$2,500,000
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
MLS# 100597763
4 beds | 6 baths | 3651 sqft
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Property Description
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.
Details
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Location Information
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Emerald Isle
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Street #: 9711
Street Name: Dolphin Ridge
Street Suffix: Road
County: Carteret
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28594
Subdivision: Dolphin Ridge
Geo Lat: 34.651759
Geo Lon: -77.071977
Building/Ext Features
ud_i_08: 1
Contract Info
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 684.74
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2026-08-20
Listing Price: 2500000
Current Price: $2,500,000
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: Yes
Directions to Property: Coast Guard Rd to Dolphin Ridge neighborhood. Turn left into Dolphin Ridge Road.
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Property Attached YN: No
Accessory Dwelling Unit YN: No
Lot Acres: 0.42
Lot Dimensions: 75x156x73x156
Lot SqFt: 18513
Deed Restrictions: Yes
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Island
Horses Y/N: No
Property Interior Info
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 3651
# Rooms: 8
# Baths - Full: 6
# Baths - Half: 0
# Baths - Total: 6
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Stories Total: 3
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 3651
# Bedrooms: 4
Legal & Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 2129108
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 7927.45
Deed Book: 1541
Deed Page: 269
Legal: L69 Dolphin Ridge
Broker Owner: No
PID: 537316936894000
Tax Identifier: 537316936894000
Plat Book: 28
Plat Page: 228
Lot #: 69
Special Assessments: none known
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: residential
HOA: Yes
Association Mandatory (Y/N): Yes
Cobra Zone: No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes
Elementary School: White Oak Elementary
Middle School: Broad Creek
High School: Croatan
Rental Information
Lease Term: Weekly
Showing Instructions
Gate/Access Code: 1
Garage & Parking
Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Total Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features
Additional Parking: 1
Attached: 1
Concrete: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
Off Street: 1
Paved: 1
HOA and Neigh Amenities
Beach Access: 1
Maint - Comm Areas: 1
Maint - Roads: 1
Management: 1
HOA
Association Fee 1/Year: 780
Association Name: Dolphin Ridge & Royal Oaks POA
Association Phone: 2523546333
Attic
Access Only: 1
Basement
None: 1
Frontage Type
Oceanfront: 1
Handicap Accessible
Elevator: 1
Grip-Accessible Features: 1
View Type
Ocean: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Unit Type
3 Bedroom: 1
Lot Water Features
Deeded Water Access: 1
Exterior Features
Outdoor Shower: 1
Exterior Finish
Fiber Cement: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Fencing
Vinyl: 1
Foundation
Pilings: 1
Slab: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
LVT/LVP: 1
Tile: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Balcony: 1
Deck: 1
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Green Bldg Certify
None: 1
Pool Features
In Ground: 1
Roof
Architectural Shingle: 1
Levels
3 Story or More: 1
Entry Level Information
Entry Level: 1
Lot Features
Dunes: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Maintained: 1
Paved: 1
Private Road: 1
Trash Collection
City Pick-UP: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Zoned: 1
Heated SqFt
3500 - 3999: 1
Heating
Fireplace Insert: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Zoned: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Utilities
Underground Utilities: 1
Water Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Permit On File: 1
Septic Tank: 1
Water Source
Municipal Water: 1
Appliances/Equip
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Self Cleaning Oven: 1
Washer: 1
Fireplace Features
Great Room: 1
Kitchen: 1
Recreation Room: 1
Furnished
Furnished: 1
Interior Features
Blinds/Shades: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Elevator: 1
Furnished: 1
Dining Room Type
Combination: 1
Rooms
Bedroom 1: 1
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: Second
Family Room: 1
Family Room Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: Second
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: Second
Master Bedroom: 1
Master Bedroom Level: Third
Other: 1
Other Level: Third
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 1999
Property Features
Showing Instructions: Gate/Access Code
Frontage Type: Oceanfront
Handicap Accessible: Elevator; Grip-Accessible Features
View Type: Ocean
Attic: Access Only
Basement: None
Construction: Wood Frame
Unit Type: 3 Bedroom
Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower
Exterior Finish: Fiber Cement
Fencing: Vinyl
Foundation: Pilings; Slab
Green Bldg Certify: None
Parking Features: Additional Parking; Attached; Concrete; Garage Faces Front; Off Street; Paved
Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Deck
Pool Features: In Ground
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Levels: 3 Story or More
Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
Lot Features: Dunes
Lot Water Features: Deeded Water Access
Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump; Zoned
Heating: Fireplace Insert; Heat Pump; Zoned
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
Water Heater: Electric
Utilities: Underground Utilities; Water Connected
Sewer: Septic Permit On File; Septic Tank
Water Source: Municipal Water
Fireplace Features: Great Room; Kitchen; Recreation Room
Flooring: Carpet; LVT/LVP; Tile
Furnished: Furnished
Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Elevator; Furnished
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Heated SqFt: 3500 - 3999
Dining Room Type: Combination
HOA and Neigh Amenities: Beach Access; Maint - Comm Areas; Maint - Roads; Management
Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Other
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Remarks |
| Master Bedroom | Third | |
| Bedroom 1 | Second | Private bathroom |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | |
| Other | Third | |
| Living Room | Second | |
| Dining Room | Second | |
| Family Room | First | |
| Kitchen | Second |
IDX
Listing Office: Spinnaker's Reach
Last Updated: August - 20 - 2026
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