Wilmington, NC relocation guide
Moving to Caswell Beach, NC
$648,400Median home value
Brunswick CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Caswell Beach
Caswell Beach is a small seaside town of about 400 on the east end of Oak Island in Brunswick County, North Carolina, at the mouth of the Cape Fear River. Incorporated in 1975 and named for Fort Caswell (1825), its landmarks are the Oak Island Lighthouse (1958, town-owned since 2004) and the Oak Island Golf Club — the only business in town and one of few 18-hole courses on a NC barrier island. The town won a national award for its restored beach in 2002.
Home prices in Caswell Beach
The median home value in Caswell Beach is $648,400.
Top places in Caswell Beach
- Oak Island Lighthouse — the 1958 lighthouse, town-owned since 2004.
- Fort Caswell — the 1825 fort, now the NC Baptist Assembly and a National Historic District.
- Oak Island Golf Club — 18 holes on the barrier island.
- Caswell Beach's restored beach — national award winner.
- Southport — the historic river town, ~10 min west.
Commuting from Caswell Beach
- ~40 min to Wilmington via NC-133 and US-421.
- Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is ~45 min away.
- No public transit; the island is reached by bridge.
Caswell Beach FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Caswell Beach, NC?
The median home value in Caswell Beach is $648,400. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Caswell Beach, NC?
~40 min to Wilmington via NC-133 and US-421.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.