205 Harper Avenue, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

$3,300,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 12 Baths: 12 Square Footage: 3,894 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,897 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,300,000 List Date: 2/20/2026 Last Modified: 3/02/2026

Description

Boutique Historic Inn in the Heart of Carolina Beach. Rare opportunity to acquire a 12-unit historic inn located in the heart of Carolina Beach, just 1,000 feet from the beach and within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and the CB Boardwalk. This two-story property blends preserved historic charm with thoughtful modern updates and is offered fully furnished, including all operational assets and the established business. The property features 12 guest rooms, each with a private bathroom. The ground floor includes four one-bedroom suites, three with full kitchens and one with a kitchenette, each with living and dining areas and private rear decks overlooking a fenced backyard. The second floor offers eight efficiency rooms, four with access to the front porch and four overlooking a garden area. A shared hallway includes a guest refreshment station, and all upper-level rooms include mini refrigerators, microwaves, and Keurig coffee makers. Recent updates include a new HVAC system, interior and exterior paint, and commercial laundry equipment with Queen Speed washers and dryers. The inn operates across major booking platforms including Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb, and a direct-booking website, with smart locks and off-site guest support in place. The inn currently operates as a pet-friendly property. There is no on-site office, and the property operates as a self-check-in inn. Existing management is willing to remain in place to handle reservations, guest communication, housekeeping, maintenance, and daily operations, providing a smooth transition for new ownership. While significantly improved, the property still offers additional growth potential through further upgrades or operational enhancements. All parties must sign an NDA to view financials. Visit the Carolina Beach Inn's website to explore the property, then schedule a private showing to experience it in person.

More Information MLS# 100555839

Property Interior Info

ud_i_10: 2 Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 3894 # Rooms: 12 # Baths - Full: 12 # Baths - Half: 0 # Baths - Total: 12 Master Bedroom Level: N/A Fireplace Y/N: No SqFt - Heated (Primary): 3894 # Bedrooms: 12

Contract Info

Delayed Marketing?: No Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Construction Type: Stick Built List Price/SqFt: 847.46 Stipulation of Sale: Standard Status: Active Marketing Start Date: 2026-02-20 Listing Price: 3300000 Current Price: $3,300,000

Location Information

City Limits: Yes Marketing City: Carolina Beach Secondary Subdivision: N/A Street #: 205 Street Name: Harper Street Suffix: Avenue County: New Hanover State/Province: NC Zip Code: 28428 Subdivision: Heart of Carolina Beach Geo Lat: 34.034836 Geo Lon: -77.89453

Remarks and Showing

Sign on Property: No Directions to Property: Heading South over Snows Cut bridge, take a left onto Dow Road. Take a left on Harper Avenue and property will be on the right.

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No Lot Acres: 0.16 Lot Dimensions: 85x91x83x75 Lot SqFt: 6897 Waterfront: No Waterview: No Location Type: Island

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 2111100 Deed Book: 6564 Deed Page: 1457 Legal: 45/46 KURE DIV CAR BCH Broker Owner: No PID: R09006-012-012-000 Tax Identifier: R09006-012-012-000 Plat Book: 2 Plat Page: 6 Special Assessments: None Tax Year: 2025 Zoning: MX HOA: No Cobra Zone: No School District: New Hanover Elementary School: Carolina Beach Middle School: Murray High School: Ashley

Rental Information

Is the Seller the Property Manager: 1 Property Manager Name: Coastal Rentals Co.

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 0 Detached Garage Spaces: 0 Total # Garage Spaces: 0 Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Street Only: 1 Unpaved: 1

Attic

Floored - Partial: 1 Stairs - Pull Down: 1

Frontage Type

See Remarks: 1

View Type

None: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Duke Energy Internet Service Provider(s): Spectrum Sewer Provider: City/Town Water Provider: City/Town

Exterior Finish

Asbestos: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 VA Loan: 1

Fencing

Back Yard: 1 Wood: 1

Foundation

Block: 1 Crawl Space: 1

Flooring

Wood: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Covered: 1 Deck: 1 Open: 1 Porch: 1

Roof

Membrane: 1 Metal: 1

Levels

Two: 1

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: 1

Road Type/Frontage

Paved: 1 Public (City/Cty/St): 1

Trash Collection

City Pick-UP: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1 Multi Units: 1 Wall/Window Unit(s): 1

Heated SqFt

3500 - 3999: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1 Space Heater: 1

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: 1

Water Heater

Electric: 1

Utilities

Sewer Connected: 1 Water Connected: 1

Sewer

Municipal Sewer: 1

Water Source

Municipal Water: 1

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Microwave: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Electric Oven: 1 Mini Refrigerator: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Interior Features

Blinds/Shades: 1 Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Entrance Foyer: 1 Furnished: 1 Walk-in Shower: 1

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s): 1

Laundry Features

In Hall: 1 Laundry Room: 1

Dining Room Type

Combination: 1

Rooms

Bedroom 1: 1 Bedroom 1 Level: First Bedroom 10: 1 Bedroom 10 Level: Second Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: First Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 3 Level: First Bedroom 4: 1 Bedroom 4 Level: First Bedroom 5: 1 Bedroom 5 Level: Second Bedroom 6: 1 Bedroom 6 Level: Second Bedroom 7: 1 Bedroom 7 Level: Second Bedroom 8: 1 Bedroom 8 Level: Second Bedroom 9: 1 Bedroom 9 Level: Second Laundry: 1 Laundry Level: Second Other: 1 Other Level: Second

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1952

Property Features

Frontage Type: See Remarks View Type: None Attic: Floored - Partial; Stairs - Pull Down Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Finish: Asbestos Fencing: Back Yard; Wood Foundation: Block; Crawl Space Parking Features: Street Only; Unpaved Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Open; Porch Roof: Membrane; Metal Levels: Two Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Cooling: Central Air; Multi Units; Wall/Window Unit(s) Heating: Forced Air; Space Heater Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Flooring: Wood Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Furnished; Walk-in Shower Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Laundry Features: In Hall; Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 3500 - 3999 Dining Room Type: Combination Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 10; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bedroom 6; Bedroom 7; Bedroom 8; Bedroom 9; Laundry; Other Rental Information: Is the Seller the Property Manager Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Room Information

Bedroom 1 Level: First Remarks: Birds Suite; Full Kitchen Bedroom 2 Level: First Remarks: Mermaid Suite; Full Kitchen Bedroom 3 Level: First Remarks: Oyster Suite; Kitchenette Bedroom 4 Level: First Remarks: Coastal Suite; Full Kitchen Bedroom 5 Level: Second Remarks: Seahorse Room with Porch Bedroom 6 Level: Second Remarks: Sea Turtle Room with Porch Bedroom 7 Level: Second Remarks: Octopus Room with Porch Bedroom 8 Level: Second Remarks: Fish Room with Porch Bedroom 9 Level: Second Remarks: Lobster Room Bedroom 10 Level: Second Remarks: Coral Room Other Level: Second Remarks: Crab Room Other Level: Second Remarks: Whale Room Laundry Level: Second Remarks: In Hall Other Level: Second Remarks: Linen Closet
Listing Office: Prosper Real Estate
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Last Updated: March - 02 - 2026
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