Investor special on the intracoastal! This 3BR/3BA townhome in Forest by the Sea is packed with potential and ready for your vision. Situated directly on the waterway, the property includes a 33-foot boat slip just steps from your door and a full-size garage--perfect for all your beach and fishing gear. Located in a quiet, family-friendly community, this is the perfect project if you are looking to renovate and capitalize on a prime waterfront location. Opportunities like this don't come around often--bring your ideas and make it your own.
Sold for $615,000
$615,000
1200 Saint Joseph Street #51, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
3beds
1,442sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1982
435 Square Feet Lot
$677,100 Zestimate®
$426/sqft
$2,437 Estimated rent
Home value
$677,100
$643,000 - $711,000
$2,437/mo
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Full-size garage
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Listed by:
Nathan A Pelsh 910-685-4100,
Bryant Real Estate
Bought with:
Nathan A Pelsh, 296719
Bryant Real Estate
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100568499
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14.7 x 15.2
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9.11 x 11.2
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 15.2
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 5.4 x 11
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 7.3 x 7.9
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 5.1 x 7.9
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 11.8
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 16.4
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Electric Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Electric Range
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Basement: None
- Attic: Floored,Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,442
- Total interior livable area: 1,442 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Parking Lot, Covered, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Lighted, On Site, Paved, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Shutters - Board/Hurricane, Gas Log
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal, ICW, Marina, Sound, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal,Marina,Sound,Water
- Waterfront features: Pier, Bulkhead, Canal Front, Deeded Water Access, Harbor, Salt Marsh, Sound Side, Water Access Comm, Water Depth 4+, Sailboat Accessible, Marsh Front, ICW Front, Sound Front
- Frontage type: Bay/Harbor,Marsh Front,ICW Front,Sound Front,Canal Front
Lot
- Size: 435 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 46 x 16 x 46
- Features: Interior Lot, Wetlands, Wooded, Boat Slip, Boat Dock, Bulkhead, Deeded Water Access, Harbor, Navigable Water, Pier, Sailboat Accessible, Salt Marsh, Sound Side, Water Access Comm, Water Depth 4+, Landscaped, Secluded, Sprinklers in Rear
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: R08810003020004
- Zoning: MB-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Other, Slab, Pilings
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Green energy
- Green verification: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Forest by the Sea
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Roof Maintenance, Waterfront Community, Barbecue, Boat Dock, Boat Slip - Assigned, Clubhouse, Pool, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Roads, Maintenance Structure, Management, Marina, Master Insure, Picnic Area, Termite Bond, Cable TV
- HOA fee: $5,400 annually
- HOA name: Forest By The Sea
Location
- Region: Carolina Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $426/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $848,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,800
- Date on market: 4/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Listing removed | $694,900$482/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100576038 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $694,900+13%$482/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100576038 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Sold | $615,000-2.4%$426/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100568499 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2026 | Contingent | $630,000$437/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100568499 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $630,000+96.9%$437/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100568499 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2016 | Listing removed | $320,000$222/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage #530789 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2015 | Listed for sale | $320,000+23.1%$222/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage #530789 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2002 | Sold | $260,000$180/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #30306350 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,800 +37.9% | $848,800 +111% |
| 2024 | $2,755 +3% | $402,200 |
| 2023 | $2,675 -0.7% | $402,200 |
| 2022 | $2,695 -2.9% | $402,200 |
| 2021 | $2,775 +26.4% | $402,200 +46.5% |
| 2020 | $2,196 | $274,500 |
| 2019 | $2,196 | $274,500 |
| 2018 | $2,196 | $274,500 |
| 2017 | -- | $274,500 -17.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $331,300 |
| 2015 | $2,680 +2.5% | $331,300 |
| 2014 | $2,614 | $331,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $331,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $331,300 -17.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $401,029 |
| 2010 | -- | $401,029 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $159,819 |
| 2004 | -- | $159,819 |
| 2003 | -- | $159,819 |
| 2002 | -- | $159,819 |
| 2001 | -- | $159,819 |
| 2000 | -- | $159,819 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28428
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Carolina Beach ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10Charles P Murray MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.8 mi
- 5/10Eugene Ashley HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Carolina Beach
- Middle: Murray
- High: Ashley
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- New Hanover County
- Carolina Beach
- 28428
- 1200 Saint Joseph Street Unit 51
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