Oak Island NC Homes For Sale
The island located on the southern side of
Brunswick County is called Oak Island and consists of Oak Island
Beach and Caswell Beach. Oak Island was formally Long Beach and Yaupon
Beach, which have been consolidated over the years. The far eastern tip
of the island is home to Fort Caswell at the mouth of the Cape Fear
River across from
Southport, North Carolina. The island is a prime spot for
surfing, sailing, and fishing. Also, the Sea Turtle Protection Program
has been located on Oak Island since 1989.
Southport, North Carolina is about a 20-25 minutes drive from
Oak Island and
Wilmington is a little under an hour away. One can
expect a moderate commute off the island with increases in traffic
during the summer months.
The island has its beach towns of East and West Long Beach, Yaupon
Beach and Caswell Beach. Also, within these neighborhoods are
several subdivisions such as Pinners Point, Kings Lynn, South Harbor
Village, Arbor Creek, Turtlecreek, Tranquil Harbor and Ocean Greens.
Browse Oak Island NC homes for sale on the right.