Magnolia Greens

Magnolia Greens is one of the best values in golf-community living on the North Carolina coast — a well-established community in Leland, Brunswick County, centered around a 27-hole championship golf course. With homes at accessible price points, strong amenities, and Brunswick County’s low property taxes, Magnolia Greens has become a popular choice for retirees, active adults, and budget-conscious buyers.

The community was developed around the Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation, featuring three distinct nine-hole courses that provide variety and challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Beyond golf, the community offers a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pools, tennis courts, and a network of walking paths that connect neighborhoods.

Homes in Magnolia Greens include single-family residences, townhomes, and condominiums, providing options for a range of lifestyles and budgets. The housing stock includes both resale homes from the community’s earlier phases and newer construction in more recent sections. Many homes back to the golf course or wooded common areas.

As of early 2026, the median home price in Magnolia Greens is approximately $420K. The range extends from condos and townhomes starting around $250K to larger single-family homes reaching $550K and above. The community’s affordability relative to other area golf communities is a key draw.

By property type:

• Oceanfront and ocean-adjacent homes: $500K – $700K+, with premium lots near “The Point” (the island’s famous sunset-viewing spot) commanding the highest prices
• Interior homes and second-row properties: $350K – $550K, depending on lot size, condition, and proximity to beach accesses
• Cottages and smaller homes: From the low $300Ks, offering entry-level coastal ownership or strong rental investment potential

Property taxes in Magnolia Greens follow Brunswick County’s low combined effective rate of approximately 0.34%. Combined with the community’s accessible price points, this makes Magnolia Greens one of the most affordable golf-community options in the entire coastal Carolinas. A $420K home pays roughly $1,430 in annual taxes.

Life at Magnolia Greens is centered on the golf course and the community’s social scene. The 27-hole layout — the Azalea, Camellia, and Magnolia nines — keeps rounds varied and interesting. The clubhouse grill serves as a gathering spot for post-round meals and community events.

Beyond golf, residents enjoy the fitness center, multiple pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and walking trails. The community’s location in the growing Leland area means new restaurants, shops, and services continue to open nearby.

Shopping and dining are easily accessible along the US-17 corridor in Leland. Grocery stores, restaurants, and retail are within minutes. Downtown Wilmington’s waterfront dining, cultural attractions, and nightlife are about 15 minutes east across the Cape Fear River.

• KoKo Cabana — fish tacos, seafood plates, and coastal cocktails right next to Magnolia Greens Pier
• Solar Brewing Company — the island’s first brewery, with handcrafted pizzas, wings, and locally brewed beer
• Ocean Crest Fishing Pier — 893 feet long, open April through September; $2 admission to walk and watch
• Seahorse Eats and Drinks — casual beer and wine bar at the Ocean Crest Pier

The social calendar at Magnolia Greens includes regular golf events, potlucks, holiday parties, fitness classes, and club activities. The community’s size is large enough to support an active social life while maintaining a neighborhood feel where residents know their neighbors.

Magnolia Greens is served by Brunswick County Schools. Students attend Leland-area schools, with Town Creek Elementary, Leland Middle School, and North Brunswick High School as the typical feeder pattern. The district has been expanding facilities to accommodate the area’s rapid growth.

• West Brunswick High School — Niche grade B-minus, 1,512 students with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio
• Brunswick County Early College High School — Niche grade A, a selective option for 365 students seeking accelerated academics

Private school options in the Wilmington area and Brunswick Community College provide additional educational choices. UNCW is accessible for continuing education and degree programs.

Magnolia Greens is located in Leland, Brunswick County, along US-17. The community is approximately 15 minutes from downtown Wilmington and about 25–30 minutes from Wrightsville Beach.

ILM airport is roughly 25 minutes away. The Brunswick County beaches are 30–45 minutes south. Magnolia Greens’ position along the US-17 corridor provides straightforward access to the entire Wilmington and Brunswick County area.