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About this home
EXCEPTIONAL RENTAL HISTORY + POOL + AWESOME WATER VIEWS! You won't find a better option at a better price for a turnkey investment or vacation home in Carolina Beach. This beautifully updated, fully furnished water view condominium checks all the boxes! You'll enjoy unobstructed views of Myrtle Grove Sound and the Yacht Basin from your large covered deck--the ideal spot to unwind and watch the dolphins play, the sun set and the boats cruise by. You'll also appreciate the large community pool--a great place to hang out with friends and family. Inside, you'll love the thoughtful recent updates (2024) that included LVP flooring, quartz kitchen counters, kitchen appliances and bath renovation. The entire home has a tasteful beachy decor and the large primary suite features a private balcony. Previously a primary residence for the sellers, this home has a 2022 HVAC and newer sliding glass doors. Just a block from the ocean and public beach access, it's the perfect gateway to enjoy the laid-back charm of Carolina Beach with its vibrant boardwalk and marina, local restaurants, live music, festivals and markets --and of course fun in the sun and on the water! The building offers covered and overflow parking with driveways to access both Carolina Beach Avenue and Canal Drive. Secure ground floor storage provides convenient access to all that beach gear you'll be collecting. This property generated $34K in vacation rental income in 2025 and has delivered $33,000 through August of this year, making it a smart coastal investment. The well-maintained 6-unit building offers peace of mind with HOA covering water, sewer, trash, wind/hail, flood and master insurance plus pest control, and exterior and grounds maintenance.
Facts
- Type
- Condominium
- Year built
- 1985
- Waterfront
- Sound Side
- HOA
- $5,451 / annually
- Community
- The Tides
- County
- New Hanover
- Price per sq ft
- $469
- Stories
- 3
- Construction
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Other, Raised, Pilings
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $2,134 / year (2025)
- Listed
- May 13, 2026
- MLS #
- 100573441
Features
Inside
- Solid Surface
- LVT/LVP
- Carpet
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Range
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
Outside
- End Unit
- Sound Side
- ICW
- Marsh
- Sound
- Water
Community
- Roof Maintenance
- Community Pool
- Flood Insurance
- Maintenance Grounds
- Maintenance Structure
- Management
- Master Insure
- Pest Control
- Sewer
- Trash
- Water
- Short Term Rental
Parking
- Parking Lot
- Covered
- On Site
Heating & cooling
- Heat Pump
- Electric
Directions to 1008 Canal Drive Apt 2a
Cross Snows Cut bridge and proceed on Lake Park Blvd for 1 mile, then; TL on Winner Blvd., then TL at Canal. Proceed on Canal for 8/10's mile. The Tides building is on your right. Park underneath or in parking lot out back.
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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Recent sales like this in The Tides
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1013 N Carolina Beach Avenue N Unit 1d, Carolina Beach | Jun 4, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,061 | $535,000 | $504 |
| 1008 Canal Drive 3a, Carolina Beach | Apr 6, 2026 | 2 / 2 | 896 | $400,000 | $446 |
| 1013 Carolina Beach Avenue N 3h, Carolina Beach | Dec 22, 2025 | 2 / 2 | 888 | $485,000 | $546 |
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About 1008 Canal Drive Apt 2a
1008 Canal Drive Apt 2a is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo of about 892 square feet, built in 1985 in The Tides, Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, NC 28428.
2 other homes are for sale in The Tides right now (median asking $487,450); 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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What's my home worth? →Questions about 1008 Canal Drive Apt 2a
How much is 1008 Canal Drive Apt 2a?
1008 Canal Drive Apt 2a is under contract. Its last asking price was $418,000.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1008 Canal Drive Apt 2a have?
2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 892 square feet.
What neighborhood is 1008 Canal Drive Apt 2a 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 Apt 2a have an HOA fee?
Yes: $5,451 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 1008 Canal Drive Apt 2a built?
1985.
Who is the listing broker for 1008 Canal Drive Apt 2a?
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-CB (MLS #100573441).
Can I tour 1008 Canal Drive Apt 2a?
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