28465 Real Estate

Welcome to Oak Island, North Carolina, where the serene coastal charm of zip code 28465 awaits you. Nestled in the heart of Brunswick County, Oak Island is a picturesque beach town that offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, making it an ideal destination for families, retirees, and anyone seeking a peaceful escape by the sea.

Oak Island is renowned for its stunning beaches, stretching over 10 miles along the Atlantic coastline. The soft, sandy shores are perfect for sunbathing, beachcombing, and enjoying thrilling water sports like kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. With its warm climate and gentle ocean breezes, residents and visitors can revel in outdoor activities year-round.

The community is rich in history and culture, with a vibrant local scene that includes charming shops, delightful eateries, and seasonal festivals that celebrate the area’s coastal heritage. The Oak Island Lighthouse, a historic landmark, stands as a testament to the town's maritime past and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

For those who appreciate nature, the nearby Oak Island Nature Center and the lush maritime forests provide ample opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and exploring the diverse ecosystems of the region.

With a welcoming community and a laid-back lifestyle, Oak Island in zip code 28465 is not just a place to live; it’s a way of life. Whether you’re looking for a vacation home, a rental property, or a permanent residence, this coastal gem offers the perfect backdrop for creating lasting memories. Come and discover the magic of Oak Island—your coastal paradise awaits!

Newest Listings in 28465

$1,100,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100592786 MLS

This distinguished coastal home showcases impeccable craftsmanship, top tier finishes, and artfully designed spaces--an undeniable expression of luxury living. The beauty extends beyond the interior, offering a backyard sanctuary with an inground saltwater heated POOL, outdoor bar and shower--perfect for hours of enjoyment. Built in 2023 and completed in 2024, this virtually new 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms home features an impressive array of customized upgrades. Inside, you'll find a shiplap accent wall with fireplace, designer lighting, wainscoting detailing, an interior ELEVATOR, and a pocket door that allows the main living area to be separated from the rest of the home. Enter through double front doors into gracious living and dining rooms crowned by a vaulted tress ceiling and custom wall detail. Note the chef-inspired kitchen, highlighted by coffered ceilings and high windows that add classical elegance. Stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, marble backsplash, under cabinet lighting, pantry, vented stove hood seamlessly blended with the cabinetry, pot filler, farmhouse sink, wine cooler, upper microwave shelf, and counter seating complete this thoughtfully designed space. The primary bedroom features a celestial window and views of the screened porch, an instant peaceful setting. The ensuite includes a walk-in closet with custom shelving, barn door, double vanity with quartz, tiled walk-in shower with rain head, and private water closet. Two additional bedrooms, a guest bathroom with tiled surround, laundry closet, and two storage closets line the hallway, which leads directly to the upper deck and screened porch--perfect for seamless indoor -outdoor living. From here, enjoy views of the POOL, Trex sun deck, and private fenced backyard -along with the cheerful sounds of laughter and splashing below. The Grill Master will appreciate the dedicated upper grilling deck, with the covered patio below offering a convenient spot for serving food and gathering outdoors. The 4th bedroom is located on the ground level (entry via ELEVATOR or downstairs door) and includes a mini fridge, microwave, coffee bar, closet, and a full bathroom, all heated and cooled with a mini split. A separate exterior door provides direct access to this bathroom from the POOL area. This level also includes an enclosed storage room ideal for bikes, beach gear, and lawn equipment--plus the customized outdoor granite bar with roll up door for easy beverage service. Exterior features are equally impressive. The 11-foot pilings offer covered parking tall enough for a boat, plus covered space for a car or golf cart. Even better, the Oak Island Public Boat Launch is only about 400 feet away--a huge perk for boaters. Additional exterior highlights include irrigation, striking black metal and white vinyl railings, Bahama shutters, black trimmed windows, fans and a shed. The location is exceptional--seconds to the boat launch leading to the Intracoastal Waterway, direct BEACH access via SE 55th Street, and close to the heart of the Island. Your toes can be in the OCEAN waters within minutes. Oak Island offers miles of sandy shoreline, locally owned shops and restaurants, the iconic Lighthouse, fishing piers and family fun! Nearby historic Southport adds charm with boutique shops, waterfront dining, and scenic riverfront walks. This beautifully crafted home is one you won't want to miss. Every detail--from the design and customized finishes to the outdoor living spaces comes alive when experienced in person. Schedule your showing soon; luxury coastal living and effortless entertaining await.

