Single Family Residence at 500 Carolina Beach Avenue N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, Carolina Beach
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$1,490,000

500 Carolina Beach Avenue N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Listed by Andy Richardson · RE/MAX Essential
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
4
Living area
2,390 sqft
Year built
1955

About this home

Experience the best of coastal beach living at 500 Carolina Beach Avenue N. This Ocean front duplex style home is just feet from the beach, and adjacent to a public beach access. This circa 1955 Duplex offers the ideal combination of classic beach charm with the right blend of convenience, relaxation, and investment potential. Wake up to the sound of the ocean and enjoy easy access to the beach, the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, local restaurants, boutique shopping, and year-round entertainment. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, a second home, or an income-producing vacation rental, this property offers an exceptional opportunity in one of the area's most desirable locations. Inside, you'll find classic beach house charm with open concept living spaces designed for easy coastal living, while the outdoor areas provide the perfect setting to relax after a day on the sand or enjoy ocean breezes with family and friends. The upstairs and downstairs units are the same layout, each with a Full kitchen, Living area, four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Located just minutes from Carolina Beach State Park, Kure Beach, marinas, and only a short drive to historic downtown Wilmington, this home places you close to everything the Cape Fear coast has to offer. Opportunities for Ocean Front Homes like this do not come often. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of paradise in one of southeastern North Carolina's most sought-after beach communities.

Highlights

Waterfront

Property details

MLS #
100585169
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Other
Status
Active
Days on market
104
On market date
June 29, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
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
Carolina Beach Elementary
0.81 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
4.38 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
4.39 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).

61
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores6
Parks20
Schools4
Transit stops0
Pharmacies5

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$9,123/mo
$298,000 down
$1,192,000 loan
Principal & interest$7,731
Property tax (est.)$1,242
Home insurance (est.)$150

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