Buying a Beach House – Best Beach Towns for Investment in North Carolina


North Carolina is well-known for having the sixth longest coastline in the United States, which includes New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick County Beaches. The value of real estate in this area is showing a steady increase but solid investments can still be found with the help of experienced and knowledgeable real estate professionals.

Wrightsville Beach:

Wrightsville Beach, near the southern tip of the North Carolina coast is considered a part of the larger metropolitan area of Wilmington. It is one of the most unique beach towns in the state. It has a 5 mile long stretch of beach which is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean, Banks Channel, and the Intracoastal Waterway.

Wrightsville Beach has relatively high number of newly constructed homes and condos for purchase.  From the beaches to the tidal creeks, Wrightsville Beach NC is paradise for those who choose to call it home. Owning property here is relatively inexpensive compared to the higher per square foot costs in areas such as Long Island or South Florida.

Carolina Beach:

Carolina Beach is a slice of coastal Americana. Located on the north end of Pleasure Island between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, and just 30 minutes by boat from the Gulf Stream, Carolina Beach is a magnet for fishing and water sports enthusiasts and includes some of the best surfing on the coast.

The town of Carolina Beach features a wonderful marina, beach cottages, small motels and conveniently located condos. It has everything one could expect from an oceanfront community – events on the boardwalk, quaint shops and restaurants lining the beach which feature locally caught seafood.

Kure Beach:

Kure Beach is a small, family oriented community, named for its founder Hans Kure. Dominated by vacation cottages, mom-and-pop motels and restaurants, this quiet resort area boasts miles of public beaches and in many places, twisted live oaks still grow behind the dunes. Kure Beach is located about 15 miles south of Wilmington and is adjacent to Carolina Beach.  However, it has fewer crowds many other nearby beaches.  If you are looking for a more secluded property, Kure Beach is one the best places to invest.

Topsail Beach:

Topsail Beach is the smallest but most popular of the three beach towns located on 26-mile long Topsail Island. The town has only about 700 permanent residents, but during peak tourist season, the population expands to more than 10, 000.  Topsail Beach offers a great place to purchase to get a great return on your investment.

These beach locations are desirable for real estate investment. Whether you are planning for retirement, or need a better return on your investments, consulting experts in the real estate profession will help you find the best fit for your needs.  You can consult the David Benford Group for special guidance and support with various properties in Topsail, Kure Beach, Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach NC.