326 Ne 55th St, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Valerie C Sancibrian () from Listing Office: Carolina Exclusives.

$574,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100592746 MLS

Welcome to 123 NE 15th Street on beautiful Oak Island! This meticulously maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,544 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, blending comfort, quality, and coastal charm. Step inside to discover beautiful light hardwood floors, an inviting open-concept floor plan, and elegant trey ceilings in both the living room and the spacious primary suite. The well-appointed kitchen is sure to impress with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, custom paint finishes, and plenty of space for preparing meals or entertaining family and friends. One of the home's most desirable features is the 14' x 14' heated and cooled sunroom, creating the perfect year-round gathering space, home office, or relaxing retreat. From the sunroom, step outside to your own private backyard oasis. Designed with outdoor living in mind, the beautifully landscaped, fully fenced backyard offers a spacious deck, paver patio, fire pit area, outdoor dining space, and a convenient outdoor shower. A charming flagstone walkway leads to the shower, which features separate entrance and exit doors, allowing you to rinse off after a day at the beach and walk directly into the home. An irrigation system keeps the lush landscaping looking its best while making maintenance easy. The primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a newly installed custom closet organization system featuring matching hardwood flooring for a seamless finish. Extra-wide doors and hallways provide added accessibility and enhance the home's thoughtful design. Additional features include hurricane shutters, an attached garage, a transferable termite bond, in-home security system, and some furnishings that will convey, making this home even more move-in ready. Ideally located, this home is just a short walk via scenic walkover at SE 10th or 20th or bike ride to public beach access and only minutes from Veterans Park on the Intracoastal Waterway, where you can enjoy fishing, kayaking, boating, and spectacular sunsets. Restaurants, shopping, parks, and everything that makes Oak Island one of North Carolina's most sought-after coastal communities are all within easy reach. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a vacation getaway, or an investment opportunity, 123 NE 15th Street offers the perfect combination of location, lifestyle, and livability. Schedule your private showing today and experience all this exceptional Oak Island home has to offer!

123 Ne 15th St, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Susan Weaver () from Listing Office: Southern Realty Advantage LLC.

$1,800,000

9 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 100592064 MLS

Welcome to Sand Castle! One of Oak Island's largest and highest-performing vacation homes. Offering an incredible 9 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, and over 5,300 square feet, this rare property delivers the size, amenities, and rental performance that today's buyers are searching for. With Oak Island's current regulations no longer allowing homes over 4,000 square feet, opportunities to own a property of this scale are exceptionally limited. Designed to comfortably accommodate 26 guests, Sand Castle features 4 king bedrooms (including two luxurious primary suites), 3 queen bedrooms, 4 full beds, and 2 bunk beds, making it the ideal destination for large family gatherings, weddings, corporate retreats, and vacation groups. The home is also handicap accessible and equipped with an elevator, providing convenience and accessibility for guests of all ages. Outside, guests can relax in the private pool, unwind in the hot tub, or enjoy the fully fenced backyard that's perfect for children and four-legged family members alike. Location is everything, and Sand Castle delivers. Steps from direct beach access, you're also steps from The Lazy Turtle, the Oak Island Pier, Koko Cabana, Ruby's Coffeehouse, and many of the island's favorite restaurants, shops, and attractions, allowing guests to park the car and enjoy the best of Oak Island on foot. Perhaps most impressive is the property's proven investment performance. This is an established rental powerhouse, generating approximately $177,000 in rental income for 2025, $160,000 for 2026, with over $90,000 already booked for 2027, offering immediate income potential with future reservations already in place. At the heart of the home is a truly impressive gourmet chef's kitchen built for entertaining on a grand scale. Outfitted with a commercial-style gas range featuring 8 burners, griddle, grill, and warming trays, plus two refrigerators, two ovens, two dishwashers, two sinks, two microwaves, and abundant prep space, it's perfectly designed to serve large groups with ease. Multiple dining areas ensure everyone has a seat at the table, while an outdoor grill makes backyard cookouts just as effortless. Whether you're searching for an elite investment property, a legacy beach home, or both, Sand Castle represents an exceptionally rare opportunity to own one of Oak Island's largest, most desirable, and highest-producing coastal retreats.

310 Trott St, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Gianni D Donatelli () from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage.

