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$2,250,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100601062 MLS
Experience oceanfront living in this beautifully appointed 3-bedroom plus flex space, with a private, heated pool and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. The ground level features two covered carport areas, a spacious storage room, and convenient access to the pool and beach walkway. The main living level offers an open floor plan with LVP flooring throughout, designed to maximize the stunning ocean views. The inviting living area is adjacent to a spacious den, creating the perfect layout for entertaining and gathering with family and friends. The kitchen showcases painted cabinetry, granite countertops, a tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a peninsula with additional seating that flows seamlessly into the dining area. The den and dining room open onto the oceanfront deck, where a private walkway leads directly to the beach. Along the walkway, you'll find three additional deck spaces perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or taking in the coastal scenery. A guest bedroom, full bath, and laundry area complete this level. Upstairs, the oceanfront primary suite features a private deck, dual walk-in closets, and an ensuite bath with a dual vanity and tiled walk-in shower. An additional guest bedroom, full bath, and a versatile bonus room currently used as extra sleeping space provide ample accommodations for family and guests. An unfinished attic offers valuable storage space. Ideally located in sought-after Emerald Isle, this home is just minutes from local boutiques, restaurants, and waterfront dining while offering the laid-back coastal lifestyle the Crystal Coast is known for. Whether you're searching for a vacation getaway or a full-time residence, this exceptional oceanfront home combines comfort, flexibility, and the best of beachfront living.

11017 Inlet Dr, Emerald Isle
$1,300,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100600576 MLS
Sweeping Bogue Sound views, spectacular sunsets, and approximately 118 feet of waterfront define the setting at 5104 Bogue Sound Drive. Situated on an exceptionally wide 115-foot lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath soundfront home offers a sense of space, privacy, and connection to the water that is increasingly difficult to find in Emerald Isle. Out back, a well-maintained bulkhead and private small basin frame the shoreline, with expansive views across the marsh, Bogue Sound, and toward the Intracoastal Waterway. The covered screened porch may quickly become your favorite feature in the house. As the sun begins to set, watch shrimp jump along the marsh, drum splash at the water's edge, and dolphins make their way through the Sound. It's the kind of peaceful coastal setting that invites you to sit a little longer and simply enjoy the view. Inside, the home is bright and inviting with an open living area that keeps the natural surroundings close at hand. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, newer appliances, white cabinetry, and a spacious peninsula, while hardwood flooring brings warmth to the main living space. Three bedrooms and two full baths provide comfortable accommodations for family and guests. Whether enjoyed as a full-time residence or a coastal retreat, 5104 Bogue Sound Drive is about more than being soundfront--it's the best of soundfront living in Emerald Isle. The wide homesite, substantial waterfrontage, screened porch, private basin, marsh, wildlife, sunsets, and ever-changing water views combine to create a property that feels distinctly Emerald Isle.

5104 Bogue Sound Dr, Emerald Isle
$1,077,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100600079 MLS
Beautiful future home on 1.66 acres. Canal front. 4BR/3BA, Ranein tankless water heater. Beautiful in ground pool. Large master bedroom with luxury master bath. Large gathering space underneath house. Private well for sprinkler system. Fully furnished except artwork on walls. This beautiful home with a huge, fully equipped kitchen with enough room for children and pets. It is a 10 minute walk to the beach with close access to the bike path, which extends the entire island. Bring your bikes! Numerous restaurants and live music venues within a short drive. Bicycle and golf cart rentals are available on the island. This home has incredible space inside and out, with front and back decks that overlooks Archer's Creek with beautiful wildlife. After a fun beach day, return home to relax in your own private pool, with an outdoor shower available as needed. Lastly, large breezeway underneath the home with a propane grill and dining area.

