$599,900
About this home
Located on the desirable north end of Carolina Beach near Freeman Park, this charming coastal cottage is just 2 blocks from beach access and minutes to the boardwalk, dining, and entertainment. Offered fully furnished, this 2BR/1BA home features an open-concept layout, abundant natural light, and a flexible second bedroom/den with pullout. The spacious primary suite includes a king bed and ample storage. The updated kitchen features stainless appliances, Jenn-Air cooktop, wall oven, granite countertops, wine cooler, newer refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, faucets, and other thoughtful updates. Major recent upgrades include a new Mitsubishi HVAC system, new water heater, newer washer/dryer, and a crawl space encapsulation. The exterior has also been significantly improved with approximately $4,000 in Bermuda sod, $4,000 in palms and elms, $2,000 in berming around the foundation, and $4,000 in wood fencing. Additional features include high-speed WiFi, smart TV capability, built-in sound system, and off-street parking for 2 vehicles. Enjoy coastal outdoor living with a large screened porch and expansive deck overlooking the canal -- an ideal vantage point for Carolina Beach summer fireworks. Perfect as a primary home, beach getaway, or investment property, this classic beach cottage offers charm, convenience, furnishings, and meaningful recent improvements in an unbeatable location. Seller also has a boat slip a few blocks away that the buyer may be able to take over the lease for.
Property details
- MLS
- Hive MLS
- MLS #
- 100566548
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Other
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 189
- On market date
- August 3, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.14 acres
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 409
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
- District
- New Hanover County Schools
- Enrollment
- 832
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
- District
- New Hanover County Schools
- 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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
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