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Listed by Will Musselwhite, Landmark Sotheby's International Realty.

438 Oceana Way, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

$4,250,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 5,325 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,197 Status: Active
Current Price: $4,250,000 List Date: 9/17/2026 Last Modified: 9/24/2026

Overview

Description

With spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, sound and marsh, 438 Oceana Way offers a rare opportunity to enjoy both boating and beach living from one exceptional island setting. Two boat slips accompany the property: one at the private dock behind the home and a separate 30- to 35-foot slip deeded to the property at the nearby community marina. Private gated access to the beach is just a short walk away within the community, completing an offering that is difficult to find along the coast. Offered fully furnished and extensively renovated, this residence is located within gated Oceana on the north end of Carolina Beach. Expansive water views take center stage throughout the home and continue into the backyard, where a large custom saltwater pool overlooks the water. The poolside terrace offers space to relax or entertain. From there, a newly rebuilt Trex boardwalk leads to a renovated gazebo overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and marsh. The renovation …

Listing Details MLS# 100604114

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Construction Type
Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?
No
Marketing Start Date
2026-09-17
Listing Price
4250000
List Price/SqFt
798.12
Stipulation of Sale
Standard

Location Information

Street #
438
Street Name
Oceana
Street Suffix
Way
County
New Hanover
State/Province
NC
Zip Code
28428
City Limits
Yes
Marketing City
Carolina Beach
Subdivision
Oceana
Secondary Subdivision
N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property
From N Lake Park Boulevard, turn left onto Carl Winner Drive. Turn left onto Canal Drive then left onto Virginia Avenue. Take Virginia Avenue straight to the gate for access. Continue onto Oceana Way. The property will be on the right.

Property Exterior Info

New Construction
No
Lot Acres
0.28
Lot SqFt
12197
Lot Dimensions
56 x 186 x 65 x 186
Waterfront
Yes
Waterview
Yes
Location Type
Island

Property Interior Info

SqFt – Heated (Primary)
5325
Total SqFt – Heated (Primary + Separate)
5325
# Rooms
13
# Baths – Full
5
# Baths – Total
5
# Bedrooms
5
Master Bedroom Level
Non Primary Living Area
Stories Total
4
Fireplace Y/N
Yes
# Baths – Half
0

Legal Taxes

Year Built
2000

More Information

Boat Slip

Boat Slip Length
30-35 ft

Entry Level Information

Entry Level
2

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Club Membership
None Selected
Boat Slip – Assign
Yes
Gated
Yes
Maint – Comm Areas
Yes
Maint – Roads
Yes
Management
Yes
Marina
Yes
Waterfront Community
Yes

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year
4000
Association Name
Oceana Oceana Association
Association Phone
9107999779
HOA 1 Mgmt. Company
Community Solutions Southeast

Rooms

Bedroom 2 Level
Third
Bedroom 3 Level
Third
Bedroom 4 Level
Third
Den Level
Second
Dining Room Level
Second
Kitchen Level
Second
Laundry Level
First
Living Room Level
Second
Master Bedroom Level
Third
Media Room Level
First
Office Level
Second
Other Level
Fourth
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 4
Yes
Den
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Master Bedroom
Yes
Media Room
Yes
Office
Yes
Other
Yes

Building/Ext Features

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1

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value
5074800
Total Real Estate Property Taxes
22719.88
Deed Book
6698
Deed Page
736
Legal
LOT 20R OCEANA I
Broker Owner
No
PID
R08519-002-018-000
Tax Identifier
R08519-002-018-000
Plat Book
33
Plat Page
346-347
Lot #
20R
Special Assessments
none
Tax Year
2026
Zoning
R-1B
HOA
Yes
Cobra Zone
No
School District
New Hanover
Elementary School
Carolina Beach
Middle School
Murray
High School
Ashley

Showing Instructions

Gate/Access Code
Yes

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces
2
Detached Garage Spaces
0
Total # Garage Spaces
2
Total Carport Spaces
0

Parking Features

On Site
Yes

Frontage Type

ICW Front
Yes
Marsh Front
Yes
Sound Front
Yes

Handicap Accessible

Elevator
Yes

View Type

ICW View
Yes
Marsh View
Yes
Ocean
Yes
Sound View
Yes
Water
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Lot Water Features

Boat Slip
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Deeded Water Access
Yes
Deeded Waterfront
Yes
Salt Marsh
Yes
Sound Side
Yes

Exterior Features

Exterior Kitchen
Yes
Gas Grill
Yes
Irrigation System
Yes
Outdoor Grill
Yes
Outdoor Shower
Yes

Exterior Finish

Brick Veneer
Yes

Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Fencing

Back Yard
Yes
Metal/Ornamental
Yes

Foundation

Slab
Yes

Flooring

Hardwood
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes

Pool Features

In Ground
Yes

Roof

Tile
Yes

Levels

3 Story or More
Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Paved
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Other Structures

Gazebo
Yes

Heated SqFt

5000 – 5499
Yes

Heating

Heat Pump
Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric
Yes

Utilities

Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

Sewer

Municipal Sewer
Yes

Water Source

Municipal Water
Yes

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Electric Oven
Yes
Built-In Microwave
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Fireplace Features

Living Room
Yes

Furnished

Furnished
Yes

Interior Features

2nd Kitchen
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Elevator
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
Furnished
Yes
High Ceilings
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Walk-in Shower
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room
Yes

Dining Room Type

Combination
Yes

Property Features

Showing Instructions: Gate/Access Code Frontage Type: ICW Front; Marsh Front; Sound Front Handicap Accessible: Elevator View Type: ICW View; Marsh View; Ocean; Sound View; Water Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Features: Exterior Kitchen; Gas Grill; Irrigation System; Outdoor Grill; Outdoor Shower Exterior Finish: Brick Veneer Fencing: Back Yard; Metal/Ornamental Foundation: Slab Parking Features: On Site Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck Pool Features: In Ground Roof: Tile Levels: 3 Story or More Lot Water Features: Boat Dock; Deeded Water Access; Deeded Waterfront; Salt Marsh; Sound Side Cooling: Central Air Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Fireplace Features: Living Room Flooring: Hardwood Furnished: Furnished Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen; Ceiling Fan(s); Elevator; Entrance Foyer; Furnished; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 5000 – 5499 Dining Room Type: Combination Other Structures: Gazebo HOA and Neigh Amenities: Boat Slip – Assign; Gated; Maint – Comm Areas; Maint – Roads; Management; Marina; Waterfront Community Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Media Room; Office; Other Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level Remarks
Master Bedroom 28.00 18.00 Third
Bedroom 2 14.00 12.00 Third
Bedroom 3 14.00 12.00 Third
Bedroom 4 12.00 11.00 Third
Other 14.00 11.00 Fourth Widows Watch
Living Room 27.00 18.00 Second
Den 14.00 13.00 Second
Kitchen 18.00 12.00 Second
Dining Room 14.00 11.00 Second
Office 13.00 12.00 Second Could be used as a bedroom – full bath next door
Den 19.00 13.00 First This room could be used as an additional bedroom
Media Room 18.00 17.00 First entertainment room with a second kitchen
Laundry 10.00 8.00 First
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Listing Office: Landmark Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: September – 24 – 2026
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