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For sale
$3,985,000
5beds
4,637sqft

7012 Sound Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

5beds
4,637sqft
Single family residence
Built in 2000
0.60 Acres
1 Attached garage space
$859 price/sqft

What's special

Kayak launchSeparate icemakerCustom hidden walk-in closetLarge walk-in showerHuge islandDirect waterfront settingWalls of windows thru-out

A ''Southern Malibu'' Island life awaits you, where an enchanting 3-story, 5-BR home emerges at the top of private winding drive, nestled among the palm trees & live oaks, providing privacy with natural beauty. Direct waterfront setting insures spectacular living with incomparable views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Upon entering, casual elegance & peaceful ambiance emerge with walls of windows thru-out that open to terraces allowing light-filled interior to fuse with lush landscape & enveloping waterfront vistas. Main level is open concept with living, dining, and kitchen areas designed for exquisite comfort & impressive entertaining. The professional chef's kitchen tackles any entertaining needs with the iconic 60'' Wolf gas range (featuring 2 ovens, 6 burners, griddle, & indoor grill), 2 Sub-Zero refrigerators, walk-in pantry, separate icemaker, and huge island. Upstairs, a palatial primary suite includes floor-to-ceiling windows w/panoramic water views from your bed or private sitting room & terrace. A 2-sided glass fireplace graces the massive primary bathroom featuring a soaking tub, large walk-in shower, and a custom, hidden, walk-in closet. You will also love the wide open den overlooking Bogue Sound offering a quiet space for work or afternoon siesta. Downstairs, there's a custom designed hidden wine cellar, a rec room to watch movies & play billiards. An incredible screened-in porch to relax & enjoy cool dips in the pool or soak in a hot tub just steps away. Concrete dock, kayak launch, 2 jet ski ports, 2 deepwater slips, a 13,000 lb lift, plus a hip-roof covered gazebo with fire-pit & conversation seating. Golf carts and bikes add to outside fun for jetting over to the beach, cruising around town for local cuisine and shops, or just chilling out on property with gorgeous sound views & Intracoastal access, ''Southern Malibu'' offers the ultimate resort lifestyle in a private opulent soundfront estate. Proven strong income producer with $200K rental income in 2024!

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Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100594157MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Carteret County Association of Realtors
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Living Room

Kitchen

Primary Bedroom

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Listing updated:

Listed by:

Donald A Whiteside 910-265-5401,

Emerald Isle Realty

Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100594157MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Carteret County Association of Realtors

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
  • Room types: Living Room, Den, Dining Room, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Laundry, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 5, Media Room
Primary bedroom
  • Level: Third
  • Dimensions: 21.3 x 27
Bedroom 2
  • Level: Third
  • Dimensions: 13.7 x 13.2
Bedroom 3
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.5
Bedroom 4
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 13.7 x 13.2
Bedroom 5
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 13.7 x 13.2
Den
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 11 x 10
Dining room
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 21.5 x 11
Kitchen
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 13.5 x 17.5
Laundry
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 5.3 x 12.5
Living room
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 19 x 17
Media room
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 23.1 x 17.6
Heating
  • Heat Pump, Electric, Zoned
Cooling
  • Zoned, Heat Pump
Appliances
  • Included: Vented Exhaust Fan, Mini Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Built-In Microwave, See Remarks, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
  • Walk-in Closet(s), Solid Surface, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Wet Bar, Blinds/Shades, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Doors: Thermal Doors
  • Windows: Thermal Windows
  • Basement: None
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
  • Total structure area: 4,637
  • Total interior livable area: 4,637 sqft

Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Paved, Garage
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Patio & porch: Open, Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened, Balcony
  • Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, DP50 Windows, Outdoor Grill, Thermal Doors
  • Pool features: In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
  • Fencing: Partial,Back Yard
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: ICW, Sound, Water
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Sound,Water
  • Waterfront features: Pier, Boat Lift, Bulkhead, Deeded Water Access, Waterfront, Sound Side, Water Depth 4+, ICW Front, Sound Front
  • Frontage type: ICW Front,Sound Front
Lot
  • Size: 0.6 Acres
  • Dimensions: 82 x 357 x 79 x 348
  • Features: Boat Slip, Boat Dock, Boat Lift, Bulkhead, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Waterfront, Navigable Water, Pier, Sound Side, Water Depth 4+, Landscaped
Details
  • Additional structures: Shower, See Remarks
  • Parcel number: 539415627677000
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Composition, Wood Frame
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Shingle
Condition
  • New construction: No
  • Year built: 2000

