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Carolina Beach, also known as Pleasure Island extends seven and a half miles from the northern tip to southern most point of Fort Fisher. Pleasure Island consists of three main areas: Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher. There is plenty to do on Pleasure Island with Carolina Beach State Park, the Fort Fisher Battle Historic Site, the North Carolina Aquarium (located at the southernmost tip at Fort Fisher), charter boats for the fishermen, and miles of clean beaches with plenty of room to spread out. All of this with a welcoming atmosphere and very reasonable prices makes Carolina Beach a great spot to consider when looking for your Coastal Property.

Cross Snow's Cut Bridge into Carolina Beach and breathe a sigh of relief. Slip back to a simpler, safer place in time with sun and sea in abundance. Carolina Beach boasts beautiful, sandy, unspoiled beaches and the small town friendliness of Coastal North Carolina.

Here you can search for Carolina Beach real estate, Carolina Beach homes for sale, and Carolina Beach foreclosures and short sales. There are great ocean front homes, and homes for sale with boat slips in Carolina Beach. Located on Pleasure Island, Carolina beach is the perfect getaway for vacationers or day trippers from Wilmington NC.

Carolina Beach is on a narrow strip of land between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. Separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal Waterway (Snow's Cut), the island is called Pleasure Island. Established in 1857, when Joseph Winner planned the streets and lots for the 50 acres of beach property he had purchased, the island's only access then was by water. In 1866 a steamship began carrying vacationers down the Cape Fear River to Snow's Cut and a small railroad took them the rest of the way into Carolina Beach. In later years, a high-rise bridge was built over Snow's Cut connecting the island with the mainland. 

Fantastic property values and commute times are some of the nicest reasons to find a home in Carolina Beach. The area is great for its safety and families and young professionals making the move to this great neighborhood can anticipate living out some of their best years. Future property owners on the hunt for stunning lush fields and forestry, the classic neighborhood of Carolina Beach could have the perfect property to call home. Beyond those great characteristics, the neighborhood is conveniently located near grocery stores, shopping centers, and dining. These are often cited for having some of the most friendly atmospheres on the coast.

Carolina Beach History

A drive through Carolina Beach reveals a pleasant 1950s-style beach town of modest cottages, increasingly more upscale single-family dwellings and an abundance of three- and four-story condominiums. The town also has a movie complex, grocery stores, drugstores, beach shops and boutiques, numerous restaurants, both upscale and simple, hardware and variety stores, an ABC store and even bait shops. The beachfront motels, including several vintage motor courts, offer a welcome blast from the past. If you were a kid during the '50s and your parents took you on vacation to the beach, this was the kind of place you probably remember. Some of the best beachfront lodging values are offered here. The nostalgia is free.

Carolina Beach underwent a dramatic transformation during the 1990s. Once considered a wild party spot, it is currently evolving into a heavily residential community dedicated to creating a wholesome family environment. Recent years have seen the cultivation of improved services, pleasant landscaping, attention to zoning and tangible citizen action to make Carolina Beach an attractive visitor destination.

The main business district is centered around an active yacht basin containing a large number of charter fishing boats and large excursion boats. The nearby Boardwalk area is undergoing revitalization and rebuilding in conjunction with the oceanfront Courtyard by Marriott Resort Hotel and several mixed-use condo/retail projects.

Anglers love Carolina Beach. The surf promises wonderful bounty all year long, and there are plenty of tackle shops and piers as well as the opportunity to experience deep-sea fishing from the sterns of a number of charter boats berthed in the municipal yacht basin. Several annual fishing tournaments are based on the abundance of king mackerel, and you can pay a nominal entry fee for a chance to reap as much as $50,000 for the winning fish.

Carolina Beach also offers one of the few state parks in the region. For a modest fee, you can camp and enjoy the wonders of coastal nature. The Venus's flytrap, a carnivorous plant that eats insects, is abundant in the park. This plant, a relic from pre-human existence, grows naturally within a 60-mile radius of Wilmington.

