525 Fourth Avenue S, Kure Beach, NC 28449
$475,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
2
Baths:
1
Square Footage:
774
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
2,486
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$475,000
List Date:
2/18/2026
Last Modified:
3/08/2026
Description
Welcome to a classic slice of coastal history in highly desirable Kure Beach. This charming 1940 cottage offers 774 square feet of inviting living space with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, ideally located just two streets from the ocean.
Full of vintage character, this cozy beach home represents a rare low-cost entry point into beach living in an area where opportunities are increasingly limited. Whether you're seeking an affordable island getaway, a first step into coastal ownership, or an ideal short-term rental, this property delivers location and charm at a compelling value.
The compact lot allows for easy maintenance, and with no HOA, you'll enjoy added savings and flexibility. The iconic Kure Beach Pier, local dining, Fort Fisher State Historic Site, the North Carolina Aquarium, and the ferry to Southport are all near by.
Freshly painted inside and out, this move-in-ready cottage is a unique opportunity to own a piece of Kure Beach history and fully embrace the relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Open Houses
Sunday, March 08, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
More Information MLS# 100553931
Property Interior Info
ud_i_10: 1
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 774
# Rooms: 4
# Baths - Full: 1
# Baths - Half: 0
# Baths - Total: 1
Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
Fireplace Y/N: No
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 774
# Bedrooms: 2
Contract Info
Delayed Marketing?: Yes
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 613.7
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2026-02-18
Listing Price: 475000
Current Price: $475,000
Location Information
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Kure Beach
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Street #: 525
Street Name: Fourth
Street Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: S
County: New Hanover
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28449
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Geo Lat: 33.991662
Geo Lon: -77.9103
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: Yes
Directions to Property: 421 S to Carolina Beach, right on Dow Rd. In Kure Beach, right on S 4th Av. 525 on L between F & G
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.06
Lot Dimensions: 25' x 100'
Lot SqFt: 2486
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
Location Type: Island
Horses Y/N: No
Legal & Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 357900
Deed Book: 9910
Deed Page: 808
Legal: 30 35 KURE BCH
Broker Owner: No
PID: R09405-002-008-000
Tax Identifier: R09405-002-008-000
Plat Book: 0
Plat Page: 0
Special Assessments: NONE
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: RA-2-RESIDENTIA
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
School District: New Hanover
Elementary School: Carolina Beach
Middle School: Murray
High School: Ashley
Boat Slip
Boat Slip Length: None
Garage & Parking
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Attached Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 0
Total Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features
Concrete: 1
Off Street: 1
Attic
Stairs - Pull Down: 1
Basement
Crawl Space: 1
Frontage Type
See Remarks: 1
Handicap Accessible
None: 1
View Type
None: 1
Property Condition
Completed: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Unit Type
2 Bedroom: 1
Lot Water Features
None: 1
Exterior Features
Outdoor Shower: 1
Storm Doors: 1
Current Service Providers
Electric Provider: Duke Progress Energy
Trash Provider: Town of Kure Beach
Exterior Finish
Wood Siding: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Fencing
None: 1
Foundation
Block: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Vinyl: 1
Green Bldg Certify
None: 1
Green Bldg Features
None: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Front Porch: 1
Pool Features
None: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Levels
One: 1
Entry Level Information
Entry Level: 1
Lot Features
Level: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Asphalt: 1
Public (City/Cty/St): 1
Trash Collection
City Pick-UP: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Heated SqFt
600 - 799: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Utilities
Cable Available: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Sewer
Municipal Sewer: 1
Water Source
Municipal Water: 1
Appliances/Equip
Electric Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Furnished
Unfurnished: 1
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Window Features
Thermal Windows: 1
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Laundry Features
None: 1
Dining Room Type
Combination: 1
Rooms
Bedroom 1: 1
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 1940
Property Features
Frontage Type: See Remarks
Handicap Accessible: None
View Type: None
Attic: Stairs - Pull Down
Basement: Crawl Space
Property Condition: Completed
Construction: Wood Frame
Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower; Storm Doors
Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
Fencing: None
Foundation: Block
Green Bldg Certify: None
Green Bldg Features: None
Parking Features: Concrete; Off Street
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Front Porch
Pool Features: None
Roof: Shingle
Levels: One
Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
Lot Features: Level
Lot Water Features: None
Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump
Heating: Forced Air
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
Water Heater: Electric
Utilities: Cable Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Water Source: Municipal Water
Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl
Furnished: Unfurnished
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Window Features: Thermal Windows
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Laundry Features: None
Heated SqFt: 600 - 799
Dining Room Type: Combination
Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Kitchen; Living Room
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Room Information
Bedroom 1
Level: First
Bedroom 2
Level: First
Kitchen
Level: First
Living Room
Level: First
Listing Office:
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-CB
IDX
Last Updated: March - 08 - 2026
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