, expansive counter space, abundant cabinetry, and a sunny breakfast nook overlooking the backyard. The first-floor primary suite offers a private retreat with a spacious walk-in closet and an ensuite bath featuring a walk-in shower. Just beyond the kitchen, the inviting family room is centered around a cozy fireplace and flows into a versatile flex room perfect for a home office, fitness room, or hobby space. This floor plan provides two additional main-level bedrooms with a shared ensuite bathroom with double sinks. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious fourth bedroom or bonus room complete with an ensuite bathroom, making it ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or additional recreational space. Additional highlights include a spacious two-car garage equipped with an electric vehicle charging station. Step outside to the covered screened porch that opens to the patio and beautifully fenced backyard, creating the perfect setting for entertaining, outdoor dining, or relaxing while enjoying serene canal views. Your own private dock, kayak launch, and kayak storage provide direct access to the water right from your backyard. Waterford of the Carolinas offers outstanding community amenities, including a clubhouse, resort-style pool, fitness center, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, playground, scenic walking trails, and beautifully maintained green spaces. This exceptional home combines spacious living, waterfront enjoyment, and an incredible amenity-rich lifestyle just minutes from downtown Wilmington, shopping, dining, and area beaches.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 2013
- Lot
- 0.39 acres
- Waterfront
- Canal Front, Water Access Comm
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- HOA
- $1,687 / annually
- Community
- Waterford of the Carolinas
- County
- Brunswick
- Price per sq ft
- $235
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Brick, Stone, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Permanent, Slab
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $4,458 / year (2026)
- Listed
- Oct 29, 2026
- MLS #
- 100613223
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- High Ceilings
- Blinds/Shades
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Wood
- Gas Oven
- Built-In Microwave
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Ice Maker
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Gas Range
Outside
- Irrigation System
- Boat Dock
- Water Access Comm
- Canal
Community
- Billiard Room
- Clubhouse
- Community Pool
- Fitness Center
- Maintenance Common Areas
- Maintenance Grounds
- Maintenance Roads
- Pickleball
- Playground
- Sidewalks
- Street Lights
- Tennis Court(s)
Parking
- Paved
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
Directions to 973 Woodwind Drive
From HWY 17 turn on to Olde Waterford Way. Turn left on Palm Ridge Dr, turn right on Woodwind Dr. Property on the right.
Schools
- Elementary
- Town Creek
- Middle
- Leland
- High
- North 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 973 Woodwind Drive
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 two-story property in the Waterford of the Carolinas community in Leland sits on a 0.39-acre lot with canal frontage and a boat dock. The view is of the canal, and the community offers water access. Built in 2013, it has 3,407 square feet, four bedrooms, and five bathrooms. The primary suite is on the first floor, and the interior features high ceilings, wood flooring, and walk-in closets.
The kitchen includes a gas range and oven, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, and a refrigerator with an ice maker. Outside, the property has an irrigation system, paved parking, and a two-car garage. It is heated and cooled by a heat pump with central air. Community amenities include a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, tennis courts, pickleball, a playground, and a billiard room, with common areas, grounds, and roads maintained. The annual HOA fee is listed at $1,687.
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About 973 Woodwind Drive
973 Woodwind Drive is a 4-bedroom, 5-bath home of about 3,407 square feet, built in 2013, on 0.39 acres in Waterford of the Carolinas, Leland, Brunswick County, NC 28451.
13 other homes are for sale in Waterford of the Carolinas right now (median asking $595,000); 41 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $500,000, typically in about 77 days.
Across ZIP 28451, 522 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $450,730.
It has been on the market for 7 days.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for waterfront, condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 973 Woodwind Drive
How much is 973 Woodwind Drive?
973 Woodwind Drive is listed at $799,000 (about $235 per square foot) as of November 5, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 973 Woodwind Drive have?
4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, with about 3,407 square feet.
What neighborhood is 973 Woodwind Drive in?
Waterford of the Carolinas, in Leland, Brunswick County, North Carolina.
How long has 973 Woodwind Drive been on the market?
7 days. Homes in Waterford of the Carolinas sold after a median of 77 days over the past year.
What have homes sold for in Waterford of the Carolinas?
41 homes sold in Waterford of the Carolinas in the last 12 months, at a median price of $500,000.
Is 973 Woodwind Drive waterfront?
Yes — the MLS lists it as a waterfront property.
Does 973 Woodwind Drive have an HOA fee?
Yes: $1,687 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 973 Woodwind Drive built?
2013.
Who is the listing broker for 973 Woodwind Drive?
Intracoastal Realty Corporation (MLS #100613223). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 973 Woodwind Drive?
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