1601 E Main Street, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

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About this home

Completely renovated and ideally located on the east end of Sunset Beach, this 2nd-row home sits next to a beach access, making it easy to enjoy the sand and ocean just steps away. Inside, vaulted ceilings and extensive updates give the home a fresh, updated feel. Improvements include all new interior paint and trim, completely remodeled bathrooms, the addition of a new half bath, a fully renovated kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, sink, disposal, refrigerator, and ice maker, plus new washer and dryer, ceiling fans in every bedroom, new window treatments, and replaced interior vents. The exterior has been just as extensively updated, with major improvements including new Hardie Plank composite siding, replacement windows, all-new Trex composite decking on the stairs, landings, and decks, a new screen porch system, and a roof replaced in 2022--plus tons more updates throughout the exterior. With a long list of major renovations already completed and a prime location next to beach access, this Sunset Beach home offers an updated coastal retreat in an exceptional location.

Facts

Type: Single Family Residence
Year built: 1985
Lot: 0.11 acres
Waterfront: Second Row
County: Brunswick
Price per sq ft: $751
Stories: 2
Construction: Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Foundation: Other, Pilings
Property tax: $3,467 / year (2025)
Listed: Aug 26, 2026
MLS #: 100598958

Features

Inside

Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Ceiling Fan(s)

Outside

Second Row
Ocean

Parking

Off Street
On Site
Underhouse

Heating & cooling

Heat Pump
Electric
Central Air

Directions to 1601 E Main Street

Take Sunset Blvd over the Sunset Beach Bridge to the Island of Sunset Beach, NC. Turn left at the stop sign on to E. Main St. House is on your left after 15th St.

Schools

Elementary: Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary
Middle: Shallotte Middle
High: Early College

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
1701 Canal Drive, Sunset Beach	May 26, 2026	4 / 4	1,950	$1,450,000	$744
1707 E Main Street, Sunset Beach	May 15, 2026	4 / 3	1,547	$1,240,000	$802
1304 N Shore Drive, Sunset Beach	Jul 31, 2026	3 / 2	1,643	$1,049,000	$638
423 Cobia Street, Sunset Beach	Aug 28, 2026	4 / 3	1,592	$1,087,500	$683

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

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About 1601 E Main Street

1601 E Main Street is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 1,730 square feet, built in 1985, Sunset Beach, Brunswick County, NC 28468.

At $1,299,900, it's 97% above the median asking price ($659,900) of the 37 other 4-bedroom listings for sale in Sunset Beach today.

That's about $751 per square foot, compared with a Sunset Beach median asking price of $242 per square foot.

Across ZIP 28468, 79 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $650,000.

It has been on the market for 62 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 1601 E Main Street

How much is 1601 E Main Street?

1601 E Main Street is listed at $1,299,900 (about $751 per square foot) as of October 27, 2026. Status: for sale.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1601 E Main Street have?

4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 1,730 square feet.

How long has 1601 E Main Street been on the market?

62 days.

When was 1601 E Main Street built?

1985.

Who is the listing broker for 1601 E Main Street?

REAL Broker LLC (MLS #100598958). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.

Can I tour 1601 E Main Street?

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1601 E Main Street Sunset Beach, NC 28468