If you’ve been watching the Coastal North Carolina market, you know the story: Wilmington inventory is tight, and price points in Hampstead or Surf City have surged. But while most eyes remain fixed on the coastline, a quiet revolution is happening just inland along the Highway 17 corridor.

Supply and Bolivia—once considered sleepy pass-through towns on the way to the beach—are rapidly transforming into the region's smartest buys. For savvy investors and homebuyers who want the coastal lifestyle without the barrier island price tag, these inland markets offer something that is increasingly rare: genuine value.

The Coastal "In-Between" Revolution

These communities sit in the geographic and economic sweet spot of Brunswick County. They provide fast access to the coast, major medical infrastructure, and future-proof positioning along the most active development corridor in southeastern North Carolina.

Myth vs. Reality: The "Inland" Stigma

Myth: “Living in Bolivia or Supply means I’m too far from everything.”
Reality: You are often closer to the ocean—and with far less hassle. From a new home in Bolivia, you are 15–20 minutes from Holden Beach or Oak Island. Compare that to a 45-minute haul from northern Wilmington to Wrightsville Beach during peak season. The commute argument doesn’t hold up.

Myth: “There’s nothing to do but drive to the beach.”
Reality: Amenities are arriving quickly. The Brunswick County Government Complex in Bolivia has become a civic anchor, commercial permits along Highway 17 are surging, and locals already know the staples: a plate from The Brunswick Grill or a hike through the Green Swamp Preserve—a biodiverse jewel unmatched in the region.

The Numbers: Unbeatable Value

New Construction Leverage: Communities like Middle Creek Village and Eagle Creek still offer brand-new single-family homes in the high $200s to low $300s.

The Comparison: A similar new build in Hampstead or Leland often starts between $375k and $450k+. That price spread is a built-in equity advantage for barely 10–15 extra miles of distance.

Investor Insight: Supply and Bolivia offer stronger long-term rental viability than saturated short-term rental markets along the islands. The presence of Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center produces consistent workforce housing demand, improving cap rate performance for buy-and-hold investors.

Strategic Advice: Watch the Infrastructure

The NC 211 widening project is the catalyst to watch. As capacity expands and travel times shrink, property values along this corridor are set to rise. Buying before the infrastructure matures is the classic path-of-progress play.

Your Next Step

The secret of Supply and Bolivia won’t stay quiet. Builders are acquiring land, rooftops are multiplying, and affordability is shrinking in nearby counties.

Aspyre Realty Group is here to help you get out ahead of the curve. We are experts in listening and communicating your wants into homes that work for you—whether that’s a high-yield investment or a primary residence that balances budget and lifestyle.

Let’s sit down, map the growth lines, and position you where the opportunity is moving—not where the crowd has already gone.