Holden Beach Homes with Canal View

Welcome to Holden Beach, North Carolina, a hidden gem nestled in Brunswick County that offers a perfect blend of coastal charm and tranquility. Known for its stunning sandy shores and picturesque landscapes, Holden Beach is an idyllic destination for those seeking a serene lifestyle by the sea. With its friendly community atmosphere, excellent dining options, and an array of outdoor recreational activities, it's no wonder that families and retirees alike are drawn to this beautiful coastal town.

One of the most alluring features of Holden Beach is the availability of homes with breathtaking canal views. Imagine waking up each morning to the gentle sound of water lapping against the shore, with the sun casting a golden glow over the canals. These properties not only provide stunning vistas but also offer direct access to the waterways, making them perfect for boating, fishing, or simply enjoying the natural beauty that surrounds you.

Living in a canal-view home allows you to embrace the coastal lifestyle fully, with opportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, and exploring the local marine life right from your backyard. Whether you’re looking for a vacation retreat or a permanent residence, the homes in Holden Beach cater to a variety of tastes and budgets, ensuring you find the perfect fit for your needs.

Discover the charm and beauty of Holden Beach, where every day feels like a vacation. Come explore the canal-view homes that await you and experience the coastal living dream!

Newest Holden Beach Homes with Canal View

$987,500

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100612022 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,944 SqFt. ⋅ 1985 Year Built

Enjoy the best of coastal living in this recently updated, fully furnished canal front home, offering panoramic water views and direct access to a boating lifestyle. The spacious great room welcomes you with sweeping views of the canal, creating an inviting setting for entertaining, relaxing and enjoying the waterfront scenery. Outside, the private boat dock and boat lift make getting out on the water convenient and effortless. The thoughtfully arranged three- bedroom two- bath home features a desirable first floor primary suite with an en-suite bath. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms share a Jack-and- Jill bathroom, while a versatile sitting room /room /loft provides additional space to unwind, read, or accommodate guests. An added highlight is lower level, featuring a recreation room, garage, and bathroom. Although this area is not included in the home's calculated living area, it offers valuable additional space for games, hobbies, entertaining, or storing boating and beach essentials. With recent updates, furnishings included, panoramic canal views, and a private dock with a boat lift, this property offers an appealing combination of comfort, convenience, and waterfront enjoyment. Whether you're looking for a coastal getaway, a second home, or a place to embrace life on the water,144 Tuna Drive is ready to welcome you !

144 Tuna Dr, Holden Beach

$1,350,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100611863 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2,504 SqFt. ⋅ 1986 Year Built

Welcome to 118 Lions Paw Street, a beautifully updated canal home situated on a rare, oversized 75' wide deep-water canal lot on Holden Beach! Offering 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and over 2,500 square feet of living space, this property has plenty of room for the whole family. Even better? It is offered fully furnished down to the silverware and linens. A 12,000 lb. boat lift and floating dock are already in place, providing easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway for a day of boating or fishing. The public beach access is also just right around the corner. Step inside to find a spacious open floor plan featuring a beautifully renovated kitchen with quartz countertops and backsplash, waterfall island, and stainless-steel appliances including a double oven with air fryer, drawer microwave, and built-in mini fridge. The kitchen opens into the main living area, complete with resurfaced white oak hardwood floors, updated fixtures, and a clean, modern feel throughout. Also on the main level is the renovated master suite, formal dining room, powder room, and laundry area. A full wraparound porch provides plenty of outdoor living space to enjoy the ocean breezes, morning coffee, or evening cocktails. Holden Beach is unique in that it is South facing, offering beautiful sunrises and sunsets year-round. Upstairs are the four additional guest bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The ground level offers plenty of entertainment space, a spacious two-car garage heated and cooled with mini-splits, and an oversized storage room ideal for a workshop or storing all your beach gear. The current owner has made several additional improvements, including the installation of an electric vehicle charger in the garage, mini-split additions in the garage and storage areas, and high end fully programmable LED exterior lighting around all three levels of the home. All new furnishings have also been added, giving the home a fresh, updated look throughout! Prior to the current owner's purchase, the previous seller completed an extensive list of renovations and improvements, including the fully remodeled kitchen, renovated master, updated powder room, resurfaced white oak hardwood floors, two new HVAC units (2024 and 2025), new canal deck (2024), windows and siding (2019), and outdoor shower (2025). Whether you're looking for a primary residence, second home, or investment property, 118 Lions Paw offers a great combination of space, waterfront amenities, and recent improvements. Holden Beach is conveniently located between Wilmington and Myrtle Beach, with shopping, dining, and golf courses just a short drive away. Come take a look for yourself and see all this property has to offer!