7218 Canal Dr, Emerald Isle
$2,250,000
8 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100599890 MLS
Welcome to 4105 Ocean Drive, the ''Sea Star'' of Emerald Isle! This lovely oceanfront duplex showcases panoramic ocean views that are truly unforgettable with 2 oceanfront bedrooms on each side. Step outside your door and onto the beautiful beach, where soft sand, refreshing coastal breezes, and endless opportunities for relaxation await. Featuring a total of 8 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, this spacious duplex is the perfect size for families and guests. Spend your days walking along the shore, then unwind on the comfortable decks while taking in the stunning ocean scenery. Every detail sets the stage for memorable days and peaceful evenings by the sea. This exceptional property offers the lifestyle of the Crystal Coast and the opportunity to own a remarkable oceanfront retreat where the ocean is in your back yard and every day feels like a vacation! Sold furnished and ready for you to enjoy. Come see the ''Sea Star'' of Emerald Isle! This home is currently a vacation rental. Turn day is Saturday.

4105 Ocean Dr E Unit E&W, Emerald Isle
$4,600,000
9 Beds ⋅ 9 Baths ⋅ 100578245 MLS
Rarely does an oceanfront home combine this level of craftsmanship, privacy, and scale. Situated in the heart of Emerald Isle, just moments from the Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, this exceptional custom-built estate by Crystal Coast Construction offers the feeling of a private coastal retreat while remaining close to everything the island has to offer. Lovingly maintained as a second home and never offered as a rental, the property showcases thoughtful design and remarkable attention to detail throughout. From the metal roof and composite decking to artisan tile, natural stone finishes, crystal doorknobs, plantation shutters, and custom millwork, every element was carefully selected to create a home that is both beautiful and enduring. The ground level serves as the ultimate self-contained entertainment and wellness hub, beautifully furnished with vibrant, comfortable seating for seamless relaxation. Here, a secondary kitchen area and a spacious arcade game zone eliminate the need to head upstairs for refreshments. Movie nights are elevated in the exclusive, dark media room featuring three levels of custom seating and immersive surround sound, while a dedicated yoga and fitness room easily transforms to suit any lifestyle. This floor also hosts a large bedroom, a custom bunk room featuring two sets of full bunks, a beautifully appointed bathroom, and three dedicated storage rooms. An elevator services the home from this level up to the third floor. A spacious garage housing three Rinnai tankless water heaters for ultimate convenience. Step straight out from the lower level into a gated paradise featuring one of the largest pool decks on the coast, offering limitless space for outdoor lounge games and rows of seating. Designed with safety and seclusion in mind, the professionally landscaped outdoor oasis features a separate gated entry, custom privacy fencing with smaller slats on the sides, and wider slats facing the water to maximize the view. The centerpiece is a pool with a tanning ledge and a hot tub built into the water, leading to a private boardwalk and platform deck with a hot and cold outdoor shower. Ascending to the second level, accentuated by a beautiful sea glass light fixture, you are greeted by a culinary masterpiece and the most amazing, unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, white sandy beaches, and passing dolphins. The chef's kitchen comes fully equipped with premium stainless-steel appliances, a massive double Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a standalone center island boasting a striking, double-thickness stone top. The main living and oceanfront dining areas feature custom built-ins and contemporary cable rope wire railings on the deck to ensure the ocean views remain entirely uninterrupted. This floor features a large oceanfront primary suite with an oversized bathroom, complete with custom tile, a custom shower, and a standalone clawfoot tub. An additional bedroom with its own private, custom en-suite bathroom is also located on this level. Moving up to the third floor, the layout is masterfully designed to host large groups effortlessly, featuring a spacious foyer, a beautifully tiled laundry room, and six bedrooms. Four of these bedrooms face the ocean and feature direct door access to the oceanfront deck. This level includes two private en-suite sanctuaries and four rooms connected by a classic Jack-and-Jill bathroom. Throughout this level, custom tile work, stone surfaces, glass showers, and clawfoot tubs continue the home's exceptional quality and timeless character. Crowning the home is a spectacular lookout room where panoramic views of the ocean, coastline, and island unfold in every direction. Featuring a tongue-and-groove ceiling, oyster shell chandelier, and built-in window seating, this inviting space is the perfect place to begin the day with a sunrise or unwind as the sun sets over Emerald Isle.

