1202 Canal Drive
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
$630,000
About the property
ADORABLE AND AFFORDABLE BEACH COTTAGE! From ocean sunrises on the back deck to harbor sunsets on the front porch, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath furnished beach cottage captures everything you love about island living. Ideally located just one block from the ocean and public beach access, you'll enjoy an easy bike or golf cart ride to the Carolina Beach Pier, Freeman Park, the marina, boardwalk, restaurants, and entertainment. Inside, classic beach cottage character blends seamlessly with thoughtful updates. Charming details including beadboard chair rail, a vaulted wood ceiling in the living room and kitchen, and a retro painted tin ceiling in the primary bedroom create warmth and personality. The spacious kitchen offers ample cabinet space, an island with bar seating, and opens to a large living room on one side and a cozy dining area on the other. There's even a dedicated ''work from anywhere'' nook. In 2024, the home was elevated through a FEMA grant using a resilient helical piling system encased in concrete block. Since then, the owners have made numerous improvements, including a new TRANE HVAC installed in August 2026, new Pella windows in sunroom and laundry, luxury vinyl plank flooring, updated bathrooms, fresh interior paint, and new appliances. There are two additional structures out back that could be rehabbed or torn down to make room for a pool or new ADU, subject to town review and approval. This home located in a popular area of the island for vacation rentals (projections available on request). Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, a weekend getaway, or an income-producing beach investment, this classic Carolina Beach cottage offers an unbeatable location, significant recent improvements, and outstanding versatility. Competitively priced and sold furnished, this is an outstanding opportunity to own a beach home just steps from the ocean. Schedule your showing today before it's gone!
At a glance
Listing details
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Heated square feet
- 1,264
- Lot acres
- 0.14
- Lot dimensions
- 50 x 120
- Stories
- 1
- Zoning
- R-1 WB
- HOA
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Fireplace
- No
Education
Schools
- Elementary school
- Carolina Beach
- Middle school
- Murray
- High school
- Ashley
- School district
- New Hanover
Complete report
Property features
- City
- Carolina Beach
- Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- County
- New Hanover
- Location Type
- Island
- Subdivision
- Not In Subdivision
- Secondary Subdivision
- N/A
- City Limits
- Yes
- Marketing City
- Carolina Beach
- Year Built
- 1940
- Deed Restrictions
- No
- # Baths - Total
- 2
- # Bedrooms
- 3
- # Rooms
- 7
- Master Bedroom Level
- Primary Living Area
- Waterview
- Yes
- New Construction
- No
- Sign on Property
- Yes
- Handicap Accessible
- None
- Attic
- Access Only
- Appliances/Equip
- Built-In Microwave; Dryer; Electric Range; Refrigerator; Washer
- Basement
- None
- Construction
- Wood Frame
- Cooling
- Heat Pump
- Dining Room Type
- Formal
- Entry Level Information
- Entry Level: 1
- Exterior Finish
- Vinyl Siding
- Other Structures
- Shed(s); Storage
- Foundation
- Pilings; See Remarks
- Terms
- Cash; Conventional
- Trash Collection
- City Pick-UP
- Unit Type
- 3 Bedroom
- Flooring
- LVT/LVP
- Fencing
- None
- Interior Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Garage & Parking
- Total Parking Spaces: 6; Attached Garage Spaces: 0; Detached Garage Spaces: 0; Total # Garage Spaces: 0; Total Carport Spaces: 0
- Heated SqFt
- 1200 - 1399
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Heating System Fuel Source
- Electric
- Home Warr/Termite
- Home Warranty/Seller; Home Warranty Company: 2-10; Home Warranty Amount: 700
- Laundry Features
- Laundry Room
- Lot Water Features
- Sound Side
- Patio and Porch Features
- Deck; Front Porch; Rear Porch
- Parking Features
- Golf Cart Parking; Gravel; On Site
- Pool Features
- None
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Road Type/Frontage
- Public (City/Cty/St)
- Levels
- One
- Architectural Style
- Raised Ranch; See Remarks
- Separate Living Spcs
- Addl Sep Bldg Desc: 2 story building
- Electric Provider
- Duke Progress Energy
- Water Heater
- Electric
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Sewer
- Municipal Sewer
- Water Source
- Municipal Water
- Construction Type
- Stick Built
- View Type
- Canal; ICW View; Marsh View; Ocean; Sound View; Water
- Frontage Type
- None
- Tax Assessed Value
- $696,600
- Deed Book
- 4555
- Deed Page
- 184
- Plat Book
- 3
- PID
- R08811008007000
- Tax Identifier
- R08811-008-007-000
- Plat Page
- 67
- Total Real Estate Property Taxes
- $3,118.68
- Special Assessments
- None
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Legal
- Lt 12 Blk 22 Carolina Beach
- Directions to Property
- Cross Snows Cut Bridge to Carolina Beach. Turn Left on Carl Winner avenue, Turn Left on Canal, proceed approximately 1 mile and property is on the right.