1738 Mackerel Lane Unit 1, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

Sale details

Sold price: $950,000
Sold on: May 22, 2026
First listed at: $964,500
Sold vs. first asking: 98.5%
Days on market: 19

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About this home

Better than new coastal townhome just minutes from Carolina Beach and Kure Beach! Built in 2023 on an oversized lot, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers an ideal layout for a primary residence, second home, or vacation rental in a prime coastal North Carolina location. Features include a private elevator to all floors, a ground-level bonus room with private entrance, an oversized 2-car garage with EV charger, multiple covered decks, and a full-length screened porch. Located near beach access, local restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, this home offers the best of Carolina Beach living with golf cart-friendly convenience. The reverse floor plan places the main living area on the top level, featuring an open-concept layout with abundant natural light and a chef's kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, subway tile backsplash, and a large center island. The primary suite is also located on this level with direct access to the screened porch. The second floor includes three additional bedrooms and two full baths, including a private secondary primary suite, plus additional covered decks for outdoor living. Outdoor features include covered front and rear decks on every level, a fenced yard, and an outdoor shower - ideal after a day at the beach. The fully enclosed oversized two-car garage offers ample storage, space for a workbench, and an EV charger. Additional upgrades include LVP flooring, tile, modern lighting and plumbing fixtures, custom blinds, barn doors, a whole-house water softener, reverse osmosis system in the kitchen, and a home security system. Turn-key and move-in ready with strong short-term rental potential in one of the most desirable beach communities in the Wilmington area. To help with financing, preferred lender is offering 1/2 point credit up to $3,000. The buyer's occupancy (primary, secondary or investment property) will affect lending pricing.

Facts

Type: Townhouse
Year built: 2023
Garage: 6 spaces
Community: Wilmington Beach
County: New Hanover
Stories: 3
Construction: Composition, Wood Frame
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Foundation: Other, Slab, Pilings
Water: Public
Property tax: $4,421 / year (2025)
MLS #: 100565755

Features

Inside

Walk-in Closet(s)
High Ceilings
Kitchen Island
Elevator
Ceiling Fan(s)
Pantry
Reverse Floor Plan
Walk-in Shower
Blinds/Shades
Walk-In Closet(s)
LVT/LVP
Vented Exhaust Fan
Electric Oven
Electric Cooktop
Built-In Microwave
Built-In Electric Oven

Outside

Outdoor Shower
Irrigation System
End Unit
Sprinklers in Front
Sprinklers in Rear
None

Community

None

Parking

Workshop in Garage
Garage Faces Front
Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Garage Door Opener
Off Street
Garage

Heating & cooling

Electric
Zoned
Central Air

Directions to 1738 Mackerel Lane Unit 1

From Dow Rd, take Ocean Blvd, Turn right on Mackerel. Home is last property on the right. Unit A is the right driveway.

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 1738 Mackerel Lane Unit 1

1738 Mackerel Lane Unit 1 is a 4-bedroom, 4-bath townhome of about 2,798 square feet, built in 2023 in Wilmington Beach, Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, NC 28428.

15 other homes are for sale in Wilmington Beach right now (median asking $725,000); 40 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $852,500, typically in about 61 days.

Across ZIP 28428, 72 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $945,000.

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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Questions about 1738 Mackerel Lane Unit 1

How much is 1738 Mackerel Lane Unit 1?

1738 Mackerel Lane Unit 1 sold for $950,000 on May 22, 2026 (last asking price $964,500). It is not for sale now.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1738 Mackerel Lane Unit 1 have?

4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, with about 2,798 square feet.

What neighborhood is 1738 Mackerel Lane Unit 1 in?

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

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 1738 Mackerel Lane Unit 1 built?

2023.

Who is the listing broker for 1738 Mackerel Lane Unit 1?

RE/MAX Essential (MLS #100565755).

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