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124 Starfish Drive - Canal Front - Holden Beach

✨ Holden Beach Waterfront Haven

4 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | Boat Lift & Dock | Offered at $925,000

Welcome to your coastal escape on Holden Beach — where every day feels like vacation. Perfectly positioned on a scenic canal just steps from the ocean, this beautifully maintained home blends effortless beachside living with the serenity of life on the water.

A large waterfront deck, floating dock, and newer gangway make this property ideal for boaters and water lovers alike. Enjoy morning coffee as you watch the tides roll in, then head out for a day on the Intracoastal — or simply stroll to the beach access just moments away at the ocean end of the street.

Inside, the home has been lovingly refreshed with updated baths and a modernized kitchen, a freshly painted interior, and coastal-inspired décor that makes it truly move-in ready. Offered fully furnished — right down to the linens — it’s the definition of turnkey.

With four spacious bedrooms, an open-concept living area, and an expansive outdoor space designed for gatherings, this home works equally well as a private retreat or an income-producing investment.

 

Come see why Holden Beach continues to be one of North Carolina’s most beloved coastal communities — and start living your ocean-side dream.

 

   

 

 

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Canal Front Beach Home

$778,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths
SELLERS OFFERING $10,000. TOWARDS CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE OR RATE BUY DOWN! Come see this freshly painted canal home with amazing views! From the front porch, you have the most beautiful sunsets over the appx. 50 acre marsh. From the back deck, you can view the entire canal from Greensboro St. to High Point St. where you can watch others fishing, swimming, or kayaking around the canals. You know what they say about real estate...it is all about the location, and this home has the perfect location. Inside you will find a totally updated kitchen with new cabinets, granite countertops, appliances, and farm sink. Three bedrooms and two updated bathrooms with tiled showers and granite countertops. Large living room area with views of the canal. Updated flooring throughout. New HVAC, roof & gutters in 2024. Two car garage under the house with new garage doors & motors, lighting, and plenty of room for two cars, workshop, storage room, and half bath. Walk out into the fenced in back yard with an outside shower. Fish from your newer dock or take your boat off the newer 10,000. pd boat lift and fish out in the ICW. Walk to the beach access close by, to the General Store, or ice cream at Haley's Ice Cream Shop. Truly one of the best locations on the island. Home is not currently in a rental program but would make a great rental as it is being sold furnished, backs to the canal for all the water activities, and has a close beach access.

142 Greensboro St, Holden Beach
$1,900,000
5 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths
New Construction! It's all about the views! Ocean views from the top decks. Marsh view from the front of the home. This beautiful 5-bedroom, 6.5-bath canal-front home on Holden Beach, will be complete with a private pier and boatlift as well as a pool. This spacious coastal retreat will offer exceptional indoor and outdoor living, perfect for full-time use or a luxury vacation getaway. The primary suite will feature vaulted ceilings, a generous closet, and an elegant en-suite bathroom with a tile shower. The layout will include a first-floor den and a second-floor living room, providing multiple spaces for relaxation and entertaining. The open-concept kitchen will showcase a large island, pantry, and a bright dining area with views of the canal. Each bedroom will offer its own private bathroom, ensuring comfort and privacy for guests and family. Enjoy outdoor living on the covered decks, or relax by the private pool after a day on the water. Additional features include an elevator, outdoor shower, and a convenient laundry room. This home will blend refined coastal design with outstanding functionality! Enjoy public access to the beach just a few blocks away, golfing at one of the local golf courses and shopping!

147 Swordfish Dr, Holden Beach
$2,000,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths
New Construction starting soon-2nd row home on Holden Beach! This soon-to-be built 4 bedroom, 4 bath coastal retreat will sit on a canal front lot with its own private pier, offering an exceptional blend of beach and waterway living. Planned features include an inviting open floor plan with high ceilings, a bright open kitchen with large island and pantry, and multiple spaces designed for relaxing and entertaining. The primary suite will offer a large walk-in closet, a beautifully appointed bath with a spacious tile shower and double sinks. Additional highlights include a residential elevator, front porches, an a open deck with amazing oceans views from the top level. No need to worry about storage, this home with feature a large storage room on the ground level. Located just two blocks from a beach access! Lock in on this new construction home early to pick colors, fixtures and more.

938 Ocean Blvd W, Holden Beach
$819,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths
Enjoy the best of all possibilities, location, lot size & comfort. This roughly 1600 sq foot home has recently been painted inside & out. Located perfectly on the canal, the deck overlooking your dock provides views of the ICW & the canal feeder. You can sip your favorite evening beverage in the shade & enjoy spectacular water views. This home sits on a rare 75-foot lot, offering someone the opportunity to keep their watercraft at home, put in a pool, add onto the home or just offer adequate parking for entertaining. Be on the ICW in seconds or be on the ocean in minutes from this center island location. A casual 2 minute stroll will have you on beach in minutes. The home has 3 comfortable bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Beds currently in the home comfortably sleep 9. The bathrooms are tile with pass through glass shower doors. Hardwood floors on the main level & laminate floors on the second level. The 2 upstairs bedrooms each have private balconies. Ample closet & storage space upstairs. The kitchen is well laid out, with a stainless-steel stove & refrigerator. White dishwasher, washer & dryer. Tile backsplash & custom epoxy counter tops add a modern beachy feel. Lots of cabinet space & a pot filler round out the kitchen. The living room features a pot belly stove, perfect for those cold winter nights. Lots of windows allow for natural light through the day. The dining room has a spacious table that seats 8, allowing for elegant dining or casual low country boils. The master suite is on the lower level & has a king size bed. Outside, the deck wraps around 3 sides of the home, there is a covered area that is ideal for grilling & entertaining. The home sits East to West, allowing for morning coffee on the back deck as the sun comes up or drinks in the evening when the sun is the west. Most suggest this home sits on the ''good side'' of the canal. The deck features & extra wide stairs in back make moving furniture & appliances easier.

154 Sand Dollar St, Holden Beach
$769,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths
What a gem this home is! There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as a large kitchen and great room. Also, to sit and to relax there is a screened porch on the canal and an open deck on the street side of the home. The owners have transformed this home to a bright and cheery comfortable retreat. With a pier to the canal in your back yard and the beach access very close by, this home offers something for everyone. Owners have been making updates and upgrades for years; they replaced siding with Hardie board and have maintained property meticulously. For the investor buyer, this home has a well-established rental history. Owners have recently installed a large window on the second floor which offers beautiful views of the canal.

108 Tarpon Dr, Holden Beach
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