Anchors Bend is a boutique new-construction community in Wilmington’s Ogden area, built by McKee Homes in New Hanover County. It was planned at a deliberately small scale, and that shows in the details: luxury townhomes and manor-style homes oriented toward water and easy living, set in a neighborhood you can actually get to know. For buyers who want new construction without the sprawl of a large subdivision, this is one of the more compelling addresses on the north side of town.

The community is organized around two distinct product lines. The Anchors Bend Townes are luxury townhomes with private elevators and three-story designs, built for buyers who want vertical, low-maintenance living. The Manors at Anchors Bend are larger single-family homes set on their own lots. Both collections share a modern coastal architectural language, premium finishes, and floor plans drawn for the way people actually live today rather than for a brochure.

Homes here run from roughly 2,600 to 3,200-plus square feet. The townhomes deliver that square footage across multiple levels with elevator access, while the manors keep things on more traditional single-family footprints with more land around them. McKee Homes is a known quantity in this market, and what we tell buyers is straightforward: you’re getting consistent build quality, real energy efficiency, and floor plans that have been thought through.

As of early 2026, the median home price in Anchors Bend sits at approximately $500K. Townhomes generally begin in the mid-$300K range, and the manor homes climb into the mid-$500K range and above. The premium Ogden location does a lot of the work here: proximity to the water, to Wrightsville Beach, and to everything along Market Street keeps values steady and gives owners real confidence at resale.

The pricing spread reflects the two product lines more than anything else. Townhome buyers are paying for elevator-served, lock-and-leave convenience at the lower end of the range; manor buyers are paying for more square footage and a private lot at the upper end. Either way, you’re buying new construction in an established, sought-after part of the county, which is a combination that doesn’t come up often at these price points.

Anchors Bend’s boutique scale creates a genuinely intimate atmosphere. With a smaller number of homes, neighborhood events, pool gatherings, and the shared amenity spaces actually bring people together rather than blending into anonymity. It strikes the balance most of our buyers are after: enough community to feel like a neighborhood, enough privacy to feel like home.

A handful of local spots that give you a feel for daily life around Anchors Bend:

• Smoke on the Water — barbecue and Southern comfort food at the nearby RiverLights village
• Casey’s Buffet & Catering — generous Southern buffet with fried chicken, seafood, and classic sides on Carolina Beach Road
• Waterman’s Brewing Company — craft brewery with rotating seasonal beers and a family-friendly patio nearby
• Tidal Creek Co-op — organic grocery and deli offering fresh prepared foods and locally sourced goods
• Salt Works — seasonal seafood and cocktails near the beach, a short drive from Anchors Bend

Anchors Bend is served by New Hanover County Schools. The schools families in the area are most likely to ask about:

• Myrtle Grove Elementary School — Niche grade B-plus, approximately 540 students with a supportive learning environment
• Myrtle Grove Middle School — Niche grade A-minus, approximately 780 students with strong academic programs
• Ashley High School — Niche grade B, approximately 1,899 students with diverse extracurricular offerings

Beyond the public assignments, the greater Wilmington area offers a solid range of private and charter school options, and we’re happy to walk families through what fits their kids best.

Anchors Bend sits in the Ogden area of New Hanover County, near the intersection of Market Street and Middle Sound Loop Road. That puts you about 15 minutes east of Wrightsville Beach and roughly 15 minutes south of downtown Wilmington, which is the sweet spot a lot of buyers are chasing: the water on one side, the city on the other, and neither one a chore to reach.

ILM airport is about 20 minutes away, an easy reach for anyone who travels regularly. The community’s northern New Hanover County location also gives you convenient access to US-17, I-140, and the growing Porters Neck and Hampstead areas to the north, so commutes and weekend trips alike stay simple.