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Palm trees, lakes with fountains and resort-style amenities have created a fun tropical atmosphere at Compass Pointe, a 2,200 acre neighborhood located just 15 minutes downtown Wilmington, a city ranked as one of the top places to live in North Carolina. Compass Pointe is a certified Audubon International Gold Signature Community, protecting 70 acres as five wildlife and fauna sanctuaries. After you pass through the gated entrance, lushly landscaped roundabouts greet you at the intersections separating the Compass Pointe neighborhoods. As Real Estate Scorecard's 2015 Happiest Community of the Year, it's clearly one of the most fun coastal retirement communities to live in.

COMPASS POINTE AMENITIES

  • Gated Entrance
  • 18 Hole Golf Course designed by Rick Robbins 
  • 10,000 Square Foot Grand Lanai Clubhouse
  • 7,000 Square Foot Pointe Wellness Center and Spa
  • Resort-style Swimming Pool
  • Two Lighted Tennis Courts
  • Basketball Court
  • Kayak Launch
  • Accent Lakes
  • Dog Park

The Grand Lanai is the neighborhood's main amenity, a 10,000 square foot clubhouse with a resort-style swimming pool and covered entertainment area overlooking their accent lakes. A 7,000 square foot state-of-the-art fitness and tennis center are adjacent to The Grand Lanai. Compass Pointe is golf cart friendly and pedestrian friendly. Its flat topography makes it easy for retirees to enjoy the outdoors in one of the top places to live in North Carolina. Ten miles of dedicated walking trails are planned. Tall palm trees, poolside cabanas and a white sandy beach gives property owners a tropical themed inland neighborhood to enjoy, but not far from the North Carolina beaches.

Approximately 350 homes have been built to date by the best custom home builders in Wilmington NC. 2,000 homes are planned. Architectural styles reflect Lowcountry and American Traditional brick homes. Homes are priced from the $300k's. Buyers are permitted to build whenever they want. Lots at Compass Pointe are priced from $90k's. Approved custom home builders in Wilmington NC include Liberty Homes, Hagood Homes, Bill Clark Homes & Trusst Builder Group. There are 11 preferred builders in all.

Compass Pointe's location in one of the top places to live in North Carolina is wonderful. Families with school age children will find Charter Day School, Leland Middle School, North Brunswick High School and Leland Christian Academy are the nearest best schools.

Our real estate score for Compass Pointe in Leland North Carolina is 78.

When you travel to see coastal retirement communities, let us know if you would like to receive free Wilmington North Carolina relocation information to learn more about the area and trustworthy custom home builders in Wilmington NC. We're happy to share our secrets with you, to make your search more enjoyable.

Contact Compass Pointe at 888.717.6468 to check on Discovery Package availability and to schedule a tour.

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Featured Listings

$395,000
New Coastal Cottage
3 beds 3 baths 2,202 sqft
2452 Blue Papaya NE
Wilmington, North Carolina
$617,000
New Golf Course Home
3 beds 3 baths 2,954 sqft
2580 Sea Island Road NE
Wilmington, North Carolina
$599,500
Golf Course Home
4 beds 5 baths 3,446 sqft
2589 Compass Pointe
Wilmington, North Carolina
$329,900
Coastal Cottage
3 beds 2 baths 1,698 sqft
2441 Blue Papaya NE
Wilmington, North Carolina
$365,000
New Coastal Cottage
3 beds 3 baths 2,514 sqft
8435 Compass Pointe East Wynde NE
Wilmington, North Carolina
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Compass PointeYour score:97 / 100Reviews:551

