28465 Homes with Canal Front Waterfront Features

Welcome to Oak Island, North Carolina, a coastal gem nestled in Brunswick County, where the serene beauty of nature meets the charm of seaside living. The zip code 28465 encompasses a vibrant community known for its stunning landscapes, friendly atmosphere, and a lifestyle that celebrates the great outdoors.

One of the standout features of this area is the abundance of homes with canal front waterfront properties. Imagine waking up to the gentle lapping of water against your dock, where you can sip your morning coffee while watching the sunrise over the tranquil canals. These homes offer not just a place to live, but a lifestyle filled with boating, fishing, and kayaking right at your doorstep. With direct access to the canals, residents can easily navigate to the Intracoastal Waterway and beyond, making it a paradise for water enthusiasts.

The charm of Oak Island extends beyond its beautiful waterways. The community is rich in local amenities, including delightful shops, restaurants serving fresh seafood, and pristine beaches just a stone's throw away. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an active lifestyle, Oak Island offers a perfect blend of both.

With its picturesque surroundings and welcoming community, homes in the 28465 zip code are not just properties; they represent a lifestyle of relaxation and adventure. Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of this coastal paradise, where every day feels like a vacation. Come explore the canal front homes in Oak Island and discover your dream waterfront retreat today!

Newest 28465 Homes with Canal Front Waterfront Features

$1,799,000

7 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 100599927 MLS

Thoughtfully curated finishes and a sophisticated color palette define this beautifully appointed home, where elevated design meets effortless coastal living. The open-concept living, kitchen, and dining spaces create a seamless setting for both everyday living and entertaining. A dramatic tiled fireplace wall anchors the living area, complemented by a stained box-beam mantle and 50-inch fireplace. An elevated trim package adds architectural character throughout, featuring wainscoting, a custom trim wall, cable railings, and crown molding. The thoughtfully designed kitchen showcases professional-grade appliances and under-cabinet lighting, while the den offers a convenient wet bar with a built-in drawer refrigerator. Each en-suite bath is finished with tiled showers, custom niches, and coordinating accents. An elevator with a maple-stained cab and matching control panels provides effortless access throughout the home. Outdoor living is exceptional, with Trex decking surrounding an inset pool and a custom pavilion overlooking sweeping marsh views. Complete with swings and a gas fire bowl, the pavilion creates an inviting backdrop for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the beauty of the Oak Island. This home will be featured in the Brunswick County Parade of Homes.

206 W Pelican Dr, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: John G Hamilton () from Listing Office: Better Beach Sales & Rentals, Inc..

$1,295,000

100589079 MLS

Rare coastal opportunity on Oak Island! This massive, beautifully wooded 0.83-acre parcel offers the ultimate canvas for your dream beach getaway, permanent coastal estate, or a great rental investment build opportunity. Perfectly situated just 640 feet from the glistening ocean waters and directly fronting the serene Davis Canal, you get the absolute best of both worlds: effortless beach access and tranquil canal views. Recently divided (see attached survey and deed for exact dimensions), this expansive property provides unparalleled privacy and space that is incredibly hard to find on the island. Oak Island boasts many amenities for its residents including a fitness center, basketball court, golf course, playground, boat ramp, restaurants; tennis courts, splashpad, dog park, pickleball, and of course beach access. Bring your own builder to design a custom masterpiece, or let us connect you with one of our trusted local builders to build your dream home. Don't miss out on this unique, high-potential property in one of Oak Island's most desirable locations!

Lots 9-11 Lots 9-11 W Pelican Drive, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Hank Troscianiec & Associates () from Listing Office: Keller Williams Innovate-OKI.

$2,000,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100573179 MLS

The lifestyle you deserve awaits you in this waterway home. Magnificent water views as far as the eye can see. This perfect 5-bedroom and 2.5-bath residence features an elevator on every floor. The home is appointed with hardwood floors and granite counters. Two deep water boat docks with 10,000 lb and 5000 lb power lifts to get you out on the water. Sprawling porches provide wonderful entertainment areas and magnificent sunsets. The lower level is a must-see, over 1,100 sq ft of a conditioned workshop (not included in heated sq footage). This home has interior stairs from bottom to top! This is a lifetime opportunity to acquire a home with giant live oaks, quiet sunsets shimmering off the water, and peace of mind. Your life as you imagined it.

