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About this home
If you've been looking for a place on Oak Island where you can roll up your sleeves and create something that's truly your own, this may be the one! This partially updated 3-bedroom, 1 home office, and 1-bath home sits on an extra-large lot with a natural, private feel and plenty of room to make the property your own. Located just three streets from the beach walkover, you'll be close enough to enjoy the sand and surf without paying the premium for oceanfront living. Some of the hard work has already been started, giving you a great head start while leaving plenty of opportunity to add your own vision, style, and finishing touches. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, an investment property, or a home you can gradually transform into your perfect coastal retreat, this property offers something that's getting harder to find on Oak Island--a larger lot, a natural setting, and opportunity to make it yours. Bring your ideas, your tools, and your imagination!
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1962
- Lot
- 0.28 acres
- County
- Brunswick
- Price per sq ft
- $327
- Stories
- 1
- Construction
- Shake Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $2,490 / year (2025)
- Listed
- Aug 20, 2026
- MLS #
- 100597540
Features
Inside
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Laminate
Outside
- Rectangular Lot
Parking
- Off Street
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
Directions to 139 NE 17th Street
E Oak Island Dr to NE 17 to 139
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 NE 15th Street, Oak Island | Jul 28, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 1,584 | $630,000 | $398 |
| 147 NE 19th Street, Oak Island | Jun 26, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,095 | $532,500 | $486 |
| 125 NE 15th Street, Oak Island | Jun 9, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,272 | $529,000 | $416 |
| 146 NE 13th Street, Oak Island | Sep 15, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,140 | $435,000 | $382 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 6 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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About 139 NE 17th Street
139 NE 17th Street is a 3-bedroom, 1-bath home of about 1,300 square feet, built in 1962, on 0.28 acres, Oak Island, Brunswick County, NC 28465.
At $425,000, it's 33% below the median asking price ($639,000) of the 115 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Oak Island today.
That's about $327 per square foot, compared with a Oak Island median asking price of $441 per square foot.
Across ZIP 28465, 346 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $615,000.
It has been on the market for 68 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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What's my home worth? →Questions about 139 NE 17th Street
How much is 139 NE 17th Street?
139 NE 17th Street is listed at $425,000 (about $327 per square foot) as of October 26, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 139 NE 17th Street have?
3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with about 1,300 square feet.
How long has 139 NE 17th Street been on the market?
68 days.
When was 139 NE 17th Street built?
1962.
Who is the listing broker for 139 NE 17th Street?
Coastal Lights Realty (MLS #100597540). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 139 NE 17th Street?
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