Holly Ridge Homes with Intracoastal Waterway View

Welcome to Holly Ridge, North Carolina, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Onslow County. This charming coastal town offers a perfect blend of serene living and vibrant community life, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat without sacrificing modern conveniences. With its close proximity to the stunning beaches of Topsail Island and the lush landscapes of the Intracoastal Waterway, Holly Ridge is a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

One of the most captivating features of Holly Ridge is its picturesque homes that boast breathtaking views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Imagine waking up each morning to the gentle sound of waves lapping against the shore and panoramic vistas that stretch as far as the eye can see. These homes are designed to enhance your coastal lifestyle, offering spacious layouts, modern amenities, and large windows that frame the stunning scenery outside.

The community of Holly Ridge is not just about beautiful homes; it’s also rich in recreational opportunities. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities, from boating and fishing to hiking and biking along the scenic trails. The nearby beaches provide endless opportunities for sun-soaked days and sunset strolls, making it easy to embrace the laid-back coastal lifestyle.

Whether you’re looking to buy your first home, a vacation getaway, or a peaceful retirement retreat, Holly Ridge offers an unparalleled quality of life. Come discover the charm of this coastal town and find your dream home with an Intracoastal Waterway view today!

Newest Holly Ridge Homes with Intracoastal Waterway View

$135,000

100583172 MLS

This 2.35-acre waterfront parcel in the Royal Palms subdivision is a fantastic opportunity! Located right off the intracoastal waterway channel, it's perfect for building your coastal dream home. You'll be just minutes by boat from Topsail Island and Surf City, making it ideal for boating enthusiasts. Plus, the community offers a boat dock on the adjacent lot for use until your own is built. Its proximity to local military bases, Wilmington, and Atlantic Ocean beaches adds to its appeal.

170 Royal Palms Way, Holly Ridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Rachel Ward () from Listing Office: REAL Broker LLC.

$939,900

100582763 MLS

Tucked inside the private, gated enclave of The Retreat at Redd's Cove, this .77-acre lot sits directly on the Intracoastal Waterway -- with sweeping views of the ICW and Surf City that stop you in your tracks. Adjacent to a deep-water canal and just steps from the community's exclusive boat ramp, the water isn't just nearby -- it's right there. Morning runs to the inlet, sunset cruises, a line in the water whenever you feel like it. This is the lot where that life actually happens. The space and flexibility to build exactly what you've been envisioning. No compromises, no cookie-cutter floor plans -- just a rare .77-acre canvas in a gated community that already has everything in place. This lot is grandfathered in and not subject to the HOA. Direct ICW frontage. Deep-water canal access. Private, gated enclave. Views you won't find at this price point. Build now, build later -- but lots like this don't wait. Contact agent regarding additional availability of adjacent lot.

253 Bethea St, Holly Ridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Matthew Berglund () from Listing Office: Destination Realty Corporation, LLC.

