Waterfront Property for Sale in North Carolina

With 322 miles of Atlantic coastline, 12,009 miles of estuarine shoreline, 59 lakes, 37,853 miles of river, 17 river basins and countless streams and branches, waterfront property for sale in North Carolina includes a wide variety of options. Our land specialists can help you narrow down the options to find the property that best suits your desired location and your intended uses for the property. We know the ins and outs of purchasing waterfront land, and we specialize in rural waterfront property for sale in North Carolina. Whether you’re looking for a family retreat along a freshwater lake, a private fly-fishing spot along a mountain stream, a farm along an inland river, a hunting lodge along the Intracoastal Waterway or something else entirely, more than likely North Carolina waterfront land for sale includes just the right property for you. Due to state regulations and other considerations, buying waterfront land is more complex and requires more forethought than buying landlocked property. You can trust our agents to you in all aspects of buying waterfront property in North Carolina.

Coastal Waterfront Land for Sale in NC

Eastern North Carolina is a watery place. The state’s ocean coastline is highly desirable and highly developed, so if you’re looking for affordable rural waterfront land, the N.C. coast is not the place to look. Heading inland, there is plenty of waterfront land for sale along sounds, rivers and bays, much of it rural and more affordable than land directly along the coast. Keep in mind when looking at waterfront land for sale in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain that the state’s shorelines are dynamic and that flood insurance and wind and hail (hurricane) insurance can also apply to inland properties along the sounds and rivers.

