1202 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 (MLS# 100591199)

1202 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

New Listing

$630,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,264 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,098 Status: Active

Current Price: $630,000 List Date: 9/22/2026 Last Modified: 9/22/2026

Overview

Description

2026 HVAC + GREAT LOCATION + AFFORDABLE PRICE = EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY! 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 gran ... (Read more) 2026 HVAC + GREAT LOCATION + AFFORDABLE PRICE = EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY! 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 newTRANE HVAC system installed in August 2026, luxury vinyl plank flooring, updated bathrooms, fresh interior paint, and new appliances. Out back, two detached structures offer flexibility for multiple uses. A two-story, approximately 700-square-foot building was previously used as an apartment and could be restored for additional living space, a guest suite, studio, or rental opportunity. Alternatively, the structure could be removed to make way for a new ADU, subject to town review and approval. A separate approximately 250-square-foot workshop provides storage for surfboards, fishing and boating gear, bicycles, and all your beach essentials. There's also room for a pool if one or both structures are removed. 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!

Listing Details MLS# 100591199

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2026-07-23
Listing Price: 630000
List Price/SqFt: 498.42
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 1202
Street Name: Canal
Street Suffix: Drive
County: New Hanover
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28428
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Carolina Beach
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: Cross Snows Cut Bridge to Carolina Beach. Turns Left on Carl Winner avenue, Turn Left on Canal, proceed approximately 1 mile and property is on the right.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.14
Lot SqFt: 6098
Lot Dimensions: 50 x 120
Deed Restrictions: No
Waterfront: No
Waterview: Yes
Horses Y/N: No
Location Type: Island

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1264
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 1264
# Rooms: 7
# Baths - Full: 2
# Baths - Total: 2
# Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Stories Total: Yes
Fireplace Y/N: No

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1940

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Duke Progress Energy

Separate Living Spcs

Addl Sep Bldg Desc: 2 story building

Rooms

Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 3 Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Sunroom Level: First

Property Features

Frontage Type: See Remarks Handicap Accessible: None View Type: Canal; ICW View; Marsh View; Ocean; Sound View; Water Attic: Access Only Basement: None Construction: Wood Frame Unit Type: 3 Bedroom Architectural Style: Raised Ranch; See Remarks Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding Fencing: None Foundation: Pilings; See Remarks Parking Features: Golf Cart Parking; Gravel; On Site Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Front Porch; Rear Porch Pool Features: None Roof: Architectural Shingle Levels: One Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Lot Water Features: Sound Side Cooling: Heat Pump Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Cable Available Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Flooring: LVT/LVP Interior Features: Entrance Foyer Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 1200 - 1399 Dining Room Type: Formal Other Structures: Shed(s); Storage Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Sunroom Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Bedroom 1	11.50	13.00	First
Bedroom 2	11.00	10.00	First
Bedroom 3	8.00	11.00	First
Living Room	11.50	19.00	First
Sunroom	6.50	13.00	First
Kitchen	13.00	17.00	First
Dining Room	8.00	9.00

IDX

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-CB

Last Updated: September - 22 - 2026

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