Welcome to Oak Island NC

If you’re looking for a beautiful, affordable beach community, Oak Island is the perfect destination. With the feel of a small town and nearby amenities of the big city, Oak Island is the best of both worlds complete with ocean breezes and white sandy beaches that stretch for miles and miles. This family friendly community is a great place to live and work and it’s one of the most popular choices for home buyers in Brunswick County.

The Perfect Home for Everyone

Oak Island offers homes in all sizes and price ranges. From small condos and townhomes to expansive ocean front mansions, you’ll find a little bit of everything on Oak Island. Ocean front properties range from older homes to new constructions. On the back end of the island, you’ll find homes on the intercoastal waterway, giving you easy access to fishing and boating. In Tranquil Harbor, you’ll find homes in a variety of price ranges and all are located just a short drive from the ocean.

Community Amenities

Oak Island has managed to preserve the small town feel by shying away from major commercialization. The shops and restaurants on the island are locally owned and showcase a variety of local art and gifts. In addition to shopping and dining, you’ll find several parks and nature observatories along with public fishing piers and boat launches.

Fishing and Boating

Fishing is a favorite pastime on Oak Island, where you’ll find several tackle shops and nearly every store has a cooler of bait for sale. Whether you’re fishing in the surf or the backwaters, you’ll find an abundance of mullet, drum, flounder, and mackerel. Charter fishing is another big hit for Oak Island fishing enthusiasts. A trip to the deep water can yield record catches and enough fish to feed your family for days. There are dozens of boat launches on the island, including a beautiful marina on the west end where you can rent a boat if you don’t have one of your own.

Family Friendly

Oak Island is a wonderful place for families with activities that people of all ages will enjoy. The Rec Center offers classes for kids throughout the year and there are numerous community events and festivals that residents can participate in. Each year, the 4th of July Festival is celebrated with a Beach Day and a fishing tournament. A weekly farmer’s market is the perfect excuse to mix and mingle with neighbors in the summer and craft shows are a year round favorite.

Beautiful Beaches

Perhaps the biggest perk to buying a home on Oak Island is easy access to the beaches. There are dozens of public access points to the beaches where you can build sand castles, swim, fish, or search for shells. Tourists enjoy visiting beaches during the summer months, but in the off season, residents often enjoy deserted stretches of the beach with no interruptions. During the fall and winter months, dogs are free to run and play on the beaches without a leash, making it the perfect place for the whole family to enjoy.

If you’re looking for the perfect place to buy a home on the North Carolina coast, consider Oak Island. This is truly one of the best beachfront communities in the eastern United States.

Newest Listings in Oak Island

$744,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100593718 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2,007 SqFt. ⋅ 2019 Year Built
Owner Financing Available!! Your Oak Island beach memories start here! Complete with a guest apartment and a saltwater pool, this home captures everything people love about beach living! The spacious front porch invites slow mornings with coffee and rocking chairs, while the fully fenced property creates a private oasis for entertaining. Inside, the open living, dining, and kitchen spaces flow together beautifully, filled with natural light and cheerful beach-house energy. The kitchen overlooks the saltwater pool and offers white cabinetry, quartz countertops, abundant prep space, and an oversized pantry ready for beach-week groceries and entertaining essentials. The primary suite is tucked privately to one side of the home, offering a peaceful escape complete with a walk-in closet and full bath. On the opposite wing, two beautifully styled guest bedrooms feature playful coastal touches and charming designer details, including a fun wallpapered bath that feels straight from the pages of a beach cottage magazine. Out back, the atmosphere shifts into full vacation mode! The 19x12 saltwater pool is surrounded by river rock landscaping and framed with black fencing. A slide, kid-friendly ladder access, and generous lounging areas make it easy to imagine long summer afternoons spent poolside after a day at the beach. Underneath the home, an entirely separate apartment offers flexibility with its own bedroom, living area, and full bath which is ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or rental income. The lower-level entertaining space is setup for spending time together with a cozy lounge/TV area and plenty of space for patio seating and hanging hammocks or chairs. Practical details were thoughtfully incorporated throughout, including dedicated storage for surfboards, paddleboards, bikes, and beach gear, a fenced utility area to hide trash bins, raised HVAC platform, irrigation system, and whole-house water filtration system.

