305 Sumter Avenue, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

New Listing

$1,500,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,841 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,492 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,500,000 List Date: 4/09/2026 Last Modified: 4/09/2026

Overview

Description

Prepare to have the best summer just blocks from the sand at the ultimate Carolina Beach retreat. And this one? It pays you back with built-in rental income, high-end finishes, and a backyard you'll never want to leave. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Carolina Beach, this fully renovated 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the ideal blend of modern design and coastal charm--just a short stroll to the Spartanburg beach access, the lake, and the weekly Farmers Market. Inside, every detail has been thoughtfully curated. You'll find original shiplap paired beautifully with updated LVP flooring and tile throughout, creating a clean, cohesive feel. The kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring new appliances, soft-close cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, open shelving and a stunning custom-made dining table that anchors the space. Custom trim work around the TV and a built-in landing zone add both character and convenience. Upstairs, the primary suite is designed as a true ... (Read more) Prepare to have the best summer just blocks from the sand at the ultimate Carolina Beach retreat. And this one? It pays you back with built-in rental income, high-end finishes, and a backyard you'll never want to leave. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Carolina Beach, this fully renovated 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the ideal blend of modern design and coastal charm--just a short stroll to the Spartanburg beach access, the lake, and the weekly Farmers Market. Inside, every detail has been thoughtfully curated. You'll find original shiplap paired beautifully with updated LVP flooring and tile throughout, creating a clean, cohesive feel. The kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring new appliances, soft-close cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, open shelving and a stunning custom-made dining table that anchors the space. Custom trim work around the TV and a built-in landing zone add both character and convenience. Upstairs, the primary suite is designed as a true retreat, complete with a spacious walk-in closet, a large walk-in shower, and a private balcony off the back--perfect for quiet mornings or unwinding after a day at the beach. The upper level also includes two spacious bunk rooms with plenty of room for friends, family, and guests, plus an additional guest bedroom, creating an ideal layout for hosting. The lower level offers incredible flexibility and stands on its own as a fully functional living space--featuring a private entrance, full kitchen, comfortable living area, two additional bedrooms, a full bath and its own back patio. This level is ideal for guests, in-laws, or as a rental opportunity to generate additional income. You'll also find separate laundry accessible for both levels, an outdoor shower for easy beach days, and a large storage room for all your coastal gear. Outside, a custom aluminum staircase with Trex decking offers both durability and style and the backyard is built for entertaining. Enjoy evenings around the custom-built firepit, relax on the new patio, and take advantage of the added storage with a new custom build shed and covered patio wired for an outdoor TV. The home also features all new fiber cement siding, two new HVAC units, new water heaters, and a metal roof completed prior to the current ownership. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a second home, or an investment opportunity, this property delivers--offering space for the whole family and the option to offset your costs with rental income, all in one of the most walkable and desirable pockets of Carolina Beach.

Listing Details MLS# 100565975

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2026-04-09
Listing Price: 1500000
List Price/SqFt: 814.77
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 305
Street Name: Sumter
Street Suffix: Avenue
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: From downtown Wilmington, take Oleander Dr to College Rd/US-117 S/NC-132 S. Continue on US-421 S/Carolina Beach Rd. (R) onto Dow Rd N. (L) onto Sumter Ave. Property will be on (R).
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.17
Lot SqFt: 7492
Lot Dimensions: 50x150x50x150
Waterfront: No
Location Type: Island

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1841
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 1841
# Rooms: 7
# Baths - Full: 3
# Baths - Total: 3
# Bedrooms: 4
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
ud_i_10: 2
Fireplace Y/N: No
# Baths - Half: 0

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1979

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: 2

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Duke Energy
Sewer Provider: City/Town
Water Provider: City/Town

Separate Living Spcs

Addl w/Sep Ent Desc: Lower Level

Rooms

Bathroom 1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2 Level: Main
Bathroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bathroom 1: Yes
Bathroom 2: Yes
Bathroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 750800
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 3361.33
Deed Book: 6648
Deed Page: 401
Legal: LOT 6A BLK 57 CAROLINA BEACH REV
Broker Owner: No
PID: R09010-026-010-001
Tax Identifier: R09010-026-010-001
Plat Book: n/a
Plat Page: n/a
Special Assessments: Unknown
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: R-1
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes
School District: New Hanover
Elementary School: Carolina Beach
Middle School: Murray
High School: Ashley

Showing Instructions

Showing Service: Yes

Garage & Parking

Total Parking Spaces: 6
Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Underhouse Spaces: 2
Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Tandem: Yes
Attached: Yes
Concrete: Yes
Covered: Yes
Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s): Yes
Off Street: Yes
Underhouse: Yes

Frontage Type

See Remarks: Yes

View Type

None: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Exterior Features

Outdoor Shower: Yes

Exterior Finish

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes
Fenced: Yes
Full: Yes
Wood: Yes

Foundation

Pilings: Yes

Flooring

LVT/LVP: Yes
Tile: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Lot Features

Level: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Paved: Yes
Public (City/Cty/St): Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Multi Units: Yes

Heated SqFt

1800 - 1999: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Utilities

Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Sewer

Municipal Sewer: Yes

Water Source

Municipal Water: Yes

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Microwave: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Oven: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Furnished

Furnished: Yes

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer: Yes
Mud Room: Yes
Walk-in Shower: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Hookup - Dryer: Yes
Hookup - Washer: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes

Dining Room Type

Combination: Yes
Formal: Yes

Other Structures

Covered Area: Yes
Guest House: Yes
Shed(s): Yes
Storage: Yes

Property Features

Showing Instructions: Showing Service Frontage Type: See Remarks View Type: None Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Full; Wood Foundation: Pilings Parking Features: Attached; Concrete; Covered; Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s); Off Street; Tandem; Underhouse Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Patio Roof: Metal Levels: Two Lot Features: Level Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump; Multi Units Heating: Forced Air; Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Flooring: LVT/LVP; Tile Furnished: Furnished Interior Features: Entrance Foyer; Mud Room; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer; Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 1800 - 1999 Dining Room Type: Combination; Formal Other Structures: Covered Area; Guest House; Shed(s); Storage Rooms: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Kitchen	Main
Dining Room	Main
Living Room	Main
Master Bedroom	Main
Bathroom 1	Main
Bedroom 1	Main
Bathroom 2	Main
Bedroom 2	Main
Bathroom 3	Main
Bedroom 3	Main

Listing Office: Compass Carolinas LLC

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Last Updated: April - 09 - 2026

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305 Sumter Avenue, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 (MLS# 100565975)

305 Sumter Avenue, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 (MLS# 100565975)