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About this home
Now priced significantly below recent appraised value, discover a very rare opportunity to own a private slice of coastal Carolina charm in Ocean Isle Beach! Situated on 1.54 acres, less than 5 minutes from the beach, surrounded by beautiful, mature live oak trees, this 3-bedroom home offers an impressive 2,900+ square feet of living space. The owners have done many renovations and updates to this home. Most of the plumbing and electrical has been updated and the renovations were permitted. The southern style front porch spans the width of the house. Step inside and discover a spacious living room with a vaulted ceiling along with a grand light fixture. Enjoy a book on the bay window bench seat and relax by a cozy fireplace. The unique layout features two kitchens, ideal for multi-generational living, entertaining, and so much more. You will notice so much detail throughout, lots of modern features mixed with the original charm and accents. the primary suite has two closets and a large bathroom with both a tub and shower. The two guest rooms share a full bath by the front door. There is a wet room with shower by the back door and laundry room. If you need storage, you will LOVE this house. In addition to the attached two car garage, there is a HUGE detached building with multiple garage doors. The detailed building could use some cosmetic work but is structurally sound. Best of all, there is no HOA and you only pay county taxes! NC DOT has plans to pave the road in the near future (Buyers should inquire with them to confirm schedule). Finding a move-in ready large house with a huge, detached building, on more than an acre this close to the beach is so rare. You owe it to yourself to come explore this opportunity. Can be sold fully furnished if a Buyer is interested (sellers will remove contents if buyer does not want contents). Some Buyers may qualify for up to $1,000 in closing cost credits by using our preferred lender.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1965
- Lot
- 1.54 acres
- Garage
- 5 spaces
- County
- Brunswick
- Price per sq ft
- $168
- Stories
- 1
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Water
- Public
- Listed
- Aug 5, 2026
- MLS #
- 100594094
Features
Inside
- Kitchen Island
- 2nd Kitchen
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Outside
- None
Community
- None
Parking
- Attached
- On Site
Heating & cooling
- Heat Pump
- Electric
- Central Air
Directions to 5685 Watts Road SW
Take Hwy 17 to Ocean Isle Beach Road. Then turn right onto Watts Rd. The house will be on the left.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6486 Kirkwall Point SW, Ocean Isle Beach | Aug 27, 2026 | 4 / 4 | 2,858 | $915,000 | $320 |
| 6482 Kirkwall Point SW, Ocean Isle Beach | Jul 15, 2026 | 3 / 4 | 2,721 | $790,000 | $290 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 6 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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About 5685 Watts Road SW
5685 Watts Road SW is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 2,971 square feet, built in 1965, on 1.54 acres, Ocean Isle Beach, Brunswick County, NC 28469.
At $499,000, it's 14% above the median asking price ($436,950) of the 96 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Ocean Isle Beach today.
That's about $168 per square foot, compared with a Ocean Isle Beach median asking price of $260 per square foot.
Across ZIP 28469, 309 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $350,000.
It has been on the market for 83 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 5685 Watts Road SW
How much is 5685 Watts Road SW?
5685 Watts Road SW is listed at $499,000 (about $168 per square foot) as of October 27, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 5685 Watts Road SW have?
3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 2,971 square feet.
How long has 5685 Watts Road SW been on the market?
83 days.
When was 5685 Watts Road SW built?
1965.
Who is the listing broker for 5685 Watts Road SW?
The Saltwater Agency (MLS #100594094). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 5685 Watts Road SW?
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