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Calabash, NC · Brunswick County · Active Adult · Southernmost NC · Near Myrtle Beach

Carolina Shores

Active adult community in Calabash — Brunswick County’s southernmost town, 15 minutes from Myrtle Beach and Sunset Beach, with the lowest home prices in the Wilmington market.

~$130/moHOA / Month
$275K–$475KPrice Range
~0.50%Brunswick Co. Tax
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Amenities

Clubhouse with pool
Fitness center
Golf access nearby
Walking trails
Community events
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True Monthly Cost

All-in monthly cost — $375K Carolina Shores home

HOA fee~$130/mo
Brunswick Co. property tax (~0.50%)~$156/mo
Homeowners insurance (coastal NC)~$200–$420/mo
Utilities~$150–$200/mo
Total monthly carrying cost (excl. mortgage)~$636–$906/mo
Brunswick County Tax + NC 65+ Homestead ExclusionBrunswick County effective rate ~~0.50%. NC residents 65+ meeting income limits can file Form AV-9 to reduce taxable value — saves $300–$800/year. File annually with Brunswick County Tax Administration.
Coastal NC Insurance — budget $200–$420/monthWind/hail coverage in Brunswick and New Hanover counties runs 2–4x inland NC rates. Factor it before comparing Wilmington against Charlotte or Raleigh-Durham communities.

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