About this home
Do not let the age fool you! 🌴 COMPLETELY UPDATED COASTAL HOME -- 228 NE 52nd St, Oak Island Move-in ready and packed with upgrades! This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the coastal lifestyle you've been looking for in a golf-cart-friendly community. So many major improvements have already been completed, including a new roof, all-new plumbing, new windows, new water heater, completely renovated kitchen, updated bathrooms, new appliances, and a brand-new gravel driveway. There's also a huge laundry room with plenty of space for storage and everyday living. Also a brand new outdoor shower, and fresh interior and exterior paint. The garage includes a convenient half bath, making it ideal for beach days, projects, entertaining, or extra convenience when coming in from the outdoors. Fenced in backyard too! With the major updates already done, you can spend less time worrying about renovations and more time enjoying everything Oak Island has to offer. Bring your golf cart, beach chairs and flip-flops--this one is ready for coastal living!
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1992
- Lot
- 0.15 acres
- Garage
- 1 space
- Community
- Tranquil Harbor
- County
- Brunswick
- Price per sq ft
- $436
- Stories
- 1
- Construction
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Other, Pilings
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $3,313 / year (2026)
- Listed
- Sep 19, 2026
- MLS #
- 100603746
Features
Inside
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- None
- Kitchen Island
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Walk-in Shower
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- LVT/LVP
- Built-In Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Electric Range
Outside
- Outdoor Shower
- Storm Doors
- None
Community
- None
Parking
- Garage Faces Front
- Gravel
- Concrete
- Off Street
- Garage
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
Directions to 228 NE 52nd Street
E Oak Island Drive (R) on NE 52nd St home on the right just before Holly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 SE 36th Street, Oak Island | Oct 9, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,466 | $764,000 | $521 |
| 123 NE 30th Street, Oak Island | Oct 9, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,239 | $429,000 | $346 |
| 139 NE 39th Street, Oak Island | Oct 9, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,154 | $390,000 | $338 |
| 157 NE 3rd Street, Oak Island | Oct 1, 2026 | 2 / 2 | 1,091 | $440,000 | $403 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 12 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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About 228 NE 52nd Street
228 NE 52nd Street is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 1,320 square feet, built in 1992 in Tranquil Harbor, Oak Island, Brunswick County, NC 28465.
At $575,000, it's 9% below the median asking price ($634,450) of the 114 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Oak Island today.
That's about $436 per square foot, compared with a Oak Island median asking price of $441 per square foot.
49 other homes are for sale in Tranquil Harbor right now (median asking $615,000); 127 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $525,000, typically in about 74 days.
Across ZIP 28465, 349 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $612,000.
It has been on the market for 36 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 228 NE 52nd Street
How much is 228 NE 52nd Street?
228 NE 52nd Street is listed at $575,000 (about $436 per square foot) as of October 25, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 228 NE 52nd Street have?
3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 1,320 square feet.
What neighborhood is 228 NE 52nd Street in?
Tranquil Harbor, in Oak Island, Brunswick County, North Carolina.
How long has 228 NE 52nd Street been on the market?
36 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 228 NE 52nd Street built?
1992.
Who is the listing broker for 228 NE 52nd Street?
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage (MLS #100603746). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 228 NE 52nd Street?
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