WATERFRONT Property in the popular Harbor Point neighborhood Downeast Carteret County!!! THE BEST sunrise views from your back deck AND the best sunset views from your front deck can be yours at this location! Nearly every room has spectacular waterfront vistas overlooking the STRAITS toward Harkers Island. Many recent improvements have been done in this home including an elevator, kitchen remodel, special lighting with fans, a huge pantry and quality blinds to name just a few! Storm shutters provide protection from the elements if needed. Three bedrooms and three full bathrooms with a huge family room, living room, dining room and open kitchen floor plan provides tons of space for family and friends. This is just the beginning as there is so much outdoor space as well as tons of deck area including a hot tub for relaxing and watching the abundant wildlife in the marsh areas. The downstairs has a large storage room or workshop area, a half bathroom, single car garage and even garage space for a golf cart and lawn mower. There is space for comfortable furniture with a freestanding wood burning fireplace and even a gas grill/bar with seating so you can enjoy local shrimp, fish, oysters and crabs downstairs after a busy day in Paradise. Oh, you can also walk right out the back door to your own dock with lift to check the crab pots, throw a net, jump on your boat for a quick fishing trip, take a beach ride to Cape Lookout National Seashore or even a lunch or dinner cruise to Beaufort! Life at the Crystal Coast doesn't get better than this!! So many special features are in this home that you must see this one in person to appreciate! Book your showing now!
Sold for $900,000
$900,000
221 Straits Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516
3beds
3,165sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
0.55 Acres Lot
$935,200 Zestimate®
$284/sqft
$3,719 Estimated rent
Home value
$935,200
$814,000 - $1.08M
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Listed by:
The Star Team 252-727-5656,
eXp Realty
Bought with:
Jo Ann W Mangum, 197683
Eddy Myers Real Estate
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100477129
Originating MLS: Carteret County Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Carteret County Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Non Primary Living Area
Dining room
- Features: Combination, Formal, Eat-in Kitchen
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Trash Compactor, Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Freezer, Water Softener, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: In Hall, Laundry Closet
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Solid Surface, Whole-Home Generator, Kitchen Island, Elevator, Ceiling Fan(s), Hot Tub, Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
- Flooring: Carpet, LVT/LVP, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: None
- Attic: Access Only,Partially Floored
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,165
- Total interior livable area: 3,165 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Golf Cart Parking, Additional Parking, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Open, Covered, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Shutters - Functional, Shutters - Board/Hurricane, Outdoor Shower, Gas Grill, Storm Doors
- Pool features: Pool/Spa Combo
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Marsh, Sound, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream,Marsh,Sound,Water
- Waterfront features: Boat Lift, Deeded Water Access, Waterfront, Salt Marsh, Sound Side, Water Access Comm, Boat Dock
- Frontage type: Creek,Bay/Harbor,Marsh Front,Sound Front
Lot
- Size: 0.55 Acres
- Dimensions: 97 x 265 x 120 x 236
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Open Lot, Boat Dock, Boat Lift, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Waterfront, Salt Marsh, Sound Side, Water Access Comm
Details
- Parcel number: 733603036175000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Other, Slab, Pilings
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Harbor Point
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Waterfront Community, Boat Dock, Maintenance Common Areas, Ramp, Street Lights
- HOA fee: $150 monthly
- HOA name: Nancy Flader President
- HOA phone: 757-439-3844
Location
- Region: Beaufort
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $284/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $483,089
- Annual tax amount: $2,623
- Date on market: 8/27/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 51 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2025 | Sold | $900,000-7.7%$284/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100477129 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2025 | Contingent | $975,000$308/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100477129 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $975,000+72.6%$308/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100477129 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2020 | Sold | $565,000-5.7%$179/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100217035 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2020 | Pending sale | $599,000$189/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Atlantic Beach #100217035 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2020 | Price change | $599,000-6.1%$189/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Atlantic Beach #100217035 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2020 | Price change | $637,600-1.8%$201/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Spectrum Properties #100217035 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $649,000$205/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Spectrum Properties #100217035 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,516 -7% | $681,203 +41% |
| 2024 | $2,707 -2.7% | $483,089 |
| 2023 | $2,781 +7.5% | $483,089 |
| 2022 | $2,587 +11.3% | $483,089 +13.1% |
| 2021 | $2,324 -0.3% | $427,120 -4.6% |
| 2020 | $2,330 +21.9% | $447,862 +33.6% |
| 2019 | $1,911 | $335,309 -16.2% |
| 2017 | $1,911 -8.1% | $400,309 |
| 2016 | $2,079 | $400,309 |
| 2015 | $2,079 +8% | $400,309 -12.1% |
| 2014 | $1,925 | $455,209 |
| 2013 | -- | $455,209 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | $601,742 |
| 2009 | -- | $601,742 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28516
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Harkers Island Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 5/10Smyrna Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 8/10East Carteret High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Harkers Island
- Middle: Down East
- High: East Carteret
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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