2,693 Sq. Ft.
$347 / Sq. Ft.
2,693
Sq. Ft.
$347
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this gorgeously updated 5-bedroom, 3 full bath coastal home in Carolina Beach, offering extensive renovations inside and out. The exterior features a new GAF Camelot II designer roof installed to fortified specifications, fresh exterior paint, new gutters, mostly new windows, new deck handrails, new zoysia sod, a newly poured driveway, and one of HVAC units is new including the air handler and ductwork. Inside, enjoy new LVP flooring, a fully remodeled kitchen with new appliances, floating...Welcome to this gorgeously updated 5-bedroom, 3 full bath coastal home in Carolina Beach, offering extensive renovations inside and out. The exterior features a new GAF Camelot II designer roof installed to fortified specifications, fresh exterior paint, new gutters, mostly new windows, new deck handrails, new zoysia sod, a newly poured driveway, and one of HVAC units is new including the air handler and ductwork. Inside, enjoy new LVP flooring, a fully remodeled kitchen with new appliances, floating shelves, tile backsplash, soft-close cabinetry, granite countertops, and a farmhouse sink. The bathrooms have also been completely updated with tile showers (first floor and primary suite), a soaking tub in the primary bath, new vanities, and modern plumbing fixtures. Additional updates include a new Rinnai propane tankless water heater, new interior paint throughout, new light fixtures and ceiling fans, new interior doors, modern trim molding, and a new washer and dryer. This property also includes 195 sq ft of unpermitted ground-level space, featuring a 6th bedroom and a bonus room. If included, the home would offer a total of 2,693 heated sq ft (buyer to verify). Located in desirable Carolina Sands offering a community clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, and private beach access, this home delivers the full coastal lifestyle experience. Move-in ready and beautifully refreshed!
  1. Listed by Greg Barber • Brokerage DRE #C26415 • Barber Realty Group Inc.
    P: (910)-228-7925 greg@gregbarberhomes.com

Property Details for 917 Riptide Lane

Subdivision Name
Carolina Sands
View
See Remarks
Waterfront
No
Zoning
R-1B
LISTING UPDATED: 01/21/2026 11:05 AM

Property Details for 917 Riptide Lane

StatusActive
MLS #100542727
Days on Market73
Taxes$2,992 / year
HOA Fees$468 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1989
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,792 SF
CountyNew Hanover County

Location

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Building Information for 917 Riptide Lane

Stories3Year Built1989Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,792 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,845 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,557

Property Taxes

$249

HOA Dues

$39

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Property Information for 917 Riptide Lane

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Island
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Directions: 421 S to Carolina Beach, S Lake Park Blvd to Right into Carolina Sands, Right on Riptide, Home is on the Left
  • Latitude: 34
  • Longitude: -78
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: None
  • Association Amenities: Beach Access, Clubhouse, Community Pool, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Name: Carolina Sands HOA
  • Association Phone: 458-0716
  • Association Fee: $468.00
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: R09013-001-188-000
  • Tax Book Number: N/A
  • Tax Legal Description: Lot 188 Sec 2 Car Sands
  • Tax Map Number: N/A
  • Tax Assessed Value: $668,400
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: Carolina Beach
  • High School: Ashley
  • High School District: New Hanover
  • Middle Or Junior School: Murray
Parking
  • Detached Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Parking Total: 0.0
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Paved
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Lot Information
  • Living Area Range: 2400 - 2599
  • Building Area Total: 2498.0
  • Frontage Type: See Remarks
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4792.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50X102
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2693.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: Wood Frame
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 6750
  • Deed Page: 782.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow, At Closing
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Municipal Sewer
  • Fuel Tank Owned Or Leased: Leased
  • Fuel Vendor Contact Name And Contact: Amerigas
  • Fuel Tank Above Or Below Ground: Above Ground
  • Fuel Tank Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank In Use: Yes
  • Fuel Type Lessor Name And Contact: Amerigas
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Privacy, Back Yard, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Other, Pilings
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Stories: 3
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.0
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Water Heater: Propane, Tankless
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Flooring: LVT/LVP, Tile
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
  • Interior Features: Walk-in Closet(s), Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Living Room, Dining Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Bonus Room
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Length: 11.1
  • Room Width: 12.3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Unpermitted
  • Room Length: 7.6
  • Room Width: 15.1
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.4
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Length: 11.1
  • Room Width: 12.9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Unpermitted
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
Room 9
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 11.9
  • Room Width: 15.1
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 10.1
  • Room Width: 11.9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Operating Expense: $.00
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Sold Exclusive: No

