Welcome to 218 N 3rd Ave, your Seaside Hideaway in Kure Beach!
Just steps from the ocean, this property features two 1-bedroom, 1-bath cottages that have been part of a successful long-term rental program for over 10 years. Located in the B-2 zoning district, the lot also offers strong redevelopment potential -- a duplex can be built, providing excellent flexibility for future expansion or increased income. Whether you continue operating the current long-term rentals, convert to short-term vacation rentals, or redevelop into a new beach retreat, this property offers endless opportunity in one of Kure Beach's most desirable locations.
For sale
$549,000
218 N Third Avenue N, Kure Beach, NC 28449
2beds
2baths
634sqft
Duplex
Built in 1949
-- sqft lot
$527,700 Zestimate®
$866/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Steps from the ocean
- 281 days |
- 897 |
- 64 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lauren A Bollinger 910-520-2630,
Network Real Estate
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100535480
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Loading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Other, Electric
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range
- Laundry: None
Features
- None
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 634
- Total interior livable area: 634 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Site, Unpaved
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 5,009 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 100 x 50 x 100
Details
- Parcel number: R09213006006000
- Zoning: B-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kure Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $866/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $677,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,236
- Date on market: 10/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 282 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$527,700
$501,000 - $554,000
$1,525/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Price change | $549,000-6.2%$866/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100535480 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $585,000+485%$923/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100535480 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2012 | Listing removed | $650$1/sqft |
Source: Network Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2012 | Listed for rent | $650$1/sqft |
Source: Network Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2011 | Listing removed | $650$1/sqft |
Source: Network Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2011 | Listed for rent | $650$1/sqft |
Source: Network Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2011 | Listing removed | $650$1/sqft |
Source: Network Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2011 | Listed for rent | $650$1/sqft |
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| 9/1/2002 | Sold | $100,000$158/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,236 +61.8% | $677,000 +150.5% |
| 2024 | $2,000 +3.4% | $270,300 |
| 2023 | $1,935 -0.7% | $270,300 |
| 2022 | $1,948 -2.7% | $270,300 |
| 2021 | $2,002 +9.2% | $270,300 +31.9% |
| 2020 | $1,834 | $204,900 |
| 2019 | $1,834 | $204,900 |
| 2018 | $1,834 +1.1% | $204,900 |
| 2017 | $1,813 +2.6% | $204,900 +5.2% |
| 2016 | $1,768 +8.7% | $194,700 |
| 2015 | $1,627 +2.5% | $194,700 |
| 2014 | $1,588 | $194,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $194,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $194,700 -50.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $393,931 |
| 2010 | -- | $393,931 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $78,381 |
| 2004 | -- | $78,381 |
| 2003 | -- | $78,381 |
| 2002 | -- | $78,381 |
| 2001 | -- | $78,381 |
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Neighborhood: 28449
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Carolina Beach ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10Charles P Murray MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.9 mi
- 5/10Eugene Ashley HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.9 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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