$1,175,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100578991 MLS

Some homes are built. This one was envisioned. Designed from the ground up as a coastal landmark and named before a single shingle was laid, The Crow's Nest Cottage rose along the edge of the Intracoastal Waterway not as a house to live in, but as a life to step into. Recognized by Ideal Living Magazine as their 2017 Home of the Year, it is the only home in this community that carries that distinction. It's also the ONLY available home directly on the ICW in the neighborhood. If you have spent years building toward something and now find yourself ready to live in a home that reflects all of it, you have arrived at the right address. You have not settled. You have not compromised. You have simply stopped looking, because the home you described to yourself exists and it is here. You pass through the gated entrance of Summerhouse on Everett Bay and something shifts. The pace slows. By the time you pull onto the widened driveway and take in the silhouette against the Carolina sky, you already know this is not a showing. It is a homecoming. The main living level holds an open kitchen, dining, and living space anchored by a built-in fireplace, intimate by design, intentionally warm, and framed by views that pull your eye straight to the water. A main-floor guest suite with private bath means the people you love never feel like guests. Fresh paint throughout, top to bottom, inside and out. This home is not waiting to be made ready. It is ready. The kitchen was designed for someone who cooks with intention: GE Cafe double oven, pot filler, second island prep sink, soft-close cabinetry throughout. The primary suite was designed for someone who has earned unhurried mornings: tray ceilings with recessed lighting, walk-in tile shower with floor-to-ceiling tile, body jets and rain head, soaking tub, private water closet, and a large walk-in closet. Three full levels plus a fourth-level crow's nest with mini fridge. Elevator serviced April 2026. Climb to the widow's walk and the Intracoastal opens beneath you. The view that stops conversation, makes people put their phone down, and that you will never stop noticing no matter how long you live here. That is the point. Constructed to VE flood zone standards, the most stringent coastal classification available. Roof rejuvenated 2025 with new metal boots, sealed ridges, and a transferrable five-year roof seal guarantee; displaced shingles repaired at no cost. Three independent HVAC systems on active HCS service contract through year-end; third-floor unit includes built-in dehumidifier and an additional six inches of blown insulation across all attic spaces. Whole-home generator with full year of service paid, weekly self-diagnostics to Generator Superstore, and automatic dispatch for any issues. Two owned propane tanks convey. Right-side garage fully conditioned. Storm doors on the second and third levels; storm shutters on the crow's nest level; hurricane shutters on double doors. Ecobee smart thermostats with additional motion sensors. Exterior cameras convey. Fridge, washer, and dryer included. Option to purchase furnished. Summerhouse on Everett Bay amenities include resort pool with lazy river, clubhouse, fitness center, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, 18 miles of walking and biking trails, a boat ramp, dock and kayak launch on King's Creek, community day slips, dock, and kayak launch directly on the ICW. Topsail Island is just down the road. This is not a community that simply surrounds a body of water. It is a community built around a way of life, and this home, more than any other on the waterway, was purpose-built to anchor it. There is a version of your search that ends today. Not because you settled. Because the home you envisioned actually exists. The Crow's Nest Cottage is that home.

237 Marshside Lndg, Holly Ridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Molly White () from Listing Office: Landmark Sotheby's International Realty.

$995,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100577952 MLS

Priced to Move! Motivated sellers relocating and looking for a fast sale. Breathtaking views from every floor await you in this immaculate 4-bedroom, 3 bath home in the gated community of Summerhouse on Everett Bay. This home boasts an expansive Intracoastal Waterway view from every floor. Constructed in 2023 by Lewis Coastal Homes it has a reversed floor plan with thoughtfully designed upgrades throughout. A multitude of windows maximize natural light. The first floor features a spacious primary suite with a three-panel sliding glass door to an expansive first floor 12x 34-foot deck, walk-in closet, en-suite bathroom with dual vanities, walk-in shower, and free-standing soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms, one with slider access to the back deck, a full bath with tiled shower and double vanity sinks, and a laundry room with cabinet storage, sink, and under cabinet lighting complete the first floor. The foyer leads to a front porch and is the perfect spot to view the sunset. The second floor is designed for relaxed coastal living featuring a gourmet kitchen with GE appliances, quartz countertops, oversized island with abundant storage, undercabinet lighting and outlets, single touch faucet, beverage fridge, and cabinet storage upgrades throughout. The dining room features a tray ceiling with up-lighting and the living area's linear gas fireplace is flanked with custom woodwork and cabinetry to anchor your entertaining space. Three panel sliding glass doors open onto an additional 12x34 foot deck. A private fourth bedroom, perfect as a guest suite, with a custom tiled shower completes the main floor. The third-floor cupola features a balcony outdoor space to take in the views from an even higher vantage point. The space is perfect for an office or additional family recreational space. Some additional home features include a Rinnai tankless hot water heater, waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring, ceramic tile and pocket doors in the bathrooms, frameless glass shower enclosures, PGT sliding doors, a three-stop elevator, and a 2-car garage with ample storage and separate golf cart bay. The property features an irrigation system and back patio perfect for small watercraft storage, and its unique cul-de-sac location provides a yard perfect for lawn games and outdoor fun. This stunning home offers craftsmanship, thoughtful design elements, and a prime location in one of Summerhouse's most sought-after settings on the ICW. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities including a clubhouse with a fitness center, community pool, walking trails, tennis/pickleball courts, and playground. For boating and fishing enthusiasts, the neighborhood has a boat launch, boat storage, and day docks. Summerhouse is conveniently located between Wilmington and Jacksonville, and just a short drive from Topsail Island, shopping, recreation, and Camp Lejeune Marine Corp Base. Price Reduction! Breathtaking views from every floor await you in this immaculate 4-bedroom, 3 bath home in the gated community of Summerhouse on Everett Bay. This home boasts an expansive Intracoastal Waterway view from every floor. Constructed in 2023 by Lewis Coastal Homes it has a reversed floor plan with thoughtfully designed upgrades throughout. A multitude of windows maximize natural light. The first floor features a spacious primary suite with a three-panel sliding glass door to an expansive first floor 12x 34-foot deck, walk-in closet, en-suite bathroom with dual vanities, walk-in shower, and free-standing soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms, one with slider access to the back deck, a full bath with tiled shower and double vanity sinks, and a laundry room with cabinet storage, sink, and under cabinet lighting complete the first floor. The foyer leads to a front porch and is the perfect spot to view the sunset. The second floor is designed for relaxed coastal living featuring a gourmet kitchen with GE appliances, quartz countertops, oversized island with abundant storage, undercabinet lighting and outlets, single touch faucet, beverage fridge, and cabinet storage upgrades throughout. The dining room features a tray ceiling with up-lighting and the living area's linear gas fireplace is flanked with custom woodwork and cabinetry to anchor your entertaining space. Three panel sliding glass doors open onto an additional 12x34 foot deck. A private fourth bedroom, perfect as a guest suite, with a custom tiled shower completes the main floor. The third-floor cupola features a balcony outdoor space to take in the views from an even higher vantage point. The space is perfect for an office or additional family recreational space. Some additional home features include a Rinnai tankless hot water heater, waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring, ceramic tile and pocket doors in the bathrooms, frameless glass shower enclosures, PGT sliding doors, a three-stop elevator, and a 2-car garage with ample storage and separate golf cart bay. The property features an irrigation system and back patio perfect for small watercraft storage, and its unique cul-de-sac location provides a yard perfect for lawn games and outdoor fun. This stunning home offers craftsmanship, thoughtful design elements, and a prime location in one of Summerhouse's most sought-after settings on the ICW. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities including a clubhouse with a fitness center, community pool, walking trails, tennis/pickleball courts, and playground. For boating and fishing enthusiasts, the neighborhood has a boat launch, boat storage, and day docks. Summerhouse is conveniently located between Wilmington and Jacksonville, and just a short drive from Topsail Island, shopping, recreation, and Camp Lejeune Marine Corp Base.

