Sunset Beach is the smallest barrier island in Brunswick County. About 3 miles separate the east end from the west end. Sunset Beach is the southern most developed beach in North Carolina. South of Sunset Beach there are some uninhabitable islands and then you enter South Carolina. Sunset Beach is one of the premiere beaches in Brunswick County. It was ranked the #1 barrier island in the state by Duke University.
On the far west end of the island, past the homes and beyond where the road ends, there is a mailbox stuck in the sand. Inside the mailbox there is a notepad and pen that folks come from all over to write whatever is on their minds. This mailbox has been a tourist attraction for many years, though not everyone knows about.
Up until 2010, the only access onto the island was a single lane swing bridge that was operated by a bridge tender, the DOT started construction on a mega bridge in 2008 and opened it in 2010. The old bridge was preserved and now sits on the mainland side and serves as a museum. Many people have memories of coming to the beach as a kid and having to wait 15-30 minutes for their turn to get on the bridge, although the new bridge isn’t quite as appealing or charming, it is perhaps more functional.
Real Estate opportunities on Sunset Beach include investment condos and homes along with vacation and beach homes for sale. There are many great communities within a few minutes of the island.
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MLS #: 100367331 Status: Active Address: 407 Sunset Boulevard S City / Zip: Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Subdivision Not In Subdivision Lot Size: 0.15 Kind: Single Family Residence |
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MLS #: 100365519 Status: Active Address: 1504 Riverside Drive City / Zip: Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Subdivision Ocean Club Estates Lot Size: 0.15 Kind: Single Family Residence |
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MLS #: 100361770 Status: Active Address: 402 Marlin Street City / Zip: Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Subdivision Not In Subdivision Lot Size: 0.19 Kind: Single Family Residence |
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MLS #: 100340128 Status: Active Address: 403 Sailfish Street City / Zip: Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Subdivision Not In Subdivision Lot Size: 0.11 Kind: Single Family Residence |
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MLS #: 100341881 Status: Active Address: 430 34th Street City / Zip: Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Subdivision Not In Subdivision Lot Size: 0.10 Kind: Single Family Residence |
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MLS #: 100355969 Status: Active Address: 424 6th Street City / Zip: Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Subdivision Sunset Beach Lot Size: 0.10 Kind: Single Family Residence |
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MLS #: 100330837 Status: Active Address: 7422 Falkirk Lane City / Zip: Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Subdivision Thistle Downs Lot Size: 0.29 Kind: Single Family Residence |
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MLS #: 100366016 Status: Active Address: 360 Crooked Gulley Circle City / Zip: Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Subdivision Sea Trail Plantation Lot Size: 0.34 Kind: Single Family Residence |
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MLS #: 100341916 Status: Active Address: 7320 Lieth Lane City / Zip: Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Subdivision Thistle Downs Lot Size: 0.26 Kind: Single Family Residence |
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MLS #: 100367281 Status: Active Address: 937 Green Pointe Drive City / Zip: Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Subdivision Sea Trail Plantation Lot Size: 0.42 Kind: Single Family Residence |
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