701 Fifth Street S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 (MLS# 100570948)

701 Fifth Street S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

$739,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,000 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,197 Status: Active
Current Price: $739,900 List Date: 5/01/2026 Last Modified: 6/22/2026

Overview

Description

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 t ...

Listing Details MLS# 100570948

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Construction Type
Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?
No
Marketing Start Date
2026-05-01
Listing Price
739900
List Price/SqFt
369.95
Stipulation of Sale
Standard

Location Information

Street #
701
Street Name
Fifth
Street Suffix
Street
Post Direction
S
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
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.
Sign on Property
Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction
No
Property Attached YN
No
Lot Acres
0.28
Lot SqFt
12197
Lot Dimensions
100x125x100x125
Waterfront
No
Waterview
No
Horses Y/N
No
Location Type
Island

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary)
2000
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate)
2000
# Rooms
8
# Baths - Full
2
# Baths - Half
Yes
# Baths - Total
3
# Bedrooms
3
Master Bedroom Level
Primary Living Area
Stories Total
2
Fireplace Y/N
Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built
1990

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level
Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider
Duke Energy
Internet Service Provider(s)
Charter Spectrum
Sewer Provider
City/Town
Water Provider
City/Town

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Club Membership
None Selected

Pets Allowed

Pets Allowed
Yes

Rooms

Bathroom 1 Level
Second
Bathroom 2 Level
Second
Bathroom 3 Level
First
Bedroom 2 Level
Second
Bedroom 3 Level
Second
Dining Room Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Laundry Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Master Bedroom Level
Second
Office Level
First
Other Level
First

Property Features

Frontage Type: See Remarks Handicap Accessible: None View Type: None Attic: Scuttle Basement: None Construction: Wood Frame Unit Type: 3 Bedroom Architectural Style: Victorian Exterior Features: None Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding Fencing: None Foundation: Crawl Space Green Bldg Certify: None Green Bldg Features: None Parking Features: Concrete; Garage; Garage; Garage Faces Side Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch Pool Features: None Roof: Architectural Shingle Levels: Two Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Lot Features: Corner Lot Lot Water Features: None Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Heat Pump Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Cable High Speed; Fixed Wireless High Speed; Underground Utilities; Water Connected Sewer: County Sewer Water Source: County Water Fireplace Features: Living Room; Wood Burning Stove Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile Furnished: Unfurnished Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Pantry Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 2000 - 2199 Dining Room Type: Combination Other Structures: Gazebo; Shed(s) HOA and Neigh Amenities: No Amenities Rooms: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Office; Other Easements: None Known Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level Remarks
Master Bedroom 12.70 14.40 Second
Bedroom 2 15.30 14.20 Second
Bedroom 3 11.60 11.00 Second
Office 20.90 11.10 First
Living Room 13.30 20.70 First
Kitchen 19.80 13.00 First
Dining Room 7.70 13.40 First
Laundry 6.10 5.90 First
Bathroom 1 7.50 4.90 Second
Bathroom 2 7.11 4.70 Second
Bathroom 3 6.60 5.50 First
Other 8.20 11.10 First Foyer
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Listing Office: Carolina Retreats Vacations LLC
Last Updated: June - 22 - 2026
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