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Hidden Gems Near Sunset Beach NC

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We live in a beautiful part of the country and what better way to learn more about it than to explore some of the hidden gems and secrets around Brunswick County and Sunset Beach.

Here are some of our favorite Hidden Gems Near Sunset Beach NC.

Swamp Park

Located just a few minutes outside of Sunset Beach in Ocean Isle Beach is the Swamp Park. This outdoor adventure center lets you explore the ecological benefits of our beautiful environment. There are guided ATV tours, zip lines, Swamp boat eco-tours and dozens of hiking and walking trails. It’s a great way to explore our area and learn a little bit more about our nature preserves. Did you know they have the longest, fastest, and tallest the line on the East Coast? Swamp Park is located at 5550 Watts Rd. in Ocean Isle Beach North Carolina.

Hidden Gems Near Sunset Beach NC

Carolina Backwoods ATV Tours

Located a few minutes south in North Myrtle Beach South Carolina is the Carolina Backwoods ATV Tours. Get down and dirty with this family run business for the last six years. They provide guided tours and no experience is required. This is a fun adventure for the entire family. You can get here by going to 1461 Ash Little River Rd., Northwest in Ash North Carolina.

Barefoot Landing

While this isn’t too much of a secret, it is one of the best things to do and see around Sunset Beach. This is a huge shopping, dining, and entertainment complex in North Myrtle Beach. There are hundreds of things to do, large live music calls, restaurants, the Alabama theater, outdoor concerts and variety shows throughout the summer. It’s home to a variety of specialty stores and gift shops and there’s something for everyone.

Hidden Gems Near Sunset Beach NC

Brunswick town

Located in Winnabow North Carolina is a major pre-revolutionary port on North Carolina’s Cape Fear River. During the Civil War, Fort Anderson was constructed atop an old village site and served as part of the Cape fear River defenses below Wilmington. There are several colonial foundations and a two or trail which crosses the earthworks of the Confederate for. You’ll find archaeological ruins of the foundations of colonial kitchens, homesites, and various outbuildings. If you are a history buff this is something not to miss. It’s located at 8884 Saint Phillips Rd. SE. in Winnabow

Ingram planetarium

Located right in our own as Sunset Beach is the Ingram planetarium. This is a great place to see the universe up close and personal with a state-of-the-art facility and a 40-foot dome ceiling with a high definition digital system and surround sound. You can also visit the Museum of Coastal Carolina, the planetarium’s sister facility in Ocean Isle Beach. If you present your planetarium receipt at the museum you get $1 off admission. The planetarium is located at 7625 High Market St. and Sunset Beach and the Museum of Coastal Carolina is located at 21 E. 2nd St.

Hidden Gems Near Sunset Beach NC

Silver Coast winery

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this little hole in the wall spot is a great place to enjoy a lovely glass of wine from grapes grown in Northern Virginia and Georgia. Discover the hidden treasures of the Silver Coast. You can shop in the unique little gift store and find a wide range of wine-related items and gifts. The barrel room features an enchanting waterfall and offers the perfect setting for special events, weddings, or simply enjoying a glass of rose.

How to get here: located at 6680 Barbecue Rd., Ocean Isle Beach

Sunset River Marketplace

Located in Calabash, the Sunset River Marketplace has been offering unique jewelry, pottery, art, and more since 2002. If you’re looking for something unique, a one-of-a-kind gift, or something nobody else has, check out this amazing little marketplace.

How to get here: 10283 Beach Dr. SW. in Calabash

We hope you start to explore some of these amazing Hidden Gems Near Sunset Beach NC – let us know below what you thought of them!

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Ocean Isle Beach Broke Ground on New Town Hall

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Ocean Isle Beach Broke Ground on New Town Hall

Ocean Isle Beach wants to build a new town hall just off of the island and the town has borrowed $5.7 million from First Bank to finance the project. The new town hall recently broke ground with Mayor Debbie Smith and pro team Dean Walters and commissioners Betty Williamson, Wayne Rowell, Carolyn Blythe, and Dave Green. They had a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, April 16 at 10:00 AM at the new location at 111 Causeway Dr. The Townhall will offer more parking and room for employees. The decision has come after concerns for a permanent structure off the island in case of a hurricane. The board of commissioners approved the project back in March.

