Helms Port Homes for Sale |Terry Roberts Homes

Helms Port – Gated Waterfront Luxury in Wilmington, NC

"If you want to know the true soul of a neighborhood, you have to look at its history. Long before Helms Port became the premier gated waterfront community it is today, it was the historic Emmart family estate. I actually have a deep personal connection here—years ago, I had the privilege of working directly for the Emmart family at one of their local new construction communities. Watching this spectacular piece of land transition from its rich family roots into an exclusive waterfront sanctuary has been incredible. Today, what my clients love most is the world-class boating lifestyle it offers. With a protected 75-slip marina, a private sandy beach on the Intracoastal Waterway, and a stunning clubhouse, everyday life here feels like a private luxury resort with a deep sense of local history."

Whether you're searching for a permanent home or a second residence by the water, Helms Port offers a lifestyle that’s truly one-of-a-kind. As your local luxury real estate expert, I’m here to help you navigate everything this exceptional coastal neighborhood has to offer.

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Discover Helms Port listings—gated waterfront living near the marina.

$1,900,000

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 100550538 MLS

This elegant Lowcountry-style residence, richly appointed with upgrades, is located in the sought-after waterfront community of Helms Port and offers the option to purchase a 35' boat slip. Meticulously maintained and filled with comfort and charm, the home features exceptional indoor and outdoor living spaces, including expansive covered porches on both levels with tongue-and-groove ceilings, and a stunning rear paver patio complete with a custom natural gas stone firepit. The outdoor kitchen is ideal for entertaining, featuring a built-in gas grill, sink, marine-grade cabinetry, and a remote-controlled retractable awning. Inside, high 10-foot ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open-concept floor plan highlight the beautifully designed kitchen, dining area, and living room, all flowing seamlessly into a three-season sunroom with wet bar and direct patio access. Hardwood floors extend throughout both levels. The spacious first-floor primary suite offers two walk-in closets and a spa-like bath with a large tiled shower and dual vanity. Upstairs, a flexible layout includes a second primary suite with ensuite bath, two additional guest bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill bath, and a massive bonus room over the garage with its own full bath, walk-in closet, attic access, and high-end surround sound—perfect for a theater, office, or fifth bedroom. Additional highlights include a whole-house generator, two tankless water heaters, security system, surround sound throughout, invisible dog fence and a 2.5-car garage with a dedicated bay for a golf cart. Built in 2016, with HVAC systems replaced in 2016, 2023, and 2024, and a newly painted exterior, this home delivers refined coastal living just moments from the clubhouse, pool, and marina. The boat slip is being offered for $300,000 separately if wanted.

5333 Leisure Cir, Wilmington

$865,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100560169 MLS

Live your best life in the exclusive gated community of Helms Port, a waterfront haven on the Intracoastal Waterway known for its natural beauty, upscale amenities, and relaxed coastal vibe. This meticulously maintained Charleston-style offers over 2,600 square feet of bright, open-concept living. The first floor features a spacious primary suite, a dedicated home office, a cozy living area with a gas fireplace, and a welcoming porch perfect for coffee or cocktails. The modern kitchen and dining area flow seamlessly for effortless entertaining. Upstairs, you will find three additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms- ideal for guests, hobbies, remote work setting, bonus room or private guest suite. Designed for low-maintenance living, this home is perfect for busy professionals, retirees seeking a peaceful community with top-tier amenities and second home buyers who want a beach lifestyle without outdoor upkeep. Homeowners can enjoy Helms Port resort style pool, beautiful clubhouse, kayak launch and private beach access along the Intracoastal Waterway. This is your chance to own a beautiful home in Helms Port without sacrificing quality, cleanliness or style.

