This small fishing town in Brunswick County North Carolina is home to about 2000 residents. It boasts the title of the “Seafood Capital of the World” because of its numerous seafood restaurants. This coastal community is bordered by South Carolina between Wilmington North Carolina and Myrtle Beach South Carolina and was incorporated in 1973.
Seafood is definitely the trademark in Calabash. With nearly 30 restaurants, this fishing village offers shrimp boats docking daily during the season selling fresh caught shrimp. Charter boats are also available for tours and deep-sea fishing.
Over the years, Calabash has been home to logging fields, and lumber mills and today it is primarily a tourist area. With restaurants, shops and golf courses, Calabash is known to have one of the best fire departments in the area. Other amenities include a medical Center, dentists clinic, banks, veterinarians, salons, retail shops, hardware stores and auto services.
Calabash is part of the Brunswick County school district but there are no schools right in town. There are 19 schools found around Calabash including the South Brunswick high school, Union elementary, West Brunswick high school, Southport elementary, Monroe elementary and Waccamaw in Ash, about 12 miles from downtown Calabash that handles prekindergarten to eighth grade.
At any given time there between 30 and 60 homes for sale throughout the Calabash area braced from $50,000-$300,000. The average price for home in Calabash is about $110,000.
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$479,900
$188
567 Dellcastle Court NW
Calabash, NC 28467
4 Beds,4 Baths,2,551 square feet,Location, Location, Location, this Spring Mill community home has just that. Located near local area beaches to include Sunset Beach, North Carolina and Cherry Grove Beach, South Carolina. You will have quick access to shopping, dining, healthcare and leisure options. 567 Dellcastle Court NW will showcase four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms and will offer additional bonus space, if you’re looking for size and storage this home is for you! Enjoy upgraded landscaping outside, a back screened porch with finished tiled flooring and back patio space to enjoy a barbeque. Your front entryway will offer a warm and inviting welcome to this home with a spacious width and upgraded trim package. Enjoy two guest rooms at the front of this home and a split floor plan allowing privacy from your primary suite. This open concept living floorplan will offer you vaulted ceilings and an oversized kitchen island, perfect for entertaining. This kitchen space showcases stainless steel appliances, newly glassed out kitchen cabinets, new granite counters and a spacious corner pantry space. Here the seller is offering the living room entertainment center to the new home owner as a gift at closing. You can enjoy a dining space right off of your kitchen as well as a formal dining room at the front of the home. This downstairs bonus space could be an extra sitting room, formal dining space or at home office. Your owners suite will be on the first floor and is oversized with a sitting area, the large primary bathroom showcases a low entry grade shower with new shower door, double vanity sinks, toilet closet, linen closet and very spacious walk-in primary closet. The laundry room is conveniently located on your first floor in close proximity to the entrance from your garage. Upstairs your guest will be very comfortable in a large guest bedroom, with a full bathroom and additional bonus space that could be used as an additional living space or home office. This home truly has it all, plus the upgrades making it a GEM you do not want to miss. The Spring Mill community is very active with social activities and on-site clubhouse and outdoor community pool and they are expecting to install gates making the community more private in the near future. Contact us today to schedule your private tour now.
Residential
MLS# 100607899
Coldwell Banker Sloane Realty OIB
$689,900
$281
9196 Horseshoe Lake Road SW
Calabash, NC 28467
3 Beds,3 Baths,2,454 square feet,Enjoy a custom built low-country Charleston style home here in the prestigious Devaun Park community. This well maintained one owner home showcases superior build quality and was carefully crafted with the small details in mind. The wrap around front porch and second floor guest balcony will showcase this home’s waterfront view of the community pond. Enjoy being walking distance to the community amenities center and spread your wings on this corner lot surrounded by community green space. You will feel a warm welcome when you enter your front door to the entryway decorated with a luxury trim package. The open concept living space will offer an oversized dining room, complete with dry bar, glassed out cabinets and quartz counters. Your kitchen island is perfect for entertaining and provides a barrier from the kitchen to your living space. You can enjoy an undercounter mounted porcelain farm house sink, gas stove, ceramic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances in this chef’s kitchen. Your living room will showcase built-in storage, coffered ceilings and a water view. The primary suit and laundry room are located on your first floor. This is a spacious primary and has french doors into the luxurious primary bathroom. The primary bath offers quartz counters, double vanity sinks, a zero entry grade walk in custom tiled shower and linen closet. Upstairs your guest can enjoy two bedrooms offering a balcony exit, an additional living space and an office with built-in storage and Murphy bed. Guests will also enjoy a spacious upstairs bathroom with quartz counters and a custom tiled tub/shower combo. Did we mention the Carolina Plantation window dressings or that every closet in this home has built-in well maintained shelving? The detached double car garage will offer a back garage entrance, enhancing this home’s curb appeal and keeping the true low country style near and dear. Your garage space will offer storage space and an outdoor shower to clean off your sandy feet. In the Devaun Park community you will enjoy an amenities center with clubhouse, fitness room, outdoor pool, riverwalk trails and many common areas with seating and natural low country landscaping for your enjoyment. As a gift to the buyers, seller’s are offering both TV’s with acceptable offer, do not wait to schedule your private tour of this home today.
