New Hanover County, North Carolina
Carolina Beach Real Estate and Local Guide
Laid-back oceanfront resort town on Pleasure Island known for its boardwalk, fishing, and beach tourism south of Wilmington. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Carolina Beach best.
About the area
Living in Carolina Beach, NC
The town's official motto is "Relax, you're here".
The housing market
Homes in Carolina Beach
- About 79% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 42% of housing units are detached single-family homes, reflecting a coastal mix that also includes condos and vacation rentals.
- The median home value is about $487,800.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Carolina Beach home
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Historic oceanfront boardwalk with amusement rides, shops, and Friday-night beach music in summer
Britt's Donuts
Boardwalk donut shop operating since 1939 and ranked among the top donut shops in the country
Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
Atlantic Ocean fishing pier near the south end of the boardwalk district
Carolina Beach State Park
State park on the Cape Fear River with a marina, hiking trails, and Venus flytrap habitat
Freeman Park
Beach at the island's northern tip that allows four-wheel-drive access and overnight camping
Neighborhoods
Carolina Beach areas to know
Wilmington Beach
Former unincorporated community annexed by Carolina Beach in 2000
Hanby Beach
Annexed beach community on Pleasure Island between Carolina Beach and Kure Beach
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.