118 Lions Paw St, Holden Beach

$810,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100608502 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,550 SqFt. ⋅ 1974 Year Built

Welcome to 940 Ocean Boulevard West in Holden Beach! This charming H-style second-row home offers the perfect combination of coastal location, spacious living, and investment potential. Featuring 4 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, there is plenty of room for family, friends, or vacation guests. One of the standout features is the beautiful screened-in porch, where you can relax, enjoy the coastal breeze, and see and hear the ocean just across the street. The property also offers picturesque ocean, marsh, and canal views, with the home backing up to the canal for an added sense of privacy and coastal scenery. While there is no deeded water access, the canal frontage adds to the property's unique setting. The garage offers tons of potential and could be transformed into a game room, entertaining space, beach hangout, or additional recreational area to create even more usable space. Whether you're looking for a beach getaway, investment property, or vacation rental, this Holden Beach property is worth a look. The home is currently being rented through PROACTIVE Vacations, offering an opportunity for a buyer to continue an established rental strategy. Located just steps from the ocean and close to everything Holden Beach has to offer, 940 Ocean Boulevard West is a property with location, views, rental potential, and room to make it your own.

940 Ocean Blvd W, Holden Beach

$839,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100608122 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,263 SqFt. ⋅ 1971 Year Built

Welcome to 140 Lions Paw in the Heritage Harbor neighborhood of award winning Holden Beach, NC. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath canal front home has that classic, old school Holden Beach feel, with the water out back and public beach access just a short walk away. Simple, comfortable, and made for real beach living. Out back you'll find a boat lift and floating dock on a deep water canal with direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Lockwood Folly Inlet. Fish off the dock in the morning, spend the afternoon on the boat, and watch the sun go down over the water. Ideal as a full time residence, second home, or proven vacation rental investment. The home is currently operated by an Airbnb Superhost as a five star rated rental with over 100 five star reviews. Holden Beach is one of the South Brunswick Islands, known for its laid back atmosphere, no high rise buildings, and wide, uncrowded beaches. Minutes to Shallotte and Supply, a short drive to Ocean Isle Beach, Sunset Beach, and Calabash, about 45 minutes to Wilmington, and about an hour to Myrtle Beach. Homes with a boat lift, floating dock, and a proven five star rental record are hard to find on Holden Beach. Schedule your showing today.

140 Lions Paw, Holden Beach

$1,350,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100599160 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2,113 SqFt. ⋅ 2017 Year Built

Experience the best of coastal living with amazing ocean views, incredible boating access, and a short walk to the beach and pier! This beautiful 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is being sold FURNISHED, with just a few exclusions, making it easy to start enjoying the coastal lifestyle from day one. Furnishings include furniture, linens, dishes, bikes, kayaks, outdoor furniture, a grill, outdoor swing, games, and more! With water frontage and ocean views from so many places throughout the home, this property truly takes advantage of its incredible coastal setting. Outdoor living is a major highlight of this property! The large deck off the living room overlooks the boat slip and canal while also offering wonderful ocean views. The deck off the kitchen provides another great spot to relax and take in the ocean views, while expansive decking off the front and rear of the upper level offers even more impressive views. High-end outdoor seating throughout the decks creates plenty of inviting spaces for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the coastal surroundings. The main floor features a large living room and a spacious kitchen designed for entertaining. The kitchen is highlighted by an oversized island with granite countertops and barstool seating, a beautiful tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a four-burner gas stove, built-in microwave, dishwasher, side-by-side refrigerator, and pantry. A spacious dining room is conveniently located just off the kitchen, and a powder room serves the main living area. Also located on the main floor is the spacious primary suite with a beautiful private bathroom featuring double vanities and a walk-in tiled shower. A large walk-in closet provides plenty of storage, and attractive blinds throughout the home add another thoughtful finishing touch. The third floor offers three additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a den, and a dedicated office/workspace. One bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed, while the other two bedrooms feature high-quality bunk beds, each with a full-size bed on the bottom and a twin bed on top--providing excellent sleeping accommodations for family and guests. For boaters and water lovers, the location is hard to beat! The private boat slip is perfect for tying up a boat or jet skis, and a wide metal ramp provides easy access to the dock. The ability to add one or 2 boat lifts is also an option! From here, enjoy convenient boating access to the Intracoastal Waterway. Spend the day on the boat, head to the beach, or enjoy the best of both! The property also features a black wrought-iron fenced backyard and plenty of parking. Whether you're looking for a coastal getaway, an investment property, or a special place where family and friends can gather, this home offers an incredible opportunity to enjoy the beach and boating lifestyle! With beautiful ocean views, water frontage, a private boat slip, abundant outdoor living space, and easy access to the beach and pier, this is coastal living at its best. Rental history is available upon request.

