Helms Port is a gated community consisting of 159 lots midway between Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Lot generally range from .5 to .25 acres with must being on the lower end of that scale. Amenities include a clubhouse, community pool and, of course, the marina. And an excellent marina it is, one of the best in the state. It is well dug into the mainland with a long entry channel isolating the harbor from the wakes of boat traffic on the intracoastal waterway. There a 75 slips, doubles with piles in between and full fingers with corner gussets. The harbor is bulkheaded on all around with floating decks inside. They are as well equipped as you would expect any private marina to be with utility pedestals between each berth and the owner's choice of dock boxes.
Helms Port is located behind Masonboro Island, a 7.5 mile long undeveloped barrier island which can be accessed in several locations off the intracoastal waterway.
Masonboro Harbour has an excellent marina, dug into the mainland and well protected for intracoastal waterway wake. The entry channel is curved to further isolate boats in the marina from the relentless buffeting of wakes coming from the intracoastal waterway. The harbor is bulkheaded on all sides with the docks floating inside. Boats are docked in double berths with piles. The docks are a well equipped as you would hope for in any private marina with utility pedestals between each berth. Dock boxes are clearly personal preference.
Masonboro Harbour Is located behind Masonboro Island, a 7.5 mile long undeveloped barrier island which can be accessed in several locations off the intracoastal waterway.
Sand Dollar Shores has a well sheltered marina dug into the mainland protecting boats docked along the north shore from the constant buffeting from the intracoastal waterway. There are slips at the marina for 16 boats. There are 10 individual floating docks which rise and fall on piles. Each is connected to the shore by an aluminum gangway. Boats are tied off on each side with additional piles to secure the boats. The docks are approximately 30 feet in length. There is one slip on the south side that appears to be a small boat launch. There are utility pedestals along the shore with electrical and water service.
Just to the east is Masonboro Island, 7.5 miles of undeveloped and pristine beach which can be accessed from the intracoastal waterway.
The Sand Dollar Shores marina is 3.7 miles from the Carolina Beach inlet, an inlet which is not maintained and can be tricky to negotiate at times. It is also located 4.8 miles south of Masonboro Inlet, one of the best inlet in North Carolina. It is well maintained with stone jetties over a mile wide and leading 2.5 miles out to open water. It is very straight with no shifting channels to follow.
Myrtle Gardens was originally a neighborhood of 7 lots on Myrtle Sounds platted in 1927. The adjoining property to the west was subdivided in 1994. Ten home sites were created in that second subdivision called Timberbrook and the docks were built on Myrtle Sound. An association was created for Timberbrook and its docks. Two of the homes from Myrtle Gardens joined the association and were assigned docks which will run with the land. The other two homes in Myrtle Gardens had their own docks and chose not to join the Timberbrook association. The dock has the capacity for 10 slips. Eight of the homes in Timberbrook have assigned boat slips, two do not. About half of the slips have power lifts which are owned and maintained by the individual owners. Non slip owners have the right to visit the docks and launch small crafts.
I was unable to access the docks but I can tell you these details. There is a floating central platform and most of the slips have power lifts. The whole structure is exposed to wakes from traffic on the intracoastal waterway. It's assumed that the docks are reasonably well equipped but again the docks were not inspected.
Myrtle Gardens was originally a neighborhood of 7 lots on Myrtle Sounds platted in 1927. The adjoining property to the west was subdivided in 1994. Ten home sites were created in that second subdivision called Timberbrook and the docks were built on Myrtle Sound. An association was created for Timberbrook and its docks. Two of the homes from Myrtle Gardens joined the association and were assigned docks which will run with the land. The other two homes in Myrtle Gardens had their own docks and chose not to join the Timberbrook association. The dock has the capacity for 10 slips. Eight of the homes in Timberbrook have assigned boat slips, two do not. About half of the slips have power lifts which are owned and maintained by the individual owners. Non slip owners have the right to visit the docks and launch small crafts.
I was unable to access the docks but I can tell you these details. There is a floating central platform and most of the slips have power lifts. The whole structure is exposed to wakes from traffic on the intracoastal waterway. It’s assumed that the docks are reasonably well equipped but again the docks were not inspected.
Loder Landing consists of 28 lots on the north side of Loder Avenue. Houses on the south side of the street are sometimes marketed as being part of Loder Landing, but they are not, and they will not have a deeded boat slip attached to the real estate. There appear to be 21 slips in the marina. Most of the slips are equipped with power lifts. The docks are exposed to wakes from the intracoastal waterway. Without a lift, boats would be exposed to relentless buffeting.
Avalon, Avalon Oaks & Avalon West in Wilmington, NC, have a complicated history collectively. I may get some of it wrong, but this is how it appears to me. It began as a 20-acre rectangle of land between Myrtle Grove Road and Myrtle Grove Sound, or the ICW. The land was divided into two parcels of about 10 acres each, one on the sound side, and one on the road side. A road, Avalon Avenue, ran down the north side of the western parcel, then turned 90 degrees south and ran between the two parcels. Then the parcel on the sound side was divided into 5 rectangular lots running from Avalon Ave to the sound. Four of the lots were 100 feet wide, with the southernmost lot being 92 feet. This map was recorded in March of 1935. And that was Avalon.
Intracoastal Watch, like many developments along Wilmington's intracoastal waterway, is a single road with 16 parcels that terminate at the waterway. It has a dock with 10 slips for those 16 lots. If you are purchasing, be sure your lot includes a slip or the right to lease one. All slips have power lifts, which are necessary because the docks are exposed to wakes from traffic on the intracoastal waterway. The docks are reasonably equipped with utility pedestals and water, and a very nice pavilion on the pier offers great views. The docks are approximately 6 miles from Wrightsville Beach and the Masonboro Inlet and 2.6 miles from the Carolina Beach Inlet. They also sit directly behind Masonboro Island, with over 7 miles of undeveloped oceanfront beaches.
Man made channel off the intracoastal waterway and Bogue Sound
Maximum Boat Length:
40
Crystal Coast Condos consists of 5 buildings, each with 3 condos. Each unit has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, with about 1,380 square feet. Although they are listed as 2 bedrooms, the plat shows 3 bedrooms. We can provide you with floor plans. Each unit comes with an assigned 28-foot boat slip, all of which appear to have power lifts. All have dock boxes and utility pedestals. Although slips are listed at 29 feet, it appears that boats up to 40 feet have been accommodated.
Intracoastal waterway across from Masonboro Island
Maximum Boat Length:
25
Middle Oaks has bragging rights for the longest community pier in New Hanover County. It comes in at 1268 feet, or the length of 4.2 football fields, or just under a quarter mile. There are 9 slips for 16 parcels. If you purchase, please ensure a slip is included. The properties are very substantial and are priced accordingly. The location will place you 1.5 miles from Carolina Beach Inlet and about 6 miles from Masonboro Inlet and Wrightsville Beach. You will be directly behind Masonboro Island, and it’s over 7 miles of undeveloped oceanfront beaches.
There are 9 slips in a fixed frame and it appears that all of the slips have a power lift. Power lifts are a very good idea because the docks are exposed to wakes from the intracoastal waterway.
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.
