Single Family Residence at 142 Carolina Avenue, Holden Beach, NC 28462, Holden Beach
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$724,900

142 Carolina Avenue, Holden Beach, NC 28462
Holden Beach, NC 28462
Listed by Julie A Popichak · Southern Realty Advantage LLC
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
1,615 sqft
Year built
1988

About this home

Sold furnished! Walk to the beach and not in a flood zone! Your Holden Beach Escape Awaits Imagine waking up to salty ocean breezes, biking to the beach, and ending your day gathered with family and friends in your own backyard retreat. This beautifully renovated coastal cottage offers the relaxed beach lifestyle you've been dreaming of--now at an even more attractive price. Located on the desirable east end of Holden Beach, this charming home is just a short walk to multiple public beach accesses, local restaurants, and island activities. Situated on a high lot outside the high-risk flood zone, you'll enjoy added peace of mind along with rare conveniences including an attached garage and concrete driveway. The beautifully landscaped yard, once recognized as Yard of the Month, creates exceptional curb appeal. A spacious fenced backyard provides plenty of room for entertaining, relaxing, or adding the pool you've always wanted. Inside, natural light fills the inviting living spaces, creating a warm coastal atmosphere. The generous dining area is perfect for gathering after a day at the beach, while the updated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless-style appliances, and bamboo flooring throughout the main level. A large conditioned garage offers valuable additional storage space. Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a peaceful retreat with a vaulted wood ceiling, updated fixtures, a walk-in closet, and a stylish ensuite bath. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath provide comfortable accommodations for family and guests. Recent updates, including a newer roof, HVAC system, irrigation system, and termite bond, allow you to spend less time on maintenance and more time enjoying the coastal lifestyle. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, vacation getaway, or investment property, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and location. Conveniently situated between Wilmington and Myrtle Beach airports, travel is easy while beach living remains front and center. Come experience the simple pleasures of Holden Beach and discover why this special home is the perfect place to create lasting memories.

Property details

MLS #
100544546
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Not In Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
303
On market date
December 9, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
1
Lot size
0.14 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Virginia Williamson Elem
5.6 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
499
Student:teacher ratio
15.1:1
District
Brunswick County Schools
Middle
Cedar Grove Middle
3.52 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
459
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Brunswick County Schools
High
Brunswick County Early College
8.66 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 Holden 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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

49
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
9.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable

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$4,515/mo
$144,980 down
$579,920 loan
Principal & interest$3,761
Property tax (est.)$604
Home insurance (est.)$150

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