Away from the seasonal bustle at the center of the city, Carolina Beach is a quiet community of about 5,000 year-round residents. That number jumps three to five times at the peak of the vacation season. The community is growing in appeal to both locals from Wilmington and newcomers from other areas for two big reasons: It isn't crowded yet and it's affordable. Many a Wilmingtonian has given Wrightsville Beach over to visitors for the summer in the past few years and turned to Carolina Beach for a quiet spot on the sand.

 

Featuring ALL active listings in the city of Carolina Beach, NC

Carolina Beach Price Ranges:

  • Carolina Beach Homes $0 - $250,000
  • Carolina Beach Homes $250,000 - $500,000
  • Carolina Beach Homes $500,000 - $750,000
  • Carolina Beach Homes $750,000 - $1,000,000
  • Carolina Beach Homes Above $1,000,000

 

Latest Carolina Beach Homes for Sale

312 Greenville Avenue, Carolina Beach image
312 Greenville Avenue, Carolina Beach $995,000

Incredible beach house in Carolina Beach. This luxury 4 bedroom, 3.5 full bath is ready to be your new Beach Home. Large lot w/ fenced back yard, sodded & irrigation and ...

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 100335644 MLS
511 Carolina Beach Avenue N Unit #Unit 9, Carolina Beach image
511 Carolina Beach Avenue N Unit #Unit 9, Carolina Beach $650,000

If you've been looking for the perfect getaway home with convenient location offering a community pool and right across the street from the beach, this it it! This end un...

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 100335641 MLS
1080 Saint Joseph Street Unit #2b, Carolina Beach image
1080 Saint Joseph Street Unit #2b, Carolina Beach — Harbor Oaks Condominiums $529,000

The dream of owning your beach home starts now! Enjoy breathtaking views from every room in this 2nd floor, completely updated condo. The unit has new light fixtures, til...

  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 100335636 MLS
  • Harbor Oaks Condominiums Bldg.
400 Donzi Court, Carolina Beach image
400 Donzi Court, Carolina Beach $585,000

If you're looking for a primary residence or second home that fully embraces the Island Lifestyle, look no further than this slice of paradise in Carolina Beach. It may ...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 100335621 MLS
304 Columbia Avenue Unit #B, Carolina Beach image
304 Columbia Avenue Unit #B, Carolina Beach — Not In Subdivision $499,000

Opportunities like this rarely come along. Are you ready to own you piece of the American Dream? This three level condo sits directly on Carolina Beach Lake and is only...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 100335497 MLS
  • Not In Subdivision Bldg.
801 Tarboro Avenue, Carolina Beach image
801 Tarboro Avenue, Carolina Beach $999,950

If you are still looking for ''the one'' then check out this fabulous new construction, single family home in Carolina Beach! Rare oversized corner lot with breathing ro...

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 100335395 MLS
103 Lighthouse Drive, Carolina Beach image
103 Lighthouse Drive, Carolina Beach $579,900

Your island dream home awaits you! Don't miss your opportunity with this beautifully maintained, brick, single-level home with 3 beds, 2 baths, & a 2 car garage, in the n...

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 100333872 MLS
215 Florida Avenue, Carolina Beach image
215 Florida Avenue, Carolina Beach $1,100,000

SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF THE CANAL AND CAROLINA BEACH!! Due to a turn in the street and the position of this home you can see all the way down to the Carolina Beach Boat Basi...

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 100335097 MLS
1412 Canal Drive Unit #D, Carolina Beach image
1412 Canal Drive Unit #D, Carolina Beach — Other $479,000

Location, Location, Location...Located in the highly desirable area at the north end of Carolina Beach, this updated two bedroom, two and a half bathroom townhome is just...

  • 2 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 100335091 MLS
  • Other Bldg.
413 Carolina Beach Avenue N Unit #2, Carolina Beach image
413 Carolina Beach Avenue N Unit #2, Carolina Beach $1,390,000

Built in 2020, this luxury townhome was built and finished as a primary residence with more upgrades than you can count, including a private elevator. This home is profe...

  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 100335040 MLS

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