Why Live in Ocean Isle Beach
Panoramic Atlantic views and palm-lined streets are around every corner in Ocean Isle Beach. Around 10 miles from the South Carolina Border, the town is bordered by the ocean to the south and the intracoastal waterway to the north. Many locals have second houses in Ocean Isle Beach and seasonally rent out their homes to vacationers, with some residents living in the community year-round. “We’re almost exactly halfway between Wilmington and Myrtle Beach,” says Jesse McCrery, a long-time resident and real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Sloane Realty. “You can get to either city in about 45 minutes, but you’re away from the hustle and bustle. Ocean Isle Beach has a sleepy, beach-town atmosphere.” Palm trees dot the quaint front lots of coastal-style homes, with pastel greens, yellows and blues contributing to a laid-back beach-town atmosphere. Most of the area’s homes have private water access, either to the beach or to the Intracoastal Waterway. Houses sit on small, 5,000-square foot lots, and many feature in-ground pools. Fixer-uppers and houses without direct water access range from $650,000 to $850,000, while canal and beachfront houses can go for $750,000 to $4.1 million,
Home Trends in Ocean Isle Beach, NC
On average, homes in Ocean Isle Beach, NC sell after 92 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Ocean Isle Beach, NC over the last 12 months is $450,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$453,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$279,150
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$475,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$300,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$325
Number of Homes for Sale
310
Last 12 months Home Sales
492
Median List Price
$449,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%