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
IDX
Last Updated: March - 02 - 2026
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