Brunswick County, NC Real Estate

Formed in 1764, Brunswick County, NC was named for the historic site and colonial port of Brunswick Town. With a total of a 1,050 square miles, Brunswick County, NC is fourth-largest county in North Carolina by total area with 2013 population estimates of around 115,000 residents. The county seat located in Bolivia, NC. Brunswick County, NC is comprised of 547 square miles of land with 203 square miles being water. The Brunswick River and Cape Fear River, which runs through the county, provides access to the Atlantic Ocean. In addition to the rivers, many creeks, lakes and streams make up this beautiful coastal landscape and help to support the vast wildlife indigenous to the area. There are several golf courses, parks and public boat accesses located throughout the county which provide additional access to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle of the area. Brunswick County also has 47 miles of Atlantic coastline which includes Oak Island (formerly Long Beach and Yaupon Beach) and Caswell Beach. The southern end of Brunswick County is home to Shallotte, NC as well as the South Brunswick Islands which are comprised of Holden Beach, Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. In addition to the beaches, Brunswick County, NC is also the location of Calabash, NC which is known as the "Seafood Capital" of the world. The historic port town of Southport is also located in Brunswick County and is accessible both by land as well as a short ferry ride from historic Fort Fisher, NC located near Carolina Beach, NC. In the northern end of the county is Leland, NC which holds the distinction of being one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. With a subtropical climate and low tax rates is not surprising that Brunswick County, NC is a very desirable location to make your home. Please call us with any questions you may have about real estate in Brunswick County, NC or any of the adjacent counties of New Hanover or Pender County, NC. There is a lot of opportunity when looking for Brunswick County real estate and homes for sale.