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$739,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,000 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.28 Acres
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 8 days ago
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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!

Full Property Details for 701 Fifth Street S

General

  • Price: $739,900
  • Taxes: $5,130 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2253
  • MLS ID: 100570948
  • Updated: 6/22/2026
  • Added to Site: 60 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Blinds/Shades
  • Appliances: Vented Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range
  • Furnishings: Unfurnished
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Laundry Room

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: None

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Side, Concrete, Garage

Location

  • County: New Hanover
  • Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
  • Driving Directions: 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.

School Information

  • High School District: New Hanover
  • Elementary School: Carolina Beach
  • Middle School: Murray
  • High School: Ashley

Community

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump, Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: County Sewer, City/Town
  • Water: County Water
  • Utility Description: Underground Utilities, Water Connected, Cable High Speed, Fixed Wireless High Speed

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: STV
  • Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Basement Desc.: None
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Entry Floor Number: 1
  • Square Feet: 2,000
  • Year Built: 1990

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Gazebo

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,197
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 125 x 100 x 125
  • Frontage: Maintained, City Street, State Road, Asphalt
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Fencing (Description): None

Green Features

  • Building Certification: None

Financial Considerations

  • For Sale: Yes
  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $369.95
  • Assessment Amount: $1,145,900
  • Tax Amount: $5,130.2
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Legal Description: Lts 12/13 Blk 85 Carolina Beach
  • Property ID: R09009-006-003-002
  • Lot Number: 12/13

Listed by Carolina Retreats Vacations LLC, Nathan A Pelsh

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  • Nathan A Pelsh

    Carolina Retreats Vacations LLC

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Schools serving 701 Fifth Street S

School District:New Hanover County Schools
NameGradesDistance
Carolina Beach Elementary
400 South 4th Street, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
K-50.2 mi
Charles P Murray Middle
655 Halyburton Memorial Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28412
6-84.8 mi
Eugene Ashley High
555 Halyburton Memorial Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28412
9-125 mi
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Price & Sales History for 701 Fifth Street S Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/18/2026
Price Reduced
$739,900
-5.13%
MLS
6/01/2026
Price Reduced
$779,900
-2.5%
MLS
5/01/2026
Listed
$799,900
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Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Tax History for 701 Fifth Street S

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,130
33%
$1,145,900
104%
2024
$3,850
3%
$562,100
—
2023
$3,738
-4%
$562,100
—
2021
$3,878
100%
$562,100
—
2022
-100%
$562,100
59%
2021
$3,878
40%
$354,500
—
2018
$2,765
-3%
$354,500
—
2019
$2,836
1%
$354,500
—
2017
$2,818
12%
$354,500
21%
2016
$2,505
6%
$292,000
—
2015
$2,362
3%
$292,000
—
2013
$2,304
—
$292,000
—
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