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$798,900

5405 Sunset Lane, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Listed by Emily McAllister · REAL Broker LLC
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
1,798 sqft
Year built
1984

About this home

Now offering a $10,000.00 USE AS YOU CHOOSE!! Welcome to your Emerald Isle escape. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this beautifully maintained coastal home offers water views, private beach access, and the relaxed island lifestyle buyers dream about. Designed with a reverse floor plan to maximize natural light and coastal views, the upper level features an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area perfect for gathering family and friends after a day on the beach or boating on the sound. Multiple outdoor living spaces invite you to enjoy morning coffee, evening sunsets, and refreshing ocean breezes. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a versatile ground-level flex space with a half bath that can serve as a guest retreat, game room, home office, or additional sleeping area. Recent updates include interior paint (2026), water heater replacement (2022), and extensive renovations completed in 2018, allowing you to move in and immediately enjoy island life. Practical features include a golf cart garage, detached 10' x 12' storage building, outdoor shower, and ample parking for family and guests. Located just minutes from shopping, restaurants, fishing, boating, and all the attractions that make Emerald Isle one of North Carolina's most desirable beach destinations. An added bonus: the current flood insurance policy may be transferable to the new owner at an annual premium of approximately $1,500, offering significant potential savings. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, second home, or vacation getaway, this property delivers the best of coastal living--water views, private beach access, and a peaceful location--without the premium price of oceanfront ownership. Come experience why life is better on the island. Home and septic inspection completed in March of 2026 and will be available with a qualified offer.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100587011
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Emerald Isle By The Sea
Status
Active
Days on market
103
On market date
October 5, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
1
Lot size
0.26 acres
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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.

Elementary
White Oak Elementary
4.32 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
746
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Carteret County Public Schools
Middle
Broad Creek Middle
5.71 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
701
Student:teacher ratio
15.9:1
District
Carteret County Public Schools
High
Croatan High
3.62 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.4
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
910
Student:teacher ratio
15.4:1
District
Carteret County Public Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Emerald Isle'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).

29
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
18 / 100
Restaurants & cafes1
Grocery stores1
Parks2
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Emerald Isle, from live MLS data.

On the market 103 days -- 43 fewer days than Emerald Isle's current average of 146 days.
For reference, the median list price across 149 active listings in Emerald Isle right now is $829,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$159,780 down
$639,120 loan
Principal & interest$4,145
Property tax (est.)$666
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 2 days ago.

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.