305 Atlanta Avenue, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428
About This Home
This 1940 beach cottage is ideally situated on the Carolina Beach Lake. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers timeless coastal character with an eat-in kitchen, metal roof, and both front and rear covered screened porches -perfect for enjoying ocean breezes year-round. A utility closet with washer/dryer hookups adds convenience. Step out the back door directly onto the scenic walking path that circles the lake, putting recreation and community events right at your doorstep. The lake park features the Brandy Myers Playground, Stingray Amphitheater, the popular Saturday Carolina Beach Market (May-September), and Movies at the Lake on summer Sunday evenings. Just a short stroll to the Atlanta Ave beach access for sun-filled days by the ocean or Thursday night fireworks. You can also walk or bike to the lively Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Britt's Donuts, local shops, bars and restaurants. Conveniently located near Carolina Beach Elementary School. This unique offering includes an additional 25' x 125' adjacent vacant lot (307 Atlanta Ave), creating a rare oversized lakefront opportunity with multiple development options. Potential uses include building a single-family home or a two-unit building on 305 Atlanta Ave, a single-family home on 307 Atlanta Ave, combining both parcels for a larger custom residence, or developing as a Planned Unit Development (PUD). Whether you're seeking a nostalgic beach cottage, investment property, or prime redevelopment site, this exceptional lakefront location offers endless possibilities.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Materials
- Foundation: Other,Pilings
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Wood Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump,Electric
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 694
- Total interior livable area: 694 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: R09010001007000
- Zoning: R-1
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered,Screened,Front Porch,Rear Porch
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: None,Lake Front
- Frontage type: Lakefront
- Living area range: 600 - 799
Lot
- Lot size: 6,142 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 50' x 125' and 25' x 125' (additional parcel)
Parking
- Parking features: On Site
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Coastal Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in New Hanover County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,247 | $50,964 |
| Home Insurance * | $98 | $1,176 |
| Property Taxes | $297 | $3,564 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $4,842 | $58,104 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | Price change | $840,000 |
| 2026-02-20 | Listed for sale | $850,000 |
| 2018-05-17 | Listing removed | $950 |
| 2018-05-11 | Listed for rent | $950 |
| 2012-05-01 | Listing removed | $875 |
| 2012-04-13 | Listed for rent | $875 |
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