Seller's Agent in 2025
Mary Kaye Hester
Nest Realty
(910) 550-2788
5 in this area
55 Total Sales
605 S 3rd Ave Kure Beach, NC 28449
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,957
Sq Ft
5,271
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Spa
- Deck
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Carolina Beach Elementary School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
As of June 2025This place has views you won't believe!! So rare for 2nd row, and the location is prime with lots of possibilities. ''The Lighthouse'' needs some work but could be a truly unique primary or rental home, just one block from the ocean! The original one-story cottage was built in 1940, then renovated & expanded with the 3-story tower added in 2006. With a few modifications, you could live in one side & rent out the other! The original one-level cottage includes a living area, 2 rooms that could be bedrooms or office space, a full bath, laundry closet & a screened porch with access to the large back deck. The new addition more than doubles the total ft2, all with hardwood floors, including a great room & spacious kitchen/dining area on the main floor, with a back door onto the large partially covered deck with an outdoor shower & built-in hot tub. The 2nd floor includes the primary suite with its own covered deck with ocean views, 2 walk-in closets, a walk-in shower, twin vanities & a luxurious garden tub. On the 3rd floor, 2 more large bedrooms share a full bath, and one with access to the 3rd floor covered deck & a spiral staircase to the 4th-story sun deck where the ocean views are simply breathtaking! All just 1 block from public beach access & minutes from everything Kure Beach & Ft Fisher have to offer. This home is offered AS IS, needs some TLC & is priced accordingly. It has so much to offer as a primary residence, 2nd home or investment property. Come have a look & imagine the possibilities!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,937
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 5,271 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x100
- Property is zoned RA-3
Home Design
- Wood Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Stick Built Home
Interior Spaces
- 2,957 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Blinds
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Attic Access Panel
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Partial Basement
- Crawl Space
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Driveway
- Paved Parking
Pool
- Spa
- Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Covered Patio or Porch
Schools
- Carolina Beach Elementary School
- Murray Middle School
- Ashley High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heat Pump System
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number R09405-008-002-000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 6, 2025
Closed on
Jun 27, 2025
Sold by
Tonucci Norman Robert
Bought by
Bunn Timothy Wilson and Bunn Sarah Bowden
Seller's Agent
Mary Kaye Hester
Nest Realty
Buyer's Agent
Butch Saunders
RE/MAX Essential
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$605,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$244,000
-28.74%
Views
275
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$51,419
Avg. Annual Appreciation
30.10%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 3, 2014
Sold by
Tonucci Norman R
Bought by
Tonucci Norman R
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 18, 2004
Sold by
Dempsey Catherine Susan
Bought by
Tonucci Catherine Dempsey
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 8, 2002
Sold by
Funderburke Jonathan S Denise
Bought by
Dempsey Catherine Susan
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 30, 1993
Sold by
Rice Jerry T Annie J
Bought by
Funderburke Jonathan S Denise
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 17, 1990
Sold by
Farfour John A
Bought by
Rice Annie J
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 1, 1956
Bought by
Farfour John A
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrators Deed | $605,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $128,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $74,500 | -- | |
| Deed | $32,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2025 06/30/25 | Sold | $605,000 | +1.0% | $205 / Sq Ft |
| 05/23/2025 05/23/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/15/2025 05/15/25 | Price Changed | $599,000 | -7.7% | $203 / Sq Ft |
| 04/29/2025 04/29/25 | Price Changed | $649,000 | -6.6% | $219 / Sq Ft |
| 03/25/2025 03/25/25 | Price Changed | $695,000 | -10.2% | $235 / Sq Ft |
| 03/17/2025 03/17/25 | Price Changed | $774,000 | -3.1% | $262 / Sq Ft |
| 03/04/2025 03/04/25 | Price Changed | $799,000 | -3.0% | $270 / Sq Ft |
| 02/24/2025 02/24/25 | Price Changed | $824,000 | -2.9% | $279 / Sq Ft |
| 02/06/2025 02/06/25 | For Sale | $849,000 | -- | $287 / Sq Ft |
Source: Hive MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $3,937 | $805,000 | $393,100 | $411,900 |
| 2024 | $3,937 | $532,000 | $225,500 | $306,500 |
| 2023 | $3,808 | $532,000 | $225,500 | $306,500 |
| 2022 | $3,835 | $532,000 | $225,500 | $306,500 |
| 2021 | $3,941 | $532,000 | $225,500 | $306,500 |
| 2020 | $3,905 | $436,300 | $165,300 | $271,000 |
| 2019 | $3,905 | $436,300 | $165,300 | $271,000 |
| 2018 | $3,861 | $436,300 | $165,300 | $271,000 |
| 2017 | $3,730 | $436,300 | $165,300 | $271,000 |
| 2016 | $3,291 | $362,400 | $158,900 | $203,500 |
| 2015 | $3,028 | $362,400 | $158,900 | $203,500 |
| 2014 | $2,955 | $362,400 | $158,900 | $203,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Mary Kaye Hester
-
Butch Saunders
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Butch Saunders
RE/MAX
(910) 262-2627
5 in this area
157 Total Sales
Map
Source: Hive MLS
MLS Number: 100487396
APN: R09405-008-002-000
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