1008 Canal Drive 3a, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

Sale details

Sold price: $400,000
Sold on: Apr 6, 2026
First listed at: $415,000
Sold vs. first asking: 96.4%
Days on market: 42

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About this home

Welcome to this top-floor unit in The Tides Condominium, where gorgeous views of the sound set the tone for laid-back beach living. Inside, you'll find a well-sized 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout that offers flexibility for both weekend getaways and longer stays. The spacious deck off the living room is ideal for morning coffee, sunset cocktails, or simply unwinding while watching boats drift by. The unit is fully furnished and turn-key, providing immediate comfort and convenience, while also offering the potential for updates to match your personal style. The Tides offers ample parking, a community pool, and a location that's hard to beat—just a short walk to the ocean, with Freeman Park Beach at the end of the road and the Carolina Beach Boardwalk only minutes away by bike or car. Whether you're looking for a vacation home, rental investment, or low-maintenance coastal escape, this condo delivers on space, setting, and opportunity.

Facts

Type: Condominium
Year built: 1985
Waterfront: Second Row, Sound Side
HOA: $4,740 / annually
Community: The Tides
County: New Hanover
Stories: 1
Construction: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Other, Pilings
Water: Public
Property tax: $2,122 / year (2025)
MLS #: 100548535

Features

Inside

None

Outside

Second Row
Sound Side
Water

Community

Roof Maintenance
Community Pool
Maintenance Grounds
Maintenance Structure
Management
Master Insure

Parking

Shared Driveway
Lighted
On Site

Heating & cooling

Electric
Heat Pump
Central Air

Directions to 1008 Canal Drive 3a

Take Carolina Beach Rd over the Snows Cut Bridge. Turn Left onto Carl Winner Ave. Turn Left onto Canal Dr and the condominium is on your Right - unit 3A.

Schools

Elementary: Carolina Beach
Middle: Murray
High: Ashley

As listed in the MLS (New Hanover). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.

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About 1008 Canal Drive 3a

1008 Canal Drive 3a is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo of about 896 square feet, built in 1985 in The Tides, Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, NC 28428.

3 other homes are for sale in The Tides right now (median asking $445,000); 3 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $485,000, typically in about 86 days.

Across ZIP 28428, 75 2-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $480,000.

Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.

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Questions about 1008 Canal Drive 3a

How much is 1008 Canal Drive 3a?

1008 Canal Drive 3a sold for $400,000 on April 6, 2026 (last asking price $415,000). It is not for sale now.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1008 Canal Drive 3a have?

2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 896 square feet.

What neighborhood is 1008 Canal Drive 3a in?

The Tides, in Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina.

What have homes sold for in The Tides?

3 homes sold in The Tides in the last 12 months, at a median price of $485,000.

Does 1008 Canal Drive 3a have an HOA fee?

Yes: $4,740 (annually), per the MLS.

When was 1008 Canal Drive 3a built?

1985.

Who is the listing broker for 1008 Canal Drive 3a?

Nest Realty (MLS #100548535).

1008 Canal Drive 3a Carolina Beach, NC 28428 · The Tides