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.

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UPDATED!! 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...
$1,590,000
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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...
$1,950,000
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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...
$27,000,000
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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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136 District, Clayton, Johnston
Johnston, NC
16.3 acres
MLS ID
10165137
Flowers Plantation Info & Sale
Exciting opportunity to develop in the Waterfront District in Flowers, NC PUD, in one of Johnston County's fastest-growing corridors. This well positioned land overlooks one of the main lakes in the community, just behind The Percy Flowers Store. Surrounded by established residential neighborhoods...
$25,000,000
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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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3849 Rural Retreat, Burlington, Alamance
Alamance, NC
45.4 acres
MLS ID
10035264
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Greensboro
Available for the first time. This amazing infill parcel of land is now being listed for sale. All infrastructure is onsite or next door. City of Burlington is actually at this time in process of redoing their comprehensive future land use plan. Currently marked at Medium Density Residential...
$14,500,000
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3849 Rural Retreat, Burlington, Alamance
Alamance, NC
45.4 acres
MLS ID
1145829
Howard Hanna Allen Tate - Greensboro
Now Available this amazing infill parcel of land is now being listed for sale. All infrastructure is onsite or next door. City of Burlington is actually at this time in process of redoing their comprehensive future land use plan. Currently marked at Medium Density Residential discussions have been...
$14,500,000
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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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483.10 Whiteville, Shallotte, Brunswick
Brunswick, NC
483.1 acres
MLS ID
100580526
The Cheek Team
Get ready to master plan your next big community! This 483 acre tract lies just outside of the bustling hub of Shallotte with over a half mile of road frontage on Hwy130/Whiteville Rd. Zoned Rural Residential (CO-RR), this parcel will allow for a low density residential development with a maximum...
$13,125,000
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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 Us 15 501, Pittsboro, Chatham
Chatham, NC
43.2 acres
MLS ID
10172752
Riz Realty LLC
Seller will consider a long-term ground lease. 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...
$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
397.0 acres
MLS ID
2505717
Wills Hancock Properties, Inc
One of Oxford's PRIME locations, 397 +/- 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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Hwy 24/87 & Melody Lane, Cameron, Harnett
Harnett, NC
16.4 acres
MLS ID
767348
FRANKLIN JOHNSON COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Prime ±16.4-acre commercial development opportunity along the rapidly growing NC Highway 24-87 corridor in Cameron. The property benefits from strong visibility and convenient access. Offering ±690 feet of road frontage and ±43,000 VPD (NCDOT 2024). The site is surrounded by established retail...
$10,000,000
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3100 Buckhorn, Sanford, Harnett
Harnett, NC
759.3 acres
MLS ID
100593971
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Escape to nearly 759.27± acres of extraordinary natural beauty where rolling woodlands, scenic water features, impressive rock caves, and miles of trails create a truly unforgettable landscape. This remarkable property offers an incredible blend of privacy, recreation, and opportunity with multiple...
$10,000,000
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Todd, Shallotte, Brunswick
Brunswick, NC
108.5 acres
MLS ID
100584802
Sloane Commercial
Prime Development Opportunity: 108.49 Acres on Todd Rd, Shallotte, NC! Discover the endless possibilities with this expansive 108.49-acre parcel, perfectly situated in the thriving area of Shallotte, NC. Zoned CO-IG, this land offers exceptional opportunities for residential, commercial or...
$8,995,000
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5701 Us-220, Stokesdale, Guilford
Guilford, NC
268.9 acres
MLS ID
10189708
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Greensboro
Multiple parcels totaling approximately 268+/- acres at 5701/5708/5721 N US Highway 220 in Stokesdale. This property has never before been publicly offered and presents a rare opportunity in an extremely convenient location just off Exit 120, with direct access to US Highway 158 and US Highway 220...
$8,700,000
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Quality Drive Ne, Navassa, Brunswick
Brunswick, NC
59.0 acres
MLS ID
100515588
Intracoastal Realty Corporation
59 acres total (2 adjacent parcels, Brunswick County 03000006 and 0240000308) deeded along the Cape Fear River within the Federally Designated Economic Opportunity Zone. This property is adjacent to the PACON Facility (formerly Rampage Boat Factory). Deeded highway access along Cedar Hill Road and...
$8,500,000
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Colon, Sanford, Lee
Lee, NC
95.0 acres
MLS ID
10153548
Coldwell Banker HPW
95± Acre Mixed-Use Development Tract | 100% Fee Simple | Future I-685 Corridor | Sanford, NC Rare 95± acre mixed-use opportunity along Colon Road at the US 421 Bypass in Sanford, NC — fronting a four-lane divided highway carrying an estimated 20,000-35,000 vehicles per day, designated Future...
$8,000,000
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8942 Spearman, Reidsville, Rockingham
Rockingham, NC
453.0 acres
MLS ID
1231331
Wolfe Farms and Land, LLC
An extraordinary 453 acre landholding steeped in more than two and a half centuries of family history, originally purchased by the Cunningham family in 1760. Ideally located approximately 15 miles North of Greensboro, this remarkable property offers an exceptional combination of extensive Haw River...
