$1,450,000
5 bd · 4 ba · 2,129 sq ft
253 E First Street
Ocean Isle Beach, NC, 28469
Listed by JAMA and Associates, LLC DBA Arise Realty Co.
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About this home
Welcome to your new beach home! Your beautifully updated second-row retreat has fantastic ocean views and spacious gathering areas with plenty of room for everyone to relax and reconnect. Located just steps from the beach access, your home combines the essence of beach life with updated comforts, styles...and it's got a solid rental history to boot! Designed for easy entertaining, the open-concept floor plan provides a bright and airy living area with soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and seamless flow into the kitchen and dining spaces. Recent updates include fresh interior paint throughout, renovated cabinetry and kitchen island with new quartz countertops, tile backsplash, fixtures and lighting; new living area furniture and lighting, new LVP flooring in bedrooms, new LED recessed lights throughout and tons of other thoughtful improvements that create a clean, easy to love, coastal-modern feel. Multiple covered and uncovered decks provide lots of outdoor living spaces where you can enjoy the ocean air, morning coffee, stars and moon at night, spectacular sunrises and breathtaking evening skies. With 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths and a sleeper sectional you have flexible sleeping arrangements that will allow you to comfortably accommodate large groups while providing plenty of privacy. Covered parking, outdoor storage, fully enclosed fence with dog-run, artificial turf, low maintenance natural areas with established palm trees (that are exceptionally gorgeous when they're lit up by the landscape lighting at night!) all provide a worry-free and beautiful landscape year-round and there's still so much space to do so much more! Whether you're searching for a personal beach getaway, a second home, or an investment opportunity this property delivers a terrific location, well-appointed updates, to-die-for views, and the lifestyle that makes Ocean Isle Beach such a sought-after destination. Welcome Home!
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 2001
- Lot
- 0.11 acres
- County
- Brunswick
- MLS #
- 100582457
Features
Inside
- High Ceilings
- Kitchen Island
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Furnished
- Blinds/Shades
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Gas Log
- LVT/LVP
- Tile
- Electric Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Built-In Microwave
- Washer
- Self Cleaning Oven
- Refrigerator
- Range
Outside
- Outdoor Shower
- Gas Grill
- Other
- Level
- Ocean Side
- Second Row
- Landscaped
- Ocean
Parking
- Covered
- Gravel
- Concrete
- Lighted
- Paved
- Tandem
- Underhouse
Heating & cooling
- Propane
- Fireplace(s)
- Electric
- Forced Air
- Central Air
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Multi Units
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
$9,031/mo
- Principal & interest (30-yr fixed)$8,638
- Property taxes (2025 bill)$393
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 nearby
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 E First Street, Ocean Isle Beach | May 1, 2026 | 6 / 4 | 2,180 | $1,615,000 | $741 |
| 246 E First Street, Ocean Isle Beach | Jun 18, 2026 | 4 / 4 | 2,623 | $2,800,000 | $1067 |
| 28 Goldsboro Street, Ocean Isle Beach | Apr 2, 2026 | 4 / 4 | 2,262 | $1,225,000 | $542 |
| 290 E Second Street, Ocean Isle Beach | Aug 20, 2026 | 5 / 6 | 2,512 | $1,875,000 | $746 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 6 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 253 E First Street
253 E First Street is a 5-bedroom, 4-bath home of about 2,129 square feet, built in 2001, Ocean Isle Beach, Brunswick County, NC 28469.
At $1,450,000, it's 16% below the median asking price ($1,717,000) of the 26 other 5-bedroom listings for sale in Ocean Isle Beach today.
That's about $681 per square foot, compared with a Ocean Isle Beach median of $268.
Across ZIP 28469, 50 5-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $1,450,000.
Buying 253 E First Street
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 253 E First Street
How much is 253 E First Street?
253 E First Street is listed at $1,450,000 (about $681 per square foot) as of September 23, 2026. Status: active under contract.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 253 E First Street have?
5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, with about 2,129 square feet.
When was 253 E First Street built?
2001.
Who is the listing broker for 253 E First Street?
JAMA and Associates, LLC DBA Arise Realty Co. (MLS #100582457). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 253 E First Street?
Yes. Tap “Schedule a tour,” pick a time, and we'll call to confirm — or call or text (910) 395-1000.