Other news in Ocean Isle Beach includes the naming of their newest Park. The park is located at 11 E. 2nd St. and they’re holding a contest to name the park. Entries will be accepted from May 1, 2019, through August 2, 2019, and suggestions for Park names must not infringe on any trademarks or licensed products. An in-house committee will select 10 to 20 names out of all the entries and forwarded to the town of Ocean Isle Beach board of commissioners which will then select the winning name. The winner will be announced on August 13 at a board of commissioners meeting. The grand prize winner will get a gift basket filled with local treasures.

In other Park news, Island Park has completed its renovations and now have access open to the public.

Feel free to visit the Ocean Isle Beach Facebook page to stay abreast of all the latest information, events, and news around Ocean Isle beach.

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Highest Priced Homes in Ocean Isle Beach

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As of January 19, 2018, these are the highest priced homes currently on the market in Ocean Isle Beach North Carolina.

Highest Priced Homes in Ocean Isle Beach

#1. 1 Craven Street – 5 bedrooms – 7 bathrooms – 5875 ft.² – $1,995,000

This beautiful home is located right on the beach in Ocean Isle Beach North Carolina with a stunning three-story design and beautiful backyard with lush landscaping, swimming pool, spa and more.

 

Highest Priced Homes in Ocean Isle Beach

#2. 43 Cumberland St. – 5 bedrooms – 6 bathrooms – 6172 ft.² – $1,895,000.

This beautiful three-story home located on Cumberland Street a little setback from the ocean offers actually to lots. Every convenience and modification is already complete in this beautiful home. The property has a dock off to the Intracoastal Waterway and there is very detailed woodwork throughout the home.

 

Highest priced home

#3. 377 W. 1st St. – 6 bedrooms – 7 bathrooms – 3563 ft.² – $1,649,000

This home is right on the ocean. It’s located in the exclusive West End Islander Resort with pool membership. The home has never been rented and is in pristine condition. They have room for a private pool available on the ocean side of the beach and was originally built in 2003 sitting on nearly a half an acre.

 

99 Ocean Isle West Boulevard

#4. 99 Ocean Isle West Boulevard – 5 bedrooms – 4 bathrooms – 4500 ft.² – $1,549,000

Built in 1983, this a beautiful home on almost a half an acre features direct ocean views and the availability to launch your boat from the sound area. It offers entertaining space both inside and out with massive oceanfront deck and a pool.

 

1 Coggeshall Dr.

#5. 1 Coggeshall Dr. – 8 bedrooms – 8 bathrooms – 4680 ft.² – $1,477,999

This gorgeous a two bedroom, luxury, custom home located at the west end of Ocean Isle Beach in a private community offers the finest in living and sophistication. The master suite features a fireplace, ensuite, walk-in closet and ocean views. The backyard is an entertainer’s dream with swimming pool and large decks on both the second and third floors. This is one of the most beautiful homes in the city.

To personally view any of these homes please call our office to schedule a showing. We’d love to offer more information and details about any of these or other listings throughout Ocean Isle Beach.

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Current Housing Trends and Home Prices in Ocean Isle Beach

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A well, we are well into summer so it’s a good time to take a look at the snapshot for Ocean Isle Beach North Carolina. What’s going on, home prices, it’s a good time to buy or sell and how hot is the market?

Current Housing Trends and Home Prices in Ocean Isle Beach

About 400 properties for sale, the median list price is between 270,000 and 320,000. The discrepancy in price is based on foreclosures, potential sales, changes from listing price to sales price, and whether or not homes come on or off the market or if they have reduced their price on one website versus another. There are very few distressed properties in the market right now, meaning foreclosures or short sales, but that doesn’t mean that they’re not out there. Good deals are still to be had. It’s a somewhat balanced market. This means that we’re not totally geared toward sellers or buyers. This means that it’s a great time for both buyers and sellers to come together at the right price and the right property.

This small coastal town is home to less than 600 people year-round. So you wouldn’t think that be that many properties for sale, but seasonal residents, vacationers, and full timers all make up the real estate market. Ocean Isle Beach stretches from Sunset Beach North and along the intercoastal waterway to the Ocean Highway.

What does this mean for sellers?

It’s a great time to consider selling. The asking price and list price are very similar, which means that the gap between the asking price and selling price is very minimal. According to one website, the median list price is only $210,000 with a meeting closing price of $300,000. The price per square foot runs between $150 and $190. This may help when determining a good price range, but, looking at what has sold, the difference between asking price and selling price, and how long homes of sat on the market are all factors to getting the right market value for your home.

Home prices over the last six months have remained relatively balanced. Between January 2017 to June 2017, the number of houses that have sold has remained relatively the same. The average sold price and median sold price gone up slightly for both.

