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About this home
RARE OCEANFRONT OPPORTUNITY | PANORAMIC BEACH VIEWS | BUY NOW PRICE Wake up to panoramic beach views and the ever-changing beauty of the Atlantic from this rare four-bedroom, two-bath oceanfront home on beloved Ocean Isle Beach. Built in 1968, this classic beach home has stood the test of time and offers the opportunity to own a true oceanfront property at an attractive BUY NOW price. This property has been a strong income rental property. Located on the beach strand westward of the terminal groin, this property is positioned in an area designed to benefit from future accretion. The home is currently classified as non-rebuildable. The property is insurable, and the current owner maintains insurance coverage. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding the property's classification, insurance, use, and future options. Whether you envision it as a personal beach retreat, second home, or rental investment property, this is an opportunity to own oceanfront real estate in a location where the beach, views, and island lifestyle are the stars. For those new to our area, Ocean Isle Beach is a special place, loved by the families who have made it their home or home away from home. A beautiful beach and a beloved coastal town, OIB offers wonderful infrastructure and amenities, including an executive airport, marina, youth park, bandshell, oceanfront community center, pier, boat launch, and island dining. It is simply a wonderful place to own a home and enjoy the coastal lifestyle. Rare oceanfront setting. Established beach home. Panoramic views. Beloved island. BUY NOW price. Make this special island retreat yours and call to discuss detail, previous rental history and schedule your private showing today. Lender PreApproval / Proof of Funds to be submitted with Offer.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1968
- Lot
- 0.17 acres
- Waterfront
- Yes
- County
- Brunswick
- Price per sq ft
- $786
- Stories
- 1
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Other, Pilings
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $3,388 / year (2025)
- Listed
- Sep 24, 2026
- MLS #
- 100605815
Features
Inside
- Furnished
- LVT/LVP
- Carpet
- Electric Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
- Disposal
- Dishwasher
Outside
- Outdoor Shower
- Dunes
- Ocean Side
- Ocean
- Water
Community
- None
Parking
- Gravel
- Off Street
- Tandem
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Directions to 392 E First Street
Over Odell Williamson bridge onto Ocean Isle. Enter traffic circle exit left onto E First St. Proceed toward the 300 Block.. Property is on the right. Sign in the yard.
Schools
- Elementary
- Union
- Middle
- Shallotte Middle
- High
- West 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 nearby
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228 E Second Street, Ocean Isle Beach | Aug 3, 2026 | 4 / 2 | 1,044 | $610,000 | $584 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 6 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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Our take on 392 E First 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.
This one-story property in Ocean Isle Beach has four bedrooms and two bathrooms in about 1,101 square feet, built in 1968. It sits on an oceanfront corner lot of roughly 0.17 acres on the ocean side, with dunes among the listed lot features and ocean and water views. The interior is listed as furnished, and the flooring is a mix of LVT or LVP and carpet. Heating and cooling come from a heat pump with central air and ceiling fans, and the property is served by public utilities.
The kitchen lists an electric cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher, disposal, and refrigerator, along with a washer and dryer. Outside, the property has an outdoor shower and gravel off-street parking for tandem spaces. It is not in a subdivision, and no pool or community amenities are listed.
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About 392 E First Street
392 E First Street is a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home of about 1,101 square feet, built in 1968, Ocean Isle Beach, Brunswick County, NC 28469.
Across ZIP 28469, 199 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $600,000.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for waterfront, condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 392 E First Street
How much is 392 E First Street?
392 E First Street is under contract. Its last asking price was $865,000.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 392 E First Street have?
4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 1,101 square feet.
Is 392 E First Street waterfront?
Yes — the MLS lists it as a waterfront property.
When was 392 E First Street built?
1968.
Who is the listing broker for 392 E First Street?
A Pearl in a Shell (MLS #100605815).
Can I tour 392 E First Street?
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