7519 Ocean Dr, Emerald Isle
$629,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100598333 MLS ⋅ Pier Pointe BLDG.
Do you dream of owning your own piece of paradise? Welcome to this turn-key, fully furnished, top-floor retreat at Pier Pointe, where breathtaking ocean and sound views greet you from virtually every window. This is Emerald Isle lifestyle at its finest--and an opportunity to own a slice of one of the Crystal Coast's most sought-after destinations. Offering strong rental income, exceptional amenities, a highly desirable island location, and spectacular top-floor views at an incredible price, this property is the perfect opportunity to turn your beach-house dreams into reality. Beautifully and completely furnished, it's ready for you, your family, or your guests from day one. Just bring your island vibes and boogie board! Inside, the open-concept floor plan creates an inviting space for relaxing and entertaining, while the oversized kitchen provides plenty of room to gather. Step outside onto the spacious deck and take in the award-winning coastal scenery. Generously sized bedrooms and abundant storage provide comfort, privacy, and convenience for the entire family. Pier Pointe is renowned for its outstanding, meticulously maintained amenities, including two outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a volleyball court, picnic and grilling areas, outdoor showers, direct beach access, and EV charging stations. And for investors, the rental history speaks for itself: $37,500 in rental revenue in 2025 and $35,300 from January through August 2026. Whether you're searching for the perfect family beach retreat, an income-producing investment, or both, this exceptional Pier Pointe condo delivers the views, location, amenities, and island lifestyle you've been waiting for. Paradise is calling--don't miss your chance to answer.

2913 Pointe West Dr Unit B3, Emerald Isle
$618,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100598296 MLS ⋅ Pier Pointe BLDG.
Enjoy the best of Emerald Isle oceanfront living from Unit B2, a second-floor 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo with AMAZING OCEANFRONT VIEWS in the desirable Pier Pointe community. Located in the building closest to the sandy beach, this direct oceanfront property offers an exceptional location with easy access to the beach and the beautiful coastal lifestyle that residents of Emerald Isle know and love. Offered fully furnished, this turnkey condo is ready to enjoy as a personal beach retreat or continue as a successful investment. The property has a proven rental history spanning more than a decade, providing an established track record for those seeking an income-producing oceanfront property. Pier Pointe amenities include two outdoor swimming pools, a tennis court, electric vehicle charging station, and private beach access. HOA dues include water, cable, and internet, adding convenience and value for owners. Located in the heart of Emerald Isle and within the Croatan School District, the property is just minutes from local restaurants, shopping, the Emerald Isle fishing pier, and area attractions, while still offering the relaxed setting of an oceanfront community. Whether you're looking for a vacation home, investment property, or both, 2801 Pier Pointe Drive, Unit B2 offers a rare combination of direct oceanfront location, established rental history, furnishings, and desirable community amenities.

2801 Pier Pointe Dr Unit B2, Emerald Isle
$545,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100598229 MLS ⋅ Sound Of The Sea BLDG.
This fabulous, fully-furnished condo is nestled among one of Emerald Isle's premiere waterfront locations within the popular gated community of Sound of the Sea. Ideally situated with privacy and safety, this two bedroom, two full bathroom unit offers beautiful ocean views from the main living area, primary bedroom, kitchen, and covered balcony for you to enjoy coastal relaxation and/or entertainment at its finest. Conveniently located on the first floor just across from the elevator, this meticulously maintained condo with LVP flooring throughout has many recent improvements including quartz kitchen countertops, a new Maytag stove/oven, Maytag microwave, lighting, and more. Additionally, double sliding living room doors, some new windows, hurricane shutters, and a programmable NEST thermostat were installed within the last four years. This home is ready for you to walk in, unpack, and immediately begin enjoying all that Emerald Isle offers: fine dining, popular shopping, diverse entertainment, and beach/outdoor activities. Further, within the complex itself, there are two swimming pools, tennis courts, a pool/club house, cable, boat storage, and much more for you and your guests to enjoy. With excellent rental potential and history, this condo makes for a fabulous investment opportunity if you choose! This time of year offers the perfect chance to purchase your piece of paradise to personally enjoy the quieter autumn and winter months walking on the beach or get it on the rental market so it can begin making you money. Do you hear what I hear? That's right; the Sound of the Sea is calling you home!

