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    • $1,450,000

    253 E First Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

    5beds
    2,129sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2001
    4,966 Square Feet Lot
    $1,376,800 Zestimate®
    $681/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Welcome to your new beach home! Your beautifully updated second-row retreat has fantastic ocean views and spacious gathering areas with plenty of room for everyone to relax and reconnect. Located just steps from the beach access, your home combines the essence of beach life with updated comforts, styles...and it's got a solid rental history to boot! Designed for easy entertaining, the open-concept floor plan provides a bright and airy living area with soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and seamless flow into the kitchen and dining spaces. Recent updates include fresh interior paint throughout, renovated cabinetry and kitchen island with new quartz countertops, tile backsplash, fixtures and lighting; new living area furniture and lighting, new LVP flooring in bedrooms, new LED recessed lights throughout and tons of other thoughtful improvements that create a clean, easy to love, coastal-modern feel. Multiple covered and uncovered decks provide lots of outdoor living spaces where you can enjoy the ocean air, morning coffee, stars and moon at night, spectacular sunrises and breathtaking evening skies. With 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths and a sleeper sectional you have flexible sleeping arrangements that will allow you to comfortably accommodate large groups while providing plenty of privacy. Covered parking, outdoor storage, fully enclosed fence with dog-run, artificial turf, low maintenance natural areas with established palm trees (that are exceptionally gorgeous when they're lit up by the landscape lighting at night!) all provide a worry-free and beautiful landscape year-round and there's still so much space to do so much more! Whether you're searching for a personal beach getaway, a second home, or an investment opportunity this property delivers a terrific location, well-appointed updates, to-die-for views, and the lifestyle that makes Ocean Isle Beach such a sought-after destination. Welcome Home!
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    Listed by:

    Julie V. Bateman 919-633-9580,

    JAMA and Associates, LLC DBA Arise Realty Co.

    Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100582457MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Brunswick County Association of Realtors

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Living Room, Dining Room, Other
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 11.7 x 13.7
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 11.8 x 13.6
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 11.9 x 13.6
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 11.8 x 13.6
      Bedroom 5
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 11.9 x 13.6
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 15.4 x 8.5
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 15.4 x 14.3
      Living room
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 16.1 x 19.1
      Other
      • Description: Covered Deck
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 15.1 x 9.5
      Other
      • Description: Owner's Storage Closet
      • Level: Ground
      • Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.1
      Other
      • Description: Upper Balcony/Porch
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 31.8 x 12.6
      Other
      • Description: Renter's Storage Closet
      • Level: Ground
      • Dimensions: 7.4 x 2.9
      Other
      • Description: Covered Parking / Patio
      • Level: Ground
      • Dimensions: 31.9 x 30.8
      Other
      • Description: Lower Porch
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 15.11 x 17.7
      Heating
      • Propane, Fireplace(s), Electric, Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Multi Units
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Ice Maker, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Cooktop
      • Laundry: In Hall, Laundry Closet
      Features
      • High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Blinds/Shades, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Log
      • Flooring: LVT/LVP, Tile
      • Basement: None
      • Attic: Scuttle
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Gas Log
      • Furnished: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,129
      • Total interior livable area: 2,129 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Covered, Gravel, Concrete, Lighted, Paved, Tandem, Underhouse
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Patio & porch: Open, Covered, Deck, Porch, Balcony, Front Porch
      • Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, Gas Grill, Other
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Privacy,Full,Back Yard,Vinyl,Fenced
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Ocean
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Ocean
      • Waterfront features: Second Row
      • Frontage type: See Remarks
      Lot
      • Size: 4,966 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 49 x 100 x 50 x 100
      • Features: Level, Ocean Side, Second Row, Landscaped
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shower, Shed(s), Storage
      • Parcel number: 244od007
      • Zoning: R1
      • 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: 2001

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
      Green energy
      • Energy efficient items: Lighting, Thermostat
      • Water conservation: Water-Smart Landscaping

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Ocean Isle Beach

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $681/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $913,970
      • Annual tax amount: $4,713
      • Date on market: 6/17/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 34 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

        Estimated market value

        $1,376,800

        $1.31M - $1.45M

        $3,168/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/17/2026Listed for sale$1,450,000+133.9%$681/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100582457 Report a problem
        8/5/2019Sold$620,000-1.4%$291/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100165978 Report a problem
        6/9/2019Pending sale$629,000$295/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage #100165978 Report a problem
        5/17/2019Listed for sale$629,000-28.4%$295/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage #100165978 Report a problem
        7/19/2009Listing removed$879,000$413/sqft
        Source: COOKE REALTY SALES, INC #637349 Report a problem
        5/1/2009Listed for sale$879,000-7.5%$413/sqft
        Source: COOKE REALTY SALES, INC #637349 Report a problem
        11/21/2008Listing removed$950,000$446/sqft
        Source: Prudential Real Estate #630186 Report a problem
        9/23/2008Listed for sale$950,000+42.4%$446/sqft
        Source: Prudential Real Estate #630186 Report a problem
        6/1/2004Sold$667,000$313/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #20059556 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,526 -2.4%$913,970
        2024$3,613 +2.5%$913,970
        2023$3,526 +15.4%$913,970 +71.9%
        2022$3,054 +0.2%$531,680 +0.5%
        2021$3,048 +1.4%$529,040
        2020$3,005 $529,040
        2019-- $529,040 +6.8%
        2018$2,812 +5.1%$495,340 +147.7%
        2017$2,674 $200,000
        2016$2,674 $200,000 -59.6%
        2015$2,674 +5.6%$495,340 -4.1%
        2014$2,533 $516,360
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 28469

        Getting around

        11 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        40 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Union
        • Middle: Shallotte Middle
        • High: West Brunswick

        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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