115 Sw Yacht Dr, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Jim C Goodman () from Listing Office: Margaret Rudd Assoc/O.I..

$1,375,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100564811 MLS

Rarely does a waterfront property of this caliber become available on Oak Island. Nestled in one of the island's most secluded and sought-after neighborhoods, this fully renovated home sits on an oversized south-facing lot just a 10-minute golf cart ride to the beach. Enjoy panoramic 180-degree views of the Davis Canal and Montgomery Slough, with breathtaking sunrise and sunset views. Boaters will love the private dock, 10,000-pound boat lift, boathouse, bulkhead, and quick access to the Intracoastal Waterway. This turnkey 3-bedroom, 3-bath home features cherry hardwood floors, plantation shutters, recessed lighting, a gourmet kitchen with dolomite countertops and gas cooktop, and a spacious living area with a wood-burning fireplace. Every bedroom offers water views, including the luxurious primary suite with dual walk-in closets, spa-inspired bath, and private deck access. Additional features include a wraparound waterfront deck, fortified metal roof, two Trane coastal HVAC systems (2023), and a 3-bay garage with dedicated golf cart storage. An exceptional opportunity to own one of Oak Island's premier waterfront homes, offering luxury, privacy, and the very best of coastal living.

103 E Island Dr, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: The Donatelli Group () from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage.

$379,900

100558934 MLS

Looking for a perfect lot to build your dream home ? This level lot sits on the canal boasting beautiful oak trees. Enjoy the serene setting on a dead end street. Bulkhead is in place for this large deep lot with a great water view ! Although a quiet setting, you are just minutes away from the beach, grocery stores, restaurants and more. Sewer assessment already paid! Don't miss out on this rare find on Oak Island!!

121 Sw 13th St, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Elizabeth Barlow Gray () from Listing Office: Coastal Lights Realty.

$1,200,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100558416 MLS

This is the Waterfront home you have been waiting for! Almost a half acre with 2 lots on Davis Canal give plenty of room to enjoy privacy amongst the nice landscaping where you can enjoy bird watching. Well and irrigation are available to keep it pristine. Most of your time will probably be spent on the dock or hopping onto your boat for joyriding. The detached garage , located on the 2nd Waterfront lot, is conditioned for workshop, tinkering or whatever you choose. 3 level living provides plenty of room for everyone to spread out, but with the ground level space along with mid level great room, there is plenty of room for entertaining family & friends. Prepare your seafood feasts at home and the chefs will be delighted with food pantry plus an appliance pantry. Your Ensuite is expansive with lots of closets & storage along with separated office space or turn it into a bunk room! The owners suite also features a jacuzzi tub & shower in the spacious bath and a private balcony with water views where you can catch ocean breezes. If you prefer to get right down to the ocean, the walkover access is only a few streets away. Lots of recent improvements including a Fortified Roof make this an incredible value. The Town of Oak Island offers numerous amenities such as golf, tennis, basketball, picnic area, boat launches, public docks and water accesses yet no HOA fees! Are you ready for Beach Life? This home is ready for you! .

103 Se 27th St, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kim Skipper Anderson () from Listing Office: Art Skipper Realty Inc..

$399,000

100556600 MLS

Chance to own and build your dream coastal home on one of the last remaining large WATERFRONT prime flag lots on The Davis Canal. Measuring more than 14,000 square feet, this property is twice as large as most lots on this side of Oak Island. This special piece of land offers more than 90 feet of frontage on The Davis Canal for a future dock and boating down the scenic canal. The gently sloping lot is perfect for a large deck where the sounds of waves crashing on the beach remind you that you're never far from the ocean. The Town of Oak Island offers numerous amenities such as golf, tennis, basketball, picnic area, boat launches & public docks & water accesses, yet NO hoa fees.

112 Se 22nd St, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Hank Troscianiec & Associates () from Listing Office: Keller Williams Innovate-OKI.

