Arbor Creek Homes with False Waterfront

Welcome to Arbor Creek, a charming subdivision nestled in the heart of North Carolina. This picturesque community offers a serene escape while being conveniently located near bustling urban amenities. Arbor Creek is known for its beautiful landscapes, friendly neighbors, and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal place for families and individuals alike.

One of the unique features of Arbor Creek is the presence of homes with false waterfronts. These stunning residences provide the aesthetic charm of waterfront living without the high maintenance that typically comes with it. Imagine waking up every morning to the tranquil views of shimmering waters, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant wildlife, all from the comfort of your backyard. The false waterfront homes in Arbor Creek are designed to enhance your lifestyle, offering spacious layouts, modern amenities, and access to community features that foster relaxation and recreation.

Residents of Arbor Creek enjoy a plethora of outdoor activities, with nearby parks, walking trails, and scenic picnic spots. The community is also in proximity to local shops, restaurants, and schools, ensuring that everything you need is just a stone’s throw away. Whether you’re looking to start a family, retire in peace, or simply find a beautiful place to call home, Arbor Creek offers a welcoming atmosphere and a vibrant lifestyle.

Discover the charm of Arbor Creek today, where your dream home awaits amidst the beauty of North Carolina!

Newest Arbor Creek Homes with False Waterfront

$505,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100590809 MLS

Rare Backyard Privacy! One of this home's most valuable features is its protected backyard, where you'll never have neighbors building behind you. Enjoy the rare luxury of lasting privacy surrounded by a peaceful wooded backdrop. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee, relaxing after a long day, or entertaining friends, you'll appreciate the tranquility, natural beauty, and sense of calm that make this setting so special. Located on one of the largest cul-de-sac homesites in Arbor Creek, this beautifully maintained home offers privacy, quality finishes, and an exceptional coastal lifestyle. Backing to a peaceful wooded nature area, the fenced backyard provides the perfect setting for gardening, relaxing, or entertaining while enjoying the serenity of your own private outdoor space. Built in 2019 with over 1,800 square feet of living space, the home features engineered hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas, granite countertops, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious family room highlighted by a cathedral ceiling and a cozy gas-log fireplace. The Carolina room, with its vaulted ceiling and expansive backyard views, offers flexible space for a home office, reading room, or additional accommodations for visiting family and friends. The private primary suite also overlooks the wooded backyard and includes a beautifully appointed bath with a custom tiled walk-in shower. Tile flooring in all wet areas and a convenient laundry room just off the garage add to the home's thoughtful design and everyday functionality. Thoughtful upgrades throughout the home provide both comfort and peace of mind, including a whole-house AquaOx water filtration system, new water heater (2025), KitchenAid dishwasher, super-quiet InSinkErator garbage disposal, custom shades and plantation shutters, polyaspartic-coated garage floor, gutter guards, and a fully fenced backyard designed for pets, gardening, and outdoor enjoyment. Arbor Creek is one of the area's most sought-after communities, offering resort-style amenities including a clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, and convenient boat and RV storage. Ideally located just minutes from Oak Island's beautiful beaches, championship golf courses, shopping, medical facilities, and the historic waterfront of Southport, the community also offers easy access to the new bridge connection and planned commercial development nearby. There are month-to-month tenants in place through September. Please allow a minimum of 24 hours' notice for all showing appointments. The backyard adjoins protected wetlands, providing a peaceful natural buffer and ensuring no future development directly behind the home. A small portion of the rear of the lot is located in an AE flood zone; however, the home is not currently required to carry flood insurance, and the seller does not maintain a flood insurance policy. Please refer to the attached survey for detailed lot dimensions. If you're looking for a move-in-ready home on an oversized private homesite with exceptional upgrades, lasting backyard privacy, and outstanding neighborhood amenities, this Arbor Creek property is one you won't want to miss. Call us today to schedule your private showing!

3826 Timber Stream Dr, Southport

Listing courtesy of Southport Realty, Inc.. Contact:

$544,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100589824 MLS

Discover peaceful coastal living at 3705 Willow Lake Drive in Southport's desirable Arbor Creek community. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a wonderful combination of comfort, privacy, and convenience, all just minutes from historic downtown Southport. Inside, hardwood floors flow from the welcoming foyer into the living room, where a cozy gas fireplace creates an inviting focal point. The formal dining room provides an ideal setting for gatherings, while the spacious kitchen features a gas range, a new microwave, and plenty of room for cooking and entertaining. The primary suite is a relaxing retreat, with beautiful windows overlooking the fenced backyard. Plantation shutters throughout the home add timeless style and privacy. The updated primary bath includes a large tiled shower, a walk-in soaking tub, and two generous closets offering abundant storage. Two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath are located on the main level. Upstairs, a versatile flex room can serve as a fourth bedroom, craft room, home office, or additional living space. The sunroom is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee while taking in views of the serene backyard. Outside, the fenced yard features a stone patio and shaded deck, creating a peaceful setting for relaxing, entertaining, or watching the birds. Make plans today to see this beautiful home and everything it has to offer.

