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About this home
Start your mornings with salty breezes and glimpses of the ocean at 5221 East Pelican Drive, a charming third row beach cottage on Oak Island. Furnished and well maintained, this two bedroom, one bathroom retreat offers a welcoming place to settle into the coastal lifestyle. Spend your days by the ocean, then return to the comfort of your own cottage to unwind and enjoy the slower pace of island living. A cargo lift adds everyday convenience, making it easier to bring up groceries, luggage, and beach essentials. A prime island location puts restaurants, shopping, and beach access close at hand, making it easy to enjoy everything you love about Oak Island. Currently enjoyed as both a vacation rental and a second home, this inviting cottage blends personal coastal escapes with rental potential. Whether you are dreaming of a weekend getaway or a place to call home by the coast, this cottage is ready for your next chapter.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1967
- Lot
- 0.15 acres
- Waterfront
- Third Row
- County
- Brunswick
- Price per sq ft
- $814
- Stories
- 1
- Construction
- Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Other, Pilings
- Property tax
- $3,282 / year (2026)
- Listed
- Sep 22, 2026
- MLS #
- 100605178
Features
Inside
- Furnished
- Pantry
Outside
- Outdoor Shower
- Other
- Third Row
- Ocean
Parking
- Gravel
- Off Street
- On Site
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
Directions to 5221 E Pelican Drive
Oak Island Dr to SE 54th St. Make a slight left onto E Pelican Dr. Property will be straight ahead.
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 nearby
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 NE 51st Street, Oak Island | Sep 1, 2026 | 2 / 1 | 847 | $395,000 | $466 |
| 339 NE 50th Street, Oak Island | Jul 31, 2026 | 2 / 1 | 790 | $390,000 | $494 |
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 5221 E Pelican Drive
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.
Built in 1967, this one-story single-family property offers 768 square feet with two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single level. The interior is listed as furnished and includes a pantry. Climate control comes from an electric heat pump paired with central air.
The lot covers 0.15 acres and sits outside any subdivision in Oak Island, so its setting is defined by the lot itself rather than shared community features. It is listed as third row from the water and has an ocean view. Outdoors, there is an outdoor shower, and parking is gravel, on site and off the street.
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About 5221 E Pelican Drive
5221 E Pelican Drive is a 2-bedroom, 1-bath home of about 768 square feet, built in 1967, Oak Island, Brunswick County, NC 28465.
At $625,000, it's 39% above the median asking price ($449,000) of the 23 other 2-bedroom listings for sale in Oak Island today.
That's about $814 per square foot, compared with a Oak Island median asking price of $436 per square foot.
Across ZIP 28465, 56 2-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $410,000.
It has been on the market for 43 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 5221 E Pelican Drive
How much is 5221 E Pelican Drive?
5221 E Pelican Drive is listed at $625,000 (about $814 per square foot) as of November 3, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 5221 E Pelican Drive have?
2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with about 768 square feet.
How long has 5221 E Pelican Drive been on the market?
43 days.
When was 5221 E Pelican Drive built?
1967.
Who is the listing broker for 5221 E Pelican Drive?
Century 21 Collective (MLS #100605178). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 5221 E Pelican Drive?
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