1616 E Dolphin Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
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SOLD
JUN 15, 2026

$742,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,770 sqft

1616 E Dolphin Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465

Est. Refi. Payment $4,279/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 15, 2026 for $750,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$743K
Since last month
Decreased$1K (-0.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$66K (-8.1%)
Since last sale
Decreased$8K (-1.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +119% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$742K
August 2026$741K
July 2026$743K
June 2026$743K
May 2026$742K
April 2026$824K
March 2026$809K
February 2026$801K
January 2026$774K
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2024
2023
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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1634 E Dolphin Drive, Oak Island, NC
0.08
Single-Family Home
$830,000
11/19/25
4
2
1,673
1617 E Pelican Drive, Oak Island, NC
0.04
Single-Family Home
$950,000
03/13/26
4
3.5
2,672
1404 E Dolphin Drive, Oak Island, NC
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
03/27/26
4
3
2,250
1919 E Beach Drive, Oak Island, NC
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
06/08/26
4
2
1,536
1903 E Pelican Drive, Oak Island, NC
0.14
Single-Family Home
$720,900
01/07/26
3
2
1,344
110 SE 14th Street, Oak Island, NC
0.32
Single-Family Home
$800,000
08/14/26
3
2.5
1,805
1116 E Beach Drive, Oak Island, NC
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,125,000
08/18/26
4
3
1,864
111b SE 17th Street #A, Oak Island, NC
0.22
Single-Family Home
$729,000
02/20/26
3
2
1,491
1401 E Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC
0.37
Single-Family Home
$525,000
09/08/26
4
3
1,913

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1613 E Pelican Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
0.03
$594,300
4
3
2,187
Off Market
1617 E Pelican Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
0.04
$889,800
4
3.5
2,672
Off Market
1617 E Pelican Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
0.04
$950,000
4
3.5
2,672
Recently Sold
1614 E Pelican Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
0.07
$669,600
3
2
1,112
Off Market
1620 E Pelican Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
0.07
$551,500
3
2
1,350
Off Market
1606 E Beach Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
0.07
$769,100
5
3
2,102
Off Market
1622 E Beach Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
0.05
$1,035,000
3
3
1,630
For Sale
1602 E Dolphin Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
0.08
$1,083,400
3
2.5
2,017
Off Market
1634 E Dolphin Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
0.08
$830,000
4
2
1,673
Recently Sold
203a 16th Place E, Oak Island, NC 28465
0.12
$1,211,100
5
3.5
2,400
Off Market
203b 16th Place E, Oak Island, NC 28465
0.12
$1,211,100
5
3.5
2,400
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2003
1,770 sqft
$424/sqft
2 Carport Spaces

About this House

Set on an extraordinary 3rd row, 50x200 homesite just moments from the sand, this Oak Island retreat offers something increasingly rare at the beach... room to breathe. The depth of the property creates a feeling that lingers long after you arrive. Mature coastal trees stretch and bend across the backyard like old friends gathering close, offering natural shade, quiet refuge, and space for stories to unfold after long summer days by the ocean. A portion of the backyard is fenced with access gates on both sides, creating ease of access to the outside shower & flexibility for pets, guests, beach gear, and easy movement throughout the property. Tucked in ground level is a ground-level storage building, perfect for bikes, fishing gear, tools, and everything that comes with island living. Facing south, the ''Red Roof Inn'' welcomes changing light from sunrise to sunset, while all four bedrooms are thoughtfully placed on the second floor to capture ocean views and a feeling of being in the clouds above it all. The primary suite opens to a private covered deck where mornings begin with painted skies and distant waves, while evenings settle softly across the horizon. One guest bedroom overlooks the backyard canopy and carries the unmistakable feeling of a treehouse hideaway. The flow of the home was designed for gathering. Covered outdoor spaces invite long dinners, quiet coffee mornings, and the kind of conversations that only seem to happen near the water. Beneath the home, shaded seating areas and open space create another layer of living that naturally extends outdoors. Lovingly maintained and updated, the sellers have continued improving the property over the years with interior and exterior painting (2020), refinished hardwood floors on the main level, new upstairs bathroom vanities and flooring in 2023, a beautifully updated primary bath shower in 2023, front porch floor replacement, exterior security cameras, updated outdoor shower plumbing and hardware, reinforced HVAC platform, downstairs HVAC replacement in 2025, backyard fencing, and updated appliances including washer, dryer, and refrigerator in 2019.

