Front exterior of 17 Monroe Street, an elevated coastal home with ample driveway parking in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Twilight picture of the front exterior. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Rear exterior showcasing the spacious covered porch and canal-front setting. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Twilight picture of the canal view off of the back porch. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Private boat dock with direct canal access from this Ocean Isle Beach waterfront property. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Twilight picture of the boat dock. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Bright, open-concept living room with vaulted ceiling, coastal finishes, and staircase to the upper level. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Spacious living and dining area featuring abundant natural light and an airy coastal design. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Open living room with vaulted ceiling, large windows, and views toward the canal. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Comfortable waterfront living area with durable flooring and an open layout for entertaining. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Light-filled living room featuring high ceilings, coastal décor, and seamless flow into the dining area. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Open-concept main living space with a vaulted ceiling, modern staircase, and coastal-inspired furnishings. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Bright dining area beside the updated kitchen, offering convenient access to the waterfront porch. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Dining space with canal views, abundant natural light, and direct access to the rear deck. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Open kitchen and dining area designed for relaxed coastal living and entertaining. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Updated kitchen featuring white cabinetry, dark countertops, stainless steel appliances, and skylight. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Coastal kitchen with modern appliances, generous counter space, and a decorative tile backsplash. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Updated galley-style kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and natural light. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Detailed view of the kitchen’s coastal-inspired decorative tile backsplash. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Bright bedroom with soft coastal colors, wood-look flooring, and natural light. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Spacious bedroom with coastal décor, ceiling fan, and convenient bathroom access. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Comfortable bedroom featuring wood-look flooring, ceiling fan, and an adjoining bathroom. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Updated bathroom with a walk-in tiled shower, modern vanity, and coastal-inspired finishes. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Updated bathroom featuring a walk-in shower with marble-look tile, glass enclosure, and elegant gold-tone fixtures. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Close-up view of the walk-in shower’s marble-look tile and contemporary coastal finishes. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Bright guest bedroom with two beds, wood-look flooring, and soft coastal colors. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Spacious guest room with two beds, natural light, and relaxed beach-house décor. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Coastal bedroom featuring comfortable furnishings, ceiling fan, and adjoining room access. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Twin guest bedroom with two beds, wood-look flooring, and abundant natural light. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Another view of the twin bedroom showcasing its airy layout and coastal blue color palette. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Updated bathroom with a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, modern vanity, and gold-tone fixtures. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Stylish full bathroom featuring a tiled shower, glass enclosure, white vanity, and modern hardware. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Close-up of the bathroom’s white subway tile shower walls and contrasting hexagon tile floor. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Bright bathroom vanity area with modern lighting, gold-tone fixtures, and convenient bedroom access. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Spacious primary bedroom with coastal décor, ceiling fan, and generous natural light. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Primary bedroom showcasing ample floor space, wood-look flooring, and an adjoining doorway. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Inviting primary bedroom with multiple windows, coastal furnishings, and a ceiling fan. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Exterior access to the covered waterfront porch overlooking the Ocean Isle Beach canal. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Covered canal-front deck with outdoor dining space, wood-plank ceiling, and water views. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Spacious waterfront porch offering shaded outdoor dining and scenic canal views. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Expansive covered rear deck designed for outdoor entertaining and relaxed coastal living. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Furnished ground-level patio providing a shaded outdoor lounge area beneath the home. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Covered canal-side seating area with comfortable outdoor furniture and waterfront views. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Covered under-home area offering parking, storage, and convenient access for beach and boating gear. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Canal view highlighting the home’s private dock and convenient boating access. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Private canal-front dock with walkway, boat lift, and direct access to the surrounding waterways. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Detailed view of the private dock with composite-style decking and secure railing. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Expansive canal view from the private dock in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Private waterfront dock and ramp providing convenient access from the canal-front property. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
View from the dock toward the rear of the home, highlighting its canal-front location and outdoor spaces. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Scenic Ocean Isle Beach canal view surrounded by neighboring waterfront homes and private docks. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Private dock and boat lift offering convenient waterfront access for boating and fishing. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Rear exterior view featuring covered porches, outdoor stairs, and the canal-side yard. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Front exterior of the elevated Ocean Isle Beach home with a spacious gravel driveway. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Aerial view of 17 Monroe Street showcasing the home’s island setting and surrounding coastal neighborhood. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Elevated neighborhood view identifying the property’s location among Ocean Isle Beach homes and waterways. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Aerial view highlighting the property’s proximity to the sandy shoreline of Ocean Isle Beach. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Aerial perspective showing the home’s convenient location near the Intracoastal Waterway. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Canal-side aerial view illustrating the property’s waterfront setting and proximity to Ocean Isle Beach attractions. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Top-down aerial view outlining the canal-front lot, residence, dock, and neighboring properties. - 17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
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$1,295,000

17 Monroe Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Listed by The Cheek Team · The Cheek Team
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,537 sqft
Year built
1983

About this home

Your boat at your private dock. Morning coffee overlooking the canal. Beach days just around the corner. Welcome to 17 Monroe Street, a beautifully updated, furnished waterfront retreat on the island of Ocean Isle Beach, where the best of coastal living begins at home. With four bedrooms, two full bathrooms and approximately 1,537 heated square feet, this home pairs relaxed coastal style with inviting spaces for gathering. Vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light brighten the open living and dining areas, while wood-look flooring creates a cohesive feel. The updated kitchen features white cabinetry, dark countertops, stainless steel appliances, a coastal-inspired tile backsplash and a skylight. Both bathrooms offer tiled walk-in showers, glass enclosures, updated vanities and warm gold-tone accents. Step onto the expansive covered rear porch, where a wood-plank ceiling adds character and the canal sets the scene for waterfront meals and quiet evenings. Below, a shaded patio creates another place to unwind, with convenient access to your private dock and boat lift. Head toward the Intracoastal Waterway, cast a line or enjoy a paddle from your own backyard. Updates include siding, decks, stairs, flooring, paint, dock and lift. Covered parking, space for a golf cart, dedicated storage and an outdoor shower make island living practical, too. Offered furnished with exclusions, this home makes settling into your coastal retreat that much easier. Enjoy convenient access to the Monroe Street beach access, community center, park, pier area, Museum of Coastal Carolina, and island restaurants and shops. With no HOA, private boating amenities and thoughtfully updated living spaces, 17 Monroe delivers a compelling combination for a full-time island home or personal beach escape.

Highlights

Waterfront

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100597668
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Not In Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
67
On market date
August 20, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.13 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Union Elementary
4.95 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
539
Student:teacher ratio
15.0:1
District
Brunswick County Schools
Middle
Shallotte Middle
5.81 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
674
Student:teacher ratio
17.3:1
District
Brunswick County Schools
High
Brunswick County Early College
15.53 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
365
Student:teacher ratio
33.2:1
District
Brunswick County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Ocean Isle Beach's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

50
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
9.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
55 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores2
Parks9
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Ocean Isle Beach, from live MLS data.

On the market 67 days -- 56 fewer days than Ocean Isle Beach's current average of 123 days.
For reference, the median list price across 360 active listings in Ocean Isle Beach right now is $429,900.

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$259,000 down
$1,036,000 loan
Principal & interest$6,719
Property tax (est.)$1,079
Home insurance (est.)$150

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