Property Owner Reviews

Property Owner: Steve
The people who have chosen to come here make it the best place to live.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
100/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:100/100
Property Owner: joseph
What grabbed our attention the first time we visited was how friendly everyone is. The community is like family. Everyone willing to help each other. We.ve made so many friends in such a short time.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
100/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:100/100
Property Owner: MaryAnn
Everyone's goal is to have fun!
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
100/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:100/100
Property Owner: Joyce
Been living at Compass Pointe in Leland, NC for 7 years and we have seen it grow and get better with each year. The people living here caring, giving, and happy to be around.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
80/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:97/100
Property Owner: Anonymous
the community is gorgeous, and well- maintained. The people are extremely friendly and welcoming. The amenities are first class. It truly has a resort feel, and makes you feel like you are on vacation every day! We are so lucky to have found this amazing community!
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
100/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:100/100
Property Owner: Joseph
Closeness to downtown Wilmington and great eateries.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
100/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:100/100
Property Owner: Deb
The amenities are outstanding, the curb appeal is gorgeous, the Social Clubs are the best, dues and fees are very reasonable and the Developer can't be topped. Additionally, there are no finer people anywhere than live here!
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
100/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:100/100
Property Owner: Larry and Yvette
Compass Pointe feels like a small friendly town where everyone is connected. Our social life is more active than it was in New York. We feel like we live in a 5 star resort. We feel like we live
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
100/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:100/100
Property Owner: 28451CP8
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
80/100
HOA/POA Dues:
60/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
60/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Average:80/100
Property Owner: Michael
it's not the houses... it's the people.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
100/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:100/100

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Our Score:
Silver
78/100
Your Score:
Gold
97 / 100

Property Owner Reviews

Property Owner: Laurie
We've lived all over the world and as a military family never felt as welcome and at home as we do here in Compass Pointe!!
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
100/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:100/100
Property Owner: Diane
This is the happiest community to live in because the residents and neighbors are soooo friendly, warm and inviting. Our community has wonderful amenities, a gated entrance, low HOA dues, a beautifully landscaped community, low taxes, close proximity to area beaches, shopping and dining, not to mention the great climate.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
100/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:100/100
Property Owner: Seymour
The people, the development team, and the amenities all combine to make Compass Pointe a very happy community
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
100/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:100/100
Property Owner: Bruce
Fun people, great amenities, plenty of activities in the community and within a short drive, super weather most of the year, affordable.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
80/100
Membership Fees:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
100/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:97/100
Property Owner: Anonymous
Developers team is experienced - staff work well together for seemless operations. Amenities are high quality, developer has listened to and acted upon input from residents. The neighbors are great - very welcoming and caring.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
80/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:97/100
Property Owner: Andrew28451CP
Wish sales staff would have told us about the rail cars dumping gravel every Tuesday night. This needs to be part of a noise ordinance and should cease by 8pm. Please help!
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
60/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
80/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
60/100
Social Clubs:
40/100
Average:73/100
Property Owner: 28451CP5
We absolutely love it at Compass Pointe - most importantly our new neighbors are wonderful!
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
80/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
100/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
80/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:93/100
Property Owner: William
We are new to the community and from what we have observed, it seems as though it is the happiest and most beautiful community.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
100/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:100/100
Property Owner: EDWARD
ALTHOUGH NOT MARKETED AS A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY MOST OF THE OWNERS ARE RETIRED SO WE ALL HAVE A LOT IN COMMON. THE DEVELOPERS ARE HANDS ON AND HAVE PROVIDED AMENITIES ABOVE AND BEYOND WHAT WAS PROMISED.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
100/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:100/100
Property Owner: Anonymous
Everywhere I go all I see are smiles. Even the workers building homes smile! We’re all just happy to be here.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
100/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:100/100

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Proximity

Nearest Hospital:
12miles
80/100
Nearest State Park:
19 miles
60/100
Nearest Shopping Mall:
9 miles
100/100
Nearest Good Restaurants:
6 miles
60/100
Nearest Airport - Commercial:
16 miles
100/100
Nearest College:
2 miles
100/100
Nearest Landfill:
8 miles
20/100
Nearest Nuclear Facility:
23 miles
20/100

Amenities

Clubhouse:
100/100
Dog Park:
60/100
Fitness Center:
100/100
Golf Course:
80/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Swimming Pool:
80/100
Tennis:
60/100

Curb Appeal

Gated Entrance:
Yes
60/100
Streets Paved:
Yes
100/100
Street Lighting:
Decorative
80/100
Landscaping:
Enhanced
100/100
Architecture Style:
Southern Traditional
Water:
County
Sewer:
County
Natural Gas:
No

Developer Credibility

Bert Exum and Bobby Harrelson are the two partners who began developing Compass Pointe homes in the mid 2000's. These Wilmington NC real estate developers also developed Waterford of the Carolinas, Palmetto Creek of the Carolinas and Magnolia Green.