111 Durham St, Holden Beach

$825,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100593194 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2,542 SqFt. ⋅ 1969 Year Built

Welcome to 107 Lions Paw St, a fully furnished, turn-key coastal home on a deep-water canal with a new private floating boat dock out back and the beach access right around the corner. While officially advertised as a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home, the property offers an additional 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the lower level, providing a total of 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, two kitchens, and two separate living areas. With plenty of space for family and guests along with a strong, established rental history, this home offers incredible flexibility. Whether you're looking for an investment property, coastal beach getaway, or simply a home with plenty of room for everyone, this home is ready to enjoy from day one. The main level features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms along with an open kitchen, dining, and living area. Recent improvements include newer LVP flooring throughout the main living area, newer carpet in all bedrooms, and updated bathrooms with new flooring, toilets, vanities, a new shower, and refinished tubs. The lower level has been completely redone and offers an additional 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a second kitchen, second living area, and remodeled laundry room. Updates include newer LVP flooring, furniture, appliances, and double glass doors leading to the backyard. The upper and lower levels are not connected by an interior stairwell, providing additional privacy and flexibility for family, guests, or rentals. With its established rental history, multiple living spaces, deep-water canal location, and proximity to the beach, this property is well suited for continued use as an investment or simply enjoying everything Holden Beach has to offer. Boaters will appreciate the private floating dock out back, providing convenient access to the water right from your own backyard. Located on award-winning Holden Beach and conveniently situated between Wilmington and Myrtle Beach, 107 Lions Paw offers the space, location, updates, and versatility that are hard to find all in one property. Come take a look for yourself!

107 Lions Paw St, Holden Beach

$1,050,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100545312 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,280 SqFt. ⋅ 1973 Year Built

This unique, legacy property is ready to bring lots of beach fun to another family/owner. This location is one to pass down to further generations. You have a no wake zone canal access in the back to protect your boat from wake action. You also have the amazing ICW views with the second parcel across the street. High Point St has a beach access between it and Lumberton Street for your days on the sand. The proximity to the island center businesses by Brunswick Avenue makes transportation around the island a breeze. This furnished classic beach cottage H plan utilizes every foot of space and even has remodeled bathrooms and kitchen. The LVP flooring makes cleanup quick. Porches, both open and covered, on the front and the back, make shade or sun chasing easy. This house has a large open garage area, outdoor shower, fenced in yard, and a boat lift in the back. The bulkhead was replaced in June 2025 and rear yard had new sod installed too. It has a rental history of long and short term, if additional income is wanted. Take a look, this location is premier!

161 High Point St, Holden Beach

$1,795,000

5 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 100541716 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2,498 SqFt. ⋅ 2026 Year Built

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

$1,750,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100541338 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2,308 SqFt. ⋅ 2026 Year Built

New Construction with the most amazing views of the ocean, marsh, canal and ICW! 2nd row home on Holden Beach! This home currently under construction is a 4 bedroom, 4 bath coastal retreat sitting on a canal front lot with its own private pier, offering an exceptional blend of beach and waterway living. Sit in the living area and look out the large glass doors at the ocean or look right and see directly down the canal. 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, access to a private porch overlooking the canal with views of the ICW, a beautifully appointed bath with a spacious tile shower and double sinks. Additional highlights include a residential elevator, front porch, a deck with amazing oceans views from both levels. 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

$769,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100520391 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,409 SqFt. ⋅ 1986 Year Built

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. Front deck extends into the front yard setback.

108 Tarpon Dr, Holden Beach

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