Residential
MLS# 100607904
Coldwell Banker Sloane Realty OIB
$389,000
$134
1008 Cypress Springs Court
Calabash, NC 28467
3 Beds,3 Baths,2,900 square feet,Discover Calabash Lakes the perfect place to call home. This beautiful property offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, comfort, style, and a location you’ll love. Featuring spacious living areas, modern finishes, and exceptional value, this home is ready for its next owner.
Residential
MLS# 100607891
Coldwell Banker Sloane
$224,500
$154
2197 NW Wild Indigo Circle W End #
Calabash, NC 28467
3 Beds,3 Baths,1,457 square feet,Lennar Homes at Brunswick Plantation Town Homes located in the Hamptons within BP
Residential
MLS# 100607838
Lennar Sales Corp.
$240,000
$159
195 Calabash Road NW
Calabash, NC 28467
3 Beds,2 Baths,1,512 square feet,Welcome to 195 Calabash Road NW! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath double-wide manufactured home offers 1, 512 square feet of living space and sits on a spacious 0.50-acre lot. Built in 1995, the home offers plenty of room both inside and out, with the added benefit of no HOA. Conveniently located near the beaches of both North and South Carolina, this property offers space, flexibility, and the opportunity to make it your own in the Carolina Shores area.
Residential
MLS# 100607621
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
$395,000
$216
790 Thistle Trail NW
Calabash, NC 28467
3 Beds,3 Baths,1,827 square feet,Welcome to 790 Thistle Trail NW, a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offering 1, 827 square feet in the Meadowlands community of Calabash. Thoughtfully designed living spaces provide a comfortable layout with abundant natural light throughout the home. The main living area features high ceilings and an open feel that creates an inviting setting for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen offers generous workspace, a center island, ample cabinetry, and convenient access to the surrounding living and dining areas. The first-floor primary suite provides a spacious retreat with an adjoining sitting area that can be used for reading, relaxing, or additional flexible space. The recently upgraded, custom-designed primary walk-in closet offers generous storage and features distinctive cedar backing behind the shelving. The primary bathroom complements the suite with a double vanity and walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms and bathrooms provide versatility for guests, an office, or other household needs. The large laundry room has also been recently upgraded with custom-designed shelving and storage, creating a functional and organized space for everyday use. Durable flooring and well-proportioned rooms contribute to the home’s practical and comfortable design. At the rear of the home, the screened-in porch creates a welcoming outdoor living space for enjoying the coastal North Carolina climate. An attached two-car garage provides additional parking and storage options. The property is situated on a cul-de-sac lot within Meadowlands, a community offering amenities that include a clubhouse, community pool, fitness center, and golf course. Convenient access to Calabash-area shopping, dining, recreation, and nearby coastal destinations adds to the home’s location. With its natural light, flexible living spaces, recently customized storage areas, and screened outdoor space, 790 Thistle Trail NW offers a well-rounded opportunity to enjoy life in southeastern North Carolina.
Residential
MLS# 100607692
Century 21 Collective
$390,000
$229
702 Pipit Place NW
Calabash, NC 28467
3 Beds,2 Baths,1,700 square feet,Welcome to your coastal retreat in the sought-after Meadowlands Golf Club community of Calabash, North Carolina. This beautifully maintained three-bedroom, two-bath home offers comfortable coastal living with an open floor plan designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining.
Step inside to a bright, airy great room that flows into the kitchen, dining area and open Carolina room, creating a warm space for family and friends. With a spacious primary suite featuring a walk-in closet and private bath, plus two additional bedrooms and a second full bath.
Corner lot on cul-de-sac.
The community offers a clubhouse, outdoor pool, fitness center, and walking trails, all just minutes from Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and the dining and shopping of Calabash and North Myrtle Beach.
Furnishings negotiable (Bill of Sale)
Residential
MLS# 100607657
Keller Williams Innovate-OIB Mainland
$247,000
$170
2213 Wild Indigo Circle NW
Calabash, NC 28467
3 Beds,3 Baths,1,457 square feet,Brunswick Plantation has the best amenity package on the Beach with 7 pools, tennis courts, pickle ball, 2 Amenity Centers, 3 public Golf Courses, Social Events thru out the year, …..Blakely Townhome plan is a two story, 1 car garage, spacious home …….come see this awesome floorplan
Residential
MLS# 100607640
Lennar Sales Corp.
$219,500
$151
2205 Wild Indigo Circle NW
Calabash, NC 28467
3 Beds,3 Baths,1,457 square feet,New Brunswick Plantation Townhomes! This interior 2 story floorplan offers 9′ ceilings on first floor with 2 bedrooms/ 2 baths and 1 additional bedroom & bath on the second floor w/ 1 car garage. These are located in the Hampton’s and has access to a first class amenity area w/ pools, workout room, meeting area, kitchen and pickleball/tennis courts. These townhomes will be ready for a November completion date. Images shown are artist’s rendering and may contain options that are not standard on all models or not included in the purchase price. Prices, dimensions and features may vary and are subject to change. Photos are for illustrative purposes only.
