224 NE 51st Street

About this home

Overflowing with charm and coastal character, this inviting 3-bedrm, 2-bath home captures the essence of relaxed island living from the moment you arrive. Located in one of Oak Island's most welcoming neighborhoods, you're just a short 7-minute stroll to the beach & steps from Publix, restaurants, ice cream, a fishing pier, and the ICW boat ramp. Even in the midst of so many public areas, it remains a quiet street and property. The home sits on a spacious double lot and includes a cozy main residence, a climate-controlled detached two-car garage, perfect for a workshop or studio, and a private 336-sq ft mother-in-law suite with its own full bath—ideal for guests, a home office, or a peaceful retreat. Inside the main home, vaulted ceilings and ceiling fans in every room create a breezy, comfortable atmosphere, while the shady screened-in porch and welcoming covered front porch invite you to slow down and savor the coastal air. The well-designed floor plan offers both functionality and flow, and the large yards provide a mix of sun and shade for outdoor enjoyment. A back patio is perfect for grilling and dining under the trees, and a spacious outdoor shower with hot and cold water makes beach days even better. The entire property is enclosed by a 6-foot privacy fence, offering a secluded oasis filled with birdsong and mature trees. Currently operating as a successful VRBO, this home has proven rental income (2024-$45K, 2025-35K so far) and is being offered furnished—with just a few exceptions—so you can begin enjoying your beach lifestyle immediately. With two driveways for ample guest parking, a shed for garden tools and beach gear, and one level living, this home is as practical as it is inviting. Surrounded by great neighbors, it's the perfect weekend getaway or full-time residence. Whether you're looking to create your own paradise or simply enjoy the one that's already here, this is your chance to own a piece of Oak Island's magic!

Facts

Type

Single Family Residence

Year built

1999

Lot

0.3 acres

Garage

2 spaces

Community

Tranquil Harbor

County

Brunswick

MLS #

100532549

Features

About 224 NE 51st Street

224 NE 51st Street is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home of about 1,084 square feet, built in 1999, on 0.3 acres in Tranquil Harbor, Oak Island, Brunswick County, NC 28465.

At $625,000, it's right around the median asking price ($625,000) of the 118 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Oak Island today.

That's about $577 per square foot, compared with a Oak Island median of $429.

67 other homes are for sale in Tranquil Harbor right now (median asking $542,000); 150 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $493,750, typically in about 75 days.

Across ZIP 28465, 357 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $595,000.

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