Brittany offers a peaceful and calm environment with low noise levels, making it a tranquil place to live. The neighborhood features a substantial number of single detached homes, many built around 1999, providing a cohesive architectural character. With approximately thirty diverse restaurants nearby, residents have plentiful dining options to explore. Parking throughout the neighborhood is convenient, ensuring easy accessibility by car. The gently sloping terrain adds to the charm of the area. This community is especially well-suited for people seeking three-bedroom homes in a serene setting with nearby amenities and quiet streets.
Brittany offers a slower-paced ambience. Brittany is excellent for those who need quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.
Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special
This verdant park sits a stone’s throw from Belmar Forest off Harris Road and features a scenic freshwater lake with a paved 1.3‑mile walking trail, shaded picnic shelter, playground, kayak‑friendly dock for non‑motorized boats, and ongoing expansion that will preserve additional acreage in its natural state—all offering residents convenient outdoor recreation and nature immersion. (Located at 633 Shenandoah St; expansion expected complete March 2026.)
Just around the corner from Belmar Forest, Mayfaire Town Center is a vibrant outdoor lifestyle destination anchored by Belk and Regal Cinema and hosting over 80 shops—including Barnes & Noble, lululemon, Pottery Barn—and dining spots such as First Watch and CAVA, plus family‑friendly attractions like Dave & Buster’s and the newly opened KidStrong youth fitness studio.
Belmar Forest falls within the New Hanover County Schools district and feeds into Trask Middle School and the nearby Laney High School, both part of a system undergoing significant upgrades—a new Trask Middle is being built, and the old building will become Laney’s ninth‑grade center as part of a major $320 million district bond.
Residents of Belmar Forest enjoy easy access to the Cross‑City Trail via nearby infrastructure in the Mayfaire/Ogden corridor, offering a safe, connected route for walking, biking or e‑biking all the way toward Wrightsville Beach and Ogden Park’s athletic amenities.
Belmar Forest is noted for its mature canopy and quiet, cul‑de‑sac lined streets—homes built in the late 1990s and early 2000s are nestled amidst quarter‑acre lots, offering lush, shaded corridors and a strong sense of community serenity.
Things to do, events, and what's happening this month
A community-building event right near Belmar Forest where residents can meet local police, fire, and EMS staff, enjoy child-friendly activities like fingerprinting, giveaways, and safety information in a collaborative, family-oriented setting.
An annual evening of live music featuring multiple bands, food trucks, and fireworks—perfect for families and neighbors in Belmar Forest to enjoy a fun outdoor night without traveling far.
A cozy, intimate evening featuring local songwriters sharing original music and stories—an inspiring cultural outing for those in Belmar Forest interested in folk/Americana and up‑close performances.
A regional jazz concert on the Bellamy Mansion lawn offering soulful summer music—worth the drive for Belmar Forest residents looking for a relaxed, arts‑rich evening in a historic setting.
A week‑long sailing camp for ages 12–15 located in nearby Belmar—excellent for local families seeking active, water‑based programming for teens during late August.
Stories, updates, and things to know in Belmar Forest
Local characteristics and demographics for Belmar Forest
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