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About this home
Back on the Market, presenting the perfect opportunity to make their loss YOUR gain! This beautiful, architecturally designed stick-built home is ready for a new owner with a flair for landscaping. Constructed in 1985 on the peaceful west end of Oak Island, it offers the perfect blend of classic charm and endless potential. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, it's an ideal canvas to create your personalized coastal retreat. Set on a beautifully shaded lot with mature live oak trees, the home's thoughtful design invites light, comfort, and functionality throughout. Located just minutes from the beach, this home offers access to all the delights of coastal island living: free summer concerts by the ocean, vibrant town events, a splash pad for children, basketball, pickleball, and tennis courts, a community gym, local restaurants, boat ramps, public parks, and shopping. Begin your mornings with majestic sunrises over the water and end your days with stunning sunsets right from your neighborhood. This property is ready for a new owner to blend their personal style into the landscaping and interior, making it the beach retreat you've been dreaming of. Experience the perfect combination of tranquility, convenience, and coastal charm... your Oak Island oasis awaits.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1985
- Lot
- 0.15 acres
- Garage
- 1 space
- Community
- Tranquil Harbor
- County
- Brunswick
- Price per sq ft
- $379
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Brick/Mortar, Raised
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $2,651 / year (2025)
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026
- MLS #
- 100568657
Features
Inside
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- High Ceilings
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Laminate
- Electric Oven
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Electric Range
- Satellite Dish
Outside
- Front Yard
- None
Community
- Basketball Court
- Beach Access
- Beach Rights
- Boat Dock
- Cabana
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Golf Course
- Maintenance Roads
- Marina
- Park
- Pickleball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Ramp
- Restaurant
Parking
- Workshop in Garage
- Garage Faces Front
- Additional Parking
- Garage Door Opener
- Off Street
- Unpaved
- Garage
Heating & cooling
- Wood
- Heat Pump
- Fireplace(s)
- Electric
- Central Air
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Directions to 159 NW 9th Street
From W. Oak Island Drive, turn onto NW 9th Street. Home is on the left as you approach Yacht Drive and the ICW. Look for the REMAX sign.
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 in Tranquil Harbor
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 NE 18th Street, Oak Island | Oct 30, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,022 | $408,888 | $400 |
| 166 NE 5th Street, Oak Island | Oct 28, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,312 | $420,000 | $320 |
| 139 NE 39th Street, Oak Island | Oct 9, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,154 | $390,000 | $338 |
| 123 NE 30th Street, Oak Island | Oct 9, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,239 | $429,000 | $346 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 12 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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Our take on 159 NW 9th Street
Written by the Buddy Blake Team from the listing photos and MLS data. Not part of the MLS listing or the listing broker's description.
Set on a 0.15-acre lot in Oak Island, this two-story single family residence offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms across about 1,185 square feet. Built in 1985, the property features vaulted and high ceilings, ceiling fans, laminate flooring, and a fireplace. Heating and cooling come from a heat pump and central air, with wood heating also listed. Appliances include an electric range and oven, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher. The lot includes a front yard, and parking consists of a one-car garage with a workshop and garage door opener, plus additional unpaved off-street spaces.
The property sits within the Tranquil Harbor community, which offers beach access, a boat dock, a marina, a golf course, a fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, a playground, a dog park, and walking trails. Public utilities serve the property, and the community includes sidewalks, street lights, and private golf cart use.
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About 159 NW 9th Street
159 NW 9th Street is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home of about 1,185 square feet, built in 1985 in Tranquil Harbor, Oak Island, Brunswick County, NC 28465.
At $449,000, it's 27% below the median asking price ($617,000) of the 114 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Oak Island today.
That's about $379 per square foot, compared with a Oak Island median asking price of $436 per square foot.
52 other homes are for sale in Tranquil Harbor right now (median asking $602,500); 127 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $525,000, typically in about 74 days.
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 6 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 159 NW 9th Street
How much is 159 NW 9th Street?
159 NW 9th Street is listed at $449,000 (about $379 per square foot) as of November 5, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 159 NW 9th Street have?
3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 1,185 square feet.
What neighborhood is 159 NW 9th Street in?
Tranquil Harbor, in Oak Island, Brunswick County, North Carolina.
How long has 159 NW 9th Street been on the market?
6 days. Homes in Tranquil Harbor sold after a median of 74 days over the past year.
What have homes sold for in Tranquil Harbor?
127 homes sold in Tranquil Harbor in the last 12 months, at a median price of $525,000.
When was 159 NW 9th Street built?
1985.
Who is the listing broker for 159 NW 9th Street?
RE/MAX Revolution (MLS #100568657). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 159 NW 9th Street?
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