Kingfish Bay Development received two honors in the 2025 Wilmington-Cape Fear Parade of Homes
Calabash, NC Kingfish Bay Development has received two honors in this year’s Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association Parade of Homes: Best Outdoor Living Home and the Silver Award in the Detached Homes category, both in the $840,000–$870,000 range. The awards recognized the Palm Beach II model, viewable here.
Celebrating its 39th year, the Parade of Homes is an annual event showcasing the finest craftsmanship, design, and innovation from the region’s top homebuilders. More than 80 homes were featured this year across New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties, with judging conducted by a panel of volunteer industry professionals who visited each home in person. Awards are given in a variety of categories by price point, including Best Kitchen, Best Master Bath, Best Outdoor Living, and overall distinctions of Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
Kingfish Bay Development was recognized with the Best Outdoor Living Award in its price category for its integration of indoor-outdoor living spaces. The development itself integrates natural preservation areas into its new home residential settings. The community was also honored with the Silver Award in the overall $840,000–$870,000 Detached Homes category, highlighting the quality, design, and attention to detail that define the homes within this exclusive gated waterfront development.
Kingfish Bay is just minutes from Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle, and offers custom homes designed to reflect the coast and resort-style living. The development is currently in its final phase, with a limited number of homesites remaining, including properties with direct water access and private dock options.
Residents at Kingfish Bay enjoy premier amenities such as:
- A private riverfront park with firepits, bocce ball court, fishing, and scenic viewing decks
- A pier stretching into the tranquil Calabash river teaming with bird and aquatic life, with a second pier replete with boat slips and kayak launch coming soon
- An elegant owners’ clubhouse with a cinema room, fitness center, lounge, and catering kitchen
- A lush tropical pool complex with a hot tub and gathering areas
- A private oceanfront clubhouse on Sunset Beach, with complimentary parking, showers, kitchen access, and stunning views
“This recognition from the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association is a meaningful validation of our design philosophy and commitment to exceptional living,” said Jason Faulkner general manager, Kingfish Bay Development. “We’re honored to be recognized among the region’s top builders and proud to offer homebuyers a truly special coastal lifestyle experience.”