3. 1355 Ocean W. Blvd., Holden Beach. Taking number three as the most expensive home sold last year was 1355 Ocean W. Blvd. in Holden Beach. The 16-bedroom, 16-bathroom home sold for $4,550,000 in ...

Looking for a serene beach getaway with lots of nature and no crowds? This small beach town in North Carolina is the quietest in America.

The town of Holden Beach was incorporated on Feb. 14, 1969. A new high-rise concrete bridge was dedicated on May 13, 1986, allowing better access to the more than 1,900 homes on the island.

Holden Beach also has a new pet-friendly cafe and bar. ... The development, if approved, will bring over 1,700 homes to Hooper Road NE, near The Bluffs on the Cape Fear community.