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Homes and Lots for Sale with Beautiful Water Views of the Intracoastal Waterway
There are many places to live along the Intracoastal Waterway in Carteret County. Living on this body of water will offer you gorgeous views of the water, sunrise, sunset, birds and even dolphins swimming by. The waterway is very rich in history too. In the early 1800s, the Dismal Swamp connected the Chesapeake Bay of Virginia and the Albemarle Sound in NC. This was later replaced by a second canal that was much more efficient and was called the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal. After the Civil War, North Carolina revamped and reworked some of the canals by dredging them and formed the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). There is a tidal guard lock at the entrance to the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal which is accessed through Elizabeth City, NC. It is still in use today and runs about 120 miles from Norfolk, Va., along the rivers, creeks, and bays through the Alligator River to the Newport River and into Beaufort, NC. Some years later, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers made the next phase of the ICW and that goes from Beaufort all the way to Key West, Florida. This body of water offers many areas for boating and water sports and for homes giving them the gorgeous views and access that everyone wants of the water. You will never get tired of looking at these views or all the sounds and activities of the ICW as boats pass by or working barges come by or of the fishermen and the dolphins. Most areas along the ICW have easy access to everything you will need for everyday living, including shopping, doctors, hospitals, banks, churches, and post office and schools.
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Carteret County Waterfront Homes
9.5 acres of deep channel waterfront, with direct access to the ICW and just minutes from Beaufort Inlet. The property is near the NC State Port and next to two mid-rise...
A premier coastal land offering in the heart of Carteret County, 246 Amphitheater Drive represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial tract in one of the Crystal...
Dutchman Is An Iconic Oceanfront Sanctuary Located At 2025's #1 Ranked Beach-Emerald Isle. This Newly Constructed Extraordinary Residence Is Designed For Elevated Living ...
- 12 Beds
- 14 Baths
PLEASE NOTE: This is a resale by the current contract owner who intends to assign their contract. A rare opportunity to own the only currently available direct waterfront...
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
This oceanfront 4-bedroom plus flex, 4.5-bath, home sits on a large, elevated lot offering stunning coastal views and multiple entertaining spaces. The property has been ...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
The grandeur of this 6400sqft estate cannot be captured in words or pictures, but we will try. As you first approach this 5 + acre estate, you are swept away by the lush ...
- 6 Beds
- 7 Baths
This 11 bedroom, yes 11 bedroom, masterpiece ocean front estate is absolutely one of Emerald Isle's true sand castle homes. Soon to be an investors gold mine or your pers...
- 11 Beds
- 11 Baths
A rare opportunity to own one of North Carolina's most historically significant waterfront residences. Built circa 1769, the Warner House, later incorporated into Beaufor...
- 3 Beds
- 5 Baths
Come experience this Oceanfront ''Bliss by the Beach'' gem with over 6000 sq ft, featuring a pool, hot tub and amazing water views in all directions! This fully furnished...
- 6 Beds
- 10 Baths
Don't miss this extremely RARE, once-in-a-generation opportunity to own some of the last remaining undeveloped waterfront acreage in Emerald Isle! Discover limitless poss...
This 6 Bedroom Oceanfront New Construction Is Absolutely One Of Emerald Isle's Finest Sand Castle Homes. The 2 Primary Bedrooms on 4th Floor Offer Incredible Views. Ever...
- 6 Beds
- 7 Baths
Experience coastal luxury at its finest in this stunning new custom-built waterfront home in Morehead City. Featuring 5 spacious bedrooms and 5.5 beautifully appointed ba...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
Where mid-century design meets the Atlantic Ocean--privately, beautifully, and without compromise. A rare oceanfront offering--this Malibu-inspired retreat set on a pri...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
A waterfront sanctuary of enduring elegance, 291 Live Oak Road in Newport, North Carolina, presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic estates along the...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
This OCEANFRONT ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE in Emerald Isle, North Carolina offers a rare opportunity to own the EAST SIDE residence of an exquisite modern coastal duplex b...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
Welcome to an extraordinary soundfront residence in prestigious Cannonsgate, where refined coastal design, sweeping Bogue Sound views, and exceptional indoor-outdoor livi...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
This expansive six-bedroom, six-bathroom estate in The Peninsula at Beau Coast offers a sophisticated blend of coastal luxury and historical charm. Positioned on a sprawl...
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
Acreage! Prime Property and a great opportunity for future development of 124+ acres off of Hwy 101 with waterfront. Minutes from the Beaufort waterfront, Cherry Point, s...
The vision of celebrated designer Hope Hinkle comes to life in this recently constructed duplex on the ocean in Emerald Isle. Completed in 2026, 3503 Ocean Drive West off...
- 6 Beds
- 8 Baths
Set along one of the most iconic and coveted stretches of waterfront in coastal North Carolina, 2205 Front Street captures the essence of Beaufort's timeless charm and ef...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
Rare opportunity to own a large sound front parcel in Morehead City! Enjoy over 200 feet on bogue sound or finalize a subdivision into three individual building lots....
Among some of the most desirable lots in Emerald Isle are located on this street. The sunsets are second to none, and you have unobstructed views of the sound, the inlet ...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
Waterfront Grandeur meets Modern Masterpiece. Positioned on the Intracoastal Waterway, this custom-built home in the exclusive, gated community of Cannonsgate offers an u...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
There's a kind of property that only comes along once in a generation, and 2525 Hwy 58 is exactly that. Welcome to Southern Cross -- a private mini-estate where architect...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
Rare Waterfront Investment Property for Sale - Two Homes, Three Docks & Private Boat Ramp on Bogue Sound | 1096 Salter Path Road, Salter Path, NC Discover an exception...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
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