3100 Marsh Grove Lane, Unit Unit 3101Southport, NC 28461Price: $349,000

What if your mornings started with Intracoastal Waterway views and your evenings ended the same way? This beautifully appointed end-unit condo at The Preserve at Oak Island puts you just minutes from the historic streets of Downtown Southport and the sun-soaked shores of Oak Island -- with none of the maintenance headaches that usually come with coastal ownership. Unit 3101 sits on the second living level above the covered parking garage, giving you the feel of an elevated retreat with the ease of elevator access and no stairs required. As an end unit, you'll enjoy extra windows, exceptional natural light, and the kind of quiet that comes from having no shared side walls. Step onto your private balcony and take in views of the Intracoastal Waterway framed by mature trees -- the perfect spot for morning coffee, a good book, or watching the boat traffic drift by. Inside, the layout is as thoughtful as it is comfortable. The owner's suite offers a generous ensuite bath with both a step-in shower and a soaking tub. A second bedroom, full bath, and a flex room -- ideal as a home office, hobby space, or cozy sitting room -- round out a floor plan that works equally well for full-time living or a coastal getaway. The HOA covers the master insurance policy, all exterior and grounds maintenance, water, sewer, and access to the community clubhouse, pool, and fitness center -- so your time here is spent living, not managing. And with no short-term rentals permitted, The Preserve maintains the peaceful, residential atmosphere that makes it feel like a true neighborhood, not a revolving door. Covered parking, elevator access, and a low-maintenance lifestyle -- all just a bridge away from the beach. This is coastal North Carolina living done right.