3705 Willow Lake Dr Se, Southport

Listing courtesy of Dalton Wade, Inc.. Contact:

$565,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100589634 MLS

Experience luxury living in this stunning new construction home located in the charming Arbor Creek neighborhood of Southport, NC. This beautiful one-story residence features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 elegant bathrooms, and a generous 2-car garage, offering the perfect blend of comfort and modern design. With a highly respected builder at the helm, you can expect quality craftsmanship and thoughtful details throughout this exquisite property. Step inside to discover an inviting foyer adorned with tall wainscoting that sets the tone for the rest of the home. The custom kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's dream, showcasing sleek leather granite countertops, crisp white cabinetry, and a striking light blue/grey island that acts as the centerpiece for gatherings and entertaining. Luxury vinyl plank flooring flows seamlessly throughout, creating a cohesive and low-maintenance living space. The owner's suite serves as a personal retreat, complete with an oversized closet and a spa-like en-suite bathroom featuring a beautifully designed custom shower and top-choice granite finishes. The thoughtful layout includes two distinct living areas, perfect for both relaxation and entertainment. Bask in natural light in the sunroom that overlooks your private, backyard, surrounded by mature trees, creating a serene space to unwind. Outdoors, the low-maintenance yard is complemented by a gorgeous screened-in porch--ideal for sipping your morning coffee while observing the local wildlife. Situated in a tight-knit, pet-friendly community surrounded by lush trees, this property offers both tranquility and convenience. Whether you're exploring nearby beaches or enjoying the local dining scene, you'll find that 4089 Country Garden Lane is where your ideal lifestyle awaits. Schedule your appointment today--this remarkable home won't last long!

4089 Country Garden Ln, Southport

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage. Contact:

$625,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100585815 MLS

IDEAL LOCATION - AND IDEAL DESIGN! This charming Magnolia Cottage Design located in the highly desirable community of Arbor Creek will captivate your heart. There is always a home that stands out amongst the others and this one does indeed. One of the rare homes in this community that abuts St. James Player's Club golf course. With its beautiful front porch hearkening back to an easy southern lifestyle and its sundrenched interior, this home is a stand out. Wood floors and a gas fireplace flanked on both sides by built in cabinetry and shelves grace the living room. The first floor also boasts a dining room, kitchen with breakfast nook, primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom and large walk in closet. There is plenty of room for guests to visit with 2 more bedrooms, bonus room (counted as 4th bedroom), and full bath upstairs. This house has many extras and upgrades including 10' ceilings, 2x6 exterior walls, Hardie siding, trex decking, solar, EV charger, screen porch, spray foam insulation and encapsulated crawl space. This earned the certified High Performance certificate and documentation is available for you. Worry free days and evenings are yours with the Tesla Powerwall engaging automatically for seamless backup power if an electric outage occurs. Additionally, time of use shifting saves on your electric bill & can bank more through your solar panels. Enjoy its lovely yard, club amenities or take advantage of being only minutes away from Oak Island beaches, Southport, boating, fishing, kayaking, dining, shopping and much more! This is one you definitely want to see & we will have booties waiting for you because this is a pristine ''no shoes'' home.

3837 Timber Stream Dr, Southport

Listing courtesy of Art Skipper Realty Inc.. Contact:

$579,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100584764 MLS

Welcome home to this beautifully appointed 4-bedroom, 4 bath residence in the desirable Arbor Creek community. This move-in-ready home offers 2,452 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, including a well-finished room over the garage with a full bath that could easily serve as a fourth bedroom or bonus space to meet your needs The open-concept floor plan creates an inviting atmosphere, featuring a cozy fireplace in the living area and a seamless flow into the dining space and kitchen, which is equipped with granite countertops. Outside, you will find a large, enclosed all-season room and a fenced-in backyard with beautiful gardens and a built-in KitchenAid gas grill. Situated on a well-landscaped corner lot, the property offers outstanding curb appeal and privacy. Arbor Creek residents enjoy resort-style amenities, including a clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, pickleball and tennis courts, a community garden, and boat/RV storage. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Southport, area beaches, and Wilmington, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and coastal living.

3618 Button Bush Ct, Southport

Listing courtesy of Southport Realty, Inc.. Contact:

$149,900

100579769 MLS

This Exceptional 28,749 Square foot lot (.66 acres) Rare opportunity in Arbor Creek near Cul-De-Sac . This lot is highly Coveted. In a established Beautiful Neighborhood. Backs in the quieter part of Arbor Creek.

