Ask your preferred realtor about our current closing costs incentives to use as you choose! Whether you're searching for a primary residence, vacation home, or income-producing investment, 701-1 Elton Ave in Carolina Beach checks all the boxes.
This 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom townhome offers 1,901 square feet of coastal charm with a flexible layout perfect for year-round enjoyment or rental opportunities. You'll be just minutes from the beach, boardwalk, marina, and some of the area's best dining, live music, and festivals-not to mention the Carolina Beach State Park and the Island Greenway's scenic walking and biking trails are just steps from your backyard.
The first floor features a private guest suite with its own entrance and full bath, currently operating as a successful Airbnb. Upstairs, the second level opens to a light-filled kitchen, dining, and living room with a half bathroom and a back deck-ideal for morning coffee or evening cocktails. The top floor includes the owner's suite, an additional bedroom, hallway bathroom, and laundry room- offering comfort and privacy.
With no HOA, no flood zone, and zoning that allows short and long-term rentals, this home offers rare flexibility. Live upstairs and rent the bottom, use it as a full-time home, or keep it as a vacation getaway with income potential. The possibilities are endless!
Sold for $470,000
$470,000
701 Elton Avenue Unit 1, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
3beds
1,901sqft
Townhouse
Built in 2019
1,306 Square Feet Lot
$468,300 Zestimate®
$247/sqft
$3,004 Estimated rent
Home value
$468,300
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Back deckLaundry roomLight-filled kitchenMinutes from the beachPrivate guest suite
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Listed by:
Pinpoint Properties 910-444-1898,
REAL Broker LLC,
Hannah M Karns 910-540-5320,
REAL Broker LLC
Bought with:
Grae Hilton, 294750
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Leland
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100518153
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 16.2 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 9.2 x 11.1
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 16
Dining room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 10.9
Kitchen
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 10.5
Living room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 16.2 x 21.6
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Vented Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Blinds/Shades, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: None
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,901
- Total interior livable area: 1,901 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
- Details: See agent remarks
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 1,306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 47.23 x 106.01 x 78.88 x 110.13
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: R08813006005000
- Zoning: MH
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Ocean Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Carolina Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $247/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $259,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,780
- Date on market: 8/20/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 114 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | Sold | $470,000-2.1%$247/sqft |
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| 10/12/2025 | Contingent | $480,000$252/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Price change | $480,000-1%$252/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Price change | $485,000-1%$255/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $490,000+122.2%$258/sqft |
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| 2/28/2019 | Sold | $220,490$116/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100089200 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,158 +21.2% | $482,000 +85.5% |
| 2024 | $1,780 +3% | $259,900 |
| 2023 | $1,728 -0.7% | $259,900 |
| 2022 | $1,741 -2.9% | $259,900 |
| 2021 | $1,793 +9.8% | $259,900 +27.3% |
| 2020 | $1,634 | $204,200 |
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Neighborhood: 28428
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Carolina Beach ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Charles P Murray MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.8 mi
- 5/10Eugene Ashley HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 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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