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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67.62 acres of Recreational Timber Land For Sale in Beaufort County NC!
Beaufort, NC
67.6 acres
MOPLS ID
52853
Land and Farms Realty
For immediate assistance with this listing call Chase Furlough at 252-505-6893. Have you been looking for a large property to invest in for recreational and hunting purposes? This large property with a primary stand of hardwoods along Chocowinity Creek is the perfect private hunting and recreational...
$159,900
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UPDATED!! 104.8 acres of Residential and Recreational Timber Land For Sale in Franklin County NC!
Franklin, NC
104.8 acres
3 Bedrooms
3 Baths
MOPLS ID
52278
Land and Farms Realty
For immediate assistance with this listing call Andrew Walters at 252-904-3184. Featuring creek frontage, a private pond, picturesque views of hardwoods, and a beautiful luxurious home! This property is ideal for anyone seeking a secluded rural home in a beautiful area! Call Andrew Walters at 252...
$899,900
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1.49 acre Riverfront Residential Building Lot For Sale in Pender County NC!
Pender, NC
1.5 acres
MOPLS ID
50696
Land and Farms Realty
For immediate assistance with this listing call Carroll Harrod at 910-633-0182. Have you been looking for that perfect building site on the water? This property has 120' of frontage on the Northeast Cape Fear River and is only minutes from I-40 with immediate access to Wilmington or Raleigh. Call...
$44,900
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40.8 acres of Residential and Recreational Timberland For Sale in Beaufort County NC!
Beaufort, NC
40.8 acres
MOPLS ID
50655
Land and Farms Realty
For immediate assistance with this listing call Andrew Walters at 252-904-3184. Are you looking for an affordable get away with plenty of acreage to get back and feel secluded on a waterfront property? This wooded property is a blank slate to make your dream homesite! With access already installed...
$169,900
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.95 acre Waterfront Home For Sale in Chowan County NC!
Chowan, NC
1.0 acres
3 Bedrooms
4 Baths
MOPLS ID
50332
Land and Farms Realty
For immediate assistance with this listing call John Perez at 252-325-4766. Here's a rare opportunity to own a waterfront home with views of the Albemarle Sound in Edenton. Call John Perez at 252-325-4766 to schedule a showing today! This is an amazing waterfront property located beside the...
$429,000
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8.29 acres of Residential Land For Sale in Beaufort County NC!
Beaufort, NC
8.3 acres
MOPLS ID
45098
Land and Farms Realty
For immediate assistance with this listing call Chase Furlough at 252-505-6893. Looking for your perfect rural waterfront property with direct access to Goose Creek at the mouth of the Pamlico Sound? This spacious property with a mature timber is the perfect location for a home site or a small get-a...
$209,900
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233 Acres of Waterfront Hunting Land For Sale in Bertie County, NC!
Bertie, NC
233.5 acres
MOPLS ID
32592
Land and Farms Realty
Here’s your chance to own a unique property on the Cashie River with excellent hunting and your own boat ramp! Call John Perez at 252-325-4766 to schedule a showing today! This beautiful property has over 3,300 feet of river frontage on the beautiful Cashie River, and hundreds of acres of wooded...
$269,000
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.72 acre Waterfront Building Lot For Sale on the Chowan River in Riversedge Subdivision!
Hertford, NC
0.7 acres
MOPLS ID
26319
Land and Farms Realty
For immediate assistance with this listing call John Perez at 252-325-4766. YOUR waterfront paradise awaits YOU in beautiful Hertford County, North Carolina. Call John Perez at 252-325-4766 to schedule a showing today! As the exclusive listing agent, Mossy Oak Properties is pleased to present you...
$109,900
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.70 acre Waterfront Building Lot For Sale on the Chowan River in Riversedge Subdivision!
Hertford, NC
0.7 acres
MOPLS ID
26317
Land and Farms Realty
For immediate assistance with this listing call John Perez at 252-325-4766. YOUR waterfront paradise awaits YOU in beautiful Hertford County, North Carolina. Call John Perez at 252-325-4766 to schedule a showing today! As the exclusive listing agent, Mossy Oak Properties is pleased to present you...
$109,900
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3949 Blue Banks Loop Road, Leland, Brunswick
Brunswick, NC
442.1 acres
MLS ID
100439834
EXP Realty
Premier Residential Development Opportunity! Introducing 442.14 acres of prime land poised for development, located less than 20 miles from the vibrant city of Wilmington, NC. This substantial parcel promises a lucrative venture for developers and builders, ideally situated just outside the city...
$40,000,000
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700 Dow Road, Carolina Beach, New Hanover
New Hanover, NC
59.5 acres
MLS ID
100441071
Tucker Bros Realty Co
Prime land ready for development. Close to the ocean and River. Near Wilmington and I 40 and International Airport.
$26,250,000
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201 Marine Drive, Morehead City, Carteret
Carteret, NC
15.5 acres
MLS ID
100316889
Keller Williams Realty
16 acres of deep channel waterfront, adjacent 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/Morehead City...
