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$568,500
Property Description
Welcome to 196 Olde Mariners Way in the heart of Carolina Beach--where everyday living feels like a vacation. This home offers the ultimate coastal lifestyle, just minutes from the vibrant boardwalk, seasonal live music, and the iconic summertime fireworks over the ocean. Spend your days biking scenic island trails, exploring Carolina Beach State Park, boating along the Intracoastal Waterway, or relaxing on the sandy shores--everything that makes beach living so special is right at your fingertips. Inside, the home has been thoughtfully updated with fresh paint throughout, creating a bright and inviting coastal feel. The primary suite features a beautifully renovated shower, offering a spa-like retreat after a day in the sun. Major system updates provide peace of mind, including a newer roof (2020) and HVAC system (2024). Designed for true coastal living, the exterior shines with an outdoor shower and hot tub hook up--perfect for rinsing off after the beach--along with an enclosed garage space and abundant entertaining area underneath the home, ideal for gatherings, grilling, and relaxing in the shade. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity (long term rentals only), this home delivers the perfect blend of comfort, updates, and unbeatable location--embracing everything there is to love about life at the beach.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 196 Olde Mariners Way
General
- Sold For: $568,500
- HOA FEE: $25/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $2,649 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100562834
- Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 4
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades
- Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Maintenance Common Areas, Management
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
Location
- County: New Hanover
- Subdivision: Olde Mariners Village
- Driving Directions: Cross over Snow's Cut Bridge heading south onto Pleasure Island. Continue straight on US-421 S / Lake Park Blvd S. Turn right onto Dow Rd S. then take a left on N. 7th St. stay straight, turn left onto Olde Mariners Way. Take the first left in the community and home will be the first on the left.
School Information
- High School District: New Hanover
- Elementary School: Carolina Beach
- Middle School: Murray
- High School: Ashley
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Olde Mariners HOA
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer, City/Town
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Shingle
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Square Feet: 1,126
- Year Built: 2004
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,009
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 100
- Frontage: City Street, State Road, Paved, Paved
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Zoning: R-1
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $504.88
- Association Fee: $300
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Amount: $591,700
- Tax Amount: $2,649.05
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: Lot 1 Olde Mariners Way
- Property ID: R08814-001-029-000
- Lot Number: 1
Listed by BlueCoast Realty Corporation, Wayne D Bigg
Sold by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, Shannon M Lee
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Schools
Schools serving 196 Olde Mariners Way
School District:New Hanover County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Carolina Beach Elementary 400 South 4th Street, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Charles P Murray Middle 655 Halyburton Memorial Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28412 | 6-8 | 3.9 mi |
Eugene Ashley High 555 Halyburton Memorial Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28412 | 9-12 | 4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 196 Olde Mariners Way
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/17/2026
Sold
$568,500
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
196 Olde Mariners Way, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 (MLS# 100562834) is a Single Family property that was sold at $568,500 on April 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 196 Olde Mariners Way? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Carolina Beach? You can browse all Carolina Beach real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
