Wilmington, NC Real Estate Blog

Hi Folks,

We are happy to be bringing you these weekly market reports for the Wilmington, Pender, Brunswick and Wilmington area beach towns.  Keep up to date on all the activity in our market area!  Here is this weeks Real Estate Report on the town of Leland in Brunswick County for May 3, 2010.

http://www.realmarketreports.com/reports/028028_Reports/Leland.pdf

Dick Beals

The title gives this new neighborhood away....Palm trees!  Plenty of them, from the richly appointed entrance way, continuing past the pool and clubhouse, to the entrance of the neighborhood "The Palms" 

Palms everywhere! 

 Now I'm not a great tree affectionate, or a lover of trees....but palm trees...yes!  There is something about palm trees that gives one a sense of calmness, warmth, and serenity of a far away tropical island.

Tropical island?  Think tropical colors, think warm tropical breezes, think gentle winds.  Sounds perfect doesn't it??  Well this neighborhood at "The Palms" may just be your answer to help gently ease those winter doldrums away, or for that matter,  many of life's uncertainties and problems.

Mallory Creek Plantation is just a short jaunt from downtown Wilmington, NC....about 5 miles over the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge on Route 74/76/17 to Leland, NC, then a left on to Route 133 heading towards Southport, NC.   Mallory Creek Plantation is another one of those communities that grew from the boon years of 2004 to 2005 here in the Wilmington market.  In fact"The Palms" helped, assisted and gave a hand to Leland becoming one of the fastest growing towns in the state, and Brunswick County becoming one of the 40th largest growing counties in the whole United States.   

The developers and builders definitely had  a unique vision with the homes in "The Palms"  Every home here has multiple palm trees in the yards.  

The builder of these fine homes is Craig Stevens of Wilmington, NC.

  Craig's many accomplishments, along with building great homes, is his sterling reputation,and he is a third generation builder.  It really does run in the family! 

Craig has held many positions in the community, and was a past president of the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association.  His credentials did not come easy....they were earned by building the best home for the money. 

One of those homes is our new listing at 104 Havana Court, and we are proud to present it, as it has been lovingly maintained by the original owner.  A military transfer dictates this move, and the sellers will surely miss this wonderful home and neighborhood.   

As you can see...palm trees, peaceful yellow pastel color, and when the lawn greens up....you will think your new home is in paradise. 

This wonderful home on a  cul de sac lot, features a large fenced yard and open floor plan!

Laminate and ceramic tile flooring's with carpet in bedrooms.

Eat in kitchen and formal dining room.

Cozy breakfast nook makes catching a snack fast and easy.

Over-sized terraced yard with pergola, full irrigation system, a relaxing screened porch to enjoy the warmer evenings, they are just a few of the nice features.  The house is bright and cheery, and has a walk in pantry and laundry area. 

The large attic is floored the full-width of house. Large master bedroom with walk in closet.  Garden tub in master with block glass and bead board surround, double sinks. Large living room with fireplace. Designer colors throughout the home, ready to move into. A new refrigerator is also included.  Low HOA monthly dues of $40 per month, pool, clubhouse, and side-walked community. Nice landscaping and of course many palms! 

All this for less than 190 thousand dollars!!  First time home-buyers would do well to check this out, use your $8000.00 tax credit, and start enjoying vacationing right here in your new home at Mallory Creek.

The Palms at Mallory Creek offers the smart, savvy buyer many reasons to choose this area....find out for yourself why so many homeowners are calling Mallory Creek in Leland, North Carolina home.

Dick Beals

Hi all, I want to introduce you to a wonderful neighborhood just outside of Wilmington, NC....called Westport.  It is in the town of Leland,  which is a bedroom community about 5 miles west of downtown Wilmington. 

Westport is one of those communities that grew from the boon years of 2004 to 2005 here in the Wilmington market.  In fact Westport helped, assisted and gave a hand to Leland becoming one of the fastest growing towns in the state, and Brunswick County becoming one of the 40th largest growing counties in the whole United States.

Westport  is a 165-acre community of 435 homes on Route 133 South in Brunswick County. There is a feel of "country" as the road meanders past trees and creeks, and Westport's bronze "Mariner" statue is a commanding, larger-than-life presence at the beautifully designed wrought iron and masonry entrance gates, where it welcomes homeowners and visitors alike, giving the community an elegant feel. 

Here is our newest listing at 740 Beachwalk Drive, truly a well maintained patio home that was purchased as a second home and used very sparingly.  This particular home is one of the larger models with 3 good sized bedrooms, 2 full baths and features a 3 season sunroom.  Virtual tour is here.

Westport offers an array of residential designs including patio, two-story and townhouses. The homes are of low maintenance brick exterior, and the majority of residences include lawn maintenance in the monthly HOA fee. The Westport community includes two swimming pools with bathhouse facilities. One pool is specially designed, with walk-in access for smaller children and persons with disabilities. Nearby is a large playground including play equipment for smaller children, a basketball court, and a soccer/baseball field. The clubhouse is the hub of many community activities. A scenic park is taking shape thanks to an enthusiastic volunteer effort. The development was completed in 2006, and is considered one of the area's finest. 

Westport offers the smart saavy buyer many reasons to choose this area....find out for yourself why so many homeowners are calling Westport in Leland, North Carolina home.

Dick Beals

Leland is the new "bedroom community" of Wilmington, North Carolina, and is a short five minute drive from Wilmington, just over the Cape Fear River. It has been called the "Gateway to Brunswick County"

With the boom of residential growth and the moniker of the fastest-growing town in one of the  fastest-growing counties in the nation in 2006, Leland has emerged as "The Town" of northern Brunswick County's continuing economic expansion. In recent months the town has seen the opening of a number of commercial centers, businesses and restaurants. Several hotels, grocery stores, national retailers and more restaurants are in the planning stages and will soon follow.

The town has changed considerably since its early days in the late 1890s as a railroad crossroads. It took nearly 100 years before the area was officially incorporated as a town in 1989. Population at that time was approximately 1,800. The new town saw limited growth over the first 10 years but exploded in the early 2000s. Leland's population numbered 1,938 in 2000 but grew to 5,189 by the end of 2004. In that same year, the town doubled its geographic size by completing the voluntary annexation of the Brunswick Forest planned unit development. This 4,900-acre tract joined the town's other flagship developments - Magnolia Greens, Waterford, Mallory Creek, Westport and Westgate - making Leland the largest municipality in Brunswick County. When Brunswick Forest is completed it will add nearly 10,000 new residents to the area. Despite its current population of 9,642 and thousands of new residents on the way, the Town of Leland is committed to maintaining its small-town atmosphere and quality of life as it enters this new era of growth and prosperity.

We will discussing Leland's new neighborhoods in coming articles, and the influences these new communities are and will have on the growth of Leland.

Most of the families we have helped move were from the northeast....NY, NJ, Ohio, PA, and CT, and they all were looking for the southern lifestyle. Whether it was golfing, fishing, sun-bathing, or just for the relaxing life that this part of the country offers, they certainly have found it! Miles and miles of beautiful beaches, over fifty close-by golf courses, and most important a mild climate and over 260 days of sunshine every year.

Here is our newest offering at 1119 Ashcroft Drive in the newer neighborhood of Lanvale Trace.  This home is perfect for a first home, or for the retiring couple.  It features a large fenced yard, is close to beaches and shopping, and of course don't forget all those sunny days to enjoy! 

Dick Beals