Ocean Isle Beach Homes for Sale

Ocean Isle Beach is an ideal coastal town to relocate in Southeast NC if you're looking for a laid-back beach lifestyle in a luxurious home with views of the ocean. It's also located within an hour drive of both Wilmington and Myrtle Beach, so you're just a short daytrip away from hundreds of things to do.

Intracoastal Realty offers Ocean Isle Beach real estate on both the ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, along with homes nestled in between. Below are dozens of listing for homes for sale in Ocean Isle Beach that are ready to be toured. Give us a call or schedule your tour online today!

OCEAN ISLE BEACH NC: THE GEM OF THE BRUNSWICK COUNTY BEACHES

Remember those relaxing beach vacations your family took when you were a child? That warm, family-friendly culture can still be found in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Ocean Isle Beach is a barrier island located between historic Wilmington, NC and the well-known vacation resort of Myrtle Beach, SC. One of the southernmost of North Carolina's stunning barrier islands, it is separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal Waterway.

Ocean Isle Beach features seven miles of unspoiled beaches and is home to less than 600 year-round residents. Known for its quiet, less developed landscape, Ocean Isle is a great place to live for those seeking a lifestyle that is more low-key than high-energy. Traditional community is the hallmark of this quaint beach town, whose town motto is "Ocean Isle Beach: Unchanged.

"Visitors seeking a family-oriented, relaxing vacation spot will love this community, sometimes called "the Gem of the Brunswick County Beaches." Ocean Isle is refreshingly undeveloped in comparison to busier neighboring beaches. Instead of high rises and hectic traffic, you'll find appealing cottages and traditional family businesses. Ocean Isle Beach is also known for its yearly Oyster Festival and its proximity to other attractions, from famed golf courses to the signature seafood of Calabash, NC. All of these qualities make Ocean Isle an undiscovered gem amongst the beaches of the North Carolina coast.

LIFESTYLE AND LEISURE IN OCEAN ISLE BEACH NC

Ocean Isle Beach offers leisure activities for all ages and lifestyles. The mild climate and pristine shores lend themselves to outdoor leisure activities like water sports, boating, and fishing. You can stroll along the beach, build sandcastles, go for a sail, surf, or swim. There are more than 25 public beach access points available to visitors and residents, many featuring handicapped access. Visitors to Ocean Isle Beach will want to spend time on the historic Ocean Isle Beach Pier, originally constructed in 1956.

Fishing enthusiasts can fish off the Ocean Isle Beach Pier and then enjoy a relaxing meal at the Grille, one of the island's landmark restaurants.

Prefer deep-sea fishing? Take your boat, or charter one from several local companies, for a day that will be the envy of your fishing buddies. Fishing supplies can be bought at the Ocean Isle Fishing Center, so taking that spur of the moment fishing trip is convenient and fun. Or just enjoy an afternoon on the beach listening to the waves on the shore.

Popular Ocean Isle Beach events include the North Carolina Oyster Festival, held yearly in October, which attracts more than 45,000 visitors. Nearby Calabash, NC is also famous for its signature seafood and delicious low country cuisine. To whet your thirst, just off the island, you'll find an award-winning winery, Silver Coast Wines.

There are also plenty of attractions for visiting guests. Families with young children and grandchildren will enjoy the Museum of Coastal Carolina, the only museum on a North Carolina barrier island. Museum exhibits focus on coastal sea life, including turtles, whales, and sharks. The daily Touch Tank Feeding exhibit delights children of all ages, where they can hold a sea star and help museum staff feed the featured sea life. At the nearby Ingram Planetarium in Sunset Beach, NC, children can also participate in the Sky Theater show or step inside a "category one hurricane simulator" when visiting the Paul Dennis Science Hall.

Music fans look forward to the free summer "Concerts on the Coast" series, held in the museum's parking lot, on Friday evenings from May to September. Featuring local bands, this series is a great introduction to southeastern North Carolina's famous "Carolina shag" dancing and signature beach music which originated during the swing era of the 1940s.

The Ocean Isle Beach Turtle Patrol is a non-profit organization dedicated to community education and the protection of the endangered Logger Head turtles which are native to the area and nest on the beach from May to December. The Turtle Patrol offers weekly lectures and recruits volunteers from within the community to protect nests at night during hatching season.

Fans of golf will be delighted to vacation or retire on Ocean Isle Beach, which is conveniently located within twenty miles of more than 25 public golf courses. Golf is one of the main leisure activities of the region, with more than 100 fine golf courses in southeastern North Carolina and South Carolina alone.

ECONOMY AND GOVERNMENT OF OCEAN ISLE BEACH NC

The town of Ocean Isle Beach was incorporated in 1959 and has a town council and mayor. Residents of Ocean Isle Beach have municipal police, fire, water, sewer and sanitation services organized by the town council. The town's primary economy is based on its uniquely family-friendly and tasteful approach to beach tourism. In 2008, the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association named Ocean Isle Beach the winner of the "Best Restored Beach Award" for the town's efforts at beach preservation.

Ocean Isle Beach's emphasis on community and family can be seen in the island's amenities for residents and their families, including the Ocean Isle Beach Community Center and the Museum of Coastal Carolina. Ocean Isle Beach is served by a ferry which docks at Ferry Landing Park. The Ocean Isle Beach Playground is also adjacent to the museum.

RETIREMENT IN OCEAN ISLE BEACH NC

If you're looking to retire to a quiet seaside community with a low cost of living, then Ocean Isle Beach is the place for you. In fact, Ocean Isle Beach was called one of "America's Best Beaches" by Terry Bradshaw on Today in America. As one resident who retired to Ocean Isle told the television program, "when you drive over the bridge, all your cares melt away." There are many amenities available for the retiree population, as retirees over 65 make up 32% percent of the island's population.

After a day at the beach, Ocean Isle Beach offers an array of convenient restaurants, many with takeout and delivery options. Stop for a cool Italian ice treat, pick up some Jamaican jerk chicken, or choose an elegant dinner.

Likewise, retirees can enjoy the quaint family-owned boutiques on Ocean Isle Beach or visit the nearby community of Shallotte for larger chains like Belk department store. Myrtle Beach, SC and Wilmington, NC offer an even wider array of high-end shopping destinations, less than an hour away. Nearby medical facilities offer state-of-the-art care and treatment options.

Travel to Ocean Isle Beach is a breeze. Private planes can fly into the mainland Ocean Isle Beach airport, while neighboring Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC both have conveniently located international airports.

REAL ESTATE AND HOUSING IN OCEAN ISLE BEACH NC