3840 Timber Stream Dr, Southport

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage. Contact:

$699,900

6 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 100575144 MLS

Massive 5,500 sq ft. True in-law suite. LISTED BELOW $703,000 independent appraisal. 3821 Timber Stream sits on a quiet cul-de-sac backing to the prestigious St James golf course in Arbor Creek. It offers 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, and a FULL in-law suite with private entry configuration that rarely comes to market in the Southport area: a fully self-contained addition with its own kitchen, living area, bedroom, full bath, dedicated HVAC, gas log fireplace, and screened porch. The main residence was thoroughly renovated approximately 10 to 12 years ago including a remodeled kitchen with gas range, updated bathrooms, updated flooring, a second-floor recreation room, and a full roof replacement. The floor plan delivers generous proportions on both levels including a large living room, separate family room, formal dining room with adjacent breakfast area, dedicated laundry room, and an oversized primary suite alongside three additional bedrooms on the second floor. A second-floor bedroom connects to a bonus room with seventh bedroom potential, and the home theater rounds out four living spaces as a third option. Four distinct outdoor living spaces include a covered front porch, rear wood deck, rear screened porch, and a private screened porch off the in-law suite. Municipal water and sewer, propane gas, insulated windows, vinyl siding, encapsulated crawl space, and an attached 2-car garage on a 0.64-acre lot. Built 2002. Situated in Arbor Creek adjacent to St James Plantation with HOA amenities including a clubhouse, community pool, tennis courts, and maintained common areas. Brunswick County schools. Minutes to historic downtown Southport, Oak Island beaches. Pricing reflects the current condition of the home. Deferred maintenance items and needed repairs are fully documented in the pre-listing home inspection and pre-listing appraisal, both completed and available in MLS. Offered strictly AS-IS, WHERE-IS. No repairs or seller concessions will be entertained.

3821 Timber Stream Dr, Southport

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington. Contact:

$545,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100569602 MLS

This one stands out amongst the others! Beautiful-brick home in the cul-de-sac Traemoor section of Arbor Creek, offers coastal lifestyle with a flare of elegance! Open floor plan with soaring ceilings, wood floors, & abundant natural light welcome you home. Gourmet chefs delight with upgraded cabinetry, granite counter tops, double oven, & separate pantry make preparing meals for family and friends extra special. Spacious Ensuite is your private retreat with a spa-like bathroom, complete with garden tub & separate shower. 4th bedroom with full bath is the only room upstairs and currently used as crafting rom. This home takes in the best of both worlds providing quiet times as a primary residence and well planned for entertaining friends and family. A special bar area for mixing drinks is off the sunroom for easy access while chatting with friends or taking in nature. Step out onto the open deck for grillin and chillin or just to let the sun warm you & maybe see a deer stroll past. This community is only a few miles to public beach access on Oak Island and even closer to public boat launch however NO city taxes!. Imagine the best of both worlds: your home nestled in the private woodsy retreat within an established and desired subdivision while just minutes from the beach, sand and surf. This property is NOT in a flood zone, so lenders do not require flood insurance. This is the one you have been waiting for so do not delay & miss this rare opportunity! Highly sought after community with garden area, boat/rv storage, swimming pool, pickleball & fitness center

3715 Pond Pine Ct, Southport

Listing courtesy of Art Skipper Realty Inc.. Contact:

$365,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100567184 MLS

Located in Arbor Creek in Southport, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers comfort, privacy, and added peace of mind with a seller provided 1-year Home Warranty covering systems, appliances, and more. Used primarily as a second home since 2005, the home has been lightly lived in over the years and enjoys a wooded setting with HOA owned space behind for added privacy. A covered front porch, rear deck, and sunroom provide multiple places to relax and enjoy the coastal Carolina setting. Inside, the high ceiling foyer opens to the living area with a gas fireplace and an easy flow into the kitchen and dining spaces. The dining area connects directly to the sunroom, added in 2014, overlooking the backyard and rear deck. The primary suite includes direct deck access, double vanities, a walk-in closet, walk-in shower, and jetted tub. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath provide space for guests, including a front bedroom with French doors that could also work well as an office, hobby room, or flex space. Comfortable as is, this home also gives buyers the opportunity to update over time and make it their own. The roof was replaced in 2021, and the garage includes a utility sink with water, laundry area, and side exterior door for added convenience. Arbor Creek amenities include clubhouse, community garden, pool, fitness center, meeting room, party room, pickleball, RV/boat storage, street lights, tennis courts, and trails. A great opportunity to enjoy the Southport lifestyle with community amenities, privacy, and warranty protection.

3864 Harmony Cir Se, Southport

Listing courtesy of Carolina Coast Homes Real Estate LLC. Contact:

$525,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100550560 MLS

*Price Improvement* This beautiful brick home is located minutes away from sunny beaches, shopping and the local historic town of Southport. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, plenty of space. Enjoy your morning coffee on the three-season porch. The patio features an outdoor grill (included in sale), jetted into the home's propane tank. The Arbor Creek Community has lots of amenities; a community pool, tennis courts, walking trails, gazebo, clubhouse with a library and fitness center and more. Some furniture negotiable.

3713 Pond Pine Ct, Southport

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage. Contact:

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