512 Shell Drive
Kure Beach, NC 28449
$849,000
About the property
Experience refined coastal living - a beautifully maintained and extensively upgraded 4-bedroom, 2&1/2 bath brick home in Beachwalk, one of Kure's most desirable communities.
-Along a tranquil pond and a 5-10 minute walk from beach access, this 2,300-square-foot residence has vaulted ceilings, original hardwood floors, solid-core doors, crown molding and insulated interior walls create a quiet, well-crafted environment.
-The property is located in FEMA Zone X and is minutes from the Kure Beach Pier, local dining, Fort Fisher and the area's coastal recreation.
-Beachwalk offers a swimming pool, tennis courts and convenient beach access, with HOA dues of $1,924 annually.
-Nearly $50,000 in recent improvements enhance comfort, efficiency and peace of mind.
2026 HVAC condenser and air handler, replacement ductwork with power dampers & attic ventilation fan, a 2025 encapsulated crawl space + dehumidifier.
Upgraded exterior lighting, refreshed interior and bath fixtures, custom window treatments, and select replacement windows & sliding-door.
-The refreshed kitchen entertains with a KitchenAid gas cooktop, double ovens, granite countertops, tile backsplash, new stainless steel LG refrigerator, new Bosch dishwasher. New reverse-osmosis drinking-water system, water heater, whole-house softener & filtration.
-Your split-bedroom layout provides privacy; a spacious primary suite features a vaulted ceiling, updated walk-in closets & an ensuite bath with walk-in shower, updated lighting and private water closet.
-An adjoining sunroom or office offers calming pond views & flex space for working or relaxing. Two guest bedrooms + a full bath are positioned on the opposite side, with one bedroom opening directly to the covered deck.
-4th bedroom over the garage includes independent climate control, a 1/2 bath & ample storage. A walk-in attic provides additional space for seasonal belongings + coastal gear.
-Enjoy outdoor living on the pebble-finished deck and screened porch with ceiling fan overlooking the pond.
-A hot-and-cold outdoor shower is ideal after returning from the beach.
2-car garage includes a workbench and additional storage.
Dual-zone HVAC with Nest smart controls, 2020 roof & storm shutters.
At a glance
Listing details
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Heated square feet
- 2,336
- Lot acres
- 0.19
- Lot dimensions
- 106x80x105x80
- Stories
- 1
- Zoning
- RA-2
- HOA
- Yes
- Waterfront
- No
- Fireplace
- Yes
Education
Schools
- Elementary school
- Carolina Beach
- Middle school
- Murray
- High school
- Ashley
- School district
- New Hanover
Complete report
Property features
- City
- Kure Beach
- Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- County
- New Hanover
- Location Type
- Mainland
- Subdivision
- Beachwalk
- Secondary Subdivision
- N/A
- City Limits
- Yes
- Marketing City
- Kure Beach
- Year Built
- 2002
- # Baths - Total
- 3
- # Bedrooms
- 4
- # Rooms
- 10
- Master Bedroom Level
- Primary Living Area
- Fireplaces Total
- 1
- New Construction
- No
- Sign on Property
- Yes
- Attic
- See Remarks
- Appliances/Equip
- Double Oven; Gas Cooktop; Generator
- Basement
- None
- Construction
- Wood Frame
- Cooling
- Central Air; Heat Pump; Zoned
- Dining Room Type
- Combination
- Entry Level Information
- Entry Level: 1
- Exterior Finish
- Brick
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Exterior Features
- Shutters - Functional
- Terms
- Cash; Conventional; VA Loan
- Flooring
- Wood
- Fencing
- None
- Interior Features
- Blinds/Shades; Bookcases; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Gas Log; High Ceilings; Master Downstairs; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Whole-Home Generator
- Garage & Parking
- Attached Garage Spaces: 2; Detached Garage Spaces: 0; Total # Garage Spaces: 2; Total Carport Spaces: 0
- HOA and Neigh Amenities
- Community Pool; Maint - Comm Areas; Maint - Grounds; Management; Pickleball; Tennis Court(s)
- Heated SqFt
- 2200 - 2399
- Heating
- Fireplace(s); Heat Pump; Zoned
- Heating System Fuel Source
- Electric
- Patio and Porch Features
- Deck; Porch; Screened
- Parking Features
- Garage Faces Side; Off Street; Workshop in Garage
- Roof
- Shingle
- Road Type/Frontage
- Maintained
- Levels
- One
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected; Water Connected
- Construction Type
- Stick Built
- View Type
- Pond
- Frontage Type
- Pond Front
- Tax Assessed Value
- $814,100
- Cobra Zone
- No
- Deed Book
- 6801
- Deed Page
- 2468
- Plat Book
- 0
- PID
- R09200-001-067-00
- Tax Identifier
- R09200-001-067-000
- Plat Page
- 0
- Total Real Estate Property Taxes
- $3,891.4
- Special Assessments
- 0
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Legal
- Lot 74 Beachwalk At Kure Beach
- Directions to Property
- Head south on US-421 S toward Kure Beach. After entering Kure Beach continue to the next traffic light (the only one in Kure Beach) and turn right onto K Ave. Approximately one-quarter mile, turn right onto 5th. Ave N. After the stop sign take the second left turn onto Shell Dr. 512 Shell Dr. is the second house on the right.