Utilities & green energy

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

Community & HOA

Community
  • Security: Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision: Piney Point
HOA
  • Has HOA: No
  • Amenities included: None
Location
  • Region: Emerald Isle

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $859/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $1,837,074
  • Annual tax amount: $6,495
  • Date on market: 8/5/2026
  • Cumulative days on market: 25 days
  • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
  • Road surface type: Paved

Price history

DateEventPrice
8/5/2026Listed for sale$3,985,000$859/sqft
Source: Hive MLS #100594157 Report a problem
6/11/2025Listing removed$3,985,000$859/sqft
Source: Hive MLS #100484598 Report a problem
5/19/2025Price change$3,985,000-6.2%$859/sqft
Source: Hive MLS #100484598 Report a problem
5/9/2025Price change$4,250,000-2.3%$917/sqft
Source: Hive MLS #100484598 Report a problem
1/20/2025Listed for sale$4,350,000+2.4%$938/sqft
Source: Hive MLS #100484598 Report a problem
10/5/2024Listing removed$4,250,000$917/sqft
Source: Hive MLS #100443236 Report a problem
8/20/2024Price change$4,250,000-8.6%$917/sqft
Source: Hive MLS #100443236 Report a problem
5/7/2024Listed for sale$4,650,000+9.4%$1,003/sqft
Source: Hive MLS #100443236 Report a problem
10/16/2023Listing removed--
Source: Hive MLS #100389921 Report a problem
6/16/2023Listed for sale$4,250,000$917/sqft
Source: Hive MLS #100389921 Report a problem
10/1/2022Listing removed--
Source: Hive MLS #100343547 Report a problem
8/18/2022Listed for sale$4,250,000+372.4%$917/sqft
Source: Hive MLS #100343547 Report a problem
2/29/2016Sold$899,700$194/sqft
Source: Hive MLS #11504897 Report a problem
1/13/2016Pending sale$899,700$194/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Spectrum Properties #11504897 Report a problem
10/9/2015Listed for sale$899,700-18.2%$194/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Spectrum Properties #15-4897 Report a problem
8/18/2015Listing removed$1,100,000$237/sqft
Source: Emerald Isle Realty, Inc. #15-744 Report a problem
2/18/2015Listed for sale$1,100,000-12%$237/sqft
Source: Emerald Isle Realty, Inc. #15-744 Report a problem
8/2/2012Listing removed$1,250,000$270/sqft
Source: Emerald Isle Realty, Inc. #12-14 Report a problem
7/4/2012Listing removed$2,995$1/sqft
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7/2/2012Listed for rent$2,995$1/sqft
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6/16/2012Price change$1,250,000-3.5%$270/sqft
Source: Emerald Isle Realty, Inc. #12-14 Report a problem
4/17/2012Price change$1,295,000+3.6%$279/sqft
Source: Listhub #12-14 Report a problem
3/22/2012Price change$1,250,000-3.5%$270/sqft
Source: Emerald Isle Realty, Inc. #12-14 Report a problem
3/19/2012Price change$1,295,000+3.6%$279/sqft
Source: Listhub #12-14 Report a problem
2/21/2012Listed for sale$1,250,000+48.3%$270/sqft
Source: Emerald Isle Realty, Inc. #12-14 Report a problem
6/6/2003Sold$843,000$182/sqft
Source: Hive MLS #10469159 Report a problem

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2025$6,495 -17.1%$1,837,074 +24.7%
2024$7,838 +1.1%$1,473,200
2023$7,750 +2.2%$1,473,200
2022$7,582 +2.1%$1,473,200 +4.6%
2021$7,425 +0.1%$1,408,005 -4.4%
2020$7,415 +83.5%$1,473,200 +13.4%
2019$4,041 $1,298,859 +8.7%
2017$4,041 +8.7%$1,194,899
2016$3,719 $1,194,899
2015$3,719 +3.3%$1,194,899 -14.2%
2014$3,600 $1,393,143
2013-- $1,393,143
2012-- --
2011-- --
2010-- $1,763,981
2009-- $1,763,981

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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$21,333/mo
Principal & interest
$19772
Property taxes
$1561
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Estimated market value

$3,713,000

$3.53M - $3.90M

$5,791/mo

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Neighborhood: 28594

Nearby schools

White Oak Elementary
Grades PK-5 • 2.8 miles
10/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10
Student Progress Rating
10/10
Broad Creek Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 6.9 miles
7/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10
Student Progress Rating
5/10
Croatan High School
Grades 9-12 • 4.6 miles
9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10
College Readiness Rating
7/10
Student Progress Rating
10/10

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