Up The Creek is a 9-lot subdivision with a community marina on Broad Creek, a tributary of Pamlico Sound on the north side. The subdivision has 10 slips for its 9 lots and can accommodate boats up to 50 feet. The docks had just been rebuilt when inspected and were in great shape.
Water's Edge is a new development with lots starting at around 2.5 acres, with some as large as 4+ acres. Most of the lots were undeveloped at the time of this writing. The docs are in great shape but have had very little use.
Browns Creek is a 12-parcel development on the west shore of Browns Creek, just northwest of Whortonville, NC. Whortonville is about 6 miles northeast of Oriental, North Carolina, known as the "Sailing Capital of North Carolina."
Sunset Shores is a small subdivision of about 15 plots on the east bank of Brown Creek. The community dock is more active than most and, although it has some years on it, it is being well maintained.
Brandy Bay is a 24-parcel subdivision on the eastern shores of Simpson Creek, a tributary to Ball Creek, which leads to the Bay River, ending where the Neuse River and the Pamlico Sound converge.
Bay Shore Estates is a 24-parcel subdivision along Bay River and Moores Creek, off the Pamlico Sound. All 24 lots are waterfront. Most, if not all, of the lots have their own private docks. As a result, the common docks see little use. The docks are basic but sound and functional. A ramp is also right next to the docks.
Arlington Place is a very large development on the north shore of the Neuse River about 3 miles east of New Bern. When completed, it should have close to 1000 homes. It has a clubhouse, community pool, tennis, pickleball & volleyball courts, a kayak launch, and an outfitter center.
Intracoastal, Snow's Cut, Close to Atlantic & Cape Fear River
Maximum Boat Length:
70
Waterfronte Villas sits on the northeast corner of Pleasure Island, more commonly known as Carolina Beach. Pleasure Island wasn't always an island. A channel was dug to connect Myrtle Sound and the Cape Fear River, completing another segment of the intracoastal waterway and turning what was a peninsula into an island. The Waterfronte Villas are luxury three-story condos of varying sizes, generally from 1750 to 3875 square feet. Most are 3-bedroom, 3 & 1/2 bath. The units are arranged in three clusters to maximize views. All overlook Myrtle Sound and the Waterfronte Villas marina. All sales through the MLS in the past 5 years included boat slips, which varied in size from 30 to 46 feet in length. All slips are single-sided, with full-length fingers and corner gussets. The marina stays almost full. It's well maintained and equipped.
Machelhe Cove is a 10-unit condominium complex on the banks of the Pasquotank River just south of downtown Elizabeth City. It has 10 slips up to 45 feet, nestled in a grove of cypress trees.
A 12-unit condominium complex on the shores of Pasquotank River off the Albemarle Sound, just outside of downtown Elizabeth City. Six slips, up to 40, tucked into a grove of cypress trees.
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.