$2,480,000

6 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100508979 MLS

What are you looking for in your next coastal home? The Perfect Primary Residence? The Luxurious 2nd Home? A Boater's Paradise? BRAND NEW DOCK coming Summer2026! An Investor's Dream? (Rental Projection-$190k) The home located at 6008 W Beach Drive, Oak Island, NC is all of these and so much more! The recently remodeled and professionally designed fully-furnished home of your dreams that effortlessly combines the warmth of home, and your heart with endless views of the sea, canal, and Intracoastal Waterway is currently awaiting your arrival. You can no longer build or expand to this much square footage on Oak Island. Opportunities to find a home on OKI with over 5,000 sq ft do not come along often! Need more bedrooms or want to increase rental potential? This home offers opportunities to add more bedrooms without compromising space! Just like the famous quote: ''At the beach, Life is different...we live by the currents, plan by the tides, and follow the sun.'' As you follow the sun to West Beach on Oak Island and arrive at the home famously known to the locals as ''Copacetic,'' you will be in awe of this 5113 sq ft waterfront home with its own private dock with boat lift that is ready and waiting to help you begin creating your treasured beach memories. Your new waterfront home is where modernistic and classic coastal style collide! This fully furnished and professionally styled 6 bedroom/4 bathroom stunning home with its state-of-the-art architecture with exquisite engineering and design offers beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean, Canals, Marsh, or the Intracoastal Waterway from almost every room in the home. While this home was designed to embrace large views and large gatherings, there are still plenty of private spaces to go and quiet your mind as you listen to the crashing waves and allow your mind to wander in nature. As you enter the ground floor, you may choose to take your elevator or your grand stairwell to the first level of your new home. On this level, you will find a large living room/media room/game room complete with a pool table, a large primary suite, and gracious guest room. There is an abundance of closet and storage space on this level as well. As you make your way to the second level of your next home, be prepared for the WOW factor! It is here that you will find exactly what you have been searching for all this time! This level provides you with another ensuite with private deck, another large bathroom, 3 additional guest rooms, an oversized open-concept living area with a Chef's Kitchen, grand dining room with a table that currently can accommodate 14 people, an expansive living room, large pantry, and an abundance of closets and storage space. Your new Kitchen, Living and Dining rooms are anchored by the most divine water views that you have ever seen. This space offers the perfect place for those large family gatherings. You can enjoy your low country boil as there will be a seat for everyone or grab your friends and enjoy ''docktails' on your private dock. A few of the recent updates include, new furniture, new artwork, decor and accessories, new lighting, new flooring, new interior paint, new vanities and mirrors in two of the bathrooms, renovated bathrooms, new bedding and pillows, new hardware throughout the home, and so much more. A detailed list can be provided upon request. This carefully designed and thoughtfully appointed home is a coastal dream. All of the work has been done, so that you can relax and enjoy the good beach life! Some of the most enchanting things about ''Copacetic,'' are the quiet places to escape for that cup of coffee or your favorite beverage. You may choose to sit in the swing and feel the cool breeze with the sounds of the swaying palms, or you may want to take a nap on your screened-in porch as the sounds of the boats passing by makes you dream of that ''big catch'' or you may choose to work on that summer tan on your large upper deck. While these areas are perfect for daytime, the magic can linger late into the evening as you dance under the moonlight of the Carolina sky. Oak Island is a south facing beach, so get ready for the most glorious sunrises and sunsets. It's time to live your best life! Your new home at 6008 W Beach is where you will find your peace within! With the big blue sky above you, the sand below you, and the Atlantic Ocean near you, your seaside home is waiting for you to come home! If you choose to share this piece of heaven with others, Copacetic has a strong rental history that we are happy to share. Keep in mind that the new renovations and addition of the boat lift have increased rental potential. There is a reason that Oak Island was recently named one of the "Top Ten Beach Towns" by Coastal Living Magazine. If you dare to leave your safe haven, you will love all the fun that awaits you on the island! In the mood for a concert in the park? Make your way to Middleton Park and have a picnic while you enjoy the Oak Island Summer Concert Series. Oak Island also offers tennis/pickleball courts, restaurants, breweries, cute coffee and ice cream shops, grocery stores, boutiques, a splashpad, skate park, and so much more! Oak Island is known for its golden sand beaches, blue waters, friendly community, and its close proximity to the Historic Cities of Southport, NC, Wilmington, NC, and Myrtle Beach, SC. The island life on Oak Island is like no other! There are many wonderful attractions, and parks on the island. There is also an abundance of all things adventurous to do while enjoying the island life! Skydiving or Helicopter Tour anyone? You are just a short distance to the Cape Fear Regional Jetport, OKI Lighthouse, and OKI Golf Club! What are you waiting for? Don't dream your life! Live your dreams!

6008 W Beach Dr, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kathy Ross () from Listing Office: Palm Realty, Inc..

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