The Swansboro and Hubert area of Onslow County NC is a fantastic place to live. It is quite a challenge to determine where one ends and the other begins.  The two towns merge and meld quietly.

 Swansboro is  a quaint, historic town located on the White Oak River between Atlantic Beach and Topsail Beach.  It is known as “The Friendly City By the Sea” and once you have visited there, met and talked with the residents, you will understand why the nickname.  There are unique  waterfront boutiques, shops and restaurants whose owners welcome visitors with open

arms and hearts displaying true Southern hospitality.

 Residential development in Swansboro has flourished with beautiful waterfront communities as well as those off the water.  Living in Swansboro is convenient to many other locations such as Camp LeJeune and Cherry Point Marine bases.  It is an ideal location for those who seek small town living by the water, water activities and those who appreciate mild winters.

Hubert has a post office but no downtown, it is more of a residential community with   small, mostly locally owned businesses located primarily along Highway 24 otherwise known as Freedom's Way(so named because this is the route the marines travel back to their home base when returning from overseas conflicts and duties).   

                                            
There are still a few small farms in the area with their roadside stands offering their vegetables, fruit, flowers and homemade goodies during the appropriate seasons. 

There are several marvelous neighborhoods and the range of house price and size is very broad.  One of the most notable and desirable  neighborhoods is Kingsbridge on Queens Creek marketed by Kingsbridge Realty, Inc.  As the name implies, it is located on Queens Creek and what a lovely setting it is. 

The newer section of this neighborhood feature many large waterfront homes with a picturesque view of the creek.  There is water and boat access for the residents and a boathouse is also under construction for their use and enjoyment.   A new section is due   to open within the next 60 days with waterfront and water view home sites available. 

Hubert residents are very fortunate as they are located in one of the most desirable Onslow County School districts.  Many people elect to live in the area just so their children can attend the schools here. 

Hubert has a diverse population with many retirees, military families, and transplants as well as long time residents.  The location is convenient to Camp LeJeune Marine base in Jacksonville with the back gate about a 10 minute drive away. 

Jacksonville is a short, painless drive from Hubert where the shopping, banking, airport and interstate access is quick and easy.  Residents enjoy the relaxed lifestyle Hubert provides while its location offers recreational opportunities such as the area beaches and waterways with outstanding fishing and boating. 

    Hubert/Swansboro Single Family Residential Market Report January 1-June 30,  2008

As I have said many times, real estate is local, even in the same county.  While ones towns' home sales may be brisk, sales may be slower in a neighboring town.  If you have questions or need more information, contact me.

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist 910 459 9189 Email Me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina