517 Lewis Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 (MLS# 100558081)

517 Lewis Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

$2,500,000

517 Lewis 1st Floor Schematic Floor Plan

517 Lewis 2nd Floor Schematic Floor Plan

517 Lewis All Floors Schematic Floor Pla

Property Type: Comm Sale or Lease Square Footage: 25,720 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 63,162 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,500,000 List Date: 3/05/2026 Last Modified: 8/18/2026

Overview

Description

Rare opportunity to acquire Pleasure Island Mini Storage, a well-established and family-owned self-storage facility located just over the bridge on highly desirable Pleasure Island in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. Operating successfully for over 20 years, this turnkey investment offers strong in-place income with significant potential for rental rate increases and additional revenue streams. The facility consists of 8 storage buildings with approximately 237 units in various sizes, totaling approximately 25,720 square feet of rentable storage space. The property is fenced and secured with video surveillance cameras, providing safety and convenience for tenants. Strategically positioned within a growing commercial corridor, the property benefits from strong residential growth, nearby businesses, and steady beach traffic. With excellent visibility and easy access on and off the island, the location supports consistent demand for storage services from both residents and businesses ... (Read more) Rare opportunity to acquire Pleasure Island Mini Storage, a well-established and family-owned self-storage facility located just over the bridge on highly desirable Pleasure Island in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. Operating successfully for over 20 years, this turnkey investment offers strong in-place income with significant potential for rental rate increases and additional revenue streams. The facility consists of 8 storage buildings with approximately 237 units in various sizes, totaling approximately 25,720 square feet of rentable storage space. The property is fenced and secured with video surveillance cameras, providing safety and convenience for tenants. Strategically positioned within a growing commercial corridor, the property benefits from strong residential growth, nearby businesses, and steady beach traffic. With excellent visibility and easy access on and off the island, the location supports consistent demand for storage services from both residents and businesses. A unique feature of this property is the on-site management office with a comfortable reception area, along with a spacious upstairs one-bedroom apartment complete with appliances. This offers flexibility for an owner/operator to live on-site while managing the facility, or the apartment can be rented to generate additional income. Property Highlights: • 8 storage buildings with approximately 237 units • Approximately 25,720 total square feet • Units in multiple sizes to accommodate a variety of storage needs • Fully fenced storage area with video security cameras • Not located in a flood zone • Located near residential neighborhoods and local businesses • Strong potential for rental rate increases and expanded revenue opportunities With continued population growth in Carolina Beach and the surrounding Pleasure Island communities, combined with limited available storage inventory in the area, Pleasure Island Mini Storage presents a rare opportunity to acquire a stable, income-producing asset in a thriving coastal market.

Listing Details MLS# 100558081

Contract Info

Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2026-03-04
Sub-Type: Business
Garage: N/A
Sale/Lease: Sale
Listing Price: 3250000
List Price/SqFt: 126.36
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 517
Street Name: Lewis
Street Suffix: Drive
County: New Hanover
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28428
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Carolina Beach
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: South on Carolina Beach Road (Hwy 421 S) across Snows Cut Bridge to Carolina Beach. Left at 1st light and follow access road to 1st right on to Lewis Drive . Property is on the corner of Lewis Road and the Access Road.
Sign on Property: No

Building Info

New Construction: No

BuildingExt Features

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 25720

Legal and Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 2431000
Deed Book: 4257
Deed Page: 864
Legal: Tr A Walker T Lewis Div
Broker Owner: No
PID: R08810-004-026-000
Tax Identifier: R08810-004-026-000
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 10883.59
Special Assessments: None
Tax Year: 2025
Year Built: 1984
Zoning: HB
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No

More Information

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2026-05-01
Sold Date: 2026-08-17

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Duke Progress Energy

Property Features

Business Type: Storage; Warehouse; Commercial Showing Instructions: 24 Hour Notice HOA and Neigh Amenities: No Amenities Basement: None Construction: Block; Concrete; Steel Frame; Wood Frame Flooring: Laminate; Vinyl Foundation: Slab Parking Features: Off Street Current Use: Commercial Location: Corner Lot Water Features: None Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s) Fireplace Features: Gas Log Heating: Fireplace(s); Other Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Utilities: Electricity Connected Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Well Terms: Cash; Conventional

IDX

Listing Office: Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington

Last Updated: August - 18 - 2026

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