$500,000

100591683 MLS

CORNER Lot on the ICW on Oak Island. 60x295 with plenty of room for a pool. Live in paradise and watch the sunsets and sunrises, the dolphins, birds and cruising boats. Located in the central part of the island close to restaurants, shopping, entertainment and the beach. Build your coastal dream home.

5608 E Yacht Dr, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kathy A MacNish () from Listing Office: Margaret Rudd Assoc/O.I..

$350,000

100591681 MLS

CORNER LOT with direct views of the ICW on Oak Island. This large, deep lot will allow you to build that beautiful home of your dreams and watch the sunrises and sunsets off the ICW waters. The Veterans Park is across the street that you can visit at any time and sit in the swings and watch the boats go by, see the dolphins playing and capturing so many views of the wildlife here on the island. The sewer assessment has been paid. Please come take a look.

1401 E Yacht Dr, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kathy A MacNish () from Listing Office: Margaret Rudd Assoc/O.I..

$250,000

100591674 MLS

Amazing lot, walking/golf cart distance to Meddleton Park, Beach Access, Grocery Stores, Shopping and Area Dining!

000 Ne 43rd St, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kristen Montefusco () from Listing Office: Coastal Realty Associates LLC.

$664,900

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100591496 MLS

Rare find on Oak Island. Three bedrooms and two baths upstairs, two bedrooms and a bathroom downstairs. The downstairs living area is only accessible from the ground level and is not counted in the listed square footage of 1282, but it is the same square footage. The total is 2564 square feet of conditioned space. Enjoy living in the freshly painted upper floor, and have family and guests on the lower level, rent out the lower level, or rent out both levels with all five bedrooms. The lower level has a rental history and can generate over $20k a year in longer term rentals, and possibly a lot more from short term rentals. Home has a new roof, and new lower level HVAC system. No carpet in the house! It is all tile, and wood upstairs. LVP flooring on the ground level. All bedrooms upstairs have ceiling fans. Stainless steel appliances, and granite counters in kitchen, plus a pantry. Vaulted ceilings, primary suite has its own bathroom. Two other large bedrooms share a second bathroom. Great room, dining area and laundry closet on the main level. Large screened in covered wrap around deck. Downstairs is ready to rent, fully furnished, and has a large great room, dining area, and kitchenette. Downstairs could be handicap accessible. Down stairs has two bedrooms, plus a flex room that can sleep two people, great room, dining area, full bath, laundry room, and has its own HVAC system. Lower level also has an unconditioned storage room. The driveway, and gravel area could accommodate an RV, boat, or multiple vehicles. Large shed for storage in the back yard.Enjoy life on Oak Island while getting sizable rental income. 35th Street is a great location on the island. Flood zone X so no flood insurance is required.

238 Ne 35th St, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: John S Dorazio () from Listing Office: RE/MAX Southern Coast.

$499,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100591343 MLS

Welcome to your beautifully renovated coastal retreat on Oak Island's desirable west end! This thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath beach cottage blends modern style with relaxed coastal living, making it equally idal as a primary residence, second home, or investment property. Inside, you'll find a bright, open-concept floor plan created by opening the kitchen and living room for improved flow, natural light and entertaining. New luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh interior paint, smooth ceilings (popcorn removed) and updated lighting throughout give the home a clean, contemporary feel. The kitchen has been refreshed with new stainless steel appliances, including a built-in microwave, while a dedicated coffee bar with beverage refrigerator creates the perfect space to start or end your day. For added convenience, the laundry has been relocated inside the home with a new all-in-one washer/dryer. The primary suite features a completely renovated spa-inspired bath with a custom tiled walk-in shower. The guest bath has also been tastefully updated with a new vanity, mirror and lighting. Outdoor living has been enhanced with an expanded rear deck, providing plenty of room to relax or entertain after a day at the beach. The front exterior has also received a curd appeal makeover with fresh landscape trimming and an enlarged, newly edged gravel driveway offering additional parking. Located just a short golf cart ride from Oak Island's beautiful beaches, restaurants, shopping and parks, this move-in ready home offers the perfect combination of coastal charm and modern updates.

124 Nw 8th St, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: John W. Arnett () from Listing Office: Better Beach Sales & Rentals, Inc..

$215,000

100591294 MLS

Direct beach access at end of street and mobile home included at no additional fee! This 55 x 120 is zoned for mobile home or site built homes & is a short distance to the Beach!

