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Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach

Explore luxury homes for sale in Carolina Beach, NC. Find premier oceanfront estates, deep-water dock properties, and upscale coastal real estate.

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® 100559721

$4,750,000

213 Raleigh Avenue, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
6,224 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 100565280

$4,490,000

834 Fort Fisher Boulevard N, Kure Beach, NC 28449
9 Beds 7 Baths 6,016 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 100596353

$3,950,000

213 Cape Fear Boulevard, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
7,996 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
MLS® 100224130

$3,250,000

1326 Saint Joseph Street, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
For Sale
MLS® 100576332

$2,950,000

Call for Address
5,186 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 100602479

$2,300,000

500 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
7 Beds 6.5 Baths 3,819 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 100545100

$2,200,000

109 Sumter Avenue, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
For Sale
MLS® 100560542

$1,999,000

413 Fort Fisher Boulevard N, Kure Beach, NC 28449
6 Beds 5.5 Baths 4,208 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 100586989

$1,990,000

1216 Fort Fisher Boulevard N A, Kure Beach, NC 28449
5 Beds 4 Baths 2,583 Sq.Ft.
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Pleasure Island · New Hanover County

Luxury Homes for Sale in Carolina Beach, NC

Oceanfront penthouses, rare single-family homes on the sand, and deep-water dock properties about 15 miles south of downtown Wilmington, with local guidance on every one.

View Carolina Beach Luxury Listings Call (910) 547-8535
By Jennifer Bullock, Wilmington native and NC Real Estate Broker #253271 since 2007 · Jennifer Bullock Team, RE/MAX Executive · Updated September 23, 2026
$1.02MAvg. single-family sale price, 2026 YTD
+17.5%Avg. price change vs. 2025 YTD
56Median days on market, single-family
2 of 29Oceanfront listings that are houses
Cape Fear REALTORS® August 2026 Local Market Update; oceanfront listing search, Sept. 23, 2026.
Carolina Beach Real Estate

A Small Luxury Market That Rewards Buyers Who Know It

Carolina Beach sits at the north end of Pleasure Island, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River. Its luxury market is compact and unusual. Most high-end properties are oceanfront condominiums and penthouses, not gated estates, and single-family homes directly on the ocean come up only occasionally. When the right one lists, prepared buyers usually get it.

This page is our local guide to luxury homes for sale in Carolina Beach NC: what's on the market, what it costs, where each part of town fits, and what to check before you write an offer.

Carolina Beach Luxury Real Estate: Key Facts

  • Single-family median sales price, 2026 year to date: $845,000, up 6.8% from 2025.
  • Single-family average sales price, 2026 year to date: $1,017,545, up 17.5%. Higher-end sales are pulling the average up.
  • Oceanfront listings on September 23, 2026: 29 properties from $339,000 to $2,500,000. Six were priced at $1 million or more.
  • Oceanfront single-family homes for sale: only 2 of those 29. The other 27 were condos and townhomes.
  • Pace: single-family homes sold in a median of 56 days year to date, 30% faster than 2025.
  • Pricing: single-family sellers received 97.2% of list price year to date.

Sources: Cape Fear REALTORS® Local Market Update, August 2026 (NC Regional MLS data, current as of Sept. 4, 2026); oceanfront MLS search prepared by Jennifer Bullock Team, Sept. 23, 2026.

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Property Types

Browse Oceanfront & Waterfront Properties in Carolina Beach

Luxury in Carolina Beach comes down to what's outside your windows: open ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway, the sound, or your own dock. Here's what each property type looks like here.

Rarest

Luxury Oceanfront Homes in Carolina Beach NC

Single-family oceanfront homes are the scarcest property on the island. Our September 2026 search found only two among 29 oceanfront listings, priced at $1.59 million and $2.5 million. Many sit on pilings, and some are older homes on large lots where the land is worth more than the house, so buyers often weigh a renovation against a rebuild. At this level, Carolina Beach oceanfront real estate usually comes with private or deeded beach access. The rarest lots also look back across the island to the Intracoastal Waterway.

Most Inventory

Luxury Condos in Carolina Beach NC

Oceanfront condos make up most of the high-end market. Top-floor and penthouse units in the North End buildings, and newer boutique buildings along Carolina Beach Avenue North and South, typically run about $900,000 to $1.5 million. The best units have elevators, private garages, wraparound balconies, impact glass and several ocean-facing decks. The median oceanfront listing was about $645 per heated square foot in September 2026. Most oceanfront buildings date from the 1980s, so the building and its HOA matter as much as the unit.

Sunset Side

Waterfront Property in Carolina Beach

On the west side of the island, waterfront property faces the Carolina Beach harbor, Myrtle Grove Sound, Snow's Cut and the Intracoastal Waterway. These homes attract boaters and anyone who wants sunsets over the water. They usually have more living space, bigger lots and more privacy than oceanfront condos.

