Before You Buy New Construction in Bolivia, NC, Take a Look at This One

Kim Cotton
16 hours ago
4 min read

4 bedrooms. One-story living. A bigger yard. Resort-style amenities. And one financing option that could make 1774 Culdees Lane SE especially worth a look.

If you’ve been searching for a home in Brunswick County, you’ve probably seen plenty of new construction.

And yes, builder incentives can be pretty tempting.

But before you automatically head to the model home, there’s another question worth asking:

What can I get in an established community for the same money?

That’s exactly why 1774 Culdees Lane SE in Bolivia, NC deserves a closer look.

Located in the Avalon community, this 2024-built home gives you the newer-home feel without waiting for construction, and it sits on a .24-acre homesite with a little more breathing room than you’ll find with many of today’s new builds.

Four Bedrooms Without Wasted Space

With 1,777 square feet, four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, this home makes really good use of its space.

The one-story, split-bedroom floor plan puts the owner’s suite on one side of the home and three additional bedrooms on the other.

That gives you options.

Need bedrooms for the family? Done.

Want a dedicated office without sacrificing your guest room? You can do that too.

Need space for visiting family who inevitably decides Coastal North Carolina is suddenly their favorite vacation destination once you move here? You’ve got room for them.

And because everything is on one level, there are no stairs to deal with day after day.

The Kitchen Is Actually Made for Real Life

The kitchen opens directly into the main living area, with a large granite island that gives you plenty of space for meal prep, casual dining or sitting around talking while someone else does the cooking.

There’s also a large pantry for the stuff you don’t want sitting all over those countertops.

It’s open, functional and connected to the rest of the home, which is exactly what most buyers are looking for today.

Let's Talk About That Yard

This is one of the things I think buyers need to pay attention to.

New construction is popping up everywhere in Brunswick County, but lot sizes can vary considerably.

1774 Culdees sits on approximately .24 acres.

That means you actually have some outdoor space.

Add a fence. Plant a garden. Let the dog run. Set up the grill. Create a fire pit area. Or just sit on the covered back porch with your coffee and enjoy having a little room around you.

You don't need acreage.

But sometimes it's nice when your backyard feels like an actual backyard.

Avalon Gives You Plenty to Do Without Leaving the Neighborhood

One of the biggest advantages of this home is that you're not just buying the house. You're buying into a community with amenities already in place.

Avalon offers a zero-entry community pool, fitness room, pavilion, pickleball court, bocce court, tot lot, dog park, sidewalks, streetlights and a kayak launch on the community's 15-acre lake.

So whether your idea of a good Saturday is kayaking, pickleball, hanging by the pool or doing absolutely nothing productive, you've got options.

And then there's the location.

Avalon puts you within easy reach of Southport, Oak Island, shopping, dining, golf and the beaches of Brunswick County, while still giving you a neighborhood setting away from the busiest beach traffic. Situated between Wilmington and North Myrtle Beach, making it easy for dining, shopping and flying.

For buyers relocating to Coastal North Carolina, that combination can make a lot of sense.

And Here's the Part You Really Need to Ask About

Builder incentives get a lot of attention, but they aren't necessarily the only financing opportunities available.

1774 Culdees Lane SE may qualify for a Community Opportunity Mortgage program offering up to 100% financing with no PMI, a $15,000 forgivable loan toward down payment and closing costs, and the possibility for a qualified buyer to close with as little as $500.

Of course, financing programs are subject to lender guidelines and buyer qualification, so this isn't a promise that every buyer qualifies.

But is it worth asking about? Absolutely.

So, New Construction or 1774 Culdees?

That's going to depend on what matters most to you.

If you're looking for a 4-bedroom home in Bolivia, NC, want one-story living, would rather have a little more outdoor space, like the idea of established community amenities and don't want to wait for a house to be built, this one deserves to be on your list.

And if you're relocating to Brunswick County and have no clue whether Bolivia, Southport, Oak Island, Leland or one of our other coastal communities makes the most sense for you, that's where I come in.

I don't just open doors.

I'll tell you what I know about the communities, the builders, the locations, the drive times and the things you probably won't figure out from scrolling listings online.

Because buying the right house is important.