Find your bearings
Get to know Carolina Beach.
Beach access, dining, and outdoor recreation make useful starting points for a visit: spend time around the Boardwalk, then explore the streets and home styles farther from the busiest blocks.
Compare oceanfront, second-row, and inland addresses by the routines they make possible. Walking distance to the beach, outdoor storage, parking, and the route back toward Wilmington can shape everyday life.
The residential market
Carolina Beach at a glance.
- Active residential homes
- 192
- Median asking price
- $694,000
- Average days on market
- 97 days
- Sale / original asking price
- 94.45%
Active residential listings in Carolina Beach; excludes land and homes under contract. Updated 10/28/2026, 4:26:06 AM ET. Days on market reflect homes sold in Sep 2026.
Carolina Beach / September 2026
Twenty-nine new listings entered the market in September 2026, a decrease of 53.23% from the previous month.
Twenty-five homes closed during the month, a decrease of 32.43% from the previous month.
Homes that closed averaged ninety-seven days on market, an increase of 23.12% from the previous month.
On average, these sales closed at 94.45% of their original asking price.
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Homes in Carolina Beach.
245 available listings, including 20 land and 35 under contract
Carolina Beach
808 Rocky Mount Avenue, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
$574,900
4 beds / 3 baths / 1,986 sq ft
Carolina Beach
314 Spartanburg Avenue 2, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
$530,000
3 beds / 3 baths / 1,633 sq ft
Wilmington Beach
1614 Bonito Lane Unit 1, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
$695,000
3 beds / 3 baths / 2,064 sq ft
Wilmington Beach
1705 Mackerel Lane B, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
$925,000
3 beds / 4 baths / 2,578 sq ft
A closer look
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Beyond the front door
Life in Carolina Beach.
The Boardwalk
A raised wooden boardwalk connects the town’s commercial area with the ocean. Start here to explore beach access and the surrounding shops and dining.
Explore details ↗Beyond the beach
Carolina Beach State Park adds trails and a different coastal landscape to a visit. Lake Park and the Island Greenway add more ways to spend time outdoors.
Explore details ↗A lively coastal community
Carolina Beach brings an energetic mix of specialty restaurants, nightlife, and outdoor recreation. From a day at the beach to dinner and an evening out, there’s plenty to keep you connected to the town beyond the sand.
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Carolina Beach / A closer look
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Put it in perspective.
| Place | Median asking price | Active homes | Avg. days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Beach (this guide) | $694,000 | 192 | 97 |
| Kure Beach ↗ | $925,000 | 45 | 52 |
| Wilmington ↗ | $465,000 | 1026 | 49 |
| Southport ↗ | $499,000 | 333 | 84 |