About this home
Exceptional oceanfront opportunity on Oak Island's West Beach. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 and 1/2 baths this property offers great appeal as a vacation rental, second home, or personal beach escape. Strong rental history with rentals currently in place. Wake up to the refreshing sea breezes and sunrises on the oceanside deck and relax at night watching the sunsets. The amenities are for the Town of Oak Island.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1965
- Lot
- 0.17 acres
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Community
- Long Beach
- County
- Brunswick
- Price per sq ft
- $940
- Stories
- 1
- Construction
- Wood Siding, Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Other, Pilings
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $5,683 / year (2025)
- Listed
- Jun 13, 2026
- MLS #
- 100581555
Features
Inside
- Furnished
- Blinds/Shades
- LVT/LVP
- Carpet
- Vinyl
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Electric Range
Outside
- Outdoor Shower
- Ocean Side
- Ocean
Community
- Basketball Court
- Dog Park
- Golf Course
- Pickleball
- Playground
- Restaurant
- Tennis Court(s)
- None
Parking
- Concrete
- Off Street
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
Directions to 501 W Beach Drive
Swain's Cut bridge straight through light. At last stop sign make a right. 501 W Beach will be on your left right beside beach access. From Oak Island Drive at light at Middleton turn left, last stop sign make a right.
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 Long Beach
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6011 W Beach Drive, Oak Island | Oct 20, 2026 | 4 / 2 | 1,191 | $1,100,000 | $924 |
| 802 E Oak Island Drive, Oak Island | Jul 23, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,362 | $410,000 | $301 |
| 316 E Dolphin Drive, Oak Island | Jul 8, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,051 | $700,000 | $666 |
| 1304 E Oak Island Drive, Oak Island | Jun 22, 2026 | 2 / 2 | 951 | $350,000 | $368 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 12 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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About 501 W Beach Drive
501 W Beach Drive is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home of about 1,170 square feet, built in 1965 in Long Beach, Oak Island, Brunswick County, NC 28465.
5 other homes are for sale in Long Beach right now (median asking $975,000); 23 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $775,000, typically in about 140 days.
Across ZIP 28465, 349 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $612,000.
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 501 W Beach Drive
How much is 501 W Beach Drive?
501 W Beach Drive is under contract. Its last asking price was $1,100,000.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 501 W Beach Drive have?
3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 1,170 square feet.
What neighborhood is 501 W Beach Drive in?
Long Beach, in Oak Island, Brunswick County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in Long Beach?
23 homes sold in Long Beach in the last 12 months, at a median price of $775,000.
Is 501 W Beach Drive waterfront?
Yes — the MLS lists it as a waterfront property.
When was 501 W Beach Drive built?
1965.
Who is the listing broker for 501 W Beach Drive?
Century 21 Collective (MLS #100581555).
Can I tour 501 W Beach Drive?
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