

$744,900
About this home
Welcome to 470 Laurel Valley Drive, ideally situated on one of the most desirable homesites in the private, gated community of Rivers Edge Plantation. Enjoy peaceful pond and fountain views from the front porch and sweeping golf course views overlooking the 3rd tee of the Arnold Palmer-designed course from the rear. Just a short distance from the clubhouse, fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, sauna, tennis and pickleball courts, this exceptional location offers the perfect balance of convenience, privacy, and natural beauty. This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2 full bath, 2 half bath home offers approximately 3,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space and has been meticulously prepared for market with a brand-new roof, fresh interior paint, professional landscaping, and extensive upgrades and improvements throughout. Thoughtfully custom designed by acclaimed home builder Ernest ''Ernie'' Crews, this residence reflects exceptional quality and timeless appeal. Inside, abundant natural light highlights hardwood and tile flooring, custom cabinetry, a gas fireplace with built-ins, a formal dining room, and a well-appointed eat-in kitchen featuring a gas cooktop, breakfast area, and generous storage. Architectural details including tray ceilings, rounded corners, and pocket doors enhance the home's character and craftsmanship, while practical features such as a central vacuum system and multi-room audio add everyday convenience. The spacious primary suite offers private access to the rear porch and a luxurious bath with a soaking tub and dual shower. One of the four bedrooms offers exceptional flexibility and could easily serve as a private office, hobby room, or guest retreat. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a welcoming front porch, screened porch, mature landscaping, and beautiful views in every direction. Residents of Rivers Edge Plantation enjoy resort-style amenities, a vibrant community atmosphere, convenient access to area beaches, and exclusive use of the community beach house, along with nearby dining, shopping, and coastal attractions. Rarely does a home combine premium views, quality construction, thoughtful enhancements, resort-style amenities, and one of the community's most sought-after locations.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 100579717
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Rivers Edge
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 129
- On market date
- June 6, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Lot size
- 0.35 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 539
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.0:1
- District
- Brunswick County Schools
- Enrollment
- 674
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
- District
- Brunswick County Schools
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student:teacher ratio
- 33.2:1
- District
- Brunswick County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Shallotte's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 18 days ago.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.