8801 Reed Dr Unit 115, Emerald Isle
$1,350,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 100598013 MLS ⋅ Emerald Isle By The Sea BLDG.
Wake to the sound of the Atlantic and step from your own oceanfront retreat directly toward the sand at Australian Gold East, a beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence where panoramic ocean views, generous outdoor living spaces and thoughtful improvements come together in one exceptional Emerald Isle setting. Designed across multiple levels to embrace its position along the shoreline, the home offers approximately 2388 heated square feet with multiple oceanfront decks that extend the living experience outdoors. Expansive windows and sliding doors frame the Atlantic, filling the interiors with natural light and keeping the ocean beautifully present throughout the home. The main living level provides an inviting gathering space with open living and dining areas, wet bar, updated LVP flooring and a retiled fireplace with electric insert and heating unit. The kitchen has benefited from upgraded appliances within the past three years, while a retractable awning creates another comfortable place to enjoy the ocean breeze. Above, the penthouse level offers an additional sense of retreat with a remodeled bath, LVP flooring, updated décor and its own retractable awning. The sellers have made numerous improvements throughout the residence, including replacement of the majority of windows and all sliding doors, bathroom updates, newer water heaters, HVAC systems replaced within approximately four years and deck updates. A detailed seller-provided list of improvements and approximate dates is available for buyers. Outside is where Australian Gold East truly captures the coastal lifestyle. Professionally landscaped grounds feature a putting green and sprinkler system, while a private hot tub with newer enclosure offers an inviting place to unwind after a day on the beach. An outdoor shower, multiple decks and a private walkway leading toward the beach and oceanfront gazebo making days on the shoreline wonderfully effortless . With an established vacation-rental presence, Australian Gold East offers compelling versatility as a second home, personal coastal retreat or income-producing vacation property. And for buyers envisioning something even more distinctive, Australian Gold West is also available for purchase, creating the rare opportunity to acquire the entire oceanfront duplex. Own East or West individually, or bring both residences together to create an extraordinary oceanfront compound with the flexibility for personal use, vacation rentals or a combination of both. Australian Gold East is more than a place at the beach--it is an opportunity to own your place on the oceanfront in Emerald Isle.

3903 Ocean Dr E Unit East, Emerald Isle
$1,350,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 100598008 MLS ⋅ Emerald Isle By The Sea BLDG.
Experience the beauty of oceanfront living at Australian Gold West, a well-appointed 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence offering direct beach access, beautiful Atlantic views and established vacation-rental appeal in Emerald Isle. Thoughtfully arranged across multiple levels, this coastal retreat provides approximately 2415 heated square feet with multiple decks designed to make the most of its exceptional setting. The main living level offers an inviting gathering space with open living and dining areas, wet bar, fireplace with updated electric insert/heating unit and a well-equipped kitchen with appliances upgraded within approximately the past three years. The penthouse level provides additional privacy with an updated bath and newer furnishings. Numerous seller-provided improvements enhance the property, including a metal roof, replacement of the majority of windows, updated decking, newer water heaters, HVAC systems replaced within approximately three years, fresh interior and exterior paint, newer furnishings, updated bath finishes, new washer and dryer, sprinkler system and more. See the Improvements/Notable Features document for additional details and approximate dates. Step outside to enjoy multiple oceanfront decks, an outdoor shower and private walkway leading toward the beach and oceanfront gazebo--an ideal setting for morning coffee, afternoons on the sand and evenings accompanied by the sound of the Atlantic. Whether envisioned as a second home, personal coastal retreat or income-producing vacation property, Australian Gold West offers an exceptional opportunity along the Emerald Isle oceanfront. For buyers seeking an even greater investment or coastal compound, the adjoining Australian Gold East residence is also available, creating the rare opportunity to purchase the entire oceanfront duplex. Two residences, one remarkable oceanfront address, and a world of possibilities.

