127 Swordfish Drive, Holden Beach, NC, 28462
About This Home
Experience waterfront living at its finest! This charming canal-front home boasts a new dock, direct access to the water, and picturesque marsh views. With a proven track record of rental income, it's an ideal investment and a perfect personal escape. 127 Swordfish welcomes you with a large front porch - where you can enjoy your morning coffee with unobstructed views of the marsh and wildlife. Inside, the bright kitchen features a decorative backsplash, beautiful wood countertops and a bar for casual eating or grabbing a post beach snack. The open floor plan flows seamlessly into the living and dining areas, where natural light fills the space and highlights the canal-facing screen porch. The dining area exudes the charm of an old beach cottage while offering the modern comforts you'd expect. A wall of windows invites you to linger and enjoy the water views. The gracious screen porch offers an extension of living area with additional seating as well as another dining area or place for games after a day in the sun. The backyard is already fenced in for you and offers a swing under the deck, an outdoor shower and of course, the dock for relaxing, fishing or watching a sunset. Back inside, the primary bedroom is spacious with an attached bath and a secondary bedroom has a clear view of the marsh to take advantage of. Recent updates include a new roof in 2022, new HVAC in 2025, and new stationary dock and floating dock in 2024. Beyond the property, Holden Beach also offers a playground, picnic and gathering area, tennis and basketball courts to use when you need a break from the beach. Embrace coastal living at 127 Swordfish — where every day feels like a getaway.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1967
Materials
- Foundation: Other,Pilings
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Wood Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Electric Range
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Furnished
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric,Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 970
- Total interior livable area: 970 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 246ae041
- Zoning: Hb-R-1
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck,Screened,Front Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal,Marsh
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal,Marsh
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Pier,Bulkhead,Canal Front
- Frontage type: Canal Front
- Living area range: 800 - 999
Lot
- Lot size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: Boat Dock,Bulkhead,Navigable Water,Pier
- Lot size dimensions: 50 x 111
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
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
- Coastal Flooding
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Brunswick 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 | $3,534 | $42,408 |
| Home Insurance * | $218 | $2,616 |
| Property Taxes | $203 | $2,436 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $4,155 | $49,860 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-16 | Listed for sale | $699,000 |
| 2023-03-09 | Sold | $630,000 |
| 2023-02-18 | Pending sale | $624,900 |
| 2023-02-15 | Listed for sale | $624,900 |
| 2019-05-09 | Sold | $320,000 |
| 2019-04-05 | Pending sale | $335,000 |
| 2019-03-27 | Listed for sale | $335,000 |
| 2018-06-21 | Sold | $11,000 |
| 2016-03-29 | Sold | $267,000 |
| 2016-03-02 | Pending sale | $284,000 |
| 2015-08-27 | Price change | $284,000 |
| 2015-06-10 | Listed for sale | $299,000 |
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