Carolina Beach Harbor adjacent the Intracoastal Waterway
Maximum Boat Length:
30
This duplex has 2 large units, 3,000+ square feet, 5 bedrooms, and 3.5 baths. The well-constructed, well-maintained dock has 3 slips of 30 feet each. Close to the Carolina Beach Yacht Club, where fuel and pump-out are available. Also close to the Carolina Beach Inlet and Snow's Cut, which connects the Intracoastal Waterway to the Cape Fear River. The complex has a pool.
Carolina Beach Harbor off the Intracoastal Waterway
Maximum Boat Length:
30
North End is a 2-building complex with 10 units. There are 4 units in each building, at 1400-1500 square feet, with a penthouse on the top floor of approximately 3000 square feet. The penthouse has a fireplace and use of a private elevator. The smaller units do not. The dock is well equipped with utility pedestals, water, and dock boxes for most slips.
Flagship Villa - If you're serious about boating, this is for you. These 3-bedroom, 2 & 1/2 bath units come with 2 or 3 boat slips. Slips are 30 feet long. The docks are well maintained, with utility pedestals and some with dock boxes. Each unit also has a one-car garage with extra storage space and an owner's closet. They can be a bit dated, as they were built in 1981, but with a bit of updating, these are outstanding units. So old guy ran me off some; I only got one picture of the docks. I'm not bitter, nope, not me. The MLS had a couple of different square-footage measurements, so let's say they're somewhere between 1350 and 1450 square feet.
Carolina Beach Harbor off the Intracoastal Waterway at Snow's Cut
Maximum Boat Length:
100
Oceana is a very high-end gated community on the north end of Carolina Beach. It shares a marina area with Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina, located on the western side of a peninsula. One inlet serves the marina, with the Oceana section to the left (north) and the Yacht Club section to the right (south). The Carolina Beach inlet is 1 ¼ miles north of the marina, and Snow’s Cut, an artificial canal, connects the Intracoastal Waterway to the Cape Fear River, whose entrance is about two miles to the west. A jetty helps protect the westernmost dock from wakes created by Intracoastal traffic. Slips are deeded to Oceana residents. They may rent those slips to non-residents, but they cannot be sold to non-residents.
Governor's Landing is, to date, the nicest, most substantial waterfront condo community in downtown Wilmington, and you get a 30' boat slip in your backyard. As of this writing, the docks could use a little maintenance, but since they are not in a no-wake zone on a tidal river (the Cape Fear), they're holding up pretty well. And I don't doubt they will be maintained. The condos are in 3 clusters of 3 units; each unit is around 3000 sq ft and can be configured as 3-, 4-, possibly even 5-bedroom units with 3 and 1/2 baths. They have a staggered or split-level layout with a large open living/dining/kitchen area on the ground floor, the master on the second with a balcony view of the river, and laundry and two bedrooms on the next. The next level includes an open den and an additional office, sitting area, or 4th bedroom.
Harbour Point is a bit tricky to nail down. I’ll do more research as time permits. It appears this area was platted as a single-family home neighborhood, and several homes were built. Then a new developer came in, redesigned the neighborhood into mostly duplexes (townhouses), and developed the marina. Although the original single-family homes remain, they do not have access to the amenities. So be careful when purchasing to make sure you’re getting what you want. Several of the townhouses have elevators, but not all. The duplex townhouses come in varying sizes, from approximately 1550 to 2500 square feet. The marina is top-notch for a community facility, well equipped and maintained. Slips are listed through the MLS at 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50 feet. Slips are double with full-length fingers. All slips are singles with full-length fingers and corner gussets. The marina stays almost full. It’s well maintained and equipped. Each double slip shares a utility pedestal; most, but not all, have dock boxes.
Carolina Beach Harbor off the Intracoastal Waterway at Snow's Cut
Maximum Boat Length:
30
Forest by the Sea 2 is a large complex of 74 units, built in 1980, and well maintained. The docks were renovated in 2019 and appear to be in very good condition. There are two sets of docks. The southern set is inset in a small bay, and another group to the north runs parallel to the shoreline. These docks have clearly been modified over the years, and the finger arrangement is irregular. The docks include single-, double-, and triple-slip configurations. It appears owners have added their own fingers over the years. Some have utility pedestals; some do not. Slips are 20, 25, and 30 feet long. Larger boats can be accommodated on the outer edges of the docks.
Carolina Beach Harbor off the Intracoastal Waterway at Snow's Cut
Maximum Boat Length:
30
Harbor Oaks Condominiums is a 12-story complex built in 1983—condos range up to 1,652 sq ft, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Annual association fees have varied but generally range from $ 3,300 to $ 6,756, depending on size. There are 5 basic unit models. The sizes are as follows Unit A-950 sf 2/2, B-818sf 1/1, C-1192 2/2, D-594 sf 1/1, E-1120 sf 2/2, F-1395 sf 2/2. Condos range up to 1,652 sq ft, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Annual association fees vary but generally range from $ 3,300 to $ 6,756, depending on size. Although this is an older complex, the docks have been well maintained, including a 2019 renovation. Slips are 20, 25, and 30 feet long, with full-length fingers on each side of the slip. You can dock larger boats on the outer edge of the "A" and "C" docks. Some slips have dock boxes; some do not. The slips are 25-foot singles with full fingers and corner gussets.
Carolina Beach Harbor off the Intracoastal Waterway at Snow's Cut.