401 Caspian Ct, Holly Ridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Karl Johanson () from Listing Office: REAL Broker LLC.

$559,000

100560021 MLS

Exceptional, dockable, creekside homesite just seconds off the ICW in the secluded and gated Retreat at Redd's Cove community. Many great building options as this ideally situated 0.58 acre site is level and roughly 100' wide by 250' deep. Lightly wooded and resting at the base of a quiet cul-de-sac, Lot 16 backs to the creek and canal and provides immediate ICW access to all the boating, fishing and beach pleasures you could ever want. And with no mandatory building timeframe, you could put your dock in and enjoy the water, beaches, Topsail Island and Surf City until you're ready to build. A gorgeous site in a lightly but tastefully amenitized community, come check this one out and see if it just might be the place you've been dreaming of in the greater Wilmington area.

246 Bethea St, Holly Ridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Mark E Kranich () from Listing Office: Destination Realty Corporation, LLC.

$65,500

100539085 MLS

Build your dream coastal home located in the premier Summerhouse on Everett Bay community. This spacious homesite offers the perfect opportunity to design and build your custom home in one of coastal North Carolina's most sought-after gated waterfront communities. Set among beautiful homes and mature coastal landscaping, this lot provides the ideal setting for your new construction vision — whether you're dreaming of a modern beach retreat, a low-country style home, or a classic coastal cottage. Residents of Summerhouse enjoy an incredible lineup of resort-style amenities, including a grand clubhouse, resort-style pool with lazy river, fitness center, pickleball courts, day dock and boat launch on the Intracoastal Waterway, scenic walking trails, 6 community lakes, picnic areas, and a playground. Ideally situated just minutes from Topsail Island's beaches, and an easy drive to Wilmington or Jacksonville, this community offers both tranquility and convenience. Don't miss this rare opportunity to build your coastal dream home in a community designed for relaxed, elegant, and active living — all within the beauty of the Carolina coast.

157 Whispering Pine Ln, Holly Ridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Fletcher Bizz Baker () from Listing Office: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Treasure.

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