No negative news is found on the internet about Compass Pointe or the three North Carolina coastal real estate developers, Exum and Harrelson.

100/100

Sold Pricing

Mean Price (lot):
$82,573
Median Price (lot):
$74,000
Mode Price (lot):
$124,000
Mean Price (home):
$278,772
Median Price (home):
$250,000
Mode Price (home):
$199,000
Number of homes built:
85
According to public records in 2011, there were 92 closed sales at Compass Pointe. 15 single family homes and 77 lots. Per the MLS, there were 11 single family homes closed and zero lots in 2012 through the month of November.
Pricing updated annually for prior 12-24 month period. Mean price is defined as average sold price, Median price as middle sold price and Mode price is defined as most often sold price.

Taxes

County:
Brunswick
Real Estate:
0.0044%
Sales Tax:
7.00%
Southeast Average
Real Estate: 0.3579%
Sales Tax: 7.4%
The real estate tax millage rate has been converted for you to an annual percentage.

HOA/POA Annual Dues

Annual Dues:
$1,200

Annual Club Membership Dues

Southeast Average
Golf: $7,612
Sport: $2,280
Social: $4,835

Initiation Fees/Deposits

Southeast Average
Golf: $37,891
Sport: $10,087
Social: $17,469

Featured Listings

$617,000
New Golf Course Home
3 beds 3 baths 2,954 sqft
2580 Sea Island Road NE
Wilmington, North Carolina
$395,000
New Coastal Cottage
3 beds 3 baths 2,202 sqft
2452 Blue Papaya NE
Wilmington, North Carolina
$599,500
Golf Course Home
4 beds 5 baths 3,446 sqft
2589 Compass Pointe
Wilmington, North Carolina
$329,900
Coastal Cottage
3 beds 2 baths 1,698 sqft
2441 Blue Papaya NE
Wilmington, North Carolina
$365,000
New Coastal Cottage
3 beds 3 baths 2,514 sqft
8435 Compass Pointe East Wynde NE
Wilmington, North Carolina

Community Scorecard

Our Score:
Silver
78/100
Your Score:
Gold
97 / 100

Proximity

Nearest Hospital:
12miles
80/100
Nearest State Park:
19 miles
60/100
Nearest Shopping Mall:
9 miles
100/100
Nearest Good Restaurants:
6 miles
60/100
Nearest Airport - Commercial:
16 miles
100/100
Nearest College:
2 miles
100/100
Nearest Landfill:
8 miles
20/100
Nearest Nuclear Facility:
23 miles
20/100

Amenities

Clubhouse:
100/100
Dog Park:
60/100
Fitness Center:
100/100
Golf Course:
80/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Swimming Pool:
80/100
Tennis:
60/100

Curb Appeal

Gated Entrance:
Yes
60/100
Streets Paved:
Yes
100/100
Street Lighting:
Decorative
80/100
Landscaping:
Enhanced
100/100
Architecture Style:
Southern Traditional
Water:
County
Sewer:
County
Natural Gas:
No

Developer Credibility

Bert Exum and Bobby Harrelson are the two partners who began developing Compass Pointe homes in the mid 2000's. These Wilmington NC real estate developers also developed Waterford of the Carolinas, Palmetto Creek of the Carolinas and Magnolia Green.

No negative news is found on the internet about Compass Pointe or the three North Carolina coastal real estate developers, Exum and Harrelson.

100/100

Taxes

County:
Brunswick
Real Estate:
0.0044%
Sales Tax:
7.00%
Southeast Average
Real Estate: 0.3579%
Sales Tax: 7.4%
The real estate tax millage rate has been converted for you to an annual percentage.

HOA/POA Annual Dues

Annual Dues:
$1,200

Annual Club Membership Dues

Southeast Average
Golf: $7,612
Sport: $2,280
Social: $4,835

Initiation Fees/Deposits

Southeast Average
Golf: $37,891
Sport: $10,087
Social: $17,469

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