Experience the best of coastal beach living at 500 Carolina Beach Avenue N. This Ocean front duplex style home is just feet from the beach, and adjacent to a public beach access. This circa 1955 Duplex offers the ideal combination of classic beach charm with the right blend of convenience, relaxation, and investment potential.
Wake up to the sound of the ocean and enjoy easy access to the beach, the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, local restaurants, boutique shopping, and year-round entertainment. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, a second home, or an income-producing vacation rental, this property offers an exceptional opportunity in one of the area's most desirable locations.
Inside, you'll find classic beach house charm with open concept living spaces designed for easy coastal living, while the outdoor areas provide the perfect setting to relax after a day on the sand or enjoy ocean breezes with family and friends.
The upstairs and downstairs units are the same layout, each with a Full kitchen, Living area, four bedrooms and two full bathrooms.
Located just minutes from Carolina Beach State Park, Kure Beach, marinas, and only a short drive to historic downtown Wilmington, this home places you close to everything the Cape Fear coast has to offer.
Opportunities for Ocean Front Homes like this do not come often. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of paradise in one of southeastern North Carolina's most sought-after beach communities.
For sale
Price cut: $289K (7/28)
$1,590,000
500 Carolina Beach Avenue N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
8beds
2,390sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$1,508,400 Zestimate®
$665/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full kitchenClassic beach house charmFour bedroomsOpen concept living spaces
- 67 days
- 783
- 45
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andy Richardson 910-233-5166,
RE/MAX Essential
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100585169
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Living Room
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: First
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: Second
Living room
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: Second
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Electric Range
Features
- 2nd Kitchen, See Remarks
- Flooring: LVT/LVP
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,390
- Total interior livable area: 2,390 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved, Parking Pad
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- Waterfront features: Deeded Beach Access, Waterfront, Ocean Front
- Frontage type: Oceanfront
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Deeded Beach Access, Deeded Waterfront, Ocean Side
Details
- Parcel number: R08819008010000
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Other
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Carolina Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $665/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,676,500
- Annual tax amount: $7,505
- Date on market: 6/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 67 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$1,508,400
$1.43M - $1.58M
$3,265/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2026 | Price change | $1,590,000-15.4%$665/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,879,000+3167.8%$786/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 4/1/1990 | Sold | $57,500$24/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,506 +46.2% | $1,676,500 +123.7% |
| 2024 | $5,133 +3% | $749,300 |
| 2023 | $4,983 -0.7% | $749,300 |
| 2022 | $5,020 -2.9% | $749,300 |
| 2021 | $5,170 +10.5% | $749,300 +28.1% |
| 2020 | $4,680 | $585,000 |
| 2019 | $4,680 | $585,000 |
| 2018 | $4,680 +2.6% | $585,000 |
| 2017 | $4,563 -3.7% | $585,000 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $4,738 +6.1% | $552,200 |
| 2015 | $4,467 +2.5% | $552,200 |
| 2014 | $4,357 | $552,200 +0.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $548,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $548,700 -43.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $969,066 |
| 2010 | -- | $969,066 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $196,998 |
| 2004 | -- | $196,998 |
| 2003 | -- | $196,998 |
| 2002 | -- | $196,998 |
| 2001 | -- | $196,998 |
| 2000 | -- | $196,998 |
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Neighborhood: 28428
Nearby schools
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.







