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$525,000

538 Medcalf Drive SW, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Listed by Debbie M Morgan · CENTURY 21 Sunset Realty
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
2,413 sqft
Year built
2007

About this home

Enjoy the beauty of waterfront living in this 2,413-square-foot home overlooking Sunset Lakes in desirable Sunset Beach, North Carolina. Featuring three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a flex room/office, and a one-car garage, this thoughtfully designed home offers comfort, convenience, and scenic surroundings. The first floor features two bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, a dedicated laundry room, a versatile flex room or home office, and convenient garage access. A three-stop elevator provides easy access between levels. The reverse floor plan places the main living spaces on the upper level, maximizing the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful lake setting. The spacious, open-concept kitchen, dining, and living areas feature hardwood floors, custom lighting, and an inviting atmosphere ideal for entertaining or relaxing at home. Step outside onto the large deck and take in the peaceful waterfront surroundings. The primary suite offers a special touch of luxury with its own fireplace, while the primary bathroom features a second fireplace, creating a warm and relaxing retreat. With three fireplaces throughout the home, there is no shortage of charm and ambiance. Additional highlights include propane that services a gas range, a gas grill hookup, and a heat pump HVAC system as well as the 3 fireplaces. Recent updates provide added peace of mind, including a new roof in 2025, an upstairs HVAC replacement in 2021, and a downstairs HVAC system and air handler replacement in 2024. The refrigerator is approximately two years old. Whether you are seeking a full-time residence, a coastal getaway, or a place to enjoy the tranquility of waterfront living, this Sunset Lakes home offers a distinctive combination of thoughtful design, modern conveniences, and a beautiful Sunset Beach setting as well as 4 mile proximity to the white sands of Sunset Beach Island.

Highlights

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Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100613213
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Sunset Lakes
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
October 29, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
1
Lot size
0.26 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
Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary
4.31 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
391
Student:teacher ratio
14.0:1
District
Brunswick County Schools
Middle
Shallotte Middle
9.48 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
19.83 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 Sunset 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).

20
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.8 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
13 / 100
Restaurants & cafes5
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 1 days -- 136 fewer days than Sunset Beach's current average of 137 days.
For reference, the median list price across 268 active listings in Sunset Beach right now is $314,950.

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Est. monthly payment
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$105,000 down
$420,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,724
Property tax (est.)$438
Home insurance (est.)$150

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