Intracoastal Waterway is a serene neighborhood known for its peaceful atmosphere and low traffic noise levels. The area primarily features single detached homes built mostly around 1992, with many offering three or more bedrooms, providing spacious living options. Parking is convenient and car travel is very straightforward, making transportation simple and efficient. Though cycling infrastructure is limited, the terrain remains mostly flat. Residents can find a handful of local restaurants within the neighborhood. The calm environment and generous home sizes make Intracoastal Waterway a welcoming place to settle in, with a strong sense of community and openness throughout the area.
Intracoastal Waterway offers a slower-paced atmosphere. Intracoastal Waterway is very quiet overall, as the streets are usually very tranquil.
Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special
Nestled at the end of Chimney Lane off Myrtle Grove Road, the Old Chimney Marina is a waterfront amenity offering private boat slips, a community dock, and scenic water access integral to the neighborhood’s coastal lifestyle.
Located at 901 Piner Road, the Myrtle Grove Middle School campus features well-maintained athletic fields—including baseball, soccer/football, and softball fields—that serve as a vibrant hub for youth sports and neighborhood gatherings.
As one of the top-rated schools serving the Old Chimney area, Edwin A. Anderson Elementary provides excellent educational opportunities and helps anchor the neighborhood’s appeal to families seeking quality schooling close to home.
At the busy intersection of Carolina Beach Road and Piner Road, The Village at Myrtle Grove is a compact shopping center shadow‑anchored by big-box tenants and featuring eateries, services, and fitness—convenient for local errands and socializing.
Serving Myrtle Grove and the Old Chimney neighborhood, Wave Transit’s bus routes along NC‑132 (College Road) offer reliable public transportation access to downtown Wilmington, nearby commercial nodes, and regional destinations.
Things to do, events, and what's happening this month
This free, family-focused fair offers school supplies, crafts, wellness checks, music, healthy snacks, and kite flying—it’s a perfect local back‑to‑school kickoff for Myrtle Grove families.
View event details →A community-building, family‑friendly evening with free giveaways, food, music, and meet‑and‑greets with officers—ideal for Old Chimney residents to connect with neighbors and law enforcement close by.
View event details →A weekly farmers’ and artisans’ market under the shade of big trees featuring local produce, crafts, and goods—an easy stroll from Myrtle Grove for fresh shopping and community connection.
View event details →A vibrant, free two‑day summer festival with live beach music, DJs, inflatables, kids’ pavilions, food trucks and family fun—worth the drive for a regional weekend outing with lots of activities for all ages.
View event details →A lively evening featuring a lineup of twelve local bands in a rock music showcase—an entertaining night out to support the local music scene near Myrtle Grove.
View event details →Stories, updates, and things to know in Old Chimney
Local characteristics and demographics for Old Chimney
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