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About this home
Sprawling first-floor living in the heart of Carolina Beach! This move-in-ready single-family home sits on an estate-sized 12,500 SF lot on a double-dead-end street, walkable to the beach and downtown Carolina Beach. Close to Carolina Beach Elementary, Carolina Beach Lake, Lake Park, Greenway Trail, Mike Chappell Park and the Skate Park, it offers island convenience with room to spread out. Beautifully updated and ready to enjoy from day one, the generous homesite also offers flexibility for a future pool, expanded outdoor living or home addition. Three bedrooms are on the main level, including a primary suite with walk-in closet, walk-in shower and double vanity. Recently installed LVP flooring runs throughout. Upstairs, a huge FROG/4th-bedroom ensuite features a full bath with jetted tub and separate shower, plus office/flex space, oversized walk-in closet and eave storage--ideal for guests, multigenerational living or working from home. The remodeled kitchen features soft-close cabinetry, quartz counters, KitchenAid appliances, induction cooktop, double convection/microwave-browning ovens, pot filler, pantry, appliance cabinet, stainless/glass hood, tile backsplash, shiplap accents and reverse osmosis. A long driveway leads to an oversized 2-car garage and fenced backyard. Features include cement board siding, a certified FORTIFIED Roof with standing-seam metal roofing, encapsulated/dehumidified crawl space, sump pump, water softener, central-vac rough-in, covered front porch, screened side porch and permitted, prewired oversized storage shed. Property is outside the flood zone.Rare large-lot and private Carolina Beach living with flexible space, walkability and room for future possibilities. Bring the golf cart and enjoy Island Life!
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1999
- Lot
- 0.29 acres
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Community
- Heart of Carolina Beach
- County
- New Hanover
- Price per sq ft
- $436
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Block, Slab, Crawl Space
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $4,397 / year (2025)
- Listed
- Aug 27, 2026
- MLS #
- 100599157
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Mud Room
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Pantry
- Walk-in Shower
- Blinds/Shades
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- LVT/LVP
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Electric Cooktop
- Built-In Microwave
- Built-In Electric Oven
- Water Softener
Outside
- Irrigation System
- Corner Lot
- None
Community
- None
Parking
- Garage Faces Rear
- Concrete
- Garage Door Opener
- Off Street
- Garage
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Directions to 519 Birmingham Avenue
421 S to Right on Cape Fear. Left onto Sixth. Seven blocks down on left corner.
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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Recent sales like this in Heart of Carolina Beach
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305 Columbia Avenue, Carolina Beach | Jun 29, 2026 | 4 / 4 | 2,508 | $990,000 | $395 |
| 406 Birmingham Avenue, Carolina Beach | Dec 22, 2025 | 4 / 4 | 2,264 | $950,000 | $420 |
| 611 Harper Avenue, Carolina Beach | Dec 5, 2025 | 3 / 2 | 2,043 | $925,000 | $453 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 12 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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About 519 Birmingham Avenue
519 Birmingham Avenue is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 2,146 square feet, built in 1999, on 0.29 acres in Heart of Carolina Beach, Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, NC 28428.
At $935,000, it's 10% below the median asking price ($1,042,500) of the 32 other 4-bedroom listings for sale in Carolina Beach today.
That's about $436 per square foot, compared with a Carolina Beach median asking price of $476 per square foot.
7 other homes are for sale in Heart of Carolina Beach right now (median asking $840,000); 13 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $774,000, typically in about 94 days.
Across ZIP 28428, 72 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $945,000.
It has been on the market for 57 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 519 Birmingham Avenue
How much is 519 Birmingham Avenue?
519 Birmingham Avenue is listed at $935,000 (about $436 per square foot) as of October 23, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 519 Birmingham Avenue have?
4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 2,146 square feet.
What neighborhood is 519 Birmingham Avenue in?
Heart of Carolina Beach, in Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
How long has 519 Birmingham Avenue been on the market?
57 days. Homes in Heart of Carolina Beach sold after a median of 94 days over the past year.
What have homes sold for in Heart of Carolina Beach?
13 homes sold in Heart of Carolina Beach in the last 12 months, at a median price of $774,000.
When was 519 Birmingham Avenue built?
1999.
Who is the listing broker for 519 Birmingham Avenue?
Intracoastal Realty Corporation (MLS #100599157). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 519 Birmingham Avenue?
Yes. Tap “Schedule a tour,” pick a time, and we'll call to confirm — or call or text (910) 395-1000.