131 Ne 15th St, Oak Island
$450,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100593639 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,250 SqFt. ⋅ 1998 Year Built
WELCOME TO 107 NW 16TH ST Come check out this great home on the quiet west end of Oak Island! Enjoy the peaceful side of the island and only a 20 minute walk to the beach or a 10 minute golf cart ride! Don't miss out on this lovingly updated home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with lots of beachie upgrades... upgrades list in the pics! As you go into the backyard where the homeowners have made the backyard a peaceful place with the pergola and the outdoor living room ready for you to relax on those spring and summer nights.... and enjoy the low maintenance yard with turf so no need to spend your time at the beach doing yard work! Just come back from the beach and rinse off in the outdoor shower and relax in the backyard or on your screened front porch!! What more could you ask for in a home at the beach!! Maybe a new roof? You got it, roof has been replaced in July 2026! Now there is no excuse to take a look at this great hone!! Close to the beach and all that Oak Island has to offer! Now is the time to own your own piece of the beach and enjoy the summer!!

107 Nw 16th St, Oak Island
$1,150,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100593618 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,621 SqFt. ⋅ 2013 Year Built
Welcome to your ultimate island retreat! Situated just three short rows from the pristine sands of Oak Island, 4012 B East Dolphin Drive delivers the perfect blend of seaside relaxation, modern comfort, and fantastic location. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, a turn-key coastal vacation home, or a potential rental investment, this property checks every box on the wish list. Inside, you'll find classic hardwood flooring running through a bright, open-concept floor plan designed for effortless coastal living. If you want to unwind after a long beach day, head back to the house to enjoy your private backyard sanctuary featuring an outdoor shower, in ground pool and a bubbly hot tub! A generous large outdoor storage room gives you all the space you need for beach gear, bikes, and fishing tackle. Plenty of onsite parking for your boat, golf cart and all of your friends and family to park! Enjoy quick, easy access to the ocean access points, as well as Oak Island's local dining, boutique shopping, and everyday conveniences just minutes away. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own a pool-equipped home on the third row! Schedule your private showing today and start living the island lifestyle.

4012b E Dolphin Dr, Oak Island
$376,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100593388 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,239 SqFt. ⋅ 1985 Year Built
Opportunity awaits with this well maintained 2-bedroom, 2 full bath bungalow located less than a mile from the shoreline and only minutes from the 9th Street scenic walkover. Whether you're searching for your next investment or coastal getaway this home offers endless possibilities. Inside, you'll find a functional floor plan with recently installed LVP flooring, an additional sunroom/flex space at the front -- ideal for a home office, reading nook, or extra living area. Step outside to the screened-in back porch overlooking the backyard, complete with a cozy fire pit and a storage shed for beach gear, tools, or lawn equipment. Conveniently located near public beach access and other island attractions, this bungalow is well suited for investors or anyone looking to enjoy the relaxed Oak Island lifestyle. The home is also located in a X flood zone, offering additional piece of mind. Start imagining the possibilities and schedule your private tour today!

603 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island
$637,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100593237 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,491 SqFt. ⋅ 1994 Year Built
Beautiful golf course home in sought-after Caswell Beach, just a short walk to the beach. This is move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath home that offers 1491 square feet, of thoughtfully designed living space that works well for coastal living, weekend getaways, and visits from family and friends. One of our favorite parts of living here has been the screened-in porch with a beautiful view of the 6th fairway at Oak Island Golf Course. It is a wonderful place to enjoy morning coffee, unwind after a day at the beach, or simply take in the quiet surroundings. The golf course view adds to the peaceful setting and gives the home a lovely sense of openness. Oceangreens is a special community with so much to enjoy close by. The beach is a very short walk away, making it easy to enjoy the sand, ocean, and coastal breezes whenever you like. The neighborhood amenities also make it simple to spend time outside, whether you are going for a swim in a heated/cooled community pool, playing tennis or pickleball, storing a boat, or heading over to the beach using the private access and parking. Inside, the home feels bright, comfortable, and easy to live in, with inviting spaces for relaxing, entertaining, and making the most of beach life. We have especially appreciated the balance of privacy, convenience, and coastal charm. This home has been a peaceful retreat for us, and we hope the next owners enjoy the relaxed beach lifestyle, beautiful surroundings, and welcoming Oceangreens community as much as we have.

102 Oceangreens Ln, Oak Island
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