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Boasting many environmental and cultural assets, New Hanover County, North Carolina is a truly amazing destination to be considered by prospective homebuyers. With a rich diversity of historic and educational experiences, gorgeous sandy beaches, lush flora and delightful weather, New Hanover County continues to be a great place to buy a home in the Coastal Plain region of the state’s southeast. Originally formed in 1729, the county is home to Wilmington, its seat, which was incorporated in 1739 and originally named New Carthage. The area was always a place of diversity and its original inhabitants include Waccamaw, Cape Fear, and other Siouan Indians, then later Irish, English, Welsh, Highland Scot, and French Huguenot settlers.
Bordered by Cape Fear to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, New Hanover County is primarily in a maritime region and benefits greatly from its vibrant tourism industry resulting from being home to many of the state’s most popular beach communities. Within the county you’ll find Kure Beach, Wrightsville Beach, and Carolina Beach, to name a few, and you will also find the Fort Fisher State Historic Site and the North Carolina Aquarium. Other noteworthy communities in the county include Seabreeze and Castle Hayne. This spectacular county is also home to a long list of outstanding cultural institutions including Thalian Hall, the Wilmington Children’s Museum, the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, Cape Fear Museum and Cape fear Shakespeare. Furthermore, the county hosts numerous exciting and entertaining events each year including the Festival of Trees, North Carolina Azalea Festival, Countdown on Cape Fear, Old Wilmington by Candlelight, and the Cape Fear Marlin Tournament in Wrightsville Beach.
Home to more than 175,000 residents, New Hanover County has all the fabulous amenities and real estate opportunities anyone could desire. Within New Hanover County you can find affordable starter homes, low maintenance condos and townhomes, gorgeous and grand waterfront estates and everything in between. Homes for sale in New Hanover come in a very broad price range depending on the property’s location, age, style, size and special features. If you would like to learn more about available real estate in New Hanover County, North Carolina, please allow us to assist you and contact us today.
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION - by Kirk Pigford. FINAL OPPORTUNITY in the original section to own a new construction home! Open floorplan design is perfect for enterataining! Ple...
Welcome to 7226 Chipley Drive, where easy single-level living meets thoughtful, move-in-ready updates in the established West Bay Estates community on the mainland side o...
Nestled in a charming 32-home community, this beautifully maintained end-unit condominium offers the perfect combination of privacy, low-maintenance living, and an unbea...
5506 Andover Road is a single family one level brick ranch with 3 Bedrooms/1.5 Baths and approximately 1600 Sq. Ft. Situated in a quiet neighborhood close to all with la...
This 2 bdr 2 bath Luxury townhome offers an open and spacious 3 level ''reverse'' floor plan with awesome views of downtown's skyline. Ground level has the 2 car garage a...
Directly across the street from UNCW, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with no HOA offers an unbeatable combination of location, affordability, and investment potential. Wheth...
Your Private Wilmington Sanctuary Awaits! Welcome to 212 Elmhurst Rd, a hidden gem offering 19 acres of complete privacy right in the heart of Wilmington. Nestled betwe...
Welcome to 3972 Echo Farms Blvd! Centrally located in Wilmington and just minutes from The Pointe at Barclay, dining, and local beaches, this move-in ready condo offers t...
This is 1 of 13 properties the seller currently has on the market. Can be sold as a package or individually. 1015 Queen is a 2 bedroom 1 bath property in an area with lot...
TOP-FLOOR OCEAN VIEWS & TURNKEY STR! Rare 3rd-floor 2BR/2BA condo in Ocean Harbor featuring panoramic ocean views, private balcony, and NO overhead noise. Fully furnished...
Set within Parkside at Mayfaire, one of Wilmington's most sought-after addresses, 6337 Chalfont Circle offers a rare combination of architectural character, exceptional c...
5225 Hedgerow Lane | Wilmington, NC Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home in the highly desirable Beyond the Branch community, just ...
Tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac along Barnards Creek on a .69 acre lot, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial has many updates including kitchen & baths. The moment you pull u...
Fully completed and move-in ready! The seller is offering a $5,000 credit toward buyer's closing costs or a rate buy-down, making this an excellent opportunity for both h...
Fully completed and move-in ready! The seller is offering a $5,000 credit toward buyer's closing costs and/or a rate buy-down, making this an excellent opportunity for bo...
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