$580,000
SOLD MAY 29, 2025

945 Carolina Sands Dr Carolina Beach, NC 28428

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,223 Sq Ft
5,401 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$261 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

92 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Beach Access
  • Clubhouse
  • Community Pool
  • Carolina Beach Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of May 2025

Nestled in the heart of Carolina Sands, this coastal gem offers the perfect blend of comfort, flexibility, & beachside charm. The ground floor features a private one-bedroom suite with a full bath and hotel-style kitchenette, ideal for guests, in-laws, or rental income. On the second floor, the bright and airy living room boasts vaulted ceilings, creating a breezy, open feel, while two cozy bedrooms, a full bath, and a screened-in porch invite you to relax and soak in the salty air. The top floor is a private primary suite oasis, complete with a spa-like en-suite bathroom, offering the ultimate retreat. Just moments from the sand and surf, this versatile beach house is perfect for house hacking, multigenerational living, or your own coastal escape! With a pool, playground, tennis courts, and clubhouse--all in a low-HOA community--this move-in-ready beach retreat won't last long. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Adam Hashem

East Atlantic Realty LLC License #318849 Listed on: 02/02/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Savannah Richardson

The Agency Charlotte License #343248

The Agency Charlotte

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,526

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 5,401 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 160x91x119
  • Wood Fence
  • Property is zoned R-1B

HOA Fees

  • $29 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,223 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Partial Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Fuel Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R09009-014-103-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Carolina Sands Association, Phone Number (910) 707-0284
  • Carolina Sands Subdivision

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Beach Access
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,526

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$29 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Construction Type: Stick Built
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Stories Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Type: Combination
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Heated Sq Ft: 2200 - 2399
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 269.46
  • Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Number Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Living Room Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third
  • Sq Ft Heated: 2223.00
  • Total Heated Primary Separate Sq Ft: 2223.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Partial, Wood
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Porch, Screened
  • Road Type Frontage: Maintained, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Driveway: On Site, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Fuel Tank Ownership: Owned
  • Heating System: Heat Pump
  • Utilities: Water Available
  • HeatingSystemFuelSource: Electric

Association/Amenities

  • HOA: Yes
  • HOA and Neighborhood Amenities: Beach Access, Picnic Area, Tennis Court(s), Playground, Community Pool, Clubhouse
  • HOAAssociationFee1Year: 350.00
  • HOAAssociationName: Carolina Sands
  • HOAAssociationPhone: 9107070284

Schools

  • School District: New Hanover

Lot Info

  • Deed Page: 2511.00
  • Lot Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 160x91x119
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5401.00
  • Plat Book: 103
  • Plat Page: 2
  • Special Assessments: Nonr
  • Zoning: R-1B

Tax Info

  • Tax Identifier: R09009-014-103-000
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 2525.60

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
Feb 2, 2025
Closed on
May 29, 2025
Sold by
Johnson Dawn
Bought by
Quinn Angela and Quinn Robert
Seller's Agent
Adam Hashem
East Atlantic Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Savannah Richardson
The Agency Charlotte
List Price
$700,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$120,000
-17.14%
Views
60

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.44%
Original Mortgage
$464,000
Outstanding Balance
$463,211
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$137,991

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2023
Closed on
Sep 14, 2023
Sold by
Baranoski William B
Bought by
Johnson Dawn
Seller's Agent
Heather Smith
Keller Williams Innovate-Pleasure Island
Buyer's Agent
Adam Hashem
East Atlantic Realty LLC
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-5.04%
Views
759

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.56%
Original Mortgage
$365,000
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 16, 2016
Closed on
Jan 9, 2017
Sold by
Upoyke June L and Brien Amy Lynn O
Bought by
Baranoski William B
Seller's Agent
Jay Curley
Wilmington Commercial Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Butch Saunders Team
RE/MAX Essential
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$259,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.45%
Original Mortgage
$259,900
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2016
Sold by
Updyke June L and Obrian Amy L
Bought by
Updyke June L and Obrian Amy L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2016
Sold by
Updyke June L
Bought by
Brian Amy L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 1999
Sold by
Updyke Dudley R June L
Bought by
Updyke June L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 1998
Sold by
Debose Cynthia L
Bought by
Updyke Dudley R June L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1992
Sold by
Bowman Donna W Henry
Bought by
Woodis Cynthia L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1984
Sold by
Cavanaugh Jr Robert W
Bought by
Henry Donna W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1984
Sold by
Cavanaugh R W Jr Johnna
Bought by
Cavanaugh Robert W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 1983
Sold by
Suggs and Harrelson Const
Bought by
Cavanaugh R W Jr Johnna
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $580,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $580,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $565,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $260,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed $2,500 None Available
Deed -- --
Deed $143,000 --
Deed $135,000 --
Deed $15,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $12,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $464,000 New Conventional
Closed $464,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $365,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $259,900 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Sold $580,000 -3.2% $261 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2025 04/08/25 Price Changed $599,000 -4.2% $269 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Price Changed $625,000 -3.1% $281 / Sq Ft
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Price Changed $645,000 -4.4% $290 / Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Price Changed $674,950 -0.6% $304 / Sq Ft
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Price Changed $679,000 -3.0% $305 / Sq Ft
02/02/2025 02/02/25 For Sale $700,000 +23.9% $315 / Sq Ft
09/21/2023 09/21/23 Sold $565,000 0.0% $313 / Sq Ft
08/31/2023 08/31/23 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2023 08/24/23 Off Market $565,000 -- --
08/03/2023 08/03/23 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2023 07/21/23 Price Changed $565,000 -3.4% $313 / Sq Ft
06/28/2023 06/28/23 Price Changed $585,000 -1.7% $324 / Sq Ft
06/01/2023 06/01/23 For Sale $595,000 +128.9% $330 / Sq Ft
02/09/2017 02/09/17 Sold $259,900 0.0% $173 / Sq Ft
12/21/2016 12/21/16 Pending -- -- --
12/16/2016 12/16/16 For Sale $259,900 -- $173 / 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 $2,526 $368,700 $154,600 $214,100
2023 $1,247 $372,100 $158,000 $214,100
2022 $1,247 $372,100 $158,000 $214,100
2021 $1,284 $372,100 $158,000 $214,100
2020 $1,050 $262,400 $83,200 $179,200
2019 $1,050 $262,400 $83,200 $179,200
2018 $1,023 $262,400 $83,200 $179,200
2017 $1,043 $262,400 $83,200 $179,200
2016 $942 $219,500 $79,300 $140,200
2015 $888 $219,500 $79,300 $140,200
2014 $866 $219,500 $79,300 $140,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100486518

Hive MLS

APN: R09009-014-103-000