Burgaw, NC  Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Burgaw is a small town located in Pender County, North Carolina. It has a population of approximately 4,000 people and is known for its charming downtown area and historic homes. The town is situated in the Cape Fear region and is surrounded by lush forests and beautiful countryside. Burgaw is home to a number of interesting attractions, including the Penderlea Homestead Museum (just 14 minutes on the outskirts of town), which offers a glimpse into the area's agricultural history, the brand new Burgaw Brewing opening in March 2023, and a beautiful running trail that crosses the downtown area and goes through beautiful wooded areas and parks. Speaking of running trails, Burgaw is a hub for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking, making it a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. 

While Burgaw is still considered a very small town, it is only 20 minutes away from Wilmington, NC, and also a centerplace for other great cities/towns like Rocky Point, Wallace, Rose Hill, and Castle Hayne. As a small town, Burgaw has amazing growth potential because developers and entrepreneurs have been stimulating the growth of the town for the last couple of years. Most notably, Burgaw has become center focus for serial entrepreneur Richard Johnson (creator of HotJobs.com and one of the first Silicon Alley pioneers), who has helped bring the community together to form Burgaw Now and Own Your Own. 

What Is Burgaw Now?

Burgaw Now exists to support the revitalization efforts in Burgaw, North Carolina by providing sparks of economic development through starting new ventures and sharing the stories of people and businesses that make Burgaw a great place to live and visit.

What Is Own Your Own In Burgaw NC?

Own Your Own, a company created by Richard Johnson, is designed to give want-to-be entrepreneurs the opportunity to open successful businesses that help revitalize small towns all across America. Starting with Burgaw, North Carolina. As the very first competition, applicants will compete for the chance to win their own restaurant, which will be placed in an already designated location in downtown Burgaw, North Carolina. You can learn more here. 

Fun Things To Do In Burgaw, NC

Burgaw, North Carolina is a beautiful country town with tons of outdoor activities to enjoy, including visiting the parks at either Harrell Memorial Park or Rotary Park. If you're interested in outdoor recreation, there are running/biking trails such as Osgood Canal Greenway and Urban Trail. This trial is a 2.2 mile loop around the central portion of the town limits. The trail follows the Osgood Canal through town and offers walks through wooded areas along the canal and urban areas in the downtown, connects to the schools located in town and offers the convenience of both passive parks and playground parks along the way. There are several streets and areas throughout town that access the trail. Some great places to grab a bite or drink include: Burgaw Alimente, Olde Carolina Eatery, Fat Daddy's Pizza, and Brown Dog Coffee Company, and Burgaw Brewing.

Filmmaking In Burgaw

Did you know that there has been a lot of filmmaking happening in the town of Burgaw, North Carolina? The Hulu series "Welcome To Flatch," was filmed all throughout the town of Burgaw. In fact, many of the empty buildings and existing businesses were used as sets in the TV show. 

Historic Downtown Burgaw is an eclectic variety of 18th and 19th Century architecture that represents a vanishing example of a by-gone era. The film industry has always been attracted to this charming town. Our shops, parks, schools, street corners, and more have been backdrops for dozens of your favorite television and movie productions.

Walking around downtown Burgaw, you will find familiar sites and buildings from several movies that would include Stephen King’s (1985) "Silver Bullet", “Windmills of the Gods” (1987), “The Rose Garden” (1995), “A Mother’s Instinct” (1995), “The Summer of Ben Tyler” (1996), "I Know What You Did Last Summer" (1997), “Freedom Song” (2000), “The Runaway” (2000), “The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood” (2002), “My Life in Idlewild” (2004), "The Jailhouse" (2009), "Tammy" (2014), including television series "Revolution" (2012), & "Under the Dome" (2013).