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Duplex with Separate Meters
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$775,000

902 Fifth Street S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

Two 3BR/2BA units on separate meters, with newer LVP flooring and a roof replaced in 2018.

Property Size2,462 SF
Price / SF$314.78
Days on Market162

Property Features for 902 Fifth Street S

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,462 SF
Property subtype Multi-Family

Additional Details

Gross Income $48,000

Amenities

LVT/LVP
No
Yes
4
Electric
2
6
Blinds/Shades
Partial,Wood
Public
See Remarks
0.14
0.0
50 X 125
Vinyl Siding
Off Street,Paved
Slab
City Street,State Road
2462.0

Building Details

Year Built 1999
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Tiffany's Beach Properties
Listed By: Schyler Foskey
Source: Baystreetrealtygroup
Added: Feb 18 Changed: Jul 30 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 8:21AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This duplex features two separate 3-bedroom, 2-bath units in a two-story layout, totaling 2,462 heated square feet. Each unit has LVP/LVT flooring, and the home is equipped with heating and air conditioning. The property includes an electric water heater, partial wood fencing, vinyl siding, and slab foundation construction. Parking is available off-street and paved, and the water source is public.

Built in 1999 on a 0.14-acre lot, the property is described with frontage on a city street and a state road. The roof was replaced in 2018, and the units have separate meters. The offering notes that short-term rentals are allowed.

The duplex is positioned about five blocks from beach access and the Carolina Beach Lake, supporting flexible use for a tenant mix that fits short-term rental allowances.

Key Highlights

  • Two separate 3BR/2BA units totaling 2,462 heated SF
  • Each unit is 1,241 heated square feet
  • Roof replaced in 2018

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $36.9k $15.00
− Vacancy −$3.5k −$1.44
EGI $33.4k $13.56
− OpEx −$10.0k −$4.07
NOI $23.4k $9.49
2,462 SF · lease $15.00/SF/yr · vacancy 9.59% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$333.9K
$292.2K – $389.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,372 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.02%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$306.8K
$268.4K – $357.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,474 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.77%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$799.1K
$699.2K – $932.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $55,936 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.22%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Auto Parts Store HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Skin Care Clinic Hair Salon

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

411
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 28428, NC

6,848
Population
6,268
Households
1.1
Avg Household Size
51
Median Age
48%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
5.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,317
Density / Sq Mi
$87,670
Median Household Income
$41,138
Median Earnings
$1,515
Median Rent
$490,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two 3BR/2BA units on separate meters, with newer LVP flooring and a roof replaced in 2018.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 902 Fifth Street S Carolina Beach, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $775,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two separate 3BR/2BA units totaling 2,462 heated SF; Each unit is 1,241 heated square feet; Roof replaced in 2018
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