5418 Saltwater Run, Wilmington

$1,060,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 100559766 MLS

Experience refined coastal living at 5010 Dockside Drive in Wilmington's gated waterfront community of Helms Port. Freshly painted and beautifully refreshed, this semi-custom home blends thoughtful design with timeless coastal style. Inside, 10-foot ceilings, custom millwork, and abundant natural light create a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The open main-level layout flows effortlessly into a spacious great room highlighted by a gas fireplace and custom built-ins and includes a chef's kitchen--featuring a natural gas cooktop, double ovens, and generous workspace. The entire space opens to a large screened porch, creating a seamless connection between indoor comfort and outdoor living. The main-level primary suite offers a peaceful retreat and opens directly onto the screened porch. The spa-like primary bath and custom closet system add both elegance and everyday functionality. Two additional bedrooms are located on the opposite side of the home, offering privacy and flexibility for family or guests. Substantial living space on the first floor makes everyday living easy, with most of the home's bedrooms and gathering areas conveniently located on the main level. Custom closet systems in all bedrooms provide thoughtful organization and storage throughout. A flexible main-floor guest suite with full bath can also serve as a private office or flex space. Upstairs, the finished room over the garage with its own full bath provides exceptional versatility as a fourth bedroom, media room, or private retreat. Residents of Helms Port enjoy resort-style amenities including a private marina and day dock on the Intracoastal Waterway, clubhouse, fitness center, and community pool, all within a welcoming and social neighborhood. Move-in ready and ideally located just minutes from Wrightsville Beach and downtown Wilmington, this exceptional home offers the perfect balance of coastal elegance, comfort, and lifestyle.

5010 Dockside Dr, Wilmington

$1,250,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100514876 MLS

Welcome to your dream coastal retreat, located in Helms Port, the prestigious, gated waterfront community. This stunning home blends timeless design with relaxed coastal living. A welcoming front porch overlooks a tranquil pond, setting the tone for the elegant spaces that await inside. Step through the front door into a bright, airy coastal floor plan filled with natural light. The elegant entryway leads to an open concept living area, where the chef's kitchen takes center stage featuring a large center island, gas range, custom cabinetry, and high end finishes. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a spacious living room with built-in shelving and a cozy fireplace, creating a perfect space for gathering with family and friends. Massive sliding glass doors open to a newly upgraded sunroom, complete with a stone fireplace and a dedicated mini-split system for year-round comfort. Overlooking a beautifully landscaped, private backyard, this space is ideal for entertaining or unwinding after a day on the water. The luxurious primary suite is a serene escape, offering two walk-in closets, a soaking tub, and a spa like zero entry walk in shower. Two additional bedrooms are located on the opposite side of the home for added privacy. A dedicated home office with coffered ceilings provides the perfect space for remote work or quiet study. Upstairs, a large bonus room with a full bath makes for a versatile guest suite, media room, or hobby space. The oversized 2½-car garage includes a separate storage room, and a whole-house generator ensures year-round peace of mind. Enjoy resort style living with access to world class community amenities, including a waterfront clubhouse, marina, kayak launch, and a sparkling pool with breathtaking views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Boat slips may also be available for purchase. Don't miss this rare opportunity to live every day like you're on vacation. This one of a kind property offers the very best of coastal Carolina.

5353 Leisure Cir, Wilmington

$1,200,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100538273 MLS

Welcome to a Southern Coastal Luxury home loaded with upgrades!! Located in the premier waterfront community of Helms Port, a family neighborhood with the finest amenities including a spacious clubhouse,a luxurious pool overlooking breathtaking views of the marina and beyond. Enjoy a white sandy beach to launch your kayak or paddle board and then store it afterwards. Here comes the sun, in this light and airy spacious home with 10 ft. ceilings, open floorplan with a beautiful sunroom overlooking an outdoor oasis of fun. Featuring a flagstone patio with a custom stone fireplace, gas grill, TV and outdoor shower makes for memorable family and friend time. The beautifully landscaped yard is fenced in and provides enough space for a future pool. This home is ideal with the primary suite downstairs and 2 bedrooms upstairs with large great room providing space for the children. Then, for guests, there is a 4th bedroom located discreetly over the garage with ensuite bath and separate thermostat. Upgrades are abounding with Plantation shutters throughout, premier sheer shades in the sun room, coffered ceiling, built ins and gas fireplace in living room. The kitchen is well appointed with a spacious island, double ovens, gas cooktop, reverse osmosis, and a separate beverage fridge. A dedicated office/study is tucked away from the rest of the home, providing a quite space for work. If that isn't enough, there is a whole house generator, abundant storage in the walk in attic, natural gas. This home has been meticulously maintained and the upstairs HVAC was replaced this year. Come enjoy this peaceful paradise with all the extras!

