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Ocean Ridge Plantation

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Sweetly located between Wilmington North Carolina and Myrtle Beach, Ocean Ridge Plantation is located in the heart of it all and offers a traditional country club lifestyle. Award winning beaches and golf courses attract families and retirees of all lifestyle interests. Ocean Ridge Plantation has a strong social infrastructure with more than 50 active organizations providing friendly social activities to share common interests and ways to meet new friends. These attributes are important in coastal retirement communities. 

Four award winning golf courses have brought Ocean Ridge Plantation into the limelight as one of the finest Wilmington NC golf communities. Awards include Top 10 Nation's Favorites by Golf Week, Best New Golf Course in America and Top 100 Golf Course by Golf Digest.  Sunset Beach has been named the number one barrier island in North Carolina by Duke University and is only 2 miles the gated entrance.

OCEAN RIDGE PLANTATION AMENITIES

  • 24 Hour Gated Entrance
  • Four 18 Hole Championship Golf Courses
    • Tiger's Eye designed by Tim Cate
    • Leopard's Chase designed by Tim Cate
    • Panther's Run designed by Tim Cate
    • Lion's Paw designed by Willard Bird/Tim Cate
    • Jaguar's Liar - planned designed by Tim Cate
  • Two Golf Clubhouses with dining
  • The Plantation Club - Resort-style swimming pool, indoor pool, fitness center and lighted tennis courts
  • Three Story Private Oceanfront Beach Club on Sunset Beach
  • Nature Park and Pavilion
  • The Plantation Gardens
  • Walking Trails

The Plantation Club is this fitness hub neighborhood with a state of the art fitness center, sauna, resort-style swimming pool overlooking a 4 acre lake, an indoor heated pool and tennis courts. Winding roads and sidewalks create attractive walking and bicycling paths throughout the neighborhoods leading the community's 300 acre nature preserve. Ocean Ridge Plantation has its own community garden (The Plantation Gardens) where property owners can grow their own fruits, vegetables and flowers on the same land harvested by farmers in the early 1800's. Ocean Ridge has just about everything one would hope for in coastal retirement communities. 

Approximately 500 homes have been built by the finest custom home builders in Wilmington NC to date of the 3,000 planned. Architectural styles include European, French Country, Mediterranean, Lowcountry and traditional American brick homes. Ocean Ridge Plantation homes for sale start in the $300k's. There are a variety of home styles and themed neighborhoods to choose from. Waterbury Isle on Leopards Chase is the community's newest neighborhood. If you'd prefer to purchase a lot and build later, there are plenty of lots for sale at Ocean Ridge Plantation ranging from 1/5 of an acre to over 1 full acre starting under $100k. Mark Saunders Luxury Homes is the community's primary home builder.

Union Elementary School, Shallotte Middle School, West Brunswick High School, West Christian Academy and Evelyn Smith Way Village School are the closest best schools to Ocean Ridge Plantation. If you are searching for where to retire in North Carolina in close proximity to the beach, don't miss taking a look at this established Wilmington NC golf community on the south end of Brunswick County.

Our real estate score for Ocean Ridge Plantation in Sunset Beach North Carolina is 73.

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Ocean Ridge PlantationYour score:80 / 100Reviews:18

Property Owner Reviews

Property Owner: Anonymous
.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
80/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
80/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
80/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:90/100
Property Owner: Anonymous
.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
60/100
Developer Creditability:
20/100
HOA/POA Dues:
20/100
Membership Fees:
20/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
40/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
40/100
Social Clubs:
20/100
Average:31/100
Property Owner: Anonymous
.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
20/100
HOA/POA Dues:
60/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
60/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
80/100
Social Clubs:
80/100
Average:67/100
Property Owner: Barbara
A beautiful community with a few minor difficulties with the current developer.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
80/100
Developer Creditability:
40/100
HOA/POA Dues:
80/100
Membership Fees:
80/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
80/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
80/100
Average:77/100
Property Owner: Anonymous
.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
20/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
80/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
20/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:74/100
Property Owner: Anonymous
Very giving neighbors to each other and charities.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
80/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:96/100
Property Owner: Anonymous
.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
80/100
Developer Creditability:
40/100
HOA/POA Dues:
80/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
100/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
80/100
Social Clubs:
80/100
Average:77/100
Property Owner: Ruth
This is a first class community with four golf courses and a beach house.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
80/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:96/100
Property Owner: Raymond
Over 50 active social clubs, low HOA, top notch amenities, quality homes with strictly enforced association design and maintenance standards ensure curb appeal and protect property values
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
60/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
80/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
80/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:89/100
Property Owner: Anonymous
We have the highest lifestyle standards in Ocean Ridge for a very little HOA dues. Best golf courses and Oceanfront Beach Club. Where else can you find it?
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
80/100
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:97/100

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Our Score:
Silver
73/100
Your Score:
Silver
80 / 100

