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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
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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 coastal lifestyle.
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
IDX
Last Updated: March - 29 - 2026
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