$1,615,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2026

256 E First St Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,180 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 1, 2026

$741 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean Front
  • Oceanside
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Union Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of May 2026

Come to your oceanfront paradise - a charming 6 bedroom, 3.5 bath coastal cottage offering sweeping, unobstructed views of the ocean from both levels. Designed for relaxation and coastal living, this home features a bright and open dining and living area with large upgraded windows framing the ocean and a picturesque gazebo just steps away. large oceanfront deck perfect for morning coffee evening sunsets, and year-round enjoyment. Private upstairs master bedroom with its own ocean-view deck. Beautiful gazebo with a private walkway leading directly to the beach. Grandfathered raised lot sitting above street grade for added elevation and peace of mind. Interior comforts and practical features include Kitchen, dining and living room open and conveniently joined together for ideal hosting family and friends, or vacation guests. Enclosed garage and generous storage area for all your beach gear and essentials. conveniently situated between Myrtle Beach and Wilmington for endless dining shopping and entertainment. Located close to the island pier - perfect for fishing, grabbing a bite to eat, or letting the kids enjoy the arcade. Nearby town park with expansive playground equipment, ideal for families. with its prime oceanfront location, generous bedroom count, and sought-after amenities, this home offers exceptional rental potential and long-term value. All furniture and decor will remain with home except items with yellow stickers and all closet contents and personal effects. A pool company says it looks like an 8 X 14 foot pool could be installed on left side of the gazebo

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandy Auten

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage License #57586 Listed on: 03/09/2026

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

Last Buyer's Agent

Donna Waller

Corcoran HM Properties License #295463

Corcoran HM Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,168

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 150 x 50 x 150
  • Ocean Front
  • Property fronts a state road
  • Level Lot
  • Dunes
  • Property is zoned Oi-R-1

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Piling Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,180 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Attached Carport Spaces
  • 1 RV Parking Space

Outdoor Features

  • Oceanside
  • Deck

Schools

  • Union Elementary School
  • Shallotte Middle School
  • West Brunswick High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 244oh019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,168

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Original List Price: 1750000.00
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 2180.00
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Type Type: 4 Bedroom Or More
  • Island Or Mainland: Island
  • Prospect Exempt Y N: No
  • Remarks And Showing Info Recording Device Y N: No
  • Remarks Written By Agent Y N: Yes
  • Home Warranty Company: 2-10
  • Home Warranty Amount: 1000.00
  • List Price Per Sqft: 802.75
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Master Downstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Blinds/Shades, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Log
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 12
  • Room Types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Living Room, Dining Area, Breakfast Nook, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.10
  • Attic Features: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Living Area Range: 2000 - 2199

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Road Frontage Type: Oceanfront
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road, Asphalt2
  • Waterfront?: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Other, Pilings
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • R V Boat Spaces: 1.00

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Concrete
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00
  • Attached Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer Provider: Public Sewer
  • Electric Provider: Brunswick Electric
  • Internet Service Providers: Focus

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Has H O A?: No

Association/Amenities

  • H O A And Neighborhood Amenities Club Membership: None Selected

Schools

  • Elementary School: Union
  • High School: West Brunswick
  • Junior High Dist: Brunswick County Schools
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shallotte Middle

Lot Info

  • Deed Book: 1267
  • Deed Page: 239.00
  • Zoning: Oi-R-1
  • Lot Features: Dunes, Level, See Remarks, Ocean Side
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size: 50 x 150 X 50 x 150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.00
  • Purchase Contract Date: 2026-03-27
  • Parcel#: 244oh019
  • Cobra Zone Y N: No
  • Federal Flood Insurance Available Y N: Yes
  • Permitted Use: Public

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: Short Term Lease

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Book Number: 577
  • Tax Map Number: 5
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: NONE that homeowner is aware
  • Tax Amount: 6168.26

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1998
Bought by
Beekman Michael A Et Patti A
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 -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/01/2026 05/01/26 Sold $1,615,000 -7.7% $741 / Sq Ft
03/09/2026 03/09/26 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $803 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

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
2025 $4,585 $1,217,670 $800,000 $417,670
2024 $46 $1,217,670 $800,000 $417,670
2023 $4,451 $1,217,670 $800,000 $417,670
2022 $4,451 $828,520 $575,000 $253,520
2021 $4,447 $828,520 $575,000 $253,520
2020 $4,412 $828,520 $575,000 $253,520
2019 $4,388 $579,190 $575,000 $4,190
2018 $3,851 $498,500 $494,000 $4,500
2017 $3,763 $498,500 $494,000 $4,500
2016 $3,713 $498,500 $494,000 $4,500
2015 $3,713 $718,410 $494,000 $224,410
2014 $3,872 $823,813 $600,000 $223,813
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100559141

Hive MLS

APN: 244OH019

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