Rourk Woods

Rourk Woods is a charming 114-acre wooded community tucked away off Bricklanding Road SW on the southwest side of Shallotte, North Carolina, in the heart of Brunswick County's Silver Coast. Originally broken ground in 2007 by Tribute Homes, Rourk Woods is now built out by multiple premier coastal builders including True Homes, Bill Clark Homes, and Windsor Homes, and new construction is still actively underway across the community's various neighborhoods. When complete, Rourk Woods will consist of approximately 200 homes spread across several distinct sections including an Estate Homes section with larger single-family homes on generous lots, a Grove Pointe patio-home section for low-maintenance living, and a townhome section built by Windsor Homes featuring end and interior units of roughly 2,300 square feet. The community is widely marketed as an active adult, retirement-oriented community and is listed by 55places and Seniorly as a 55+ community, though the neighborhood is not formally deed-restricted and is home to a mix of retirees and families. The vibe leans peaceful, tree-lined, and tight-knit — Nextdoor residents describe it as friendly, dog-friendly, and peaceful, with top interests including walking, gardening, DIY, travel, cards & board games, and live music. At the heart of the community is a 6,000-square-foot clubhouse that anchors the amenity package. Inside, residents enjoy an indoor heated pool and spa, a fitness center, a multi-purpose/meeting room for community events, and spaces for gatherings, classes, and clubs. Outdoors, the community features tennis courts, a putting green, scenic parks and ponds, and miles of sidewalks that thread through the wooded grounds. Residents participate in social groups and events including arts and crafts, community BBQs, holiday parties, golf practice, tennis, and swimming. Home styles range from roughly 1,640 square-foot patio homes up through 3,000+ square-foot estate homes, with floor plans like the Hatteras, Laurel, Linville, Jefferson, Halston, Sycamore, and Beaufort. Most homes feature open floor plans, 9-foot ceilings, crown molding, hardwood flooring, screened porches, granite kitchens, and two-car garages. Townhomes offer maintenance-free coastal living with LVP flooring, Hardie-plank siding with stone accents, walk-in laundry rooms, and granite counters. Location is a major selling point. Rourk Woods sits less than 15 minutes from both Ocean Isle Beach and Holden Beach, two of the most beloved beaches on North Carolina's Brunswick coast. Downtown Shallotte is minutes away for everyday shopping at Walmart, Food Lion, Lowe's, Belk, and Big Lots, plus seafood restaurants, Golden Corral, and Waffle House. The community is surrounded by championship golf courses, fishing opportunities, and waterfront dining. Wilmington is about a 45-minute drive north on US-17, and Myrtle Beach is a similar drive south, giving residents easy access to two larger metro areas with airports, shopping, and entertainment.