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About this home
Charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Victorian style home located in the heart of Carolina Beach, offering an incredible opportunity to create your dream coastal retreat. Perfectly situated within walking distance to Carolina Beach Elementary, the Carolina Beach Lake, the iconic boardwalk, and the pristine beaches of Pleasure Island, this property delivers both convenience and lifestyle. Set on a rare 12,000+ square foot corner lot--one of the largest on the island--this home is a true standout with endless potential. A detached shed with power provides the ideal space for storing beach gear, fishing equipment, and lawn tools. This fixer-upper is a unique investment opportunity for those looking to renovate and transform a classic Victorian into one of the premier homes in the area. Whether you're an investor, contractor, or purchaser with vision, properties with this size, location, and potential are hard to come by! Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Carolina Beach with room to grow and customize!
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1990
- Lot
- 0.28 acres
- Garage
- 1 space
- County
- New Hanover
- Price per sq ft
- $370
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Water
- County Water
- Property tax
- $5,130 / year (2025)
- Listed
- May 1, 2026
- MLS #
- 100570948
Features
Inside
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Pantry
- Blinds/Shades
- Carpet
- Tile
- Hardwood
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Electric Oven
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Electric Range
Outside
- None
- Corner Lot
Community
- None
Parking
- Garage Faces Side
- Concrete
- Garage
Heating & cooling
- Heat Pump
- Electric
- Central Air
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Directions to 701 Fifth Street S
Highway 421 to S. Lake Park Blvd. Go past the lake. right on Spartanburg, right on Fifth. House on corner of Fifth St. and Birmingham.
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 nearby
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 417 Spartanburg Avenue, Carolina Beach | Sep 22, 2026 | 0 / 0 | 1,736 | $700,000 | $403 |
| 931 Riptide Lane, Carolina Beach | Jun 26, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 1,636 | $752,000 | $460 |
| 930 Tidewater Lane, Carolina Beach | Oct 20, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,627 | $625,000 | $384 |
| 929 Salt Water Lane, Carolina Beach | Jun 4, 2026 | 4 / 4 | 2,290 | $810,000 | $354 |
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 701 Fifth Street S
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 two-story property in Carolina Beach was built in 1990 and offers about 2,000 square feet with three bedrooms and three bathrooms spread across two levels. The interior has a mix of hardwood, tile, and carpet flooring, along with a pantry, ceiling fans, and blinds or shades. The kitchen comes with an electric range, oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator, and a washer and dryer are included. Heating and cooling are handled by a heat pump with central air.
The property sits on a corner lot of about 0.28 acres and is not part of a subdivision. A one-car garage faces the side of the lot, with a concrete parking area alongside it. County water serves the property. The listed facts include no water features, views, pool, or community amenities, so the setting is simply the lot itself and its position on the corner.
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About 701 Fifth Street S
701 Fifth Street S is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 2,000 square feet, built in 1990, on 0.28 acres, Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, NC 28428.
At $739,900, it's 6% above the median asking price ($699,750) of the 64 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Carolina Beach today.
That's about $370 per square foot, compared with a Carolina Beach median asking price of $479 per square foot.
Across ZIP 28428, 128 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $680,000.
It has been on the market for 198 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 701 Fifth Street S
How much is 701 Fifth Street S?
701 Fifth Street S is listed at $739,900 (about $370 per square foot) as of November 15, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 701 Fifth Street S have?
3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 2,000 square feet.
How long has 701 Fifth Street S been on the market?
198 days.
When was 701 Fifth Street S built?
1990.
Who is the listing broker for 701 Fifth Street S?
Carolina Retreats Vacations LLC (MLS #100570948). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 701 Fifth Street S?
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