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Final Phase of Kingfish Bay: Rare Opportunity for Luxury Waterfront Near Sunset Beach

April 25, 2025

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(CALABASH, NC) April 23, 2025 — Discerning homebuyers seeking luxury waterfront living along North Carolina’s pristine coast now have a rare opportunity to own in the final phase of Kingfish Bay, a 60-acre private gated community offering premier coastal lifestyle amenities and the ability to design a truly custom retreat.

Located in Calabash, North Carolina, just minutes from Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle, Kingfish Bay is an intimate, master-planned community nestled along the Calabash River and nearby Intracoastal Waterway. A limited number of homesites have just been released, including select prime coastal real estate properties with direct water access and the option to build private docks—a dream for boating enthusiasts and waterfront seekers alike.

A Wellness-Focused, Amenity-Rich Community

Kingfish Bay blends elegance with ease, offering a vibrant yet relaxed lifestyle centered around health, wellness, and natural beauty. Residents enjoy exclusive access to resort-style amenities, including:

  • A private Riverfront Park with viewing decks, firepits, bocce ball, fishing access, and a sizeable pier 
  • An elegant Owners’ Clubhouse featuring a modern fitness center, lounge, cinema room and catering kitchen 
  • A lush tropical pool complex with hot tub and gathering areas
  • A private oceanfront community clubhouse on Sunset Beach including stress-free complimentary parking, showers, lounge areas inside and out overlooking the ocean, kitchen, and direct beach access 

Just 30 minutes from Myrtle Beach, an hour from Wilmington, and three hours from Raleigh, Durham, and Charlotte, this rare sanctuary at Kingfish Bay allows for peaceful seclusion without sacrificing proximity to vibrant city hubs and airports.

Custom Coastal Living Designed 

New homes in Calabash, North Carolina within Kingfish Bay can be tailored to suit the unique lifestyle needs of its owner. Buyers may select from thoughtfully crafted home plans of up to 3,500 square feet or work with the developer to customize layouts, finishes, and design elements in fully custom homes ensuring a residence as distinctive as its surroundings. Individual home pool packages and outdoor living environments are available for those who want their own backyard oasis. 

Whether it’s a serene single-level home designed for effortless entertaining, or a multi-story retreat with water views from every angle, Kingfish Bay delivers new homes near Sunset Beach that combine timeless architecture with modern coastal elegance.

A Perfect Place to Retire

Living near water has long been linked to improved health and reduced stress—benefits that Kingfish Bay embraces at every turn. From morning walks by the riverfront to sunset evenings at the beach clubhouse, this is a community designed for longevity, tranquility, and connection.

“After retiring from Boone, NC where we lived for 31 years, we made the move to Kingfish Bay, and it’s been one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. We’ve been enjoying the incredible amenities in this beautiful, resort-style setting all right at our fingertips. Whether we are relaxing at the community pool, spending time at the oceanfront clubhouse or taking a stroll on our neighborhood’s waterfront park and pier, there’s always something fun and engaging to do. It’s a vibrant, active community filled with welcoming and friendly neighbors. We’re truly thankful, and absolutely thrilled, that we chose to call Kingfish Bay home,” stated Martha Horne who moved to Kingfish Bay in 2024 with her husband Greg.

As this sought-after community enters its final phase of development with prices ranging from $399,000 for a nature preserve-facing bungalow to $3,000,000 for a waterfront home with riparian rights, now is the time to secure one of the few remaining homesites, especially those with unmatched waterfront access and the potential for private docks. 

Schedule a Tour or Learn More

To explore this rare opportunity to own a new home near Ocean Isle and Sunset Beach and enjoy luxury coastal living, visit:  www.kingfishbaydevelopment.com

About Kingfish Bay
Kingfish Bay is a gated waterfront community located in Calabash, North Carolina, offering a rare blend of luxury, nature, and custom coastal living. With premier amenities, water access, and close proximity to Sunset Beach, it is a true destination for those seeking a fulfilling and elegant lifestyle on the coast. 

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Customer Reviews

  • Our experience at Kingfish Bay has been amazing! We are fish out of water (no pun intended) when it comes to new construction and living far away while our home is being constructed has been scary and exciting at the same time, but with Stephanie Spicer (Sales Center Realtor) taking care of us and keeping us updated with information and photos along the way it has been so much less scary and so much more exciting! Stephanie answered all of our questions and she honestly was just as excited as we were to see the progress along the way. We are almost at the end of construction and the whole team at Kingfish has been so accommodating and we couldn’t be happier!

    - Jeanie B
    Google

  • We have recently purchased a home in Kingfish Bay and have been thrilled with the whole process. Our journey started in September when we met Sharon, a member of the old sales staff, she was wonderful and helped us find the right floor plan to fit our needs. Tamara provided exceptional support in turning our dreams into a reality at the design center and both Jesse and Sam have always been on point during the construction phase. The new Sales team has also gone above and beyond, I have been in contact with all of them and they have always provided assistance for everything but sales (as we had already purchased our house). Stephanie has been an invaluable resource, providing information about the progress of our build, taking pictures and assisting us in the transition phase from Northern Virginia to Southern NC. I understand sometimes miscommunication can happen in any industry, but I feel the last few reviews were unfair to say the least. Yes, you may pay a premium to live in Kingfish Bay, but that’s everywhere you want to live on the water. The residents we have met have been friendly, the amenities at KFB are outstanding if you enjoy the water and water sports, the access to the marina is perfect, and the staff has accommodated all our needs, I can’t express how much that means to us and how much we appreciate their efforts.

    - Brian A
    Google

  • We wanted to share our experience in building our home with Kingfish Bay Development.
    We really enjoyed the process of selecting our home. Sharon in sales listened to us which helped us find the best plan and lot for our needs. She also walked us through the house during construction. She is very customer friendly and supportive.
    Tamara the director of design and selections was great to work with in the design phase providing choices and advice. We were impressed with the way they all turned out. She designed one of our favorites which is a wine bar.
    The KFB construction team led by Ty and Jesse were always available for questions. They also worked closely with us to identify areas of concern which were few as well as resolved our punch list. The communication was open and collaborative.
    We have built two homes with KFB which could have been very stressful! Thanks to the trusted team of KFB this stress was manageable and the process exciting

    - Jim L
    Google

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