$699,000
About this home
A proven coastal rental with an established history of success, 285 Soundview Drive offers an incredible opportunity to own a property that can be enjoyed personally while continuing to generate rental income. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath coastal retreat is tucked away on tranquil Cedar Island, offering panoramic sound views and a bright, open layout designed for relaxed coastal living. Step outside to the expansive back porch, complete with remote-controlled hurricane screens, creating the perfect setting for morning coffee, evening cocktails, or entertaining while enjoying the breeze off the water. A separate grilling deck adds even more space for outdoor living, while the in-ground pool, surrounded by professional landscaping, creates a private backyard oasis. Inside, a dedicated office provides the ideal space for remote work or quiet study. The partially finished upstairs area includes a full bath and offers exciting possibilities for additional guest accommodations, a bonus room, or future finished living space. Located just minutes from the Cedar Island ferry and surrounded by the natural beauty of Core Sound, 285 Soundview Drive offers a rare combination of proven rental appeal, privacy, water views, outdoor living, and authentic Down East charm.
Property details
- MLS
- Hive MLS
- MLS #
- 100598796
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Not In Subdivision
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 53
- On market date
- August 25, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.58 acres
Location
Get directions →Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.4:1
- District
- Carteret County Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 550
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
- District
- Carteret County Public Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Cedar Island's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 25, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.