$7,950,000
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Allen, Greenville, Pitt
Pitt, NC
90.0 acres
MLS ID
100499137
Aldridge & Southerland
90 acres of prime land (approximately 75 acres that can be developed) for sale in Greenville's city limits. Convenient location minutes away from the hospital and university. Zoned for multi-family development. Ideal for a large neighborhood or apartment complex. Easy access to water and sewer...
$7,650,000
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268 Old Beulah, Selma, Johnston
Johnston, NC
191.4 acres
MLS ID
10155382
Harris Realty & Land, LLC
Prime opportunity to develop 191.43 ac in Selma NC. Property offers flexible prospects for planned development. Convenient access to Hwy 70 By-Pass (I- 42) It insures seamless connectivity and accessibility fr business or residential development. The presents of sewer on track 2 further enhances the...
$7,500,000
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1500 Wiley Lewis, Greensboro, Guilford
Guilford, NC
188.8 acres
MLS ID
1224270
eXp Realty
188.75+/- acres in Guilford County. Best use of property would be residential development. This property is in a Tier 2 watershed with access to water and sewer. The sewer access is on the property. Land is level to gently rolling and mostly wooded w/ a creek in the middle. An abundance of space for...
$7,400,000
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246 Amphitheater, Swansboro, Carteret
Carteret, NC
81.1 acres
MLS ID
100555494
Bluewater Real Estate - EI
A premier coastal land offering in the heart of Carteret County, 246 Amphitheater Drive represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial tract in one of the Crystal Coast's most desirable and steadily growing markets. Ideally positioned near the historic waterfront town of Swansboro, but still...
$7,350,000
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8200 N.c. Highway 751, Durham, Durham
Durham, NC
9.9 acres
MLS ID
10179634
Pickett-Sprouse Commercial RE
Massive 9.88+ acre APARTMENT SITE located on Highway 751 just 1/2 mile South of I-40. Adjoining parcels have been approved for 29+ DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. See listing photos for information regarding land use and location of PUBLIC UTILITIES including WATER and SEWER. Property is located under 5...
$7,150,000
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Nc 581, Bailey, Wilson
Wilson, NC
284.9 acres
MLS ID
2530507
Stone Auction & Realty
A one-of-a-kind trophy farm. Great location just 40 minutes to Raleigh and Greenville, 15 minutes to Wilson, 5 minutes to Buckhorn Lake (2200 acres), 2 hours to beautiful NC beaches and 4 hours to NC mountains. This farm has over 200 acres of woods with 160 acres of plantation pines that are well...
$7,122,250
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Nc 581, Bailey, Wilson
Wilson, NC
284.9 acres
MLS ID
100402529
Stone Auction & Realty
A ONE-OF-A-KIND-TROPHY FARM. GREAT LOCATION JUST 40 MINUTES TO RALEIGH AND GREENVILLE, 15 MINUTES TO WILSON, 5 MINUTES TO BUCKHORN LAKE (2200 ACRES), 2 HOURS TO BEAUTIFUL NC BEACHES AND 4 HOURS TO NC MOUNTAINS. THIS FARM HAS OVER 200 ACRES OF WOODS, WITH 160 ACRES OF PLANTATION PINES THAT ARE WELL...
$7,122,250
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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.
$6,971,000
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7793 Ridgeville, Leasburg, Caswell
Caswell, NC
636.0 acres
MLS ID
10174125
Coldwell Banker HPW
HICKORY LEVEL FARM | 636+/- Acres | Leasburg, North Carolina- Offered for the first time in seventy years -- a rare and singular opportunity to acquire one of the most significant landholdings in the region. Hickory Level Farm represents that elusive intersection of legacy, land, and limitless...
$6,900,000
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Dunn, Eastover, Cumberland
Cumberland, NC
90.0 acres
MLS ID
761984
FRANKLIN JOHNSON COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
This ±90 acre wooded tract presents good potential for INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT. The property features approximately 2,500 FT of road frontage along US Hwy 301 / Dunn Road, along with an additional 2,500 FT of visibility from I-95. Situated less than half a mile in access to I-95, I-295, and US Hwy 13...
$6,750,000
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500 Indian Trail, Edenton, Chowan
Chowan, NC
964.4 acres
MLS ID
100584860
Mossy Oak Properties Land and Farms
Welcome to Shepard's Long Beach--a truly irreplaceable waterfront estate encompassing approximately 964± acres along the pristine shores of North Carolina's Albemarle Sound. Offering more than 4,600 feet of direct shoreline, this extraordinary property combines privacy, natural beauty, investment...
$6,750,000
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3024 Spiro, Bolivia, Brunswick
Brunswick, NC
MLS ID
100561601
Blue Strand Real Estate Group
Calling all Developers & Builders! Take a look at this 54 developed & platted single-family residential lot acquisition and building opportunity located in Seawatch at Sunset Harbor, an exclusive residential community in the town of Bolivia, NC. Located off Highway 211, this property is...
$6,489,900
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NC 12 Highway, Salvo, Dare
Dare, NC
15.0 acres
MLS ID
130742
Midgett Realty - Hatteras
Exceptional Opportunity: Last Undisturbed 15-Acre Soundfront Parcel on Hatteras Island. Discover a truly rare offering — the final remaining untouched 15-acre soundfront property on Hatteras Island. Rich with mature water oaks and dense natural vegetation, this expansive parcel offers privacy...
$6,000,000
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