$25,000,000
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Tract 1-11 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, New Hanover
New Hanover, NC
27.0 acres
MLS ID
100411695
Destination Realty Corporation, LLC
27+ acres of prime waterfront property in a great location on the ICW. Property is priced below appraised value based on recent appraisal. This is an excellent development opportunity! Proposed development includes 69 single family homesites. Seller has submitted proposed project for TRC approval...
$21,500,000
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0 Mt Misery Road, Leland, Brunswick
Brunswick, NC
348.0 acres
MLS ID
100429451
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
Introducing an exceptional 348 +/- acre tract of land located in a prime location of northern Brunswick County with abundant development potential. Situated conveniently close to Wilmington, highway I-40, and Leland, this expansive property offers a rare opportunity for a variety of ventures...
$17,408,000
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3805 & 380 US 64, Apex, Wake
Wake, NC
MLS ID
2437608
Fonville Morisey & Barefoot/Select Homes
EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY in the highly desired area of APEX AND in WAKE COUNTY. Tremendous growth happening all around this property. Two parcels totaling +/ - 35 acres to be verified by buyer. Minutes from 540, 751 Hwy, Jordan Lake, Beaver Creek Shopping Center and the new Math & Science...
$13,000,000
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141.83acre Watts Landing, Hampstead, Pender
Pender, NC
MLS ID
2522154
Coldwell Banker Advantage
STUNNING 141.83 Acres on the ICWW overlooking Topsail Island!! This property is perfect for future development. There is a road agreement that runs with the land to allow for future development. This land has waterfront views of the ICWW, sound, marsh, ocean and the creek. See document section for...
$12,500,000
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0 Longwood Road, Ash, Brunswick
Brunswick, NC
470.5 acres
MLS ID
100361742
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...
$12,000,000
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7012 Rock Service Station, Raleigh, Wake
Wake, NC
MLS ID
2543127
Howard Perry & Walston Realtor
Location, location, location...the fastest growing area in the Triangle. This 194 acre parcel is the prefect area for a prime development opportunity of an upscale exclusive subdivision or multiple subdivisions. It offers a blend of countryside tranquility and convenient access to urban amenities...
$11,965,000
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141.83 Acres Watts Landing Road, Hampstead, Pender
Pender, NC
141.8 acres
MLS ID
100426436
EXP Realty
STUNNING 141.83 Acres on the ICWW overlooking Topsail Island!! This property is perfect for future development. There is a road agreement that runs with the land to allow for future development. This land has waterfront views of the ICWW, sound, marsh, ocean and the creek. See document section for...
$11,500,000
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0 Cedar Hill Road, 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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7221 Sunset Lake, Fuquay Varina, Wake
Wake, NC
MLS ID
2529885
United Real Estate Triangle
A 45 acre parcel to be sold by combining 43 acres from 7221 SUNSET LAKE RD and 2.04 acres from 0 E Cardinal Dr. Frontage will be along Judd Pkwy. None of the property along Sunset Lake including the house, outbuildings, or pasture will be included in sale. Final lot to be determined by survey...
$9,675,000
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537 Eagle Rock, Wendell, Wake
Wake, NC
MLS ID
2490659
HomeTowne Realty
19 Acres with water, sewer, and natural gas. Road frontage on Hwy 64 between Knightdale and Wendell in an area predicted to be the fastest growing in Wake County. Minutes from Wendell Falls. Within 500 ft. of Eagle Rock Road/Rolesville Road near Sheetz, SECU, Leith, and Wake Technical Community...
$9,000,000
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5100 Auburn Church, Garner, Wake
Wake, NC
84.0 acres
MLS ID
10010301
Golden Realty
They aren't making land anymore!! Especially land as amazing as this approximately 84 acres in Wake County! It is only about a mile as the crow flies to White Oak Shopping Center and less than 2 miles to the Amazon Distribution Center on Jones Sausage Road. 2 miles to I-40, 10 miles to Downtown...
$8,400,000
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500 Indian Trail Road, Edenton, Chowan
Chowan, NC
963.8 acres
MLS ID
100407497
Mossy Oak Properties Land And Farms Realty
Here's an incredible opportunity to own a spectacular property located on the Albemarle Sound in Edenton, NC. This parcel has over 4,600 feet of shoreline, planted pines and mature hardwoods, agricultural fields and abundant wildlife. This historic property has been in the family for over 125 years...
$7,744,000
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372 Greenview Ranches, Wilmington, New Hanover
New Hanover, NC
37.8 acres
MLS ID
100388232
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Midtown
37.81 Acres of beautiful, buildable, wooded land in Wilmington, NC is ready for development! New gravel access road makes it easy to walk out onto the property but use caution, owners have seen bear tracks. This northeastern portion of New Hanover County is one of the final areas with large parcels...
$7,610,000
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00 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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000 Nc 581 Highway, 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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