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525 Fourth Avenue S, Kure Beach, NC 28449

$450,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 774 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,486 Status: Active
Current Price: $450,000 List Date: 2/18/2026 Last Modified: 3/29/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to a classic slice of coastal history in the highly desirable Kure Beach. This charming 1940 cottage offers 774 square feet of inviting living space with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, ideally located just two streets from the ocean. Full of vintage character, this cozy beach home represents a rare low-cost entry point into beach living in an area where opportunities are increasingly limited. Whether you're seeking an affordable island getaway, a first step into coastal ownership, or an ideal short-term rental, this property delivers location and charm at a compelling value. The compact lot allows for easy maintenance, and with no HOA, you'll enjoy added savings and flexibility. The iconic Kure Beach Pier, local dining, Fort Fisher State Historic Site, the North Carolina Aquarium, and the ferry to Southport are all near by. Freshly painted inside and out, this move-in-ready cottage is a unique opportunity to own a piece of Kure Beach history and fully embrace the relaxed coa ...

Listing Details MLS# 100553931

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Construction Type
Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?
Yes
Marketing Start Date
2026-02-18
Listing Price
450000
List Price/SqFt
581.4
Stipulation of Sale
Standard

Location Information

Street #
525
Street Name
Fourth
Street Suffix
Avenue
Post Direction
S
County
New Hanover
State/Province
NC
Zip Code
28449
City Limits
Yes
Marketing City
Kure Beach
Subdivision
Not In Subdivision
Secondary Subdivision
N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property
421 S to Carolina Beach, right on Dow Rd. In Kure Beach, right on S 4th Av. 525 on L between F & G
Sign on Property
Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction
No
Lot Acres
0.06
Lot SqFt
2486
Lot Dimensions
25' x 100'
Waterfront
No
Waterview
No
Horses Y/N
No
Location Type
Island

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary)
774
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate)
774
# Rooms
4
# Baths - Full
Yes
# Baths - Total
Yes
# Bedrooms
2
Master Bedroom Level
Non Primary Living Area
ud_i_10
Yes
Fireplace Y/N
No
# Baths - Half
0

Legal Taxes

Year Built
1940

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level
Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider
Duke Progress Energy
Trash Provider
Town of Kure Beach

Rooms

Bedroom 1 Level
First
Bedroom 2 Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 2
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value
357900
Deed Book
9910
Deed Page
808
Legal
30 35 KURE BCH
Broker Owner
No
PID
R09405-002-008-000
Tax Identifier
R09405-002-008-000
Plat Book
No
Plat Page
No
Special Assessments
NONE
Tax Year
2025
Zoning
RA-2-RESIDENTIA
HOA
No
Cobra Zone
No
School District
New Hanover
Elementary School
Carolina Beach
Middle School
Murray
High School
Ashley

Garage & Parking

Total Parking Spaces
2
Attached Garage Spaces
0
Detached Garage Spaces
0
Total # Garage Spaces
0
Total Carport Spaces
0

Parking Features

Concrete
Yes
Off Street
Yes

Attic

Stairs - Pull Down
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes

Frontage Type

See Remarks
Yes

Handicap Accessible

None
Yes

View Type

None
Yes

Property Condition

Completed
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Unit Type

2 Bedroom
Yes

Lot Water Features

None
Yes

Exterior Features

Outdoor Shower
Yes
Storm Doors
Yes

Exterior Finish

Wood Siding
Yes

Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Fencing

None
Yes

Foundation

Block
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Green Bldg Certify

None
Yes

Green Bldg Features

None
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Front Porch
Yes

Pool Features

None
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Levels

One
Yes

Lot Features

Level
Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Asphalt
Yes
Public (City/Cty/St)
Yes

Trash Collection

City Pick-UP
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes

Heated SqFt

600 - 799
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Utilities

Cable Available
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

Sewer

Municipal Sewer
Yes

Water Source

Municipal Water
Yes

Appliances/Equip

Electric Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Furnished

Unfurnished
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes

Window Features

Thermal Windows
Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Laundry Features

None
Yes

Dining Room Type

Combination
Yes

Property Features

Frontage Type: See Remarks Handicap Accessible: None View Type: None Attic: Stairs - Pull Down Basement: Crawl Space Property Condition: Completed Construction: Wood Frame Unit Type: 2 Bedroom Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower; Storm Doors Exterior Finish: Wood Siding Fencing: None Foundation: Block Green Bldg Certify: None Green Bldg Features: None Parking Features: Concrete; Off Street Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Front Porch Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Levels: One Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Lot Features: Level Lot Water Features: None Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Heating: Forced Air Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Cable Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl Furnished: Unfurnished Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s) Window Features: Thermal Windows Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Laundry Features: None Heated SqFt: 600 - 799 Dining Room Type: Combination Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Kitchen; Living Room Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name Level
Bedroom 1 First
Bedroom 2 First
Kitchen First
Living Room First
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-CB
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Last Updated: March - 29 - 2026
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