$480,000
SOLD JUN 4, 2025

102 S 3rd St Carolina Beach, NC 28428

3 Beds
1 Bath
768 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$625 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Carolina Beach Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Carolina Beach Lake Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Three bedroom one bath home located in the heart of Carolina Beach. Just a short walk to the boardwalk, Carolina Beach Lake Park, and the Hamlet Ave. beach access. Updates since 2019 include a new ''Fortified'' metal roof, Hardie siding, Viwinco impact rated windows, tile living area, hardwood master bedroom, wood stove, and a new gas range. Some of the electrical has been updated including a new panel box and some cast iron plumbing has been converted to PVC. Tankless water heater. The fenced backyard has an 8x8 storage building and plenty of room for a boat or trailer. Two car gravel driveway with room to expand parking. Less than 3 miles to Carolina Beach State Park and the NC Wildlife Boat Ramp.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Luke Page

First Wilson Properties License #339026 Listed on: 03/20/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Desiree Whalen

Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington

Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,601

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x125
  • Fenced Yard
  • Wood Fence

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Stick Built Home
  • Composite Building Materials

Interior Spaces

  • 768 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Attic Is Not Usable

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Carolina Beach Elementary School
  • Murray Middle School
  • Ashley High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heat Pump System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R09006-031-012-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,601

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Construction Type: Stick Built
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Stories Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Attic: No Access
  • Basement: None
  • Dining Room Type: Kitchen
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood, Vinyl
  • Heated Sq Ft: 600 - 799
  • Interior Amenities: Wood Burning Stove
  • Laundry Location: In Kitchen
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 649.74
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Number Rooms: 5
  • Sq Ft Heated: 768.00
  • Total Heated Primary Separate Sq Ft: 768.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Composition
  • Exterior Structures: Shed(s)
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Foundation: Block
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Deck
  • Road Type Frontage: Public (City/Cty/St)
  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage And Parking Driveway Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Driveway: Gravel

Utilities

  • Appliances Equipment: Gas Oven
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heating System: Heat Pump, Wood Stove
  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • HeatingSystemFuelSource: Electric, Wood

Association/Amenities

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: New Hanover

Lot Info

  • Deed Page: 422.00
  • Lot Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x125
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6098.00
  • Zoning: SFR

Green Features

  • Green Bldg Features: Tankless Water Heater

Tax Info

  • Tax Identifier: R09006-031-012-000
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Carolina Beach
  • High School: Ashley
  • Middle School: Murray
  • School District: New Hanover

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2025
Closed on
Jun 2, 2025
Sold by
Jason R Page Revocable Living Trust and Amity H Page Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Bowbarr Inc
Seller's Agent
Luke Page
First Wilson Properties
Buyer's Agent
Desiree Whalen
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-8.57%
Views
61

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
45.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2017
Sold by
Page Jason R and Page Amity H
Bought by
Page Jason R and Page Amity H

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2017
Closed on
Mar 24, 2017
Sold by
Merkel Gordin M and Merkel Leonor N
Bought by
Page Jason R and Page Amity H
Seller's Agent
Paula Lee
Coastwalk Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Brooke Rudd-Gaglie
Margaret Rudd Assoc/O.I.
List Price
$260,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.24%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2016
Sold by
Merkel Gordon M and Merkel Leonor N
Bought by
Harbour Patsy Annette

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$34,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2011
Sold by
Ji Ji Muge Llc
Bought by
Merkel Gordon M and Merkel Leonor N

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2005
Sold by
Davis Anthone C and Davis Nancy B
Bought by
Fasse Pamela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2005
Sold by
Davis Anthony C and Davis Nancy B
Bought by
Ji Ji Muge Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2003
Sold by
Shipwash Donald K
Bought by
Davis Anthony C Nancy B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2000
Sold by
Redmon Lois G
Bought by
Shipwash Donald K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2000
Sold by
Chick Charles F Emma B
Bought by
Redmon Lois G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1984
Sold by
Redmon Lester
Bought by
Redmon Lois G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 1974
Sold by
Willard Fred B Christine L
Bought by
Redmon Lester F Lois G
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $480,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $250,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $125,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $140,000 None Available
Contract Of Sale $10,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $300,000 None Available
Deed $80,000 --
Deed $73,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $15,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $34,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $700,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Sold $480,000 -3.8% $625 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Price Changed $499,000 -5.0% $650 / Sq Ft
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $525,000 +110.0% $684 / Sq Ft
04/06/2017 04/06/17 Sold $250,000 -3.8% $326 / Sq Ft
03/01/2017 03/01/17 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2017 01/10/17 For Sale $260,000 -- $339 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,601 $233,700 $187,300 $46,400
2023 $1,554 $233,700 $187,300 $46,400
2022 $1,566 $233,700 $187,300 $46,400
2021 $1,613 $233,700 $187,300 $46,400
2020 $1,094 $136,700 $73,000 $63,700
2019 $1,094 $136,700 $73,000 $63,700
2018 $1,066 $136,700 $73,000 $63,700
2017 $1,087 $136,700 $73,000 $63,700
2016 $1,141 $133,000 $86,800 $46,200
2015 $1,076 $133,000 $86,800 $46,200
2014 $1,049 $133,000 $86,800 $46,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100495653

Hive MLS

APN: R09006-031-012-000