Bay Tree, Calabash, NC
Bay Tree — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Bay Tree, Calabash, North Carolina. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) licensing database.
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Bay Tree Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Bay Tree is a welcoming residential neighborhood in the charming town of Calabash, North Carolina, known as the "Seafood Capital of the World." It offers a quiet, community-focused lifestyle with convenient access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the South Carolina border.
Housing & Real Estate
The neighborhood features a mix of single-family homes, often on spacious lots, with a median home value of approximately $244,200. This represents an affordable entry point to the coastal Carolina lifestyle compared to many nearby beach communities.
Schools & Education
Bay Tree is served by the Brunswick County School District, with students typically attending Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary, Shallotte Middle, and West Brunswick High School. The area is also within reasonable driving distance of several community colleges and the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Parks & Recreation
Residents enjoy proximity to the natural beauty of the Calabash River and nearby beaches like Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle. The community is also a short drive from numerous championship golf courses, public boat ramps, and waterfront parks.
Local Dining & Shopping
Calabash is famous for its dozens of family-owned seafood restaurants serving the iconic lightly-breaded, fried "Calabash-style" seafood. For shopping, residents have easy access to the Shallotte Crossing retail area, featuring major grocery stores, home improvement centers, and boutique shops.
Who Lives Here
The neighborhood attracts a mix of retirees, young families, and working professionals, with a median household income around $59,960. The demographic skews slightly older, reflecting the area's popularity as a peaceful retirement destination near the coast.
Bay Tree Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $244K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $60K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 78.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 29566 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Bay Tree, Calabash
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18