$599,500
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,304 sq ft
1656 Butterfly Knot Drive SW
Ocean Isle Beach, NC, 28469 · Waterway Cove
Listed 96 days ago
Listed by Intracoastal Realty Corporation
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About this home
Welcome to your dream home in the coveted Waterway Cove community! This charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom coastal cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. As you step onto the front porch, you're greeted by stunning sunrises for morning coffee or evening shade for outside living space. Inside, the home boasts a spacious layout, featuring a custom kitchen, dining, and living area adorned with a cozy fireplace. The kitchen is a chef's delight, complete with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry and spacious bar perfect for meal prep or gathering with loved ones. This custom-built home features a freshly painted exterior and even an outdoor shower. Bright upstairs loft and two additional bedrooms are ideal for a home office/den, game room, or craft space. The two upstairs bedrooms share a jack-and-jill en-suite bathroom. The oversized, attached garage is desirable, providing ample space for storage, parking and the new EV charger. Relax outside on the screened porch or in the oversized backyard rarely found in the neighborhood with ample space for a hot tub or fire pit. The community pool, exercise trails, and fitness room are just some of the features of the Waterway Cove neighborhood. Waterway Cove is a vibrant year-round community with a neighborhood newsletter and group activities. The HOA includes lawn care to make your coastal living more maintenance free. For those who love coastal living, this home's location and community is unbeatable - just a short distance from the beach, as well as a variety of restaurants, grocery stores and shops. Don't miss out on the opportunity to call this coastal home your own. Waterway Cove was even featured in Southern Living Magazine - come see why for yourself!
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 2017
- Lot
- 0.34 acres
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- HOA
- $3,144 / annually
- Community
- Waterway Cove
- County
- Brunswick
- MLS #
- 100582545
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Solid Surface
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Pantry
- Walk-in Shower
- Gas Log
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Carpet
- Tile
- Wood
- Electric Oven
- Built-In Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Ice Maker
- Disposal
Outside
- Outdoor Shower
- Irrigation System
- Cluster Mailboxes
- Level
Community
- Clubhouse
- Community Pool
- Fitness Center
- Maintenance Common Areas
- Maintenance Grounds
- Sidewalks
- Street Lights
- Trail(s)
Parking
- Garage Faces Front
- Attached
- Garage Door Opener
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
Schools
- Elementary
- Union
- Middle
- Shallotte Middle
- High
- West Brunswick
As listed in the MLS (Brunswick County Schools). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
Monthly payment estimate
$4,035/mo
- Principal & interest (30-yr fixed)$3,572
- Property taxes (2025 bill)$201
- HOA dues$262
Estimate only. Rate is the national 30-year average (6.95% as of Sep 17, 2026, Freddie Mac); your rate depends on your lender. Homeowners and flood insurance aren't included — on the coast they vary a lot by house, so get a quote early.
Recent sales like this in Waterway Cove
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1628 Waterway Cove Drive SW, Ocean Isle Beach | Jul 29, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 1,987 | $475,000 | $239 |
| 6425 Timber Hitch Drive SW, Ocean Isle Beach | Jun 1, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 2,030 | $615,000 | $303 |
| 6467 Timber Hitch Drive SW, Ocean Isle Beach | May 6, 2026 | 4 / 3 | 2,271 | $687,500 | $303 |
| 6439 Stopper Lane SW, Ocean Isle Beach | May 1, 2026 | 4 / 3 | 2,303 | $679,000 | $295 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 12 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
Buying in Ocean Isle Beach? Local guides
- One-Story and Primary-on-Main Homes on the Southeastern NC CoastWhere the one-level homes are from Wilmington to Calabash, what they cost town by town, and what to check before you buy — from current MLS listings.
About 1656 Butterfly Knot Drive SW
1656 Butterfly Knot Drive SW is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 2,304 square feet, built in 2017, on 0.34 acres in Waterway Cove, Ocean Isle Beach, Brunswick County, NC 28469.
At $599,500, it's 28% above the median asking price ($469,900) of the 89 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Ocean Isle Beach today.
That's about $260 per square foot, compared with a Ocean Isle Beach median of $268.
3 other homes are for sale in Waterway Cove right now (median asking $574,900); 8 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $588,500, typically in about 68 days.
Across ZIP 28469, 322 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $332,450.
It has been on the market for 97 days.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 1656 Butterfly Knot Drive SW
How much is 1656 Butterfly Knot Drive SW?
1656 Butterfly Knot Drive SW is listed at $599,500 (about $260 per square foot) as of September 23, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1656 Butterfly Knot Drive SW have?
3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 2,304 square feet.
What neighborhood is 1656 Butterfly Knot Drive SW in?
Waterway Cove, in Ocean Isle Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina.
How long has 1656 Butterfly Knot Drive SW been on the market?
97 days. Homes in Waterway Cove sold after a median of 68 days over the past year.
What have homes sold for in Waterway Cove?
8 homes sold in Waterway Cove in the last 12 months, at a median price of $588,500.
Does 1656 Butterfly Knot Drive SW have an HOA fee?
Yes: $3,144 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 1656 Butterfly Knot Drive SW built?
2017.
Who is the listing broker for 1656 Butterfly Knot Drive SW?
Intracoastal Realty Corporation (MLS #100582545). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 1656 Butterfly Knot Drive SW?
Yes. Tap “Schedule a tour,” pick a time, and we'll call to confirm — or call or text (910) 395-1000.