Residential
MLS# 100607643
Lennar Sales Corp.
$219,500
$151
2201 Wild Indigo Circle NW
Calabash, NC 28467
3 Beds,3 Baths,1,457 square feet,New Brunswick Plantation Townhomes! This interior 2 story floorplan offers 9′ ceilings on first floor with 2 bedrooms/ 2 baths and 1 additional bedroom & bath on the second floor w/ 1 car garage. These are located in the Hampton’s and has access to a first class amenity area w/ pools, workout room, meeting area, kitchen and pickleball/tennis courts. These townhomes will be ready for a November completion date. Images shown are artist’s rendering and may contain options that are not standard on all models or not included in the purchase price. Prices, dimensions and features may vary and are subject to change. Photos are for illustrative purposes only.
Residential
MLS# 100607648
Lennar Sales Corp.
$607,967
$324
1941 Indigo Cove Way
Calabash, NC 28467
3 Beds,3 Baths,1,874 square feet,Welcome to the Parrotfish II, a thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home located in the coastal community of Kingfish Bay in Calabash, NC. The open-concept kitchen and living area creates an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining, featuring quartz countertops, tray ceilings, and quality finishes throughout. The primary suite is conveniently located on the first floor, along with a versatile flex room ideal for a home office, den, or additional sitting area. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms and a full bath, providing comfortable space for family and guests. Additional features include durable HardiePlank siding, a one-car garage, and a private side patio perfect for enjoying the coastal setting.
Kingfish Bay offers an exceptional collection of resort-style amenities, including a private clubhouse with pool, hot tub, fitness center, theater room, and outdoor gathering areas. Residents also enjoy Riverfront Park along the Calabash River, featuring day docks, kayak launch, fire pits, and waterfront gathering spaces, as well as access to the community’s private oceanfront Beach House at nearby Sunset Beach. Experience coastal living with impressive amenities just minutes from dining, shopping, golf, and the beaches of the Carolinas.
Residential
MLS# 100607482
RE/MAX Southern Shores
$374,900
$208
9133 Little Osprey Drive
Calabash, NC 28467
3 Beds,2 Baths,1,803 square feet,What if you could have the feel of newer construction, a spacious fenced backyard, and Sunset Beach just minutes away without waiting for a home to be built? Built in 2024 and offered by its original owner, this move-in ready Annandale model in Beachwalk offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1, 803 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Soaring ceilings and abundant natural light open up the main living area, where the kitchen, dining space, and living room with fireplace flow together for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features upgraded countertops, stainless steel appliances, crisp cabinetry, and plenty of workspace and storage. The private primary suite offers a comfortable retreat with custom spa-inspired tilework and a layout designed for privacy. Step outside to the expansive screened porch overlooking the fully fenced backyard, giving you plenty of room to entertain, unwind, or enjoy the coastal Carolina weather. The refrigerator, washer, and dryer are approximately two years old and convey, adding to the move-in convenience. With a community pool, Calabash dining nearby, and Sunset Beach only minutes away, this home offers the newer construction, outdoor space, and coastal location buyers are looking for without the wait.
Residential
MLS# 100607473
RE/MAX Executive
The cost of living in Calabash is measured at 14% below the national average. Housing is notably affordable compared to other coastal areas in the United States. Housing costs are about 50% lower than the national average in the United States. Median home values in 2026 are about $275,000, depending heavily upon the location and size of the property.
Calabash has a mild coastal climate with warm summers and mild winters. There is a pleasant, coastal breeze continuously through the area. The Area is susceptible to hurricanes and flooding, as is much of the coast of North Carolina is good to learn about hurricane preparations if you are locating from a different area.
Calabash is considered incredibly safe with a very low crime rate. It is significantly below the state and national averages. It is ranked as one of the safest locations to live in North Carolina.
Calabash is described as friendly and close-knit with a very relaxed feel to it. It attracts many people in their golden years. Though people from all walks of life are settling into the area. It is a peaceful coastal lifestyle, not a beach party scene.
The public schools in the area are part of the Brunswick County Public School District. Many of the schools in the district are rated above average. There are excellent K through 12 programs in the area, some in neighboring towns, as Calabash is fairly small. There’s also access to early college programs in the area.
Healthcare is accessible through Brunswick County facilities. Many are a short distance away. There are some private practices in small offices in the area and within Calabash.
Jobs within Calabash and neighboring small towns are limited. Many of the jobs are in service and retail, as well as tourism. Many people commute to larger areas or work remotely. This spot in the small neighboring towns around is often seen as ideal for remote work.
Property taxes are very low compared to many coastal towns around the country. It is one of the biggest draws to the affordability of living in the area. Currently, the property tax is seven cents per $100 of assessed value. The sales tax is a combined rate of approximately 6.75% as of the summer of 2026.
