The right property,
The right partners,
The right pace.
Site selection in Onslow County is about connections and partnerships — all the way through the process. From first site visit to grand opening, we sit at the table with local government, utilities, workforce, and industry to move your project forward. Advanced manufacturing, logistics, tourism, higher-wage employers — whatever you're building, we're here to help you get it done.
Available sites across Onslow
Phase II sections 110–130 are infrastructure-ready today. Regional stormwater ponds and Golden LEAF SITE Program grading have yielded 40 acres of build-ready land on New Frontier Way.
At the corner of four-lane US Highway 17 and NC Highway 50 in Holly Ridge, adjacent to Gulfstream Steel and Onslow Bay Boatworks — under an hour to the Port of Wilmington and 25 minutes to I-40.
A single light industrial lot inside Camp Davis Phase II — graded, permitted, with water, sewer, electric, and natural gas already stubbed to the curb. Priced at $125,000 per acre.
A single light industrial lot inside Camp Davis Phase II — graded, permitted, with water, sewer, electric, and natural gas already stubbed to the curb. Priced at $125,000 per acre.
A Town-owned outparcel at 501 US Highway 17 in Holly Ridge, rezoned for commercial use with direct US Highway 17 frontage and approximately 26,500 vehicles per day. A 2,300 sq ft residence sits on the property. An adjacent 2.63-acre privately-owned parcel at 489 US Highway 17 is also available, offering a combined 5.26-acre site.
We'll match your project to sites, incentives, and utility capacity across Onslow County — confidentially.
5 of 5 sites match. Select one to see specs, or open its full datasheet.
Stormwater solved, utilities in place, city-backed.
- Size
- 40 acres available
- Utilities
- 5 on site
- US Highway 17
- 0.95 mi
- Interstate 40
- 32.8 mi
Existing space you can occupy
Onslow County buildings currently listed in the North Carolina's Southeast regional property database. Onslow Coastal Alliance (OCA) maintains a broader off-market inventory — tell us your square footage, clear height, and power requirements and we will send what is not published here.
Swansboro Commercial Building
120 Leslie Lane, Swansboro, NC 28584
Open metal structure suited to warehouse or flex use, with heated office/retail space plus open warehouse, storage, or light manufacturing area. Air conditioned with internet service in place.
- Type of space
- Office, Retail, Commercial
- Availability
- For sale or lease
- Clear height
- 9–10 ft
- Drive-in doors / docks
- None / None
3100 Freedom Way (Renewal Resources)
3100 Freedom Way, Hubert, NC 28539
Industrial metal building with 1,200 sf of conditioned office and 6,300 sf of production space, plus a 1,200 sf mezzanine not counted in the total. Four-lane frontage on NC 24 with a semi-truck drive-through, so no turnaround is needed.
- Type of space
- Industrial, Commercial
- Availability
- For lease — terms negotiable
- Clear height
- 16–18 ft
- Drive-in doors / docks
- 4 / None
State financing for industrial shell buildings
North Carolina's Industrial Development Fund Utility Account Revolving Loan Fund offers local governments loans for industrial shell buildings at a 2% interest rate, with a maximum 5-year term and principal payments deferred for the first two years. Loan size is based on projected job creation and the level of distress in the community, and a dollar-for-dollar local match is required.
NC Commerce — Shell Buildings programSource: North Carolina's Southeast property database (ZoomProspector); all 108 published building listings in the 18-county region were reviewed on 8/23/2026 and the two above are the only ones in Onslow County. Confirm size, terms, and pricing with the listing broker or Onslow Coastal Alliance (OCA) before relying on these figures.
Development land on the market
Third-party land listings in Onslow County that may fit commercial, mixed-use, or hospitality projects. Onslow Coastal Alliance (OCA) can help you verify entitlements, utilities, and incentive eligibility.
1476 W Corbett Avenue
1476 W Corbett Avenue, Swansboro, NC 28584
Approximately 30 acres along the highly traveled Highway 24 corridor at the gateway to Swansboro. Suited to a wide variety of commercial or mixed-use development. Listing agent/broker information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; confirm independently before relying on it.
Companies are leaving high-cost states.Onslow County is ready.
Tax burden, permitting delays, talent shortages, energy costs — the reasons to move are stacking up. These are the sectors where Onslow's location, workforce, infrastructure, and existing ecosystem give your project a measurable edge from day one, not year three.
in America
North Carolina earned an A+ grade for economic strength — the top-ranked state economy in CNBC's 2026 competitiveness study, measured across job growth, GDP, fiscal health, and corporate investment. Texas and California rounded out the top three.
Source: CNBC America's Top States for Business, 2026 (138 metrics across 10 categories). North Carolina ranked #1 for Economy, #2 overall for business, and #3 for workforce — its sixth straight year in the Top 2.
What higher-wage growth actually looks here.
Average annual private-sector pay in Onslow County by sector, measured against the countywide all-industry average of $46,885. Our target industries pay above it — which is exactly why we recruit them.
| Sector | Avg. annual pay | vs. county avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific & Technical ServicesTarget | $63,968 | +36% |
| Transportation, Distribution & WarehousingTarget | $62,785 | +34% |
| Construction & Skilled TradesTarget | $61,803 | +32% |
| ManufacturingTarget | $50,333 | +7% |
| Health Care & Social AssistanceTarget | $49,391 | +5% |
| Retail Trade | $35,373 | -25% |
| Accommodation & Food Services | $22,011 | -53% |
of your state?
Let's build a side-by-side comparison — taxes, incentives, workforce, real estate, and total operating cost — for your specific project. Confidential and no obligation.
The talent is already here.
Employers screen on one question first: can I staff this facility? Here is the publicly reported labor picture in Onslow County — and the pipelines that keep refilling it.
Where the supply comes from
Structured around your project, not the other way around.
We partner with the EDPNC, the State of North Carolina, and local stakeholders to craft customized incentive packages that align with your project timeline, capital requirements, and business goals.
Talk through your projectSubmit an RFQ / RFI
Use our standard RFQ template to share your site, workforce, utility, and timeline requirements. We'll respond confidentially with matched sites, incentive estimates, and next steps.
Start a confidential conversation.
Tell us a little about your project. Melissa Brandt, our CEO, reads every submission and responds personally — no pressure, no obligation. Just a thoughtful first conversation.
- Response within 1 business dayMelissa Brandt, CEO — CEO@OCANC.com, 910.330.6329.
- NDA-ready by defaultProject details stay between us until you're ready.
- Connected, not transactionalWe'll make the right introductions — even if it takes us outside Onslow Coastal Alliance (OCA).