617 Cape Fear Boulevard

About this home

Welcome to 617 Cape Fear Boulevard, a spacious coastal retreat ideally located in the heart of Carolina Beach. Offering 4,044 square feet of living space with five bedrooms and four full bathrooms, this well-appointed home combines generous living areas, thoughtful upgrades, and an unbeatable location just moments from the beach, restaurants, shops, and everything island living has to offer. Inside, soaring 9-foot ceilings and vaulted ceilings in the family room, dining area, and primary suite create an open and inviting atmosphere. Wide-plank hardwood floors run throughout the home, complemented by solid-core interior doors and upgraded sound-dampening construction, including insulation in interior walls and sound-dampening rods beneath the first floor. The mud/laundry room offers convenient access from the porch which is perfect for furry friends and/or active kids. The home is equipped with a wired audio system, wired for a whole-house generator, and features three new mini-split HVAC systems on the ground floor for added comfort and efficiency. A standout feature of the property is the private in-law suite that also serves as an exceptional income-producing opportunity. Complete with a full bathroom, living area, kitchenette, laundry, covered porch, separate entrance, and its own dedicated driveway, this space offers flexibility for extended family, guests, or short-term rental use. The suite is currently generating approximately $30,000 in annual gross rental revenue, providing valuable supplemental income while maintaining privacy for both owners and guests. The exterior has been freshly painted and is equally impressive, featuring an oversized two-car garage with epoxy floors, abundant storage, abundant deck space and metal roofing for durability and coastal resilience. Hurricane shutters protect the second level, while large covered and screened outdoor living spaces provide the perfect setting to enjoy Carolina Beach's coastal breezes. The beautifully landscaped property showcases 22 Sabal palms, mature landscaping, a koi pond, rain garden, outdoor shower, wired storage shed, and a fully fenced yard. Situated on a generous 150' x 125' corner lot, the property offers ample parking, direct access to nearby bike and walking paths, and a dedicated area ready for a future pool. This exceptional home delivers the rare combination of size, quality construction, income potential, outdoor amenities, and prime island location, making it an outstanding opportunity to enjoy the best of coastal living in Carolina Beach.

Facts

Type

Single Family Residence

Year built

2000

Lot

0.44 acres

Garage

2 spaces

Community

Heart of Carolina Beach

County

New Hanover

MLS #

100579046

Features

About 617 Cape Fear Boulevard

617 Cape Fear Boulevard is a 5-bedroom, 4-bath home of about 4,044 square feet, built in 2000, on 0.44 acres in Heart of Carolina Beach, Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, NC 28428.

At $1,425,000, it's 51% above the median asking price ($944,900) of the 11 other 5-bedroom listings for sale in Carolina Beach today.

That's about $352 per square foot, compared with a Carolina Beach median of $469.

12 other homes are for sale in Heart of Carolina Beach right now (median asking $899,000); 16 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $592,500, typically in about 60 days.

Across ZIP 28428, 24 5-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $1,420,000.

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