1601 E Main Street, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
What's special
Completely renovated and ideally located on the east end of Sunset Beach, this 2nd-row home sits next to a beach access, making it easy to enjoy the sand and ocean just steps away. Inside, vaulted ceilings and extensive updates give the home a fresh, updated feel. Improvements include all new interior paint and trim, completely remodeled bathrooms, the addition of a new half bath, a fully renovated kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, sink, disposal, refrigerator, and ice maker, plus new washer and dryer, ceiling fans in every bedroom, new window treatments, and replaced interior vents. The exterior has been just as extensively updated, with major improvements including new Hardie Plank composite siding, replacement windows, all-new Trex composite decking on the stairs, landings, and decks, a new screen porch system, and a roof replaced in 2022--plus tons more updates throughout the exterior. With a long list of major renovations already completed and a prime location next to beach access, this Sunset Beach home offers an updated coastal retreat in an exceptional location.
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Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Osprey Realty Group 910-991-2002,
REAL Broker LLC,
Andrew J Luczak 910-622-5400,
REAL Broker LLC
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 1
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Dining room
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Kitchen
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Living room
- Dimensions: 21 x 14
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,730
- Total interior livable area: 1,730 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, On Site, Underhouse
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened, Balcony
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- Waterfront features: Second Row
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 4,792 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 62' x 82'
- Features: Second Row
Details
- Parcel number: 256ma111
- Zoning: Sb-Br-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Other, Pilings
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sunset Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $751/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $645,170
- Annual tax amount: $3,467
- Date on market: 8/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 50 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,900+40.5%$751/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100598958 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2025 | Listing removed | $924,990$535/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100492915 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $924,990$535/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100492915 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2024 | Listing removed | $924,990$535/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100439730 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2024 | Price change | $924,990-2.6%$535/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100439730 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $949,900+15.1%$549/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100439730 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Hive MLS #100316253 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2022 | Price change | $825,000-2.9%$477/sqft |
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| 3/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $849,900$491/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100316253 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,467 -2.1% | $645,170 |
| 2024 | $3,543 +0.3% | $645,170 |
| 2023 | $3,533 +18.8% | $645,170 +53.8% |
| 2022 | $2,974 -0.3% | $419,380 |
| 2021 | $2,982 +0.3% | $419,380 |
| 2020 | $2,974 | $419,380 |
| 2019 | $2,974 -6.2% | $419,380 +82% |
| 2018 | $3,171 +1.3% | $230,460 |
| 2017 | $3,130 | $230,460 |
| 2016 | $3,130 | $230,460 -49.7% |
| 2015 | $3,130 -11.3% | $458,340 -26% |
| 2014 | $3,528 | $619,230 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$1,222,000
$1.16M - $1.28M
$2,376/mo
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