What does this mean for buyers?

Because this is not a seller’s market it’s also a great time for buyers.
Including a good deal without having competition. Understanding the sellers and their motivation may also be a good negotiating tactic when making an offer.

If you’d like more information about the current market trends your home might be worth in Ocean Isle Beach give me a call today.


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Sunset Beach Summer Concerts

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The Sunset Beach Concert Series is a great way to relax, kick back and enjoy good music on the beach. This month is The Embers & Craig Woolard, Rubberband and Liquid Pleasure. This event is held every Wednesday at 7pm from May 25 – August 31 on the mainland at the gazebo at Village Park. 

Also, Ocean Isle Beach has it’s own concerts held every Friday night at 6:30 pm May 27 -September 9 at the Museum of Coastal Carolina parking lot. 

Here’s the line up for this summer’s Sunset Beach Concert Series

May 25 – The Embers & Craig WoolardSunset Beach Summer Concerts

June 1 – Rubber band

June 8 – Liquid Pleasure

June 15 – Jim Quick & Coastline

June 22 – Darrell Harwood

June 29 – Blackwater Rhythm & Blues

July 6 – Bantum Rooster

July 13 – The Vistas

July 20 – Smokin’ Hot with Gary Lowder

July 27 – Big Time Party Band

August 3 – Trey Calloway

August 10 – Tim Clark

August 17 – Mark Roberts

August 24 – Band of Oz

August 31 – The Legacy

Events happening at Sunset Beach is the Sunset, held annually the first Saturday in October. This one-day event is held at the perfect time of the year and features a community block party with entertainment all day, crafts, vendors, food, music and more.

North Carolina Oyster Festival is held in October on the island of Ocean Isle Beach. This year it’s Saturday, October 15 for the 36th annual Festival. It runs Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM and on Sunday from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Admission is just $5 for adults and children under eat for free. It’s located at 8 E. 2nd St. in Ocean Isle Beach. It offers a great variety of food, seafood, barbecue, crab and pizza with many desserts and specialty beverages. This arts and craft Festival also has numerous handmade furniture, art, leather goods, jewelry and sculptures and of course because of the oyster Festival you can enjoy oysters dozens of different ways including steamed, fried, raw or as a shooter. Music will be amazing this year brought to you by the Chamber of Commerce. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy dozens of great bands, great food and great entertainment.

December Events in Sunset Beach and Beyond

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December Events in Sunset Beach and Beyond

There’s quite a few amazing holiday events happening around Sunset Beach, and Ocean Isle Beach this December, 2015. Here is a list of some of our favorite events happening this month.

At the Ingram Planetarium located in Sunset Beach on High Market Street is the Let it Snow event featuring a variety of festive classic songs by Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry including a multimedia finale by the trans-Siberian Orchestra. This event is visually enhanced with full dome animation, laser lights and special effects. Prices are just $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for children 3 to 12 and free for ages 2 and under.

In Poplar Grove there will be Christmas & Candlelight at the plantation located in Wilmington North Carolina. This will feature a guided tour of the Manor House and each of the rooms will be decorated by theme and color. This is a great family event.

Build a gingerbread house at the Museum of coastal Carolina on December 5 starting at 11:00 AM. You can make a holiday gingerbread house that you can take home and display.

Shallotte Christmas Parade on Main Street in Shallotte on December 5 starting at 10:00 AM. The parade route will travel along Main Street.

In Oak Island Drive you can see Christmas by the Sea Parade as the Chamber of Commerce organizes this parade the first Saturday in December on Oak Island. Starting on December 5 at 2:00 PM, the parade route will start at the Oak Island town hall showcasing businesses, organizations and schools in our area.

The Calabash Christmas tree lighting and parade will happen on December 4 starting at 6:00 PM.

The Christmas Tour of Homes is on December 12 in Southport starting at 2:00 PM.

For the kid in all of us you can’t miss the Christmas Train Show in Longwood starting on December 4 and running through December 13. This 11th annual Christmas train show features the smallest “Z” Scale all the way up to the largest “G” Scale and everywhere in between. This is a free event but donations are welcome.

And finally, you won’t want to miss the 18th-century Christmas at Brunswick town on December 13 starting at 1:00 PM in Winnabow. Take a glimpse back into how Christmas was celebrated long before the 21st century. Costumed actors will provide guided tours of the Anglican church and historic Brunswick.

Whatever you decide to do this holiday season we want the best for you and your family. Here’s wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and happy holiday season. Image by Flickr

 

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