Property Owner Reviews

Property Owner: Barbara
A beautiful community with a few minor difficulties with the current developer.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
80/100
Developer Creditability:
40/100
HOA/POA Dues:
80/100
Membership Fees:
80/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
80/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
80/100
Average:77/100
Property Owner: Anonymous
A great place to live!
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
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
Property Owner: Anonymous
.
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
Property Owner: Anonymous
Tension is high between developer and homeowners.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
40/100
Developer Creditability:
20/100
HOA/POA Dues:
80/100
Membership Fees:
20/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
60/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
40/100
Social Clubs:
40/100
Average:43/100
Property Owner: Anonymous
.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
80/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
80/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
80/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:90/100
Property Owner: Anonymous
We have the highest lifestyle standards in Ocean Ridge for a very little HOA dues. Best golf courses and Oceanfront Beach Club. Where else can you find it?
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
80/100
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:97/100
Property Owner: Raymond
Over 50 active social clubs, low HOA, top notch amenities, quality homes with strictly enforced association design and maintenance standards ensure curb appeal and protect property values
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
60/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
80/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
80/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:89/100
Property Owner: David
.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
80/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Membership Fees:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
80/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
80/100
Average:91/100
Property Owner: Anonymous
.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
60/100
HOA/POA Dues:
100/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
100/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:93/100
Property Owner: Anonymous
.
Curb Appeal and Maintenance:
100/100
Developer Creditability:
20/100
HOA/POA Dues:
80/100
Proximity to Places of Interest:
40/100
Quality of Community Amenities:
100/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Average:73/100

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Proximity

Nearest Hospital:
26miles
20/100
Nearest State Park:
8 miles
100/100
Nearest Shopping Mall:
8 miles
100/100
Nearest Good Restaurants:
0 miles
100/100
Nearest Airport - Commercial:
45 miles
20/100
Nearest College:
18 miles
60/100
Nearest Landfill:
18 miles
60/100
Nearest Nuclear Facility:
31 miles
40/100
Nearest Odorous Facility:
0 miles
100/100

Amenities

Beach Access:
100/100
Clubhouse:
80/100
Community Parks:
60/100
Dining:
60/100
Fitness Center:
80/100
Golf Course:
80/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Swimming Pool:
80/100
Tennis:
80/100
Walking Trails:
80/100

Curb Appeal

Gated Entrance:
Yes
80/100
Streets Paved:
Yes
60/100
Street Lighting:
Decorative
60/100
Landscaping:
Enhanced
80/100
Water:
County
Sewer:
County

Developer Credibility

The Coastal Companies began developing Ocean Ridge Plantation in the mid 2000's. Ocean Ridge Plantation is an established Wilmington NC golf community on the south end of Brunswick County. It is our understanding the amenities are still owned and controlled by the developer.

The Coastal Companies has pending litigation against them which is easily found on the internet related to sister communities. We recommend you seek legal advice before purchasing at Ocean Ridge Plantation. 

60/100

Sold Pricing

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Taxes

County:
Brunswick County
Real Estate:
0.0034%
Sales Tax:
6.75%
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:
$873

Annual Club Membership Dues

Golf:
$1,915
Southeast Average
Golf: $7,612
Sport: $2,280
Social: $4,835

Initiation Fees/Deposits

Golf:
$20,000
Southeast Average
Golf: $37,891
Sport: $10,087
Social: $17,469

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$617,000
New Golf Course Home
3 beds 3 baths 2,954 sqft
2580 Sea Island Road NE
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$329,900
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3 beds 2 baths 1,698 sqft
2441 Blue Papaya NE
Wilmington, North Carolina
$819,000
New Golf Course Home
4 beds 3.5 baths 3,240 sqft
3038 Catesville Circle
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

Community Scorecard

Our Score:
Silver
73/100
Your Score:
Silver
80 / 100

Proximity

Nearest Hospital:
26miles
20/100
Nearest State Park:
8 miles
100/100
Nearest Shopping Mall:
8 miles
100/100
Nearest Good Restaurants:
0 miles
100/100
Nearest Airport - Commercial:
45 miles
20/100
Nearest College:
18 miles
60/100
Nearest Landfill:
18 miles
60/100
Nearest Nuclear Facility:
31 miles
40/100
Nearest Odorous Facility:
0 miles
100/100

Amenities

Beach Access:
100/100
Clubhouse:
80/100
Community Parks:
60/100
Dining:
60/100
Fitness Center:
80/100
Golf Course:
80/100
Social Clubs:
100/100
Swimming Pool:
80/100
Tennis:
80/100
Walking Trails:
80/100

Curb Appeal

Gated Entrance:
Yes
80/100
Streets Paved:
Yes
60/100
Street Lighting:
Decorative
60/100
Landscaping:
Enhanced
80/100
Water:
County
Sewer:
County

Developer Credibility

The Coastal Companies began developing Ocean Ridge Plantation in the mid 2000's. Ocean Ridge Plantation is an established Wilmington NC golf community on the south end of Brunswick County. It is our understanding the amenities are still owned and controlled by the developer.

The Coastal Companies has pending litigation against them which is easily found on the internet related to sister communities. We recommend you seek legal advice before purchasing at Ocean Ridge Plantation. 

60/100

Taxes

County:
Brunswick County
Real Estate:
0.0034%
Sales Tax:
6.75%
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:
$873

Annual Club Membership Dues

Golf:
$1,915
Southeast Average
Golf: $7,612
Sport: $2,280
Social: $4,835

Initiation Fees/Deposits

Golf:
$20,000
Southeast Average
Golf: $37,891
Sport: $10,087
Social: $17,469

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