NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1516 Swordfish Ln Carolina Beach, NC 28428

Estimated Value: $572,022 - $625,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,001 Sq Ft
$599/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 31, 2022

Last sale price $530,000 $529 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,381/month

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Furnished
  • No HOA
  • Carolina Beach Elementary School Rated A-
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Workshop

About This Home

As of October 2022

Adorable furnished beach cottage in excellent location just 3 blocks to the beach! Short walk to the Tiki Bar and several other shops and restaurants. This move in ready home comes fully furnished down to the kitchen utensils and also includes an above ground swim spa. Upstairs features 2 spacious bedrooms with a full bath including a walk in tiled shower. Additional BR and full bath on the ground floor (not accessible from main house) and not included in square footage. Updated kitchen has newer cabinets and granite counters. Living and dining rooms opens to a comfortable rocking chair screened porch great for a nap after a day on the beach! Downstairs has a large enclosed two car garage/workshop and laundry room. Ground floor has space to ad kitchenette and possibly convert to an independent efficiency suite which could be a separate short term rental. Outdoor shower along with two sheds and an outside storage assures plenty of space for storing beach gear or for owners private storage. Flood zone X does not require flood insurance. Seller has policy with premium around $450 annually. Solid rent history with excellent reviews.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patrick Alderson

eXp Realty Listed on: 08/18/2022

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Sox

BlueCoast Realty Corporation License #322445

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,286

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x100
  • Fenced Yard
  • Property is zoned MH

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Piling Construction
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,001 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Thermal Windows
  • Blinds
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Workshop
  • Partial Basement
  • Attic Access Panel
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Wilmington Beach Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Assessor Parcel Number R09017-013-015-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,286

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Construction Type: Stick Built
  • Handicap Accessible: None
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Stories Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Attic: Access Only
  • Basement: None
  • Dining Room Type: Combination
  • Fireplace: None
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Heated Sq Ft: 1000 - 1199
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds/Shades, Solid Surface, Workshop, Walk-in Shower, Pantry, Furnished, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 474.55
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Number Rooms: 5
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Sq Ft Heated: 1001.00
  • Sq Ft Heated Separate: 158.00
  • Total Heated Primary Separate Sq Ft: 1159.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower, Thermal Windows
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Structures: Storage
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Partial
  • Foundation: Pilings
  • On Site Pool Spa: Above Ground, See Remarks
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Porch, Screened
  • Road Type Frontage: Paved, Public (City/Cty/St)
  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Driveway: Off Street, Paved

Utilities

  • Appliances Equipment: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove/Oven - Electric, Microwave - Built-In
  • Cooling System: Central
  • Fuel Tank: None
  • Heating System: Heat Pump
  • Utilities: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • HeatingSystemFuelSource: Electric

Association/Amenities

  • HOA: No
  • HOA and Neighborhood Amenities: No Amenities

Lot Info

  • Deed Page: 1298.00
  • Lot Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x100
  • Lot Number: 4
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5000.00
  • Lot Water Features: None
  • Zoning: MH

Tax Info

  • Tax Identifier: R09017-013-015-000
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 2285.97

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 18, 2022
Closed on
Sep 15, 2022
Sold by
Alderson Patrick A
Bought by
Stark Samuel Judson and Stark Valerie Cain
Seller's Agent
Patrick Alderson
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Sox
BlueCoast Realty Corporation
List Price
$565,000
Sold Price
$530,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-6.19%
Views
48
Current Estimated Value
$599,756

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$69,756
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.31%
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Interest Rate
6.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2021
Closed on
Jun 28, 2021
Sold by
Rehanek Robert and Rehanek Rhonda
Bought by
Alderson Patrick
Seller's Agent
Robert Winkler
Keller Williams Innovate-Pleasure Island
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Alderson
EXP Realty -
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$458,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,000
1.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.60%
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Interest Rate
2.34%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2021
Closed on
Jun 23, 2021
Sold by
Alderson Erin L
Bought by
Alderson Patrick A
Seller's Agent
Robert Winkler
Keller Williams Innovate-Pleasure Island
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Alderson
EXP Realty -
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$458,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,000
1.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Interest Rate
2.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2011
Sold by
Whittington Sharon Nan and Whittington Jinks K
Bought by
Rehanek Robert and Rehanek Rhonda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2007
Sold by
Whittington Jinks K
Bought by
Whittington Sharon Nan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1993
Sold by
Whittington Annie Iris
Bought by
Whittington Jinks Kenneth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1986
Sold by
Whittington J O
Bought by
Whittington Annie Iris

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1979
Bought by
Whittington J O
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Stark Samuel Judson $530,000 --
Alderson Patrick $458,000 None Available
Alderson Patrick A -- None Available
Rehanek Robert $213,500 None Available
Whittington Sharon Nan -- None Available
Whittington Jinks Kenneth -- --
Whittington Annie Iris -- --
Whittington J O -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Stark Samuel Judson $424,000
Previous Owner Alderson Patrick $364,000
Previous Owner Alderson Patrick A $364,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/31/2022 10/31/22 Sold $530,000 -3.6% $529 / Sq Ft
10/03/2022 10/03/22 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2022 09/29/22 Price Changed $550,000 -2.7% $549 / Sq Ft
09/20/2022 09/20/22 For Sale $565,000 0.0% $564 / Sq Ft
08/22/2022 08/22/22 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2022 08/18/22 For Sale $565,000 0.0% $564 / Sq Ft
01/06/2022 01/06/22 Rented $2,500 -3.8% --
10/15/2021 10/15/21 For Rent $2,600 0.0% --
07/01/2021 07/01/21 Sold $458,000 +1.8% $458 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/15/2021 05/15/21 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2021 05/11/21 For Sale $450,000 -- $450 / 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
2023 $2,269 $331,300 $175,000 $156,300
2022 $2,220 $331,300 $175,000 $156,300
2021 $2,286 $331,300 $175,000 $156,300
2020 $1,658 $207,200 $87,400 $119,800
2019 $1,658 $207,200 $87,400 $119,800
2018 $1,212 $207,200 $87,400 $119,800
2017 $1,647 $207,200 $87,400 $119,800
2016 $1,387 $161,600 $73,200 $88,400
2015 $1,307 $161,600 $73,200 $88,400
2014 $1,275 $161,600 $73,200 $88,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Patrick Alderson

    eXp Realty

    Section Image

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Jeff Sox

    BlueCoast Realty Corporation

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Robert Winkler

    Keller Williams Innovate-Pleasure Island

    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100345003

Hive MLS

APN: R09017-013-015-000

North Carolina New Hanover County Carolina Beach 28428

1516 Swordfish Ln, Carolina Beach, NC

This home is located at 1516 Swordfish Ln, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 since 18 August 2022 and is currently estimated at $599,756, approximately $599 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 1516 Swordfish Ln is a home located in New Hanover County with nearby schools including Carolina Beach Elementary School, Charles P. Murray Middle School, and Eugene Ashley High School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Hive MLS The data relating to real estate on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of Hive MLS LLC. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All properties are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) nor Homesnap, Inc. shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon these data. ©2025 Hive MLS LLC

Nearby Homes