917 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

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About this home

Soundfront townhouse at Carolina Beach with 5 slips at the dock. This south end unit has great views of the canal from its 2 elevated sound side porches. It is located only a couple of blocks from the ocean. Great for those that love boating and water sports. Freshly painted inside with some new floors. One car garage underneath with extra space for storage. 3 Bed 2½ Bath

Facts

Type: Townhouse
Year built: 1981
Waterfront: Canal Front, Sound Side
Garage: 1 space
HOA: $5,000 / annually
County: New Hanover
Price per sq ft: $620
Stories: 2
Construction: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Other, Slab, Pilings
Listed: Oct 28, 2026
MLS #: 100612963

Features

Inside

Ceiling Fan(s)
Walk-in Shower

Outside

Boat Dock
Sound Side
Canal
Sound
Water

Community

Waterfront Community
Boat Dock
Boat Slip - Assigned
Flood Insurance
Master Insure

Parking

Garage Faces Front
Attached
Paved
Garage
Underhouse

Heating & cooling

Electric
Heat Pump
Central Air

Directions to 917 Canal Drive

College Rd South continue on 421 to Lake Park Blvd. Left onto Carl Winner Dr. to left on Canal Drive home is on the left.

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
921 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach	Aug 21, 2026	3 / 3	1,323	$775,000	$586
923 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach	May 29, 2026	3 / 3	1,445	$809,000	$560
1200 Saint Joseph Street Apt 48, Carolina Beach	Aug 10, 2026	3 / 3	1,704	$800,000	$469
1200 Saint Joseph Street Apt 57, Carolina Beach	Aug 6, 2026	3 / 3	1,442	$725,000	$503

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 917 Canal 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 two-story townhouse in Carolina Beach offers 1,439 square feet with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, and it was built in 1981. The main living area opens to the kitchen and includes a tile-surround fireplace, ceiling fans, and light wood-look flooring. A wall of sliding glass doors leads to a waterfront deck facing the canal and the sound. The kitchen is compact, with light wood cabinets and a counter open to the living room.

A staircase rises from the living area to the upper level, and the property includes a walk-in shower. Front-facing decks with white railings extend from the upper floors. Parking includes an attached one-car garage that faces the front, along with paved underhouse parking. The lot is 0.02 acres and includes a boat dock. The waterfront community has an assigned boat slip and an annual HOA fee of $5,000.

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About 917 Canal Drive

917 Canal Drive is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome of about 1,439 square feet, built in 1981, Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, NC 28428.

Across ZIP 28428, 129 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $685,000.

It has been on the market for 4 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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Questions about 917 Canal Drive

How much is 917 Canal Drive?

917 Canal Drive is listed at $892,500 (about $620 per square foot) as of November 1, 2026. Status: for sale.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 917 Canal Drive have?

3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 1,439 square feet.

How long has 917 Canal Drive been on the market?

4 days.

Is 917 Canal Drive waterfront?

Yes — the MLS lists it as a waterfront property.

Does 917 Canal Drive have an HOA fee?

Yes: $5,000 (annually), per the MLS.

When was 917 Canal Drive built?

1981.

Who is the listing broker for 917 Canal Drive?

Intracoastal Realty Corporation (MLS #100612963). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.

Can I tour 917 Canal Drive?

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917 Canal Drive Carolina Beach, NC 28428