For Boaters

Deep Water Dock Homes in Carolina Beach

For many buyers, the real luxury is a boat lift and a short run to open water. Carolina Beach Inlet at the north end and Snow's Cut to the Cape Fear River give you two routes off the island. Before you buy a deep water dock home in Carolina Beach, check the depth at low tide, the dock and lift permits, and the bulkhead's condition. Depth can differ a lot between two docks on the same canal.

Hard to Find

Carolina Beach Luxury New Construction

New homes are scarce here. Only 4 of the 29 oceanfront listings in our September 2026 search were built in 2000 or later. Luxury new construction in Carolina Beach usually means a custom home on a redeveloped lot or a small boutique building, not a subdivision. Many buyers who want a new coastal home buy an older property and rebuild to current elevation and wind codes.

North End

Canal Drive Homes for Sale in Carolina Beach

Canal Drive runs the length of the north end, with oceanfront lots on one side and canal and harbor-side lots on the other. Lots with both ocean frontage and Intracoastal views bring the highest prices on the island. Oceanfront condo buildings near the Carolina Beach Fishing Pier include some of the few penthouse units in town.

Market Report · August 2026

The Carolina Beach Luxury Real Estate Market

Year-to-date numbers from the Cape Fear REALTORS® Local Market Update for Carolina Beach, compared with the same period in 2025.

2026 year to date (through August)

Single-Family

Condo / Townhome

Median sales price

$845,000 (+6.8%)

$590,000 (+2.6%)

Average sales price

$1,017,545 (+17.5%)

$609,203 (+0.7%)

Closed sales

88

147

Median days on market

56 (−30%)

94 (+2.2%)

Percent of list price received

97.2%

97.4%

Months supply of inventory (August)

5.6

8.0

Source: Cape Fear REALTORS® Local Market Update, August 2026. Based on NC Regional MLS data, current as of Sept. 4, 2026.

The high end is leading.The average single-family price rose almost three times faster than the median. That points to more million-dollar-plus closings, not a market-wide jump.
Well-priced single-family homes sell quickly.A 56-day median is fast for a beach market, and single-family inventory is down 13% from last August.
Condo buyers have more room to negotiate.Eight months of condo supply is balanced to buyer-leaning, so price, inspection terms and HOA review are all worth negotiating.
Monthly numbers swing.With about 10 single-family closings a month, one luxury sale can move the median. Year-to-date figures give a truer picture than any single month.
Where to Live

Exclusive Neighborhoods & Coastal Living

Pleasure Island became an island in 1931, when Snow's Cut was dug to connect the Cape Fear River to the Intracoastal Waterway. It runs about 17 miles from Carolina Beach Inlet south to Fort Fisher and includes Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Each part of Carolina Beach has its own feel.

North End & Canal Drive

Home to the fishing pier, several of the most sought-after oceanfront condo buildings, and the road to Freeman Park, one of the few North Carolina beaches where 4x4 vehicles can drive on the sand (a permit is required). It has water on both sides and the highest prices on the island.

Central Oceanfront & the Boardwalk

Carolina Beach Avenue North and South put you a short walk from the Carolina Beach Boardwalk's restaurants, shops, live music and summer fireworks. Owners who plan to rent like the walkability, and full-time residents like walking to dinner and back without starting the car.

South End & Lake Park Boulevard

Heading toward Kure Beach, Lake Park Boulevard South has several of the island's taller oceanfront buildings, many with long, open ocean views. It's quieter than the boardwalk area and still only minutes from town.

Sound Side, Snow's Cut & the State Park

Carolina Beach State Park covers 761 acres along the Cape Fear River and Snow's Cut, with a public marina, hiking trails and wild Venus flytraps. The plants grow naturally only within about 60 to 70 miles of Wilmington. Homes on this side trade ocean frontage for boating, sunsets and privacy.

Neighborhood Spotlight

Thinking of Moving to Carolina Beach, NC?

Jennifer walks through what living in Carolina Beach is really like: the beach, the town, and what to know before you buy.

Video: Thinking of Moving To Carolina Beach NC · Jennifer Bullock Team on YouTube

Buyer Guide

What to Know Before Buying Luxury Real Estate in Carolina Beach

Oceanfront and waterfront homes cost more to own than the list price shows. These are the items we review with every luxury buyer before an offer goes in, so the full cost of ownership is clear from the start.

Talk Through a Property

  • Flood and wind insurance. Get quotes before you offer. Premiums depend on flood zone, the elevation certificate, roof age and construction, and they can change what you can afford.
  • Condo HOA health. Review the reserve study, budget, past and planned special assessments, and the master insurance policy. In 1980s oceanfront buildings, big repairs like siding, balconies, roofs and elevators may be coming.
  • Short-term rental rules. Whether you can rent short-term depends on zoning and, for condos, the association rules. Check "STRs allowed" with the Town of Carolina Beach and the HOA documents.
  • Construction and elevation. Pilings, impact windows and newer wind-rated roofs protect the home and can lower insurance costs.
  • Shoreline history. Carolina Beach has a regular beach renourishment program, but the north end near Freeman Park has had erosion. Ask about the history of any oceanfront lot.
Your Local Team

Why Buy Carolina Beach Luxury Real Estate with the Jennifer Bullock Team

Jennifer Bullock was born and raised in Wilmington and has sold real estate here since 2007, 19 years in all. Before real estate she taught at a local high school, and she still approaches every purchase that way: explain the market clearly, and make sure buyers understand what they're buying. She lives on the water herself, about 10 minutes from Carolina Beach, so questions about docks, tides, flood insurance and storm prep come from daily experience.

