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1008 Canal Drive Apt 2a, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

House Description

EXCEPTIONAL RENTAL HISTORY + POOL + AWESOME WATER VIEWS! You won't find a better option at a better price for a turnkey investment or vacation home in Carolina Beach. This beautifully updated, fully furnished water view condominium checks all the boxes! You'll enjoy unobstructed views of Myrtle Grove Sound and the Yacht Basin from your large covered deck--the ideal spot to unwind and watch the dolphins play, the sun set and the boats cruise by. You'll also appreciate the large community pool--a great place to hang out with friends and family. Inside, you'll love all the thoughtful updates to the flooring, kitchen and baths and the tasteful beach vibe of the decor. The large primary suite features a private balcony. Just a block from the ocean and public beach access, this property is the perfect gateway to enjoy the laid-back charm of Carolina Beach with its vibrant boardwalk and marina, local restaurants, live music, festivals and markets --and of course fun in the sun and on the water! The building offers covered and overflow parking with driveways to access both Carolina Beach Avenue and Canal Drive. Secure ground floor storage provides convenient access to all that beach gear you'll be collecting. This property generated $34K in vacation rental income in 2025 and has delivered $27,000 through June of this year, making it a smart coastal investment. The well-maintained 6-unit building offers peace of mind with HOA covering water, sewer, trash, wind/hail, flood and master insurance plus pest control, and exterior and grounds maintenance. The summer rental season is here, so don't miss the opportunity to see this home before it's gone!

Highlights

Listed by Jaci H Ponzoni , 910-707-3955 and Justin Donaton , 910-352-0998 Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-CB , 910-458-4401. Hive MLS mls logo

Property Type

Condo/Townhome

HOA Fee

5451 Annually

Year Built

1985

County

New Hanover

Neighborhood

The Tides

School District

New Hanover

Listing ID

100573441

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Payment Breakdown

Principal Interest

$2,154

Taxes

$266

HOA

$5,451

Home Price

$418,000

Home Price

Loan Details

30 yrs

6.683%

Interest Rate

Loan Type

Down Payment

20%

$83,600

Down Payment

Down Payment %

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Monthly Price:

$2,154.04

Principal

Taxes

HOA

	Principal	Taxes	HOA	Total
Monthly	$2,154.04	$266.48	$5,451.00	$7,871.52
Yearly	$25,848.48	$3,197.70	$65,412.00	$94,458.18
Total	$775,454.42	$95,931.00	$1,962,360.00	$2,833,745.42