5014 Helms Port Ave, Wilmington

$965,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100508421 MLS

Welcome to a stunning semi-custom Logan-built home nestled in the prestigious gated waterfront community of Helms Port. Ideally located on the Intracoastal Waterway, this peaceful neighborhood offers private marina access and a luxurious coastal lifestyle about 15 minutes to Carolina Beach and 20 to Wrightsville Beach. This impeccably maintained, one-owner home backs to UNCW marine property, providing a serene and private backyard oasis beautifully landscaped with an irrigation system. Inside, the home offers 10+ foot ceilings, custom wainscoting, and hand-crafted Rose Hill plantation shutters made from North Carolina-sourced wood. Rich bamboo flooring flows throughout the main living areas, complemented by a natural gas fireplace and a sunlit sitting room. The home's layout is thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring an open flow between the living room, kitchen, eat-in dining area, formal dining room, and adjoining sitting room. This seamless connection of spaces creates a warm, welcoming environment ideal for gatherings or simply relaxing at home. The chef's kitchen features quiet Bosch appliances, a natural gas stove, a large center island, granite countertops, and an eat-in breakfast area, perfect for casual meals or morning coffee. The spacious primary suite includes a tiled walk-in shower, dual vanities, and a generous walk-in closet. Storage is abundant with large closets and a walk-in attic. The 2.5-car garage offers room for vehicles, a golf cart, or hobby space. Upstairs, the FROG includes a full bathroom—ideal for guests or a home office. One of the owners' favorite features is the backyard patio—a peaceful space for dining al fresco and sipping drinks at sunset. They enjoy the sense of community, with friendships and neighborly gatherings enriching daily life. This rare opportunity offers both luxury and lifestyle in one of Wilmington's most sought-after waterfront communities.

5017 Dockside Dr, Wilmington

$1,450,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100534073 MLS

Welcome to Helms Port, Wilmington's elite gated community featuring stunning Intracoastal and Marina views, kayak launch and storage, quaint private beach, club house with full kitchen and plenty of well appointed space for social events and a gradual entry pool!.Just a few steps from the Marina is 5205 Helms Port Avenue, a home that is both warm and welcoming as well as offering exceptional features that make this a truly special property! You first enter into a gorgeous open floor plan filled with natural light from the many windows. While ''open'' each space is defined...the living area is ready for friends and family as is the kitchen, completely renovated in 2023. The renovations include Kitchen Aid double ovens, Thermador 5 burner range, ceiling height cabinets with lighting, extended island, large flush refrigerator and freezer, and quartz countertops. Adjacent to the Primary Living Area is a sunny Four Season Room complete with cabinets that provide storage, a bar area, hold the electronics, and house a top of the line beverage fridge. Open the sliding glass doors to the Travertine tiled outdoor entertainment area featuring a gas grill, special ''crab pot'' burner, sink and space for your ''egg''. Friends will enjoy sipping a cool beverage at the stone bar while dinner is on the grill! Maybe you take a break and enjoy the heated pool with hot tub and waterfalls! Unwind after a long day by the gas fire pit. Indoors, you can enjoy time in the expansive Bonus Room upstairs which offers yet more storage and a full bath. The 2nd floor is completed with 3 more bedrooms and another full bath. The first floor Primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet with built-in shelving. The master bath is truly a Home Spa with a soaking tub and heated towel warmers. The style is contemporary and completely on point. The first floor also features a Home Office, large walk-in pantry with solid shelves, laundry room with sink and a ''drop zone'' off of the garage,