Today the Jennifer Bullock Team at RE/MAX Executive has seven agents, including two of Jennifer's daughters, both licensed. The family name, tradition and reputation are why clients come back and refer their friends, and the team is ranked #5 in the Cape Fear region.

Our neighborhood spotlight videos show you the communities and homes we represent before you visit. For oceanfront and waterfront buyers, we pull HOA documents, insurance estimates and rental rules early, so you know the true cost before you commit.

19 years · 7 agents · Ranked #5 in the Cape Fear region
RE/MAX Executive · 5815 Oleander Drive, Suite 220, Wilmington, NC 28403

FAQ

Luxury Homes in Carolina Beach, NC: Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a luxury home cost in Carolina Beach, NC?

As of September 2026, luxury properties in Carolina Beach generally start around $900,000 to $1 million. Oceanfront penthouses and larger oceanfront condos list up to about $1.5 million, and oceanfront single-family homes list from about $1.5 million to $2.5 million or more. The 2026 year-to-date average single-family sales price was $1,017,545.

Are there oceanfront single-family homes for sale in Carolina Beach?

Yes, but very few. In a September 23, 2026 search of oceanfront listings, only 2 of 29 were single-family homes. The other 27 were condos and townhomes. If you want an oceanfront house, set up instant listing alerts.

Is Carolina Beach a buyer's or seller's market for luxury homes?

It depends on the property type. Single-family homes had 5.6 months of supply in August 2026 and sold in a median of 56 days year to date, which leans balanced to seller-friendly. Condos had 8.0 months of supply, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Can I find deep water dock homes in Carolina Beach?

Yes. Homes on the harbor, the canals off Canal Drive, Myrtle Grove Sound and Snow's Cut can have private docks, with ocean access through Carolina Beach Inlet or to the Cape Fear River through Snow's Cut. Always confirm the water depth at low tide and the dock permits before you buy.

Can I use a Carolina Beach luxury home as a short-term rental?

Many oceanfront properties can be rented short-term, but it depends on the zoning district and, for condos, the association rules. Confirm with the Town of Carolina Beach and review the HOA documents before you buy.

How far is Carolina Beach from Wilmington?

Carolina Beach is about 15 miles south of downtown Wilmington via U.S. 421, usually a 25 to 30 minute drive. Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is about 30 to 35 minutes away.

What's the difference between Carolina Beach and Kure Beach?

Both towns are on Pleasure Island. Carolina Beach, on the north end, has the boardwalk, the marina, Freeman Park and more restaurants and nightlife. Kure Beach, to the south, is quieter and more residential, with the Kure Beach Pier and Fort Fisher nearby.

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Market data: Cape Fear REALTORS® Local Market Update, August 2026, based on information from the North Carolina Regional MLS LLC; Realtors Property Resource® (RPR). Listing counts from an MLS oceanfront search on September 23, 2026. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Jennifer Bullock Team, RE/MAX Executive. Each office independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Overview for Carolina Beach, NC

7,034 people live in Carolina Beach, where the median age is 51.8 and the average individual income is $56,407. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,034

Total Population

51.8 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$56,407

Average individual Income

Around Carolina Beach, NC

There's plenty to do around Carolina Beach, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

35
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
61
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Good Hops Brewing, Beach Break Donuts & Ice Cream, and Carolina Cannabis Creations.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Good Hops Brewing Logo
Dining · $ 0.23 miles 120 reviews 4.5/5 stars
Beach Break Donuts & Ice Cream Logo
Dining 0.55 miles 11 reviews 4.3/5 stars
Carolina Cannabis Creations Logo
Shopping 0.55 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Trinity Disc Golf Course Logo
Active 0.2 miles 2 reviews 4.5/5 stars
Mike Chappell Park Logo
Active 0.52 miles 3 reviews 4.7/5 stars
Carolina Beach Dog Park Logo
Active 0.53 miles 1 review 4/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Carolina Beach, NC

Population Households Employment

Carolina Beach has 3,110 households, with an average household size of 2.26. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Carolina Beach do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 7,034 people call Carolina Beach home. The population density is 1,363 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,034

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

51.8 years

Median Age

49 / 51%

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  • Less Than 9th Grade
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3,110

Total Households

2.26

Average Household Size

$56,407

Average individual Income

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Schools in Carolina Beach, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Carolina Beach. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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