Property History for 917 Riptide Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 29, 2025

Price Change

NCRMLS #100542727

$934,900
Nov 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100542727

$949,900
Jan 6, 2025

Sold

NCRMLS #100461068

$593,000
Dec 19, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1548153296

$593,000

+7.6% / yr

Dec 6, 2024

Pending

NCRMLS #100461068

Aug 15, 2024

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100461068

$720,000
Dec 7, 2016

Sold

NCRMLS #100031416

$329,000
Dec 6, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #584144103

$329,000
Oct 25, 2016

Pending

NCRMLS #100031416

Oct 3, 2016

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100031416

$345,000
May 23, 2013

Sold

NCRMLS #30484214

$277,000
Apr 15, 2013

Pending

NCRMLS #30484214

Feb 17, 2013

Expired

NCRMLS #30479529

$299,900
Nov 30, 2012

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30484214

$315,000
Jul 20, 2012

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30479529

$299,900
May 18, 2010

Expired

NCRMLS #30442121

$349,000
Jan 4, 2010

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30442121

$349,000
Jul 13, 2001

Sold

NCRMLS #30246813

$155,100
May 7, 2001

Pending

NCRMLS #30246813

Aug 23, 2000

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30246813

$181,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/29/2025

Price Change

NCRMLS #100542727

$934,900
11/24/2025

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100542727

$949,900
01/06/2025

Sold

NCRMLS #100461068

$593,000
12/19/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1548153296

$593,000

+7.6% / yr

12/06/2024

Pending

NCRMLS #100461068

08/15/2024

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100461068

$720,000
12/07/2016

Sold

NCRMLS #100031416

$329,000
12/06/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #584144103

$329,000
10/25/2016

Pending

NCRMLS #100031416

10/03/2016

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100031416

$345,000
05/23/2013

Sold

NCRMLS #30484214

$277,000
04/15/2013

Pending

NCRMLS #30484214

02/17/2013

Expired

NCRMLS #30479529

$299,900
11/30/2012

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30484214

$315,000
07/20/2012

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30479529

$299,900
05/18/2010

Expired

NCRMLS #30442121

$349,000
01/04/2010

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30442121

$349,000
07/13/2001

Sold

NCRMLS #30246813

$155,100
05/07/2001

Pending

NCRMLS #30246813

08/23/2000

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30246813

$181,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 917 Riptide Lane

Taxable ValueLand$361,600Additions$306,800Total$668,400
Tax Record2025$2,992 ($249 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,426 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,426 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,097 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1989ZoningR-1BCountyNEW HANOVERAPNR09013-001-188-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 917 Riptide Lane

This home is within New Hanover County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Carolina Beach Elementary
PublicK to 5

Charles P Murray Middle
Public6 to 8

Eugene Ashley High
Public9 to 12

Dr John Codington Elementary
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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917 Riptide Lane is a single family home for sale in Carolina Beach, NC 28428. This property was listed for sale on November 24, 2025 by Barber Realty Group Inc., it's currently listed at $934,900. It has been on the market for a total of 73 days and was last sold on January 6, 2025. This listing's school district is New Hanover County School District. Nearby schools include Carolina Beach Elementary, Charles P Murray Middle and Eugene Ashley High. 917 Riptide Lane is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 2,693 sqft single family home built in 1989.

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