Waterfront for Sale in NC

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950 Acre Island with Cabin, Dock, and more For Sale in Craven County, NC!
Craven, NC
950.0 acres
MOPLS ID
90490
A rare opportunity to own 950 acres on the Neuse River. Hog Island features diverse uplands, cypress wetlands, and marshland teeming with wildlife. With a private residence, flexible development potential, and outstanding hunting and fishing, this extraordinary property offers unmatched privacy just...
$1,986,320
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UPDATED!! Luxury Estate and Outdoor Retreat on Acreage for sale in Carteret County, NC!
Carteret, NC
14.7 acres
MOPLS ID
90297
14.65-Acre Luxury Estate & Outdoor Retreat with Pool, Guest Quarters & Private Boat Access. Featuring a Custom 6,400+ sq. ft. Home on 14 Acres with Ponds, Duck Impoundment. This is where Luxury Living Meets Outdoor Adventure. Take a look at this Elegant Coastal Estate & Sportsman’s Paradise! Set on...
$2,449,000
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UPDATED!! 1.74 Acre Waterfront Residential Building Lot For Sale in Beaufort County, NC!
Beaufort, NC
1.7 acres
MOPLS ID
80152
1.74 Acre Waterfront Build Site located in the gated community of Smuggler's Cove in Belhaven, NC! Are you looking for the perfect place to build your dream home or looking the ideal lot to build your get-away destination; look no further. This Beautiful 1.74 Acre Waterfront Residential Building Lot...
$69,900
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700 Dow, Carolina Beach, New Hanover
New Hanover, NC
70.3 acres
MLS ID
100441071
Tucker Bros Realty Co
70.28 + or - acres including 2 tax tracts per New Hanover Co Tax office. 59.5 acres + or - tax parcel R08800-006-001-000, unincorporated, and 10.78 acres + or - tax parcel R0880-006-001-001, incorporated into the Town of Carolina Beach. parcels are contiguous and deeded into Seller as one tract...
$26,250,000
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135 Flowers, Clayton, Johnston
Johnston, NC
16.0 acres
MLS ID
10074321
Carolina Settings, LLC
The Water Front District, a 16 acre Mixed use Development in Pre approved Flowers Plantation PUD, Over looking one of Flowers Plantation's main lakes, just behind The Percy Flowers Store in the crossroads of NC HWY 42 E and Buffalo Rd. Just east of Clayton NC. Water and Sewer are ready and available...
$25,000,000
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Longwood, Ash, Brunswick
Brunswick, NC
470.5 acres
MLS ID
100486504
Carolina Elite Properties LHR
Clearly a little bit of history is offered here, this beautiful farm land was once an old tobacco plantation. And with the addition of the surrounding properties added by the current owners lends this to be one of the few unspoiled large acreage tracts available on the market today. Boasting over...
$20,000,000
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5624 Archbell, Bath, Beaufort
Beaufort, NC
1768.0 acres
MLS ID
100528399
The Rich Company
A rare and historic offering — The Bath Lodge presents an extraordinary opportunity to own a true coastal legacy estate in North Carolina. Encompassing approximately 1,768± acres and boasting over 3.4± miles of pristine shoreline along the Pamlico River, Bath Creek, and Duck Creek, this one-of-a...
$17,500,000
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369 Holly Ridge, Holly Ridge, Onslow
Onslow, NC
234.3 acres
MLS ID
100543806
Intracoastal Realty Corp
Beautiful wooded and partially cleared 229 acres on king's creek in Onslow County. Has been a family farm since its purchase in the 1950's. There is approximately 4000' on navigable waters that lead out to channel marker 39 in the ICW. There is a 9200 sq.ft. home on the water, a 750 sq.ft. guest...
$16,000,000
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Mt Misery, Navassa, Brunswick
Brunswick, NC
124.8 acres
MLS ID
100446939
Wicker Properties of the Carolinas, Inc.
Plan ahead..... this is the next best possible apartment or housing location in the Navassa/Leland area. With 124 +/- acres, just off of the I 140 bypass on Mt Misery Road. Adequate road frontage, and currently zoned heavy industrial, but could possibly be rezoned to meet most uses. There is water...
$15,601,250
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6109 Veterans, Garner, Johnston
Johnston, NC
15.0 acres
MLS ID
10144916
eXp Realty, LLC - C
15+/- PRIME Commercial Acres!! Located in the growing Cleveland Community, in Garner. Property is located on Veterans Parkway, around the Cleveland Draft House. Large traffic volume with road frontage on Veteran's Parkway, 223.48 ft and Old Drug Store Rd, 492.67 ft. Across the street from the WaWa...
$15,000,000
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Marine, Morehead City, Carteret
Carteret, NC
8.2 acres
MLS ID
100547488
Keller Williams Realty
9.5 acres of deep channel waterfront, with direct access to the ICW and just minutes from Beaufort Inlet. The property is near the NC State Port and next to two mid-rise condo / marina developments valued at more than $65 million. You will not find this much available acreage near the Beaufort...
$14,000,000
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Olives Chapel, Apex, Chatham
Chatham, NC
75.4 acres
MLS ID
10073206
Realty World Carolina Prop
This extremely rare large acreage tract is park-setting stunning. It adjoins US Govt/Jordan Lake lands. Two large ponds and a meandering stream. Public road frontage and exclusive private road takes you to the other end. Close to Hwy 64, 540, Apex, RTP. Easy commute to RDU. Ideal for future...
$12,500,000
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537 Eagle Rock, Wendell, Wake
Wake, NC
30.0 acres
MLS ID
2296160
HomeTowne Realty
30 Commercial acres with water, sewer and natural gas. Road frontage on Hwy. 64 between Knightdale & Wendell in an area predicted to be the fastest growing in Wake County. Minutes from Wendell Falls a 1400 acre subdivision proposed to have 4,000 homes in 10-12 years. Within 500 ft of Eagle Rock Road...
$12,000,000
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Tbd 15-501, Pittsboro, Chatham
Chatham, NC
43.2 acres
MLS ID
10157978
Fathom Realty NC, LLC
Don't miss out on this 43 acre parcel with unlimited potential. It's located on the corner of 15-501 and Hamlets Chapel creating exceptional access to the highway which makes traveling to Pittsboro or Chapel Hill easy. There are several developments being constructed up and down Hamlets Chapel...
$10,750,000
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Cedar Hill, Navassa, Brunswick
Brunswick, NC
108.0 acres
MLS ID
100394146
Wicker Properties of the Carolinas, Inc.
Nestled under beautiful Oak Trees and a hidden gem of a previously mined pond, lies approximately 108 acres only 12 minutes from the heart of downtown Wilmington. With new development being built all around, this property is located beside one of the largest growing towns of Leland North Carolina...
$10,260,000
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Salem, Oxford, Granville
Granville, NC
410.0 acres
MLS ID
2505717
C-21 Hancock Properties
One of Oxford's PRIME locations, 410.0 Acres for Residential or Commercial Development. Less than two (2) miles from I85 Exit 206 and only 3 - 5 minutes to Downtown Oxford. Extensive road frontage on Tabbs Creek Road, Landis Drive, and Salem Road. Water and Sewer are both connected to the site...
$10,250,000
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Murphy, Youngsville, Franklin
Franklin, NC
139.4 acres
MLS ID
10148324
Brassfield Realty
139± acres east of Youngsville in Franklin County. Property adjoins and stubs into Glen Oaks Subdivision. Mixed woodland and open acreage provide for residential development. Convenient to Youngsville and Wake Forest/Wake County. Public water nearby. Call listing agent for showing instructions.
$9,062,500
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1000 Hopson Road, Durham, Durham
Durham, NC
23.5 acres
MLS ID
10094295
Pickett-Sprouse Commercial RE
Large 23 + acre property located on Hopson Road Extension. This property has 68 + feet of frontage on the brand new public right of way for Hopson Road Extension and the property borders the new industrial development on Hopson Road Extension providing large truck access directly to Highway 55...
$8,500,000
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