127 Sand Castle Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$728,500

Stairway from Main Level Living/Dining/Kitchen

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,288 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,807 Status: Active

Current Price: $728,500 List Date: 10/21/2025 Last Modified: 3/25/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this charming oceanside, middle row, beach cottage. With an inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath middle row layout, that's perfectly situated just a short stroll from the beach access, this home blends coastal charm with comfort, an updated kitchen with solid surface counter tops and stainless steel appliances, hard-surface flooring throughout, and plenty of indoor & outdoor spaces to enjoy. Relax and unwind on the screened porch, wraparound decks, or private balcony, all designed to bring in ocean breezes and island nature. The ground level provides covered parking for two cars, plus additional space ideal for a golf cart, ping-pong, cornhole, grilling, and outdoor fun. After a day on the pristine Emerald Isle beach, rinse off in the planned enclosed outdoor shower. This well-loved home is perfect for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity. You will love the way this island home captures the true relaxed coastal lifestyle of Emerald Isle.

Listing Details MLS# 100528210

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2025-08-30
Listing Price: 728500
List Price/SqFt: 565.61
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 127
Street Name: Sand Castle
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Carteret
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28594
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Emerald Isle
Subdivision: Sea Dunes

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: Emerald Dr to Coast Guard Rd; Coast Guard Road to Sea Dunes Dr; Sea Dunes Dr to Sand Castle Dr; Sand Castle Dr to 127 on the right side of street
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.29
Lot SqFt: 12807
Lot Dimensions: 81 x 155 x 81 x 155
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
Horses Y/N: No
Location Type: Island

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1288
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 1288
# Rooms: 6
# Baths - Full: 2
# Baths - Total: 2
# Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Stories: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
# Baths - Half: 0

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1984

More Information

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Carteret-Craven EMC
Water Provider: Bogue Banks Water Corp

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 1

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 616649
Deed Book: 1733
Deed Page: 415
Legal: L24 BE SEA DUNES
Broker Owner: No
PID: 5383.09.15.5760000
Tax Identifier: 538309155760000
Plat Book: 16
Plat Page: 013
Lot #: L24
Special Assessments: 0.00
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: R2
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes
Elementary School: White Oak Elementary
Middle School: Broad Creek
High School: Croatan

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 0
Underhouse Spaces: 2
Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Concrete: Yes
Paved: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Lot Water Features

Ocean Side: Yes

Exterior Features

Outdoor Shower: Yes

Exterior Finish

Wood Siding: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Foundation

Pilings: Yes
Slab: Yes

Flooring

LVT/LVP: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Open: Yes
Porch: Yes
Screened: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Lot Features

Interior Lot: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Maintained: Yes
Paved: Yes
Public (City/Cty/St): Yes

Trash Collection

City Pick-UP: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes

Heated SqFt

1200 - 1399: Yes

Heating

Heat Pump: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Utilities

Cable Available: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water Source

Municipal Water: Yes

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Microwave: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Furnished

Unfurnished: Yes

Interior Features

Blinds/Shades: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Master Downstairs: Yes
Solid Surface: Yes
Walk-in Shower: Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Closet: Yes

Dining Room Type

Combination: Yes

Property Features

Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower Exterior Finish: Wood Siding Fencing: None Foundation: Pilings; Slab Parking Features: Concrete; Paved Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Open; Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Levels: Two Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Lot Features: Interior Lot; Wooded Lot Water Features: Ocean Side Cooling: Heat Pump Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Cable Available; Water Connected Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Municipal Water Flooring: LVT/LVP Furnished: Unfurnished Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Master Downstairs; Solid Surface; Walk-in Shower Laundry Features: Laundry Closet Heated SqFt: 1200 - 1399 Dining Room Type: Combination Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan

Listing Office: Emerald Isle Realty

IDX

Last Updated: March - 25 - 2026

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