Welcome to 196 Olde Mariners Way in the heart of Carolina Beach--where everyday living feels like a vacation. This home offers the ultimate coastal lifestyle, just minutes from the vibrant boardwalk, seasonal live music, and the iconic summertime fireworks over the ocean. Spend your days biking scenic island trails, exploring Carolina Beach State Park, boating along the Intracoastal Waterway, or relaxing on the sandy shores--everything that makes beach living so special is right at your fingertips.
Inside, the home has been thoughtfully updated with fresh paint throughout, creating a bright and inviting coastal feel. The primary suite features a beautifully renovated shower, offering a spa-like retreat after a day in the sun. Major system updates provide peace of mind, including a newer roof (2020) and HVAC system (2024).
Designed for true coastal living, the exterior shines with an outdoor shower and hot tub hook up--perfect for rinsing off after the beach--along with an enclosed garage space and abundant entertaining area underneath the home, ideal for gatherings, grilling, and relaxing in the shade.
Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity (long term rentals only), this home delivers the perfect blend of comfort, updates, and unbeatable location--embracing everything there is to love about life at the beach.
Sold for $568,500
$568,500
196 Olde Mariners Way, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
3beds
1,126sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$564,900 Zestimate®
$505/sqft
$2,536 Estimated rent
Home value
$564,900
$525,000 - $604,000
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Beautifully renovated showerHot tub hook upFresh paint throughoutEnclosed garage spacePrimary suiteOutdoor shower
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Listed by:
Wayne D Bigg 910-264-4921,
BlueCoast Realty Corporation
Bought with:
Shannon M Lee, 261065
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100562834
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11 x 6
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Tile
- Attic: Access Only
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,126
- Total interior livable area: 1,126 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 100
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: R08814001029000
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Other, Pilings
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Olde Mariners Village
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Maintenance Common Areas, Management
- HOA fee: $300 annually
- HOA name: Olde Mariners HOA
- HOA phone: 910-509-7281
Location
- Region: Carolina Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $505/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $591,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,649
- Date on market: 3/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Sold | $568,500$505/sqft |
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| 3/29/2026 | Contingent | $568,500$505/sqft |
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| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $568,500-3.6%$505/sqft |
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| 9/9/2024 | Sold | $590,000-5.7%$524/sqft |
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| 8/23/2024 | Contingent | $625,900$556/sqft |
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| 8/2/2024 | Price change | $625,900-1.6%$556/sqft |
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| 7/12/2024 | Price change | $635,900-1.5%$565/sqft |
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| 6/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $645,900+134.9%$574/sqft |
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| 6/12/2008 | Listing removed | $275,000$244/sqft |
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| 1/9/2008 | Listed for sale | $275,000$244/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,649 +10.2% | $591,700 +68.6% |
| 2024 | $2,404 +3% | $350,900 |
| 2023 | $2,333 -0.7% | $350,900 |
| 2022 | $2,351 -2.9% | $350,900 |
| 2021 | $2,421 +21% | $350,900 +40.2% |
| 2020 | $2,002 | $250,200 |
| 2019 | $2,002 | $250,200 |
| 2018 | -- | $250,200 |
| 2017 | $1,464 +14.3% | $250,200 +25.7% |
| 2016 | $1,281 -20.5% | $199,000 |
| 2015 | $1,610 +2.5% | $199,000 |
| 2014 | $1,570 | $199,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $199,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $199,000 -22.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $257,348 |
| 2010 | -- | $257,348 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $131,420 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28428
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Carolina Beach ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Charles P Murray MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 5/10Eugene Ashley HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 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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