Must see spacious and light filled 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home located one block from the beach, the Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar and just a mile south of downtown Carolina Beach and the boardwalk. Two garages on the ground floor, one of which has been converted into a studio apartment with full mini kitchen and walk in shower. Relax on the rooftop deck and enjoy an unsurpassed 360° view of the ocean and surrounding area. Washer/Dryers are located on both the 2nd floor and in the ground floor garage. Additional features are two outdoor showers, storage area under front deck for beach accessories, two sets of washer/dryers: one set in the 2nd floor hallway and one set located in the ground floor garage and a 240-volt EV charger with J1772 plug also located in the garage.
Ground floor: two garages with ground floor entrance. On the far side of the left garage are stairs that lead up to 2nd floor. The right garage has been converted into a studio apartment with small kitchen, full bath with walk in shower, entrance to patio with outdoor shower and fenced backyard.
Second floor: Main entrance boasts a lovely porch that spans the front of the home. Inside you'll find a vaulted foyer with white oak flooring, a formal dining room to the left and home office to the right which is currently being used as a 4th bedroom. Down the hall is the main living area with open kitchen and bar seating, a breakfast nook and living room area which exits onto a small deck.
Third floor: 3 bedrooms and two full baths (one off the master and one in the hall) and a small deck off the master bedroom. The master bath has a double vanity, a walk in closet, a towel closet, a whirlpool tub. and a walk in shower! Upstairs off the small deck you'll find the widows watch chill spot for sunrises over the ocean s to the east and sunsets to the west.
Sold for $975,000 on 10/23/25
$975,000
1217 Bowfin Lane, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
3beds
2,580sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$978,200 Zestimate®
$378/sqft
$3,176 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 26, 2025 at 06:09pm
Listed by:
Rachel S De Faut 910-520-1815,
Sea River Realty
Bought with:
Anna Edwards, 349514
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100482516
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bonus room
- Level: Ground
- Dimensions: 26 x 19
Dining room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 12.5
Kitchen
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Living room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Office
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Vented Exhaust Fan, Mini Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
- Laundry: In Garage, In Hall
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Solid Surface, 2nd Kitchen, Apt/Suite, Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Pantry, Walk-in Shower, In-Law Quarters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Tile, Wood
- Basement: None
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,280
- Total interior livable area: 2,580 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, On Site
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Balcony
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- Waterfront features: Third Row
Lot
- Size: 4,791 sqft
- Dimensions: 100 x 50
- Features: Level, Third Row
Details
- Additional structures: Shower
- Parcel number: R09014011007000
- Zoning: MX-MX
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Composition, Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Green verification: None
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Carolina Beach
- Subdivision: Wilmington Beach
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Trash
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Sell for more on Zillow
Get a Zillow Showcase℠ listing at no additional cost and you could sell for .
$978,200
2% more+$19,564
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)$997,764