3903 Ocean Dr W Unit West, Emerald Isle
$2,400,000
4 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 100597763 MLS
Welcome to Once Upon a Time - Your Ultimate Beach Retreat with Private Pool and Direct Beach Access Nestled in the highly desirable Dolphin Ridge community, Once Upon a Time offers breathtaking ocean views, ample living space, and easy beach access, making it the perfect destination for families looking for the ultimate coastal escape. The second floor offers an expansive, open-concept living area where you can unwind and enjoy the panoramic ocean views through large windows. The fully equipped kitchen features updated appliances and sleek granite countertops, perfect for preparing meals. The adjoining dining area and cozy living room are ideal for gatherings or quiet evenings. On the third floor, the oceanfront primary suites provide the ultimate in comfort and privacy. Each suite is furnished with a luxurious King-sized bed, a private bathroom, and its own private balcony--ideal for watching the waves and enjoying the salty breeze. A recreation room can be found on the ground level with some extra flex space.

9711 Dolphin Ridge Rd, Emerald Isle
$2,645,000
8 Beds ⋅ 10 Baths ⋅ 100597244 MLS
Discover an exceptional opportunity along the shores of Emerald Isle with Australian Gold, an impressive oceanfront duplex offered in its entirety. Comprised of Australian Gold East and West, this distinctive property combines two separately appointed, multi-level residences into one remarkably versatile coastal offering--ideal as an investment property, second-home compound, or a combination of personal retreat and income-producing vacation rental. Together, the two sides offer 8 bedrooms and 8 full plus 2 half baths, with each residence thoughtfully designed across multiple levels to maximize privacy and capture spectacular Atlantic Ocean views. Both sides feature spacious living and dining areas, well-equipped kitchens, fireplaces, wet bars, multiple bedroom suites, laundry facilities and abundant outdoor living space. The upper-level and penthouse accommodations take full advantage of the setting, while decks overlooking the ocean create an ever-changing backdrop of sunrises, sea breezes and rolling surf. The outdoor experience is equally compelling. Each side enjoys its own private walkway leading toward the beach, an oceanfront gazebo with seating and hammock, outdoor shower and direct access to the sand. Multiple decks and covered outdoor areas provide inviting spaces for relaxing after a day on the water. Australian Gold East adds a private oceanfront hot tub/spa and putting green, while the West residence offers its own collection of amenities designed for effortless beach living. Perhaps the property's greatest advantage is its flexibility. Operate East and West as two independent vacation rentals, reserve one side for personal use while generating income from the other, or make both available together to accommodate larger groups seeking the rare combination of proximity and privacy. Australian Gold has an established vacation-rental presence, and current guest reviews repeatedly highlight the home's oceanfront location, thoughtful amenities, generous space and ease of beach access. Located directly on the Atlantic in the heart of Emerald Isle, 3903 Ocean Drive presents a combination rarely available in a single offering: two oceanfront residences, direct beach access, multiple private outdoor spaces, established rental appeal and extraordinary versatility. Both residences have benefited from an extensive collection of seller improvements and enhancements designed to elevate comfort, functionality and the overall coastal living experience. Whether envisioned as an income-producing coastal investment, a multigenerational beach retreat, or a property offering the ability to enjoy one residence while renting the other, Australian Gold is an opportunity to own not simply an oceanfront home--but an entire oceanfront experience.

3903 Ocean Dr E Unit E&W, Emerald Isle
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