Carolina Beach sits on Pleasure Island, a barrier island in New Hanover County just 15 to 20 minutes south of Wilmington. The Atlantic Ocean lines its east side and the Cape Fear River and Intracoastal Waterway run along the west, with the Snow's Cut bridge connecting the island to the mainland. It's a true beach town — the historic Carolina Beach Boardwalk, a working marina, and Carolina Beach State Park (where Venus flytraps grow wild) all sit within a few miles.
The market runs from cottages and single-family homes to a deep supply of oceanfront and soundside condos, many bought as vacation homes or short-term rentals. Buyers here weigh ocean versus sound location, rental income, and the flood and insurance considerations that come with barrier-island property.
To focus your search, start with new construction or waterfront homes, then reach out for help comparing buildings, rental rules, and the north-end and Wilmington Beach areas.
Prepare to have the best summer just blocks from the sand at the ultimate Carolina Beach retreat. And this one? It pays you back with built-in rental income, high-end fin...
Welcome to 503 Fern Creek Lane! Located in the Ocean Ridge community, this home offers a quiet neighborhood setting on Pleasure Island just minutes to the beach, dining, ...
Proposed New Construction WATER FRONT with DEEP WATER dock! This is your opportunity to have a new designer driven home built by PBC Design + Build. PBC is an award w...
You can stop looking--this is the one! This 3-bedroom, 3 full-bath quintessential beach cottage is a rare find. It showcases the perfect combination of modern upgrades/am...
Welcome to 219 Greenville Avenue in Carolina Beach, NC, a stunning new construction coastal home built by Center City Development that perfectly blends modern luxury, tho...
Elevated coastal living awaits in this newly constructed, HOA-free home, just minutes from the beach, Carolina Beach Boardwalk, and State Park. Designed for effortless ev...
This 1940 beach cottage is ideally situated on the Carolina Beach Lake. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers timeless coastal character with an eat-in kitchen, metal roof, ...
Exceptional value on the highly desirable North End of Carolina Beach! With the two most recent neighborhood sales closing at $873,500 and $875,000, 305 Ivy Lane offers a...
Welcome to a rare and versatile new construction home in Carolina Beach, just a few blocks from the ocean and located in a quiet neighborhood that offers the perfect bala...
Welcome to this gorgeously updated 6-bedroom, 3 full bath coastal home in Carolina Beach, offering extensive renovations inside and out. The exterior features a new GAF C...
Now is the perfect time to make this coastal dream home your own! We are within days of finalizing selections, and buyers still have the opportunity to personalize key fi...
This exceptional single-story, open-concept home is a rare find, perfectly positioned just 1.5 blocks from the Ocean and short distance to the vibrant Carolina Beach Boar...
PRICE REDUCED !!! Rare chance to own a multi-family lot on the island of Carolina Beach, just steps from the vibrant central business district. This prime location offers...
It's time to stop dreaming about a place at the beach and make that dream a reality! This spacious 3-bedroom ranch brick home is move in ready and is NOT in a flood zone...

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