Charming Historic Coastal Cottage in the Heart of Carolina Beach!
Just blocks from the ocean, this classic coastal cottage offers the perfect blend of charm and convenience. Featuring spacious bedrooms, a bright and open floor plan, and a great back deck overlooking a spacious backyard ideal for outdoor living. Walk or bike to the beach, boardwalk, shops, and local dining. Excellent opportunity for a vacation rental, weekend retreat, or full-time island living—all in one of Carolina Beach's most desirable locations!
Sold for $490,000
$490,000
303 Harper Avenue, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
2beds
819sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$488,900 Zestimate®
$598/sqft
$2,341 Estimated rent
Home value
$488,900
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Classic coastal cottageSpacious bedroomsSpacious backyardBlocks from the oceanIdeal for outdoor livingGreat back deck
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Listed by:
Tammy M Ebersole 910-619-2050,
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-CB,
Ebersole Kelley Real Estate Team 910-619-2050,
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-CB
Bought with:
Kristen M Dunn, 216778
BlueCoast Realty Corporation
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100538614
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: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Range, Disposal, Dishwasher
Features
- None
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 819
- Total interior livable area: 819 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Site
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 127 x 107
Details
- Parcel number: R09006013014000
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Carolina Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $598/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $467,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,090
- Date on market: 11/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Sold | $490,000-2%$598/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100538614 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2025 | Contingent | $500,000$611/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100538614 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $500,000$611/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100538614 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,091 +40.3% | $467,000 +114.6% |
| 2024 | $1,491 +3% | $217,600 |
| 2023 | $1,447 -0.7% | $217,600 |
| 2022 | $1,458 -2.9% | $217,600 |
| 2021 | $1,501 +42% | $217,600 +64.6% |
| 2020 | $1,058 | $132,200 |
| 2019 | $1,058 | $132,200 |
| 2018 | $1,058 +36.8% | $132,200 |
| 2017 | $773 -15.8% | $132,200 -7.4% |
| 2016 | $918 -20.5% | $142,700 |
| 2015 | $1,154 +2.5% | $142,700 |
| 2014 | $1,126 | $142,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $142,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $142,700 -27% |
| 2011 | -- | $195,490 |
| 2010 | -- | $195,490 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $76,933 |
| 2004 | -- | $76,933 |
| 2003 | -- | $76,933 |
| 2002 | -- | $76,933 |
| 2001 | -- | $76,933 |
| 2000 | -- | $76,933 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28428
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Carolina Beach ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Charles P Murray MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.6 mi
- 5/10Eugene Ashley HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 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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- North Carolina
- New Hanover County
- Carolina Beach
- 28428
- 303 Harper Avenue
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