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.
Demographics
- Median income in 2005: $41,700
- Median Age= 49.2 yrs
- Median house value in 2005= $41,700
- Median Property Taxes Paid in 2000= $932
- Average High Temperature in Summer: 88F
- Average Low Temperature in Summer: 71F
- Average High Temperature in Winter: 56F
- Average Low Temperature in Winter: 33F
- Annual Precipitation: 61 inches