Sale details
- Sold price
- $710,000
- Sold on
- May 19, 2026
- First listed at
- $730,000
- Sold vs. first asking
- 97.3%
- Days on market
- 5
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What's my home worth? →About this home
NEW PRICE + FURNISHED + RENTAL HISTORY = EXCELLENT VALUE! Searching for an affordable beach cottage with a great rental track record? Don't miss this one-of-a-kind home just a block from the beach with beautiful water views. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage blends vintage character with thoughtful modern updates and is sold fully furnished. Offering nearly 1,600 SF of living space, plus an additional 200 SF enclosed sunroom and two covered porches, this home provides room for families to spread out and unwind. Inside, you'll find LVP flooring, board-and-batten details and custom light fixtures that highlight the home's coastal charm. The kitchen features a gas range, concrete countertops with glass inlays, and a beach motif tile backsplash--a subtle nod to the maritime surroundings. The large dining room invites gatherings, while the primary suite includes a private study/sitting room with an electric fireplace. The three additional bedrooms are thoughtfully set up to accommodate larger families and guests. Step outside to the front porch to enjoy sunset views over Myrtle Grove Sound. There's also plenty of covered parking and a large fenced backyard that's dog- and kid-friendly, with room to add a pool. Recent improvements--cement siding, wind rated windows and a metal roof--bring lasting value and help manage insurance costs. This home, which the locals know as Myrtle's Place, isn't your typical cookie-cutter beach home--it's a thoughtfully updated Carolina Beach classic full of charm, craftsmanship and coastal character. Move-in ready, this home is an equally suited as a primary residence, vacation getaway, or proven rental investment. It's already booking up with rentals for the summer season, so don't miss your chance to see it before it's gone!
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1940
- Lot
- 0.14 acres
- County
- New Hanover
- MLS #
- 100567427
Features
Inside
- Furnished
- LVT/LVP
- Gas Cooktop
- Electric Oven
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
Outside
- Outdoor Shower
- DP50 Windows
- ICW
- Marsh
- Sound
- Water
Parking
- Covered
- Paved
Heating & cooling
- Heat Pump
- Electric
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 1208 Canal Drive
1208 Canal Drive is a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home of about 1,582 square feet, built in 1940, Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, NC 28428.
Across ZIP 28428, 71 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $940,000.
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 1208 Canal Drive
How much is 1208 Canal Drive?
1208 Canal Drive sold for $710,000 on May 19, 2026 (last asking price $730,000). It is not for sale now.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1208 Canal Drive have?
4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 1,582 square feet.
When was 1208 Canal Drive built?
1940.
Who is the listing broker for 1208 Canal Drive?
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-CB (MLS #100567427).