Homes for sale in The Cove
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About The Cove

The Cove is a residential community in Carolina Beach, in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Its homes were built between 1994 and 2006. A typical home here is about 2,496 square feet with 3 bedrooms.
In the 12 months through November 5, 2026, 2 homes sold in The Cove at a middle price of $1,597,500 (about $550 per square foot). Sellers typically received 90.1% of their first asking price, after about 13 days on the market.
Community features named in The Cove's listings: Boating access, Water access and Waterfront homes. Check current details and dues with the HOA.
The closest elementary school is Carolina Beach Elementary School (0.9 mi), the nearest grocery store is Publix Super Market Commons at Federal Point (0.2 mi), the nearest public beach access is 0.2 miles away.
Streets in The Cove
2 streets · A–ZTap a street to see its homes. Every address comes from county property records where we have them; homes for sale and sold in the last 12 months come from the MLS.
Sold in The Cove, last 6 months
Newest first · from MLS records- Sales
- 1
- Middle sale price
- $1,395,000
- Price range
- $1,395,000 – $1,395,000
- Middle $ / sq ft
- $559
- Of first asking price
- 94.6%
- Middle days on market
- 10
- 1001 Waterview Place, Carolina Beach$1,395,000
Sold Oct 30, 26 · 4 bd / 4 ba · 2,496 sq ft · 94.6% of first asking · 10 days on market
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
| Address | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | First asking | Last asking | Sold price | % of first asking | $ / sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1001 Waterview Place, Carolina Beach
| Oct 30, 26 | 4 / 4 | 2,496 | $1,475,000 | $1,475,000 | $1,395,000 | 94.6% | $559 | 10 |
| Average | 2,496 | $1,475,000 | $1,475,000 | $1,395,000 | 94.6% | $559 | 10 |
First asking = the price when the home first listed; days on market counts every listing period for the home. Sold data from Hive MLS; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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What's nearby
Schools
- Carolina Beach Elementary SchoolElementary school · 0.9 mi
- Charles P. Murray Middle SchoolMiddle school · 4.1 mi
- Eugene Ashley High SchoolHigh school · 4.1 mi
Everyday
- Publix Super Market Commons at Federal PointGrocery · 0.2 mi · ★ 4.6
- Lowes Foods of Carolina BeachGrocery · 6.9 mi · ★ 4.4
- Kei CafeCoffee · 3.2 mi · ★ 5
- North End Mini Mart/ CafeCoffee · 0.3 mi · ★ 4.7
- Cape Fear Boil Company - Carolina BeachDining · 0.3 mi · ★ 4.7
- Island Burgers & BitesDining · 0.5 mi · ★ 4.7
- Wake N Bake Donuts - Carolina BeachDining · 0.7 mi · ★ 4.7
- The Shoo-Fly Station Vendor MallShopping · 0.4 mi · ★ 4.8
Outdoors
- Sailfish Public Beach AccessBeach · 0.2 mi · ★ 5
- Sea Gull Public Beach AccessBeach · 0.3 mi · ★ 4.8
- Otter Creek Landing Yacht ClubBoating · 0.5 mi · ★ 4.2
- Carolina Beach Boating AccessBoating · 1 mi · ★ 4.8
- Joseph Ryder Lewis ParkPark · 0.2 mi · ★ 4.8
- Bill McDonald ParkPark · 0.5 mi · ★ 4.1
- Olde Fort Golf CourseGolf · 7.7 mi · ★ 4.2
Health
- Novant Medical CenterHospital · 7.2 mi
Distances are straight-line from the middle of The Cove. Schools shown are the closest, not necessarily assigned — confirm with the district. Place details © Google.
The Cove questions, answered
How many homes are for sale in The Cove?
No homes are for sale in The Cove at the moment.
What do homes in The Cove sell for?
In the 12 months through November 5, 2026 the middle sale price in The Cove was $1,597,500, about $550 per square foot, across 2 sales. Every home differs — size, condition and lot matter.
How fast do homes sell in The Cove?
Homes that sold in The Cove over the last year were typically on the market about 13 days and sold for 90.1% of their first asking price.
What schools are near The Cove?
Carolina Beach Elementary School (0.9 mi), Charles P. Murray Middle School (4.1 mi), Eugene Ashley High School (4.1 mi). These are the closest schools, not necessarily the assigned ones — confirm assignment with the school district for a specific address.
How far is The Cove from the beach?
The nearest public beach access, Sailfish Public Beach Access, is about 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
What amenities does The Cove have?
Homes listed for sale in The Cove describe these community features: Boating access, Water access and Waterfront homes. Amenities, dues and memberships can change — confirm the details with the homeowners association.
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How homes really sell in Carolina Beach
How many listings sold and how many didn't, how long they took, what they sold for against the first price, and how often contracts fell apart — the last 12 months, with a printable PDF.
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