5205 Helms Port Ave, Wilmington

$1,620,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100533634 MLS

From the spacious open floor plan to the fabulous outdoor living spaces, this home in popular Helms Port is the total package—perfect home, one of the largest lots in the neighborhood, with option to include a boat slip. Beautifully designed with many custom details, this 4 bedroom, 4 bath home features a gourmet kitchen, elegant dining room, huge living room, a study that could be a fifth bedroom and a fabulous 340 sq ft enclosed patio area. Master suite has soaking tub and walk in shower, loads of closets, and a door leading out to the backyard kitchen and patio area, featuring trek decking, two grills, a sink and a cozy outdoor fireplace. Upstairs features an epic game room or private suite, with a balcony porch, a fourth bedroom and bath, and loads of walk in attic storage. Other features include tankless water heater, 3 car garage, lower floor generator, electric car charger, power blinds, five burner cooktop, double oven, fenced in backyard. Helms Port gated community amenities include a community boat dock, clubhouse, pool, and picnic area. Sellers are selling boat slip separately for 250k.

5289 Leisure Cir, Wilmington

$1,625,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100490896 MLS

*1 year boat slip lease included* Welcome to 5013 Dockside Drive in the exclusive gated community of Helms Port. This custom built home, thoughtfully designed and impeccably maintained by the original owners, offers a unique blend of luxury, comfort, and functionality. With expansive living spaces, 10' foot ceilings on both levels, and a layout that creates an open, airy feel, this home is perfect for both entertaining and everyday living. Situated on one of the most desirable lots in the neighborhood, the property features stunning outdoor spaces, including over 1,000 sq ft of porches with beautiful views of the surrounding nature. The spacious backyard, complemented by towering live oaks provides privacy and tranquility. The home's thoughtful design includes a large owner's suite with direct access to the porch, a chef's kitchen with top tier appliances, and a versatile living area with custom built-ins. Whether you're enjoying the luxurious interior or relaxing on the expansive porches, this home truly offers the best of coastal living. Helms Port offers a peaceful, water-oriented lifestyle with access to a marina, pool, and various recreational amenities. Don't miss the chance to make this exceptional property your own.

5013 Dockside Dr, Wilmington

$1,350,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100518480 MLS

Welcome to 5204 Helms Port Avenue, a beautifully upgraded 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in the highly sought-after gated waterfront community of Helms Port. With over 3,400 sq ft of living space, this home offers the perfect blend of coastal charm, thoughtful design, and modern convenience. Inside, you're welcomed by an open floor plan filled with natural light, high ceilings, hardwood flooring, and elegant finishes. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a natural gas stove, and a large island—ideal for cooking and entertaining. The spacious living room includes built-in shelves, a gas fireplace, and plantation shutters throughout. The primary suite is a luxurious retreat with a spa-like bath, large walk-in closet, and private access to a second-story deck. Three additional bedrooms offer flexible space for the growing family or guests. A bright four-season room at the rear of the home provides year-round enjoyment of the North Carolina climate. Recent updates include a newer HVAC system, EV charging station, upgraded lighting fixtures, outdoor play set, tankless water heater, and whole-house generator. The private backyard is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Helms Port offers resort-style amenities including a marina, private beach, resort-style pool, kayak launch and storage, clubhouse with outdoor dining, fire pit lounge, and day dock along the Intracoastal Waterway. Golf cart-friendly streets and mature live oaks complete the community's coastal charm. Don't miss your chance to enjoy luxury living in one of Wilmington's premier neighborhoods. Schedule your private showing today!

5204 Helms Port Ave, Wilmington

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