538 Mills Road, Oriental, NC 28571 – MLS# 100529007
Courtesy of Suzanne Gwaltney, Century 21 Sail/Loft Realty
Description
Wake up to the beauty of Broad Creek, where breezes carry across the water and views stretch to Tar and Gideon Creeks. This elevated three-bedroom residence offers the perfect blend of thoughtful design, comfort, and flexibility–inviting you to relax, entertain, and make the most of coastal living.Set high on a raised building pad above the floodplain, the home offers peace of mind, requires no flood insurance, and delivers scenic waterviews. The property spans 1.2 acres total, with an extra lot–ideal for a guest cottage. On the ground level, a paved drive leads to the oversized two-car garage with more than 1,600 square feet of enclosed space. This level also includes a heated studio area and an adjoining storage room–perfect for hobbies. A full-length covered patio extends across the back, offering a shady spot for projects or entertaining.Upstairs, expansive porches–including a 36′ x 9′ screened porch–invite you to savor the views and breezes. French doors from the living room and all bedrooms provide direct porch access, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A Quadra-Fire wood stove warms the living room on winter nights, hardwood floors add warmth and charm, and the kitchen shines as the home’s centerpiece with abundant cabinetry, generous counters, a built-in office nook, and newer appliances–dishwasher, stove, and refrigerator all replaced within the past two years. The primary suite is a private retreat, filled with natural light and spacious enough for a reading or music area, complete with a luxurious ensuite bath. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a convenient laundry room round out the floor plan.Recent updates include a roof replacement (2018), HVAC system (2021), and a premium Kinetico water softener with reverse osmosis. This property combines elevated design, versatile living spaces and waterview beauty- all with the confidence of no flood insurance required.
HOA Amenities
Property Details and Features
Property Access
- Road Type/Frontage: Maintained,Unpaved,Private Road
Appliances & Equipment
- Dishwasher
- Water Softener
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Gas Oven
Basement
- Partially Finished
Bathrooms
- 2 total bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
Building
- Heated SqFt Range: 1600 – 1799
- 1,626 heated sqft
- Built in 2005
- 1 story
- 7 rooms
- Construction: Block,Wood Frame
- Porch/Balcony/Deck: Covered,Screened,Porch
- Stories/Levels: One
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Dining Room
- Dining Room Type: Combination
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Thermal Doors
- Exterior Finish: Block,Vinyl Siding
Fence
- None
Fireplaces
- 1
Floors
- Carpet
- Tile
- Wood
- Laminate
Foundation
- Block
- See Remarks
- Permanent
- Raised
Garage
- 2 attached garage spaces
- 2 garage spaces
Water Features
- Electric
Heating
- Heat Pump
Home Owner’s Association
- HOA Amenities: Maint – Roads,See Remarks
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Solid Surface
- Wood Burning Stove
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Walk-in Shower
- Hot Tub
- Pantry
- Kitchen Island
Laundry
- Laundry Location: Laundry Room
Listing
- Listed on 2025-09-03
- Construction Type: Modular
- List Price/SqFt: $209
- Terms: Cash,VA Loan,Conventional
Location
- County: Pamlico
- Zip Code: 28571
- Latitude: 35.087616
- Longitude: -76.629078
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
- City Limits: No
Lot
- 52,272 sqft lot
- Lot Dimensions: Subject to survey (includes extra lot)
- 1.2 acres
- Lot Description: Corner Lot,Open Lot
- Lot Water Features: None
Parking
- Garage Faces Side
- Paved
- Off Street
- On Site
Possession
- At Closing
- Negotiable
Property
- Zoning: residential
- Waterview
- Federal Flood Insurance available
Roof
- Shingle
Additional Rooms
- Rooms: Bedroom 2,Master Bedroom,Living Room,Kitchen,Dining Room,Bedroom 3
Schools
- Elementary School 2: Fred A. Anderson
- Middle School 2: Pamlico County
- High School 2: Pamlico County
Taxes
- Tax Assessed Value: $161,481
- Property Taxes: $1,090
- City Tax Rate: 735
- Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
- Water Connected
- Electric Provider: Tideland Electric
- Water Provider: Pamlico County