1608 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 – MLS# 100531383
Courtesy of Laina Collins, Emerald Isle Realty
Description
Perched on an elevated lot, this beautiful second-row home offers outstanding ocean views. Designed with a reverse floor plan, the spacious living and dining areas showcase the beauty of the coast through the large windows over looking the ocean, creating the perfect backdrop for relaxing. With 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, plus a versatile flex space, there’s room for everyone. An elevator makes each level easily accessible and easy to bring your cooler from the kitchen to the beach. The Trex decking adds both style and durability and creates the perfect space to enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. Outside, a private in-ground pool and generous outdoor spaces make every day feel like vacation. Trips to the beach are an easy walk across the street. Store your beach gear in the garage and wash off in the outdoor shower.Lovingly cared for by its original owner and a proven vacation rental, this property shines with updates: new pool pump equipment (2024), hot water heater, elevator safety upgrade, Trex decking/stairs, high-end carpet in bedrooms (2023), plus three newer HVAC units (2021 & 2022).From sunrise on the decks to poolside afternoons and cozy evenings by the ocean, this home is a true coastal escape–ready to enjoy and built to last.
HOA Amenities
Property Details and Features
Property Access
- Road Type/Frontage: Paved,Public (City/Cty/St)
Appliances & Equipment
- Built-In Microwave
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Range
- Ice Maker
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
Bathrooms
- 7 total bathrooms
- 6 full bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
Building
- Heated SqFt Range: 3500 – 3999
- 3,952 heated sqft
- Built in 2005
- 3 stories
- 10 rooms
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Porch/Balcony/Deck: Covered,Patio,Deck
- Stories/Levels: 3 Story or More
Cooling
- Central Air
- Heat Pump
Dining Room
- Dining Room Type: Combination
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower
- Exterior Finish: See Remarks
Fence
- Front Yard
- Vinyl
- Partial
Fireplaces
- 1
Floors
- Carpet
- Tile
- Wood
Foundation
- Slab
Garage
- 1 attached garage space
- 1 garage space
Water Features
- Electric
Heating
- Heat Pump
Interior Features
- Blinds/Shades
- Reversed Floor Plan
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Elevator
- Kitchen Island
- High Ceilings
- Furnished
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Laundry
- Laundry Location: Laundry Closet
Listing
- Listed on 2025-09-18
- Construction Type: Stick Built
- List Price/SqFt: $746
- Terms: Cash,Conventional
Location
- County: Carteret
- Zip Code: 28594
- Latitude: 34.679074
- Longitude: -76.938531
- Subdivision: Emerald Isle By The Sea
- City Limits: Yes
Lot
- 10,106 sqft lot
- Lot Dimensions: 75×135
- 0.23 acres
- Lot Water Features: Ocean Side,Second Row
Parking
- Garage Faces Front
- Paved
Pool
- In Ground
Possession
- At Closing
Property
- Zoning: Residential
- Waterview
Roof
- Composition
Taxes
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,586,361
- City Tax Rate: 1146
- Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
- Water Connected
- Electric Provider: Carteret-Craven EMC
- Water Provider: Bogue Banks Water Corp