517 Lewis Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

New Listing
$3,250,000
Property Type: Comm Sale or Lease Square Footage: 25,720 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 63,162 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,250,000 List Date: 3/05/2026 Last Modified: 3/06/2026

Description

Rare opportunity to acquire Pleasure Island Mini Storage, a well-established and family-owned self-storage facility located just over the bridge on highly desirable Pleasure Island in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. Operating successfully for over 20 years, this turnkey investment offers strong in-place income with significant potential for rental rate increases and additional revenue streams. The facility consists of 8 storage buildings with approximately 237 units in various sizes, totaling approximately 25,720 square feet of rentable storage space. The property is fenced and secured with video surveillance cameras, providing safety and convenience for tenants. Strategically positioned within a growing commercial corridor, the property benefits from strong residential growth, nearby businesses, and steady beach traffic. With excellent visibility and easy access on and off the island, the location supports consistent demand for storage services from both residents and businesses. A unique feature of this property is the on-site management office with a comfortable reception area, along with a spacious upstairs one-bedroom apartment complete with appliances. This offers flexibility for an owner/operator to live on-site while managing the facility, or the apartment can be rented to generate additional income. Property Highlights: • 8 storage buildings with approximately 237 units • Approximately 25,720 total square feet • Units in multiple sizes to accommodate a variety of storage needs • Fully fenced storage area with video security cameras • Not located in a flood zone • Located near residential neighborhoods and local businesses • Strong potential for rental rate increases and expanded revenue opportunities With continued population growth in Carolina Beach and the surrounding Pleasure Island communities, combined with limited available storage inventory in the area, Pleasure Island Mini Storage presents a rare opportunity to acquire a stable, income-producing asset in a thriving coastal market.

More Information MLS# 100558081

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 1 # of Units: 0 Fireplace Y/N: Yes Lot Acres: 1.45 Lot SqFt: 63162 Lot Dimensions: 165 x 385 x 185 x 384 SqFt - Total Available: 2880 Location Type: Island

Contract Info

Delayed Marketing?: No Sub-Type: Business Garage: N/A Sale/Lease: Sale List Price/SqFt: 126.36 Stipulation of Sale: Standard Status: Active Marketing Start Date: 2026-03-04 Listing Price: 3250000 Current Price: $3,250,000

Location Information

City Limits: Yes Marketing City: Carolina Beach Secondary Subdivision: N/A Street #: 517 Street Name: Lewis Street Suffix: Drive County: New Hanover State/Province: NC Zip Code: 28428 Subdivision: Not In Subdivision Geo Lat: 34.051003 Geo Lon: -77.898797

Remarks and Showing

Sign on Property: No Directions to Property: South on Carolina Beach Road (Hwy 421 S) across Snows Cut Bridge to Carolina Beach. Left at 1st light and follow access road to 1st right on to Lewis Drive . Property is on the corner of Lewis Road and the Access Road.

Building Info

New Construction: No

Legal and Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 2431000 Deed Book: 4257 Deed Page: 864 Legal: Tr A Walker T Lewis Div Broker Owner: No PID: R08810-004-026-000 Tax Identifier: R08810-004-026-000 Plat Book: 0 Plat Page: 0 Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 10883.59 Special Assessments: None Tax Year: 2025 Zoning: HB HOA: No Cobra Zone: No Year Built: 1984

Showing Instructions

24 Hour Notice: 1

Business Type

Storage: 1 Warehouse: 1 Commercial: 1

Current Use

Commercial: 1

HOA and Neigh Amenities

No Amenities: 1

Basement

None: 1

Construction

Block: 1 Concrete: 1 Steel Frame: 1 Wood Frame: 1

Lot Water Features

None: 1

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Duke Progress Energy

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1

Flooring

Laminate: 1 Vinyl: 1

Parking Features

Off Street: 1

Sale/Lease Includes

Buildings: 1 Furniture: 1

Road Type/Frontage

Public (City/Cty/St): 1

Cooling

Wall/Window Unit(s): 1

Location

Corner: 1

Heating

Fireplace(s): 1 Other: 1

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: 1

Utilities

Electricity Connected: 1

Water Source

Well: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Fireplace Features

Gas Log: 1

BuildingExt Features

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 25720

Property Features

Business Type: Storage; Warehouse; Commercial Showing Instructions: 24 Hour Notice HOA and Neigh Amenities: No Amenities Basement: None Construction: Block; Concrete; Steel Frame; Wood Frame Flooring: Laminate; Vinyl Foundation: Slab Parking Features: Off Street Current Use: Commercial Location: Corner Lot Water Features: None Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s) Fireplace Features: Gas Log Heating: Fireplace(s); Other Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Utilities: Electricity Connected Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Well Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office: Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
IDX
Last Updated: March - 06 - 2026
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