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About this home
Rise and Shine at ''Sunny Side Up'' where the ocean is your backyard and the beach becomes your way of life. Some beach houses are about square footage. This one is about how you spend your time. At 5227 E Beach Drive, life spills far beyond the walls of this charming two-bedroom, one-bath oceanfront cottage. Your living room extends onto the oceanfront deck. Your backyard is the beach. And your view? Miles of the Atlantic Ocean stretching out in front of you. This is the Oak Island people fall in love with: mornings begin barefoot with coffee overlooking the waves, afternoons are spent swimming, fishing, and soaking up the sun, and evenings end with salty hair, seafood on the deck, and the ocean in the background. Affectionately known as ''Sunny Side Up,'' this classic cottage gets its name from the beautiful sunlight that pours inside and it's cheerful yellow exterior. Its intimate footprint is part of what makes it so special. Two bedrooms and one bath mean less house to maintain, less time spent cleaning, and more time actually enjoying the reason you came to Oak Island in the first place: the BEACH. Inside, the bright, open living space feels cheerful and inviting, flowing naturally into a beautifully remodeled kitchen with generous storage and counter space, a gas range with a chimney hood, custom tile, and stainless-steel appliances. It's everything you need in a beach cottage. But here, the best room in the house isn't inside. Step onto the large oceanfront deck and suddenly your living space feels endless. Watch the sunrise over the water with your first cup of coffee. Come straight off the beach for lunch without ever putting on shoes. Stretch out for an afternoon nap with the waves in the background, pour cocktails as the day winds down, or gather around the table for dinner with the sand and waves as your backdrop. Below the home, an oceanside deck creates another outdoor gathering space for grilling, relaxing and rinsing off after long days on the sand. There's also plenty of storage for surfboards, fishing rods, beach chairs and all the gear that comes with living where everyone else vacations, plus a conveniently located washer and dryer. Sunny Side Up isn't just a place to escape; it also offers investment potential. New to the rental market in spring 2026, the property has about $83,000 in rental income on the books, giving buyers the chance to enjoy their own oceanfront getaway while building rental history and income potential. Located along Oak Island's desirable east end, you're close to Middleton Park, summer concerts, pickleball and tennis, restaurants, coffee and ice cream shops, boutiques, grocery stores, golf, boating, fishing and the Oak Island Lighthouse. Once you're here, you won't be in much of a hurry to leave.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1963
- Lot
- 0.16 acres
- Waterfront
- Yes
- County
- Brunswick
- Price per sq ft
- $1,126
- Stories
- 1
- Construction
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Other, Pilings
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $2,668 / year (2026)
- Listed
- Oct 10, 2026
- MLS #
- 100609562
Features
Inside
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Furnished
- Walk-in Shower
- Blinds/Shades
Outside
- Ocean Side
- Ocean
Community
- Basketball Court
- Beach Access
- Park
- Pickleball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Restaurant
- Street Lights
- Tennis Court(s)
Parking
- Gravel
- On Site
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
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 |
| 4107 E Oak Island Drive, Oak Island | May 21, 2026 | 3 / 1 | 1,012 | $425,000 | $420 |
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 5227 E Beach 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.
This one-story property in Oak Island has two bedrooms and one bath across 843 square feet, and it was built in 1963. Vaulted ceilings and ceiling fans are part of the interior, and the bath includes a walk-in shower. The property is listed as furnished. Heating and cooling come from an electric heat pump paired with central air.
The 0.16-acre lot sits on the ocean side and has an ocean view, with public utilities and gravel parking on site. The property is not part of a subdivision. Nearby community amenities include beach access, a park, a playground, a picnic area, tennis courts, pickleball, a basketball court, and a restaurant, along with street lights.
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About 5227 E Beach Drive
5227 E Beach Drive is a 2-bedroom, 1-bath home of about 843 square feet, built in 1963, Oak Island, Brunswick County, NC 28465.
Across ZIP 28465, 57 2-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $415,000.
It has been on the market for 17 days.
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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How much is 5227 E Beach Drive?
5227 E Beach Drive is listed at $949,000 (about $1126 per square foot) as of October 27, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 5227 E Beach Drive have?
2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with about 843 square feet.
How long has 5227 E Beach Drive been on the market?
17 days.
Is 5227 E Beach Drive waterfront?
Yes — the MLS lists it as a waterfront property.
When was 5227 E Beach Drive built?
1963.
Who is the listing broker for 5227 E Beach Drive?
Palm Realty, Inc. (MLS #100609562). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
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