Single Family Residence at 917 Riptide Lane, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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$899,500

917 Riptide Lane, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Listed by Greg Barber · Barber Realty Group Inc.
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,693 sqft
Year built
1989

About this home

Welcome to this gorgeously updated 6-bedroom, 3 full bath coastal home in Carolina Beach, offering extensive renovations inside and out. The exterior features a new GAF Camelot II designer roof installed to fortified specifications, fresh exterior paint, new gutters, mostly new windows, new deck handrails, new zoysia sod, a newly poured driveway, and one of HVAC units is new including the air handler and ductwork. Inside, enjoy new LVP flooring, a fully remodeled kitchen with new appliances, floating shelves, tile backsplash, soft-close cabinetry, granite countertops, and a farmhouse sink. The bathrooms have also been completely updated with tile showers (first floor and primary suite), a soaking tub in the primary bath, new vanities, and modern plumbing fixtures. Additional updates include a new Rinnai propane tankless water heater, new interior paint throughout, new light fixtures and ceiling fans, new interior doors, modern trim molding, and a new washer and dryer. This property also includes 195 sq ft of unpermitted ground-level space, which includes the 6th bedroom and a bonus room. If included, the home would offer a total of 2,693 heated sq ft (buyer to verify). Located in desirable Carolina Sands offering a community clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, and private beach access, this home delivers the full coastal lifestyle experience. Move-in ready and beautifully refreshed!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100542727
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Carolina Sands
Status
Active
Days on market
327
On market date
November 24, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.11 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
Carolina Beach Elementary
0.48 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
409
Student:teacher ratio
14.6:1
District
New Hanover County Schools
Middle
Charles P Murray Middle
5.28 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
832
Student:teacher ratio
16.6:1
District
New Hanover County Schools
High
Eugene Ashley High
5.25 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
1,931
Student:teacher ratio
18.2:1
District
New Hanover County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Carolina 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).

54
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
9.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
65 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores1
Parks14
Schools3
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 327 days -- 210 more days than Carolina Beach's current average of 117 days.
For reference, the median list price across 256 active listings in Carolina Beach right now is $599,450.

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Est. monthly payment
$5,567/mo
$179,900 down
$719,600 loan
Principal & interest$4,667
Property tax (est.)$750
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 19, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.