1511 Mackerel Lane, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

About this home

Excellent redevelopment opportunity just five blocks from the beach in the heart of Carolina Beach. Whether you're looking to build your dream beach home, invest in a prime homesite, or renovate the existing residence, this property offers exceptional potential. The MH-zoned lot includes an existing manufactured home with central HVAC that conveys as-is and may be suitable for renovation. Additional features include a spacious yard, sunroom, large rear deck, and a wired storage building, providing immediate utility and flexibility. Located just minutes from the beach, the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, restaurants, local shops, parks, the Carolina Beach Greenway, and the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Enjoy year-round festivals, live music, boating, fishing, and everything that makes Carolina Beach one of the most desirable coastal communities in southeastern North Carolina. Bring your vision and take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a well-located property with multiple possibilities in one of the area's most sought-after beach towns.

Facts

Type: Manufactured Home
Year built: 1984
Lot: 0.11 acres
Community: Wilmington Beach
County: New Hanover
Price per sq ft: $418
Stories: 1
Construction: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Metal
Water: Public
Property tax: $1,887 / year (2025)
Listed: Aug 5, 2026
MLS #: 100594112

Features

Inside

Ceiling Fan(s)
Blinds/Shades

Outside

None

Community

None

Parking

Gravel
Off Street

Heating & cooling

Electric
Forced Air
Central Air

Directions to 1511 Mackerel Lane

Directions: From US-421/Carolina Beach Road, head south toward Carolina Beach. Continue onto Lake Park Boulevard, then turn right onto Alabama Avenue. Turn left onto Mackerel Lane. The property will be on your left at 1511 Mackerel Lane, Carolina Beach, NC 28428.

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 nearby

Home	Sold	Bd / Ba	Sq ft	Price	$ / sq ft
1705 Mackerel Lane, Kure Beach	Jun 18, 2026	3 / 2	1,040	$375,000	$361

Similar size and type, sold in the last 6 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.

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About 1511 Mackerel Lane

1511 Mackerel Lane is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home of about 980 square feet, built in 1984 in Wilmington Beach, Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, NC 28428.

At $410,000, it's 11% below the median asking price ($462,500) of the 48 other 2-bedroom listings for sale in Carolina Beach today.

That's about $418 per square foot, compared with a Carolina Beach median asking price of $476 per square foot.

14 other homes are for sale in Wilmington Beach right now (median asking $760,000); 40 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $852,500, typically in about 61 days.

Across ZIP 28428, 75 2-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $485,000.

It has been on the market for 80 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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Questions about 1511 Mackerel Lane

How much is 1511 Mackerel Lane?

1511 Mackerel Lane is listed at $410,000 (about $418 per square foot) as of October 24, 2026. Status: for sale.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1511 Mackerel Lane have?

2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 980 square feet.

What neighborhood is 1511 Mackerel Lane in?

Wilmington Beach, in Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina.

How long has 1511 Mackerel Lane been on the market?

80 days. Homes in Wilmington Beach sold after a median of 61 days over the past year.

What have homes sold for in Wilmington Beach?

40 homes sold in Wilmington Beach in the last 12 months, at a median price of $852,500.

When was 1511 Mackerel Lane built?

1984.

Who is the listing broker for 1511 Mackerel Lane?

Coastal Properties (MLS #100594112). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.

Can I tour 1511 Mackerel Lane?

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1511 Mackerel Lane Carolina Beach, NC 28428 · Wilmington Beach