Offered furnished with only a few owner exclusions, the home is also an established vacation rental with income information available in the documents section. This is more than a beach house. It is the kind of place where memories return years later in fragments... warm summer nights and summertime thunderstorms coming across the ocean, late-night stories under the trees, and mornings that begin slowly with coffee and ocean air drifting through the porch railings. Please note: the keyless entry system is owned by the property management company and does not convey with the sale. So.....make the call, book the showing, giggle on the way to the house, realize that there is just something about this property. Something poetic in the inner twinging of trees to create a seat just for your adventures.

Seller is doing a 1031 Like Kind Tax Deferred Exchange.
1616 E Dolphin Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,770 sqft single-family home built in 2003. It last sold for the $750,000 asking price on Jun 15, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $742,600, with a rent estimate of $2,623/month.
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Brooke E Rudd, (910) 512-1361
Margaret Rudd Assoc/O.I.
Bought with: John G Hamilton, (910) 523-0540, Better Beach Sales & Rentals, Inc.
Originating MLS: Brunswick County Association of Realtors
Source: Hive MLS, MLS#100572681

Home Details for 1616 E Dolphin Drive

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1770 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric RangeDishwasherDryerLaundry: Laundry RoomRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric,Heat Pump,ZonedHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ZonedHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Gas & Electric
No Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Levels: One and One HalfAccessibility: NoneFloors: Carpet, Wood
View
View: Marsh, Ocean

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Open, Covered, Deck, Patio, PorchFencing: Partial, Back Yard, FencedOther Structures: Shower, StorageExterior: Outdoor ShowerFoundation: Other, Pilings
Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a CarportNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Gravel,Concrete,Off Street,On Site,Underhouse
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Waterfront: Third RowFrontage Type: See RemarksRoad Frontage: City Street, State Road, PavedRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 8

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2003
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: Wood Frame, Stick BuiltArchitecture: Wood Frame,Stick Built
Building
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Wood FrameNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 235oa007

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $750,000Price Per Sqft: $424/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu May 14 2026Possession Timing: Subject To Tenant Rights

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Oak IslandCommunity: Long Beach
School Information
Elementary School: SouthportJr High / Middle School: South BrunswickHigh School: South BrunswickHigh School District: Brunswick County Schools

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1770 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Frequency (second): AnnuallyAssociation for this Listing: Brunswick County Association of RealtorsNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10018.8 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Furnished

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 100572681Living Area Range: 1600 - 1799Attic: Pull Down StairsWater ViewWater View: Marsh, OceanAbove Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetShowing Requirements: Appointment Only, Lockbox, See Remarks

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 15, 2026
Source: Hive MLS #100572681
Sold
$750,000
May 15, 2026
Source: Hive MLS #100572681
Contingent
$750,000
May 9, 2026
Source: Hive MLS #100572681
Listed For Sale
$750,000
Sep 19, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$439,900
Sep 18, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$439,900

Market trends in Oak Island

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$546K
$27.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
96.9%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$404
$7MoM
Available listings
270

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What Locals Say about Oak Island

At least 87 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 99 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say it's quiet

  • 83 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 57 % Say there's wildlife

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % Say kids play outside

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 41 % Say there are community events

  • 38 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 36 % Say there are sidewalks

