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2 Clam Shell Ln Unit 6, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

House Description

Just steps from the beach access and all the fun in Carolina Beach! This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo offers the ultimate in coastal living. Each bedroom has its own private full bathroom, and you'll love the large porch--perfect for dinners or afternoon cocktails. The upstairs villa is accessed by an elevator making the patio even more private. After a day in the sun, the community pool is the perfect place to relax. You're also moments from dining, shopping, and entertainment. With convenient parking underneath the building (additonal parking on the side of the buildings as well) and an HOA that covers all exterior maintenance and insurance, ownership is truly worry-free. Plus, with a strong rental history, this updated condo is your perfect beach retreat or investment opportunity! 2024 was 44K in rental income. 2025 was 37K due to personal use of the condo. Roads near condo flood during king tides and the city provides yearly calendars.

Highlights

Listed by Kelli M Lazzaro , 910-231-5019 Landfall Realty, LLC , 910-256-6111. Hive MLS mls logo

Property Type

Condo/Townhome

HOA Fee

7200 Annually

Year Built

2005

County

New Hanover

Neighborhood

The Villas on Clam Shell

School District

New Hanover

Listing ID

100557922

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Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

▪ Bedrooms:2
▪ Bathrooms:3
▪ Full Bathrooms:2
▪ 1/2 Bathrooms:1

Appliances:Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher

Air Cond:Heat Pump

Fireplaces:Gas Log

Floor:Carpet,Laminate

Other:Ceiling Fan(s),Furnished,Blinds/Shades,Gas Log

Other:Public

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Payment Breakdown

Principal Interest

$2,571

Taxes

$318

HOA

$7,200

Home Price

$499,000

Home Price

Loan Details

30 yrs

6.683%

Interest Rate

Loan Type

Down Payment

20%

$99,800

Down Payment

Down Payment %

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Monthly Price:

$2,571.45

Principal

Taxes

HOA

	Principal	Taxes	HOA	Total
Monthly	$2,571.45	$318.11	$7,200.00	$10,089.56
Yearly	$30,857.40	$3,817.35	$86,400.00	$121,074.75
Total	$925,721.90	$114,520.50	$2,592,000.00	$3,632,242.40