Welcome to ''Neato Bonito,'' a charming coastal cottage nestled just a few blocks from the ocean on Bonito Lane in Carolina Beach. Ideally located between Carolina and Kure Beach, this fully renovated 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath retreat offers the ultimate blend of beach-town charm, comfort, and convenience — with excellent rental potential. Step inside and enjoy a bright, beautifully updated interior featuring new flooring, appliances, and paint (2021), along with a stylishly rebuilt covered front porch that's perfect for morning coffee or post-beach relaxing. A brand new HVAC system (2024) ensures year-round comfort, while the fully furnished interior means it's ready to enjoy or rent right away. Outside, you'll find fresh landscaping (2025), a newly painted front exterior (2025), and a detached 12' x 8' storage shed with power — perfect for beach gear, bikes, or hobby space. The home also offers projected rental income of $38,000+ annually, making it a FANTASTIC investment opportunity!
With easy access to both downtown Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, as well as the Carolina Beach Lake, public beach access points, and the Island Greenway trail, this is island living made simple — and smart.
Sold for $455,272
$455,272
1616 Bonito Lane, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
2beds
731sqft
Manufactured Home
Built in 1972
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$526,300 Zestimate®
$623/sqft
$1,874 Estimated rent
Home value
$526,300
$468,000 - $589,000
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Fully furnished interiorRebuilt covered front porchNewly painted front exteriorBright beautifully updated interiorFresh landscaping
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Listed by:
Danielle N Puleo 252-256-1758,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties,
Chris Stewart 910-431-0429,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
Bought with:
Karen E Drechsel, 291969
Intracoastal Realty Corp
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100522051
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Living Room, Dining Room
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 6 x 6
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 6 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 13
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: LVT/LVP
- Basement: None
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 731
- Total interior livable area: 731 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Site, Unpaved
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
- Fencing: Partial,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 100
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: R09017019013000
- Zoning: MH
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MobileManufactured
- Property subtype: Manufactured Home
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Wilmington Beach
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Carolina Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $623/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $470,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,105
- Date on market: 9/2/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 65 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2025 | Sold | $455,272-8.9%$623/sqft |
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| 10/2/2025 | Pending sale | $499,900$684/sqft |
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| 10/2/2025 | Contingent | $499,900$684/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Price change | $499,900-5.7%$684/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $529,900+146.5%$725/sqft |
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| 11/29/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/21/2023 | Price change | $1,700-5.6%$2/sqft |
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| 11/8/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,800$2/sqft |
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| 1/27/2021 | Sold | $215,000-10%$294/sqft |
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| 1/6/2021 | Pending sale | $239,000$327/sqft |
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| 12/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $239,000$327/sqft |
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| 11/20/2020 | Pending sale | $239,000$327/sqft |
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| 11/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $239,000+51.3%$327/sqft |
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| 10/28/2020 | Sold | $158,000+1.9%$216/sqft |
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| 9/12/2019 | Listing removed | $155,000$212/sqft |
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| 9/10/2019 | Listed for sale | $155,000$212/sqft |
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| 9/10/2019 | Pending sale | $155,000$212/sqft |
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| 9/10/2019 | Listed for sale | $155,000+6.9%$212/sqft |
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| 9/9/2019 | Sold | $145,000-6.5%$198/sqft |
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| 8/16/2019 | Pending sale | $155,000$212/sqft |
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| 8/12/2019 | Price change | $155,000-8.3%$212/sqft |
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| 6/29/2019 | Pending sale | $169,000$231/sqft |
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| 6/20/2019 | Price change | $169,000-6.1%$231/sqft |
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| 5/4/2019 | Price change | $179,900-7.7%$246/sqft |
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| 3/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $194,900$267/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,106 +22% | $470,400 +86.7% |
| 2024 | $1,726 +3% | $251,900 |
| 2023 | $1,675 +15.2% | $251,900 +16% |
| 2022 | $1,455 +5.6% | $217,100 +8.7% |
| 2021 | $1,378 +29.8% | $199,700 +50.5% |
| 2020 | $1,062 | $132,700 |
| 2019 | $1,062 | $132,700 |
| 2018 | -- | $132,700 |
| 2017 | -- | $132,700 +62% |
| 2016 | $703 +6.1% | $81,900 |
| 2015 | $663 +2.5% | $81,900 |
| 2014 | $646 | $81,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $81,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $81,900 -56.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $187,567 |
| 2010 | -- | $187,567 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $49,276 |
| 2004 | -- | $49,276 +10.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $44,664 |
| 2002 | -- | $44,664 |
| 2001 | -- | $44,664 |
| 2000 | -- | $44,664 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28428
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Carolina Beach ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Charles P Murray MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.9 mi
- 5/10Eugene Ashley HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.9 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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