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  • Doug Funkhouser
    "Great location for a vacation or retirement home. "
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  • Tim Clare
    "Lots of neighbors walk their dogs regularly and use the dog park in smith park. It is a popular location South Harbor "
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  • tnp
    "The beach the weather the events North Carolina the resturants shops the grocery stores the banks the drug store south port summer spring falll new years paper lantern parade Marci gras "
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  • Natalie
    "Walking on beach during the off season. Dog friendly community where everyone loves morning walks………"
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  • Asjilcott
    "good parks, poor public schools, charter school & christian schools available within 10 miles of OKI "
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  • Tim Clare
    "Great part of costal North Carolina. Plan on living here a long time without regrets. Don’t forget about Southport!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood has shopping and food nearby. We also have a grocery store nearby by. This is a very friendly neighborhood!"
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  • Taf_19
    "Beach community - filled with full-time, part-time and tourists. All are usually very courteous and friendly. Laid back atmosphere."
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  • Nancyrhall
    "Safe and very family friendly! We are hoping to buy here. We have family living here. Great rec center."
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  • Jackiecastro
    "Sometimes the renters do not pick up after their dogs on the beach which is unacceptable Dogs need to be leashes certain times of the year (beach season) "
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  • Sue A.
    "I am on the water, for the most part it is quiet. The town of Oak Island doesn’t take care of the town the way it should"
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  • Scottieruss
    "I've lived here all my life it used to be really nice and now it's grown up so much it's not what it was. more crimes more drugs but it's but I have to deal with now because I don't have the money to move out of state or out of County. the rent here is unbelievably High and the water bill is even astronomical. "
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  • Chgrey1961
    "This is more of a retired community. If people do have children their kids are safe here They can ride their bikes. The schools here are good. I’d raise my kids here but my kids are already grown "
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  • Marycarol Jones
    "Mayberry by the sea. Population is growing. As of 2/19, 8,400 full time residents. Like stepping back in time 40+ years"
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  • Krissaunders6
    "The proximity to the beach is wonderful, but the beach crowd is very manageable. Wonderful throwback beach town."
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  • sld3009
    "Neighbors watch out for each other but don't cause problems. People are friendly, caring. Good at sharing information.y"
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  • tammymccaff
    "Small town, coastal community. most businesses are local merchants. The closest larger towns are Wilmington to the north and Myrtle Beach to the south. Love the small town community. "
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  • Rmccune98
    "plenty of room for walks and exercise. great pet shop with lots of supplies and a good variety of food"
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  • Teresa C.
    "Parks and recreation center free concerts free beach access pharmacy two local grocery stores, hospitals close by and many doctors and several urgent care centers"
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  • Rmccune98
    "Great place to live and have friends and family visit. I like the sound of the ocean especially at night. "
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  • Teresa R.
    "There is no public transportation and even if there were, I work 45mins away. It is a beautiful touristy place to live. It is also very clickish here."
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  • Rmccune98
    "Island life is great and love living here part time. Wonderful community, I look forward to retiring here. "
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  • Billie M.
    "Just moved here from Alabama. Very friendly people and lots of dogs which I love. Everyone seems to be happy bc they add most likely on vacation. Lots of food options. "
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  • Caitlyn M.
    "Lots of old people, contractors building houses, and it’s dead in the winter time! How fun it can be"
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  • Kellie C.
    "Not many people here during the slow season. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, be prepared for higher numbers...but even with the higher amounts of people here, you’ll still have 30’ of beach to your left and right, forward and back all to yourself!!"
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Frequently asked questions about 1616 E Dolphin Drive

  • What is 1616 E Dolphin Drive estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1616 E Dolphin Drive in Oak Island, NC is $742,600.
  • What is the price history for 1616 E Dolphin Drive?
    1616 E Dolphin Drive in Oak Island, NC last sold for $750,000 in June 2026.
  • Is Oak Island a buyer's or seller's market?
    Oak Island is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Oak Island?
    The median sale price in Oak Island is $546K. That is down $27.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 1616 E Dolphin Drive have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1616 E Dolphin Drive in Oak Island, NC has air conditioning.
  • Does 1616 E Dolphin Drive have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1616 E Dolphin Drive in Oak Island, NC has in-unit laundry.

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