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About this home
Just across the street from the Atlantic Ocean, this beautifully updated classic Oak Island beach cottage offers the perfect blend of timeless coastal charm, modern upgrades, and proven investment potential. Featuring original hardwood floors and conveying furnished, this home is ready to be enjoyed as a vacation getaway, primary residence, or income-producing short-term rental. The current owners have invested extensively in quality improvements, allowing the next owner to enjoy the home without worrying about major projects. Significant updates include a lifetime metal roof (2025), hurricane-impact windows (2025), all pilings (2025), premium WearDeck composite decking, whole-house siding, an enclosed outdoor shower, a renovated lower level with flood vents meeting current FEMA requirements, and an updated water heater. Inside, you'll find two beautifully renovated bathrooms showcasing artisan tile, glass surrounds, and high-end finishes, along with the convenience of a newly added upstairs laundry closet. A standout feature of this property is its exceptional track record as a high-performing short-term rental, producing up to $79,000 in annual rental income during ownership. Lower-income years were directly related to owner-planned renovations and a temporary change in property management--not a lack of rental demand. Even with the home unavailable for four prime rental months during the recent bathroom addition, approximately $49,000 is already secured in reservations for 2026, highlighting its continued earning potential. Whether you're searching for a personal beach retreat, a turnkey investment, or the flexibility to enjoy both, this Oak Island cottage delivers. Opportunities to own a thoughtfully updated home this close to the beach--with major structural improvements already completed and a proven rental history--are becoming increasingly rare.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1955
- Lot
- 0.17 acres
- County
- Brunswick
- Price per sq ft
- $735
- Stories
- 1
- Construction
- Block, Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Block, Other, Pilings
- Listed
- Jul 23, 2026
- MLS #
- 100591062
Features
Inside
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Furnished
- Blinds/Shades
- Laminate
- Electric Oven
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
Outside
- Outdoor Shower
- Ocean
Community
- None
Parking
- On Site
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
Directions to 1014 W Beach Drive
Go down Oak Island Drive, Turn towards the ocean at Middleton Drive, Take a right onto West Beach. House is on the right.
Schools
- Elementary
- Southport
- Middle
- South Brunswick
- High
- South Brunswick
As listed in the MLS (Brunswick County Schools). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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Recent sales like this nearby
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 W Beach Drive, Oak Island | Oct 27, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,170 | $975,000 | $833 |
| 2011 W Beach Drive, Oak Island | Jun 24, 2026 | 4 / 2 | 960 | $1,025,000 | $1068 |
| 2016 W Pelican Drive, Oak Island | Sep 10, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,318 | $862,000 | $654 |
| 128 NW 12th Street, Oak Island | Aug 31, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,014 | $380,000 | $375 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 6 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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About 1014 W Beach Drive
1014 W Beach Drive is a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home of about 1,068 square feet, built in 1955, Oak Island, Brunswick County, NC 28465.
At $785,000, it's 8% below the median asking price ($850,000) of the 55 other 4-bedroom listings for sale in Oak Island today.
That's about $735 per square foot, compared with a Oak Island median asking price of $436 per square foot.
Across ZIP 28465, 110 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $930,000.
It has been on the market for 98 days.
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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How much is 1014 W Beach Drive?
1014 W Beach Drive is listed at $785,000 (about $735 per square foot) as of October 28, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1014 W Beach Drive have?
4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 1,068 square feet.
How long has 1014 W Beach Drive been on the market?
98 days.
When was 1014 W Beach Drive built?
1955.
Who is the listing broker for 1014 W Beach Drive?
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage (MLS #100591062). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
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