If you've been dreaming of a classic beach cottage on the water, this is the one. Tucked along a canal just off the Intracoastal Waterway, This 4-bedroom, 2-bath coastal retreat offers the perfect opportunity to create your dream waterfront getaway. Full of character and untapped potential, this home is ready for your personal touch and updates. Enjoy direct canal access, your own boat dock, and easy days on the water whether you're heading out for boating, fishing, or sunset cruises. With a spacious layout, prime location, and endless possibilities, this is a rare chance to own a classic beach cottage in an ideal waterfront setting.
Sold for $850,000
$850,000
81 Wilmington Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
4beds
1,296sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$850,100 Zestimate®
$656/sqft
$1,937 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Linda L Diemer 919-931-3213,
Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Bought with:
A Non Member
A Non Member
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100562663
Originating MLS: Brunswick County Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Brunswick County Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11 x 14.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11 x 15.4
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10.1 x 15.4
Bedroom 4
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10.1 x 14.5
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10.7 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 13
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Electric Range
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Furnished
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,296
- Total interior livable area: 1,296 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Underhouse
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal, ICW
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal
- Waterfront features: Bulkhead, Canal Front
- Frontage type: Canal Front
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 115 x 50 x 115
- Features: Dead End, Boat Dock, Bulkhead
Details
- Additional structures: Covered Area, Shower, Storage
- Parcel number: 244pa044
- Zoning: Oi-R-1
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Other, Pilings
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ocean Isle Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $656/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $739,730
- Annual tax amount: $3,691
- Date on market: 3/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2026 | Sold | $850,000$656/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100562663 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2026 | Contingent | $850,000$656/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100562663 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $850,000$656/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100562663 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,730 | $739,730 |
| 2024 | $2,730 | $739,730 |
| 2023 | $2,730 +22.5% | $739,730 +76.8% |
| 2022 | $2,229 0% | $418,450 |
| 2021 | $2,229 +0.8% | $418,450 |
| 2020 | $2,212 +0.6% | $418,450 |
| 2019 | $2,198 +17.1% | $418,450 +83.3% |
| 2018 | $1,878 +3.8% | $228,230 |
| 2017 | $1,809 | $228,230 |
| 2016 | $1,809 | $228,230 -35.2% |
| 2015 | $1,809 -2% | $352,380 -10.7% |
| 2014 | $1,846 | $394,518 |
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Neighborhood: 28469
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Union ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 4.6 mi
- 4/10Shallotte MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.5 mi
- 4/10West Brunswick HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6 mi
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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