About
Sneads Ferry lies on the southwestern bank of the New River and was named for the crucial ferry that eased travel up and down the coast. Once a sleepy fishing village, Sneads Ferry is quickly becoming one of the more desired areas for families. The addition of a gate at Camp Lejeune’s “back door” provides easy access to Courthouse Bay and the expansion of Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) nearby. There is a surge in population growth and development, and the city is already the second largest city in the region (behind Jacksonville).
Despite recent growth, Sneads Ferry and its surrounding towns are still relatively rural. The most notable attraction is the town’s annual Shrimp Festival, which celebrates Sneads Ferry’s fishing heritage. There is a Food Lion grocery store and several restaurants in town, but you’ll be driving to Jacksonville for Target and more robust shopping and dining options. This area is also fairly central to Jacksonville and Wilmington for those looking to “split the difference” for work or play.
Neighbors
You will find a lot of military families, young Marines, and retirees residing in Sneads Ferry because of the proximity to base and the availability of new homes.
Neighborhood Feel
There are new developments going up all the time in Sneads Ferry and sprawling out into the rural outlying areas. The new subdivisions come replete with an array of home sizes to suit every budget, and some with amenities that you can’t find in town–but be ready to a pay for those amenities with HOA dues! There are several older, more mature neighborhoods sprinkled around as well, but those tend to belong to locals and to lifetime residents.