Maximum Boat Length:
24
Docksider Condominiums consist of nine 900-square-foot units on 3 floors above ground-floor parking. There is no elevator. Units are 2-bedroom, 2-bath. The docks are very basic. A floating dock runs parallel to the shore, with piles at the corners of each slip space. Boaters must tie up stern or bow to the dock and tie off to the piles. There is a fish sink.
Carolina Beach Harbor off the Intracoastal Waterway at Snow's Cut
Maximum Boat Length:
35
Carolina Bay is a condominium complex with 35 units, each with an assigned 34-foot slip. Units are arranged in a horseshoe shape across three buildings. Three floor plans include a ground-floor garage. The second floor contains a single unit of 1600+ square feet. The second floor has a base unit the same size as the first-floor units, plus a 376-square-foot loft main bedroom, except for the end units, which are 1722 square feet. All units are 3-bedroom, 2-bath. Some units have fireplaces; some do not. The community has an on-site pool and clubhouse.
The docks are well equipped and well maintained. The docks are floating and appear to all be 34 feet long, double-sided with piles and full fingers. All have utility pedestals, some have power lifts, and no dock boxes are visible.
Harborside Club at 70w is an 8 story condominium complex on Peletier Creek which feeds into Bogue Sound. Amenities include a pool, a sauna, a fitness center, a conference room, an owner's lounge with a wet bar and a full kitchen overlooking the pool. There is also a grill and picnic area under a canopy by the pool. There are changing rooms, showers and baths on the ground floor. Each owner has a storage unit on the ground floor for gear. Two high speed elevators service the building. The entire complex is gated and secured.
There are 3 basic floor plans designated "A", "B" & "C", all are 3 bedroom & 3 bath. All units have terraces overlooking the pool, marina and Peletier Creek. There 2 floor plan “B”s at 1925 sq ft, one on each end with corner wrap around terraces. There is one “C” plan in the middle of each floor which features a deeper terrace that runs the full width of the unit. There are 6 “A” plans on each floor. Four of the “A” plans on each floor have balconies half the width of the unit.
Cabin Creek off Bay River leading to the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound
Maximum Boat Length:
35
Cabin Creek is a 14-parcel subdivision on Cabin Creek off the Bay River, which leads to the point where the Neuse River and the Pamlico Sound converge. Lots in Cabin Creek range from 1.2 to 5 acres, all of which are waterfront. Nonetheless, they have a well-protected common dock with 11 slips on the Bay River. Slips are 35 feet in length; the docks are a fixed height with a wooden frame and a concrete-based 'hog slat' decking. The slips are doubles with piles, and several have power lifts.
This area will require more research on my part. There are three neighborhoods, each with its own docks. I'll try to clarify the situation soon and make another visit.
Lord Carteret Condos shares a common dock with 1013 Front Street, a 5-unit complex just behind it. Lord Carteret Condos has 4 units each at approximately 1170 square feet, 3 bedrooms 2 baths. These condos were built in 1975, so it is reasonable to expect modifications. Each unit is one level, with two units on the ground floor and 2 on the second. There is no elevator. Beaufort's downtown waterfront is less than a half mile away.
The common docks are right across the street on Taylor Creek. Slips are assigned. They are marketed at 25 feet, but the back piles are 30 feet from the dock. The docks are basic but well maintained and would be fine for craft under 25 feet for cruising downtown Beaufort, Morehead City, and beyond.
A small subdivision with 12 very substantial homes and 8 slips. All of the houses in 1612 Front Street subdivision (yep, that's the name) are on the western side of Carrot Island Lane which runs perpendicular to Front Street, which is running parallel to Taylor's Creek. The docks are well maintained and equipped for a community facility. Most of the slips are equipped with power lifts. Slips may be rented to residents but can not be sold to anyone outside of the subdivision.
This is a great location for dinner cruises to Beaufort and Morehead City or exploring the undeveloped islands of the area.
Beaufort Landing is one of three neighborhoods in a row along Taylor Creek that share the name Beaufort Landing. This Beaufort Landing consists of 15 parcels beginning on the east side of Tidal Pond. The second, or Beaufort Landing Townhomes, is made up of 40 units in clusters of 4 and 5, which are legally condominiums, not townhomes. The third is Beaufort Landing Village comprised of 28 condominiums. Each neighborhood has it's own association with different association fees and it's own docks.
So this Beaufort Landing, the farthest to the West, boarding on the east by a small pond called Tidal Pond, consists single family homes on 15 parcels. Across Front Street to the south they have a well maintained marina of 27 slips. Most of the slips have power lifts. There's a pavilion and sitting area.
Masons Bluff is a 10-parcel subdivision around a single street and cul-de-sac running from Middle Sound Loop Road to the intracoastal waterway in northeastern New Hanover County. Three of the 10 parcels are waterfront, with the remaining 7 landlocked. None of the three waterfront properties have private docks, so the common dock has 10 slips. It's a bit of a hike to the slips, which are 200 yards from the shore. There is a pavilion at the docks. The slips are 30 feet long, with double slips, full fingers, and piles in between. All slips accept one boat; one appeared to have a power lift. The docks are right off the intracoastal waterway, with no breakwater, and are subject to wake buffeting.
All of the slips, except one, are equipped with power lifts. The docks are floating with wood framing and wood decking. They have utility pedestals.
