Neighborhoods near East Bladen High School in Elizabethtown, NC

Beaver Dam is a rural corner of Cumberland County, full of two-lane roads bordered by fields, ranch-style homes and dense patches of trees. Lisa Blauser is a lifelong resident who says the rural area may not be booming with new people moving in, but the community welcomes anyone who decides to call Beaver Dam home. “Our community is very rural and

Harrells, NC is a small rural town with historic and modern homes on large lots. The Black River offers paddling and fishing. Sampson County Schools have above-average ratings. Nearby Clinton provides additional amenities.

Kelly, NC, a small community near Singletary Lake State Park, provides outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. Housing includes 1920s farmhouses and 1970s ranches on wooded lots. Nearby White Lake offers additional recreation.

Currie, NC is a rural community 30 miles from the coast, blending country living with industrial growth. The Black River offers fishing and kayaking. Currie has lower crime risk than the national average.

Ivanhoe, NC is a small riverside community on the Black River, known for ancient cypress trees and outdoor activities. Local farms offer fresh produce. Sampson County Schools serve the area with moderate ratings.

Atkinson, NC, known for its blueberry farms, provides rural living with the Black River nearby for kayaking. Town Park offers recreational facilities. Pender County Schools serve the area, enhancing the community feel.

Riegelwood, NC is a small mill town on the Cape Fear River. The International Paper plant drives the local economy. Homes are affordable with large yards. Riegelwood Community Park and Cape Fearless Extreme provide recreation.

Elizabethtown, 25 miles east of Lumberton, is a quiet Bladen County town offering Southern charm and homes priced below the U.S. national median. “A lot of people are looking to be in the country after COVID,” says James Lovell, a broker with Gator Realty Group and with over 10 years of experience. Anchored by a modest downtown lined with