103 Ne 66th St, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kim Skipper Anderson () from Listing Office: Art Skipper Realty Inc..

$650,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100590127 MLS

Rare double-lot opportunity just a short walk to the beach!! Welcome to this charming 3 bedroom, 2-Bath home situated on a spacious double lot in one of Oak Island's most desirable locations. Just a 15- minute walk to the beach, you'll enjoy the best of coastal living with grocery stores, local shops, and some of Oak Island's favorite restaurants just minutes away! Inside, the home offers comfortable living spaces perfect for a primary residence, vacation retreat, or investment property. The standout feature is the oversized detached garage, complete with utilities already in place, offering endless possibilities. Create the workshop you've always wanted, convert it into a guest suite or apartment or generate additional rental income. The double lot provides plenty of room for outdoor entertaining or boat parking. Whether you are looking for a beach home with room to grow or a property with excellent income potential, this one checks all the boxes. Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a versatile property in the heart of Oak Island , where the beach, dining, shopping, and coastal lifestyle are all within reach!

1506 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Eve E Martin () from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage.

$1,525,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100591181 MLS

Wake up to breathtaking sunrises, unwind with spectacular sunsets, and experience true oceanfront living from the expansive deck and gazebo of this beautifully updated coastal retreat. Recent renovations include a stunning, fully remodeled kitchen along with updated bathroom vanities and countertops, creating a fresh, move-in-ready space for owners and guests alike. Three of the home's five bedrooms showcase incredible ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows, bringing the beauty of the coast indoors. Situated on an extra-deep 250-foot lot, you'll enjoy additional space for beach games, gatherings, and relaxation, while the larger lot also provides room for natural dune growth and added separation from the shoreline and buildable footprint . Whether you're searching for a personal beach getaway, an income-producing investment, or the perfect combination of both, this property delivers. With an established rental history generating more than $100,000 in annual gross rental income per year, it's ready for its next owner to step in and continue its success. Located in the heart of Oak Island, you'll have easy access to local favorites including the amphitheater for summer concerts, boat ramps, fishing piers, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, a splash pad, dog park, and the popular weekly farmers market - all with no HOA. **Property Highlights:** * 5 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms * Direct Oceanfront * VE Flood Zone * 250-Foot Deep Lot * $100,000+ Annual Gross Rental Income * Renovated Kitchen, Updated Bathrooms and new HVAC system in the past 5 years * No HOA **INTERIOR PHOTOS COMING SOON** **AVAILABLE FOR SHOWINGS AS SOON AS 7/25/26 BETWEEN 1PM & 4PM**

2201 E Beach Dr, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Tidal Realty Partners () from Listing Office: REAL Broker LLC.

$2,500,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 100591183 MLS

A masterpiece set amidst one of the area's most coveted waterfront settings, this extraordinary custom residence by renowned luxury builder JR Huntley Homes captures breathtaking panoramic views of both the ocean and shimmering waterways, delivering an unparalleled coastal lifestyle. Thoughtfully designed with uncompromising craftsmanship and no detail overlooked, this spectacular four-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence offers effortless luxury with a private elevator servicing every floor, expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces, and walls of windows that frame unforgettable sunsets over the water each evening. The chef's kitchen is nothing short of exceptional, featuring premium appliances, a gas range, two dishwashers, an oversized island, a generous walk-in pantry, and an elegant coffee bar designed for both entertaining and everyday indulgence. Multiple living areas provide abundant space for family and guests, while washers and dryers on both levels add exceptional convenience. Outside, your private waterfront oasis awaits with a stunning saltwater pool, an in-ground spa, an irrigation system, outdoor shower, multiple covered decks, a deep-water dock complete with a gazebo and boat lift and direct access for endless days of boating, fishing, paddleboarding, or simply soaking in the coastal beauty. The oversized garage, featuring doors on both the front and rear of the home, offers incredible flexibility for vehicles, golf carts, and all of your waterfront toys. A durable metal roof offers piece of mind. Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, elegant custom moldings, HardiePlank siding, a tankless water heater, and countless designer finishes complete this remarkable residence. Just steps from beach access while offering an exceptionally private setting, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the area's most extraordinary waterfront estates, where every evening concludes with spectacular sunsets painted across the water.

2512 W Pelican Dr, Oak Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Hank Troscianiec & Associates () from Listing Office: Keller Williams Innovate-OKI.

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