Indigo at Abbey Preserve is a gated new-construction community in Wilmington, New Hanover County, built by Mungo Homes with direct access to the Abbey Nature Preserve and its network of walking trails. What sets it apart, in our experience, is the rare combination of a brand-new home and a setting that already feels established — the preserve gives the neighborhood a sense of permanence that newer subdivisions usually take a decade to earn. You get modern construction without sacrificing the quiet, wooded backdrop most buyers tell us they are really after.

Location is a big part of the appeal. The community sits roughly 20 minutes from Wrightsville Beach and within easy reach of downtown Wilmington, so a morning on the water and an evening downtown are both genuinely doable from your driveway. The adjacent preserve adds maritime forest and wetland trails for walking and biking right at the edge of the neighborhood — the kind of everyday amenity that tends to matter more to owners than any clubhouse.

The home selection runs deep: 13 Mungo Homes floor plans ranging from 1,671 to more than 4,300 square feet, which covers everything from a right-sized three-bedroom to an expansive five-bedroom plan with room to grow. Across the lineup you will find open layouts, kitchens finished with premium materials, energy-efficient construction, and the considered design details Mungo is known for. With a library that broad, most buyers can match a plan to how they actually live rather than compromising around a fixed set of options.

As of early 2026, the median home price in Indigo at Abbey Preserve is approximately $595K. Pricing generally starts around $450K and climbs past $730K for the larger floor plans, with square footage, lot position, and finish selections accounting for most of the spread. Within an already strong New Hanover County market, the gated entry and preserve access are real value drivers — they protect the setting in a way a buyer cannot replicate elsewhere at this price point.

Because these are new builds, what you are buying isn’t a single product but a range of single-family homes scaled to different needs — smaller three-bedroom plans for downsizers and first move-up buyers, and four- and five-bedroom designs for families who want the extra space. The right choice usually comes down to how the floor plan lives, not just the headline price.

Indigo at Abbey Preserve’s gated setting and nature-forward design tend to attract buyers who put a premium on privacy, security, and a daily connection to the outdoors. The community is still building out, which is good news for buyers: there is still meaningful choice in premium lots and plan selection, and acting earlier in a build-out usually means more to choose from. That is exactly the kind of timing our team watches for clients.

A few of the local spots that capture the everyday rhythm around Indigo at Abbey Preserve:

• Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks — waterfront dining on the Intracoastal Waterway in Surf City, with fresh local seafood and a dock-side view that earns the drive
• Max’s Pizza — a family-friendly Hampstead pizzeria turning out hand-tossed pies and Italian standbys, the kind of place that becomes a weeknight habit
• Inlet View Bar & Grill — waterfront dining at the Surf City bridge, known for big views and fresh catches
• Daddy Mac’s Beach Grille — casual beachside dining on Topsail Island, a reliable stop for burgers and fresh seafood after a day in the sand
• Hampstead Coffee & Co. — a cozy local coffee shop in Hampstead pouring specialty drinks alongside fresh pastries

Indigo at Abbey Preserve is served by Pender County Schools. The schools families most often ask us about for this area are:

• Malpass Corner Elementary School — Niche grade B-plus, approximately 560 students, serving the Hampstead area
• Topsail Middle School — Niche grade B-plus, approximately 680 students, with strong community engagement
• Topsail High School — Niche grade B-plus, approximately 1,200 students, well regarded for both athletics and academics

Beyond the public assignments, families also have private and charter school options throughout the greater Wilmington area, which gives you room to weigh fit as well as proximity. We are always glad to walk buyers through how the boundaries line up with specific homesites.

Indigo at Abbey Preserve sits in New Hanover County along the Military Cutoff Road corridor, which is about as well-positioned as it gets for splitting your time between the coast and the city. Wrightsville Beach and downtown Wilmington are both an easy reach, so the daily decision is less about how far and more about which direction.

ILM airport is roughly 15–20 minutes away — a genuine convenience for anyone who travels for work. From the community, I-40, US-17, and the rest of the area’s major corridors are all close at hand, which keeps commutes and weekend trips alike refreshingly simple. If you would like to see how a particular floor plan and homesite fit your routine, our team is happy to help you compare them in person.