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    5307 Ocean Drive #East, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

    4beds
    2,048sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1997
    -- sqft lot
    $1,310,200 Zestimate®
    $640/sqft
    $3,097 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,310,200

    $1.24M - $1.38M

    $3,097/mo

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    What's special

    Oceanfront townhomeSoaring ceilingsCozy fireplaceFully furnishedHighly elevated homesiteFlexible ground-floor bonus roomStrong protective dune line
    Dreaming of oceanfront ownership in Emerald Isle? Welcome to Great Escape East. Perfectly perched on a highly elevated homesite with a strong, protective dune line, this oceanfront townhome delivers the kind of wide-open Atlantic views people come to the Crystal Coast for. Start enjoying your new oceanfront home immediately as the sun and surf are calling! With Recent updates adding peace of mind for the next owner, including new decks and vinyl handrails (2026), new Fortified roof and great room paint (2025), new oceanside windows and sliding doors (2024), stairway carpeting (2022), a beautifully remodeled primary bath (2021), and tile flooring in all bedrooms (2020). A proven rental producer with over $60,000 in booking income for 2025 and already $62,000+ booked in 2026. This is with heavy owner use including blocking October- April and 2 weeks in summer for personal use. So much more income potential. The third-level great room is the heart of the home, featuring soaring ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and windows that frame the ocean just beyond the decks. With four bedrooms, three full baths, a half bath, and a flexible ground-floor bonus room, there's plenty of space for family, friends, and beach-week memories. All furniture and amenities convey, start enjoying your new home from day one! The one-car garage has been converted into a fun game room, making rainy beach days just as entertaining. But the true differentiator? The opportunity to acquire BOTH sides of 5307 Ocean Drive. (See listing information for 5307 Ocean Drive, West.) Create: • A high-performing dual-income asset • A live-in-one / rent-the-other strategy • Or a rare oceanfront portfolio hold in Emerald Isle Opportunities like this--oceanfront + elevation + income + expansion potential--are increasingly limited. Offered fully furnished and ready to enjoy, Great Escape East is set up for effortless coastal living from day one.

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    Listed by:

    Cynthia A Earnhardt 252-646-3244,

    Bluewater Real Estate - EI

    Bought with:

    Stephanie & Co. Real Estate Team, 197358

    Keller Williams Crystal Coast

    Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100558728MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Carteret County Association of Realtors

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Great Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4
    Primary bedroom
    • Description: Oceanfront
    • Level: Second
    • Dimensions: 14 x 12
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Second
    • Dimensions: 11.5 x 10
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Second
    • Dimensions: 13 x 10
    Bedroom 4
    • Level: Third
    • Dimensions: 13.5 x 10
    Great room
    • Description: Ocean views!
    • Level: Third
    • Dimensions: 23 x 13.5
    Kitchen
    • Dimensions: 14 x 14
    Heating
    • Heat Pump, Electric
    Cooling
    • Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Included: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
    • Laundry: In Hall, Laundry Closet
    Features
    • High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Solid Surface, Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Reverse Floor Plan, Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, See Remarks
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
    • Basement: None
    • Attic: None
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,048
    • Total interior livable area: 2,048 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Three Or More
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
    • Fencing: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Ocean
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Ocean
    • Waterfront features: Ocean Front
    • Frontage type: Oceanfront
    Lot
    • Features: See Remarks, Ocean Side
    Details
    • Parcel number: 630419517207000
    • Zoning: Residential
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
    • Foundation: Other, Slab, Pilings
    • Roof: Architectural Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1997

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank, Shared Septic
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Emerald Isle By The Sea
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    • Amenities included: None
    Location
    • Region: Emerald Isle

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $640/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,099,021
    • Annual tax amount: $4,301
    • Date on market: 3/6/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 50 days
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/22/2026Sold$1,310,000-2.9%$640/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100558728 Report a problem
    4/24/2026Contingent$1,349,000$659/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100558728 Report a problem
    4/9/2026Price change$1,349,000-3.3%$659/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100558728 Report a problem
    3/6/2026Listed for sale$1,395,000+143.1%$681/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100558728 Report a problem
    8/1/2014Sold$573,900-5%$280/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #11400722 Report a problem
    6/20/2014Pending sale$603,900$295/sqft
    Source: Bluewater Real Estate-EI #14-722 Report a problem
    4/26/2014Price change$603,900-1.3%$295/sqft
    Source: Bluewater Real Estate-EI #14-722 Report a problem
    2/20/2014Listed for sale$611,900-0.2%$299/sqft
    Source: Bluewater Real Estate Ei #14-722 Report a problem
    1/18/2014Listing removed$612,900$299/sqft
    Source: Bluewater Real Estate-EI #13-5123 Report a problem
    10/25/2013Price change$612,900-0.2%$299/sqft
    Source: Bluewater Real Estate-EI #13-5123 Report a problem
    5/14/2013Price change$613,900-0.8%$300/sqft
    Source: Advantage Coastal Properties LLC #12-5351 Report a problem
    2/16/2013Price change$619,000-1%$302/sqft
    Source: Advantage Coastal Properties LLC #12-5351 Report a problem
    12/9/2012Listed for sale$625,000$305/sqft
    Source: Advantage Coastal Properties LLC #12-5351 Report a problem
    11/2/2012Sold$625,000-3.7%$305/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/29/2012Pending sale$649,000$317/sqft
    Source: Advantage Coastal Properties LLC #12-3546 Report a problem
    8/3/2012Price change$649,000+10.9%$317/sqft
    Source: Advantage Coastal Properties LLC #12-3546 Report a problem
    6/3/2012Price change$585,000-7.9%$286/sqft
    Source: Emerald Isle Realty, Inc. #12-1556 Report a problem
    4/3/2012Listed for sale$635,000-3.1%$310/sqft
    Source: Emerald Isle Realty, Inc. #12-1556 Report a problem
    1/24/2012Listing removed$655,000$320/sqft
    Source: Bluewater GMAC Real Estate-EI #11-3978 Report a problem
    9/24/2011Price change$655,000-12%$320/sqft
    Source: Bluewater GMAC Real Estate-EI #11-3978 Report a problem
    9/1/2011Listed for sale$744,000$363/sqft
    Source: Nelson Advantage #10-5208 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,302 +10.5%$1,099,021 +71.4%
    2024$3,892 +2.3%$641,080
    2023$3,804 +2.3%$641,080
    2022$3,720 +2%$641,080
    2021$3,646 +0.3%$641,080
    2020$3,636 +102.6%$641,080 +11.7%
    2019$1,794 $574,000
    2017$1,794 $574,000
    2016$1,794 $574,000
    2015$1,794 +3.3%$574,000 -13%
    2014$1,737 $660,100
    2013-- $660,100
    2012-- --
    2011-- --
    2010-- $809,997
    2009-- $809,997
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 28594

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: White Oak Elementary
    • Middle: Broad Creek
    • High: Croatan

    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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