Single Family Residence at 5529 Sandpiper Drive, Oriental, NC 28571
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$550,000

5529 Sandpiper Drive, Oriental, NC 28571
Oriental, NC 28571
Listed by Suzanne Gwaltney · Century 21 Sail/Loft Realty
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,358 sqft
Year built
1998

About this home

Located in prestigious Dolphin Point, this elegant brick home embodies the best of Oriental living. Included is Boat Slip #9 on the private Dolphin Point marina dock, complete with water, 30 AMP electric, and approximately 5 feet of water depth—ideal for your sailboat or powerboat. A decked walkway provides convenient access between the dock and the house, making life on the water effortless. Inside, the home features an open and inviting floor plan with 9-foot ceilings, recently refinished glistening hardwood floors, a spacious gourmet kitchen, 3 generously sized bedrooms complemented by 3 full baths. There's a bonus room above the garage that can be used as a 4th bedroom. The main living areas open to a large, screened porch, open decks, and a tastefully landscaped yard—perfect for enjoying the Neuse River breezes, outdoor dining, or relaxing with guests. Enjoy light-filled interiors, tasteful finishes, and seamless indoor-outdoor living in a sought-after waterfront neighborhood. Whether you're sipping coffee on the porch or heading out from your private slip for a day on the water, this home offers an exceptional lifestyle in the heart of Oriental. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a beautiful home with deep-water access in Dolphin Point!

Highlights

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Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100524053
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Dolphin Point
Status
Active
Days on market
435
On market date
August 8, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
1.02 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
Fred A Anderson Elementary
9.49 mi away · Grades 4-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
149
Student:teacher ratio
13.5:1
District
Pamlico County Schools
Middle
Pamlico County Middle
8.8 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
289
Student:teacher ratio
15.2:1
District
Pamlico County Schools
High
Pamlico County High
9.64 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
450
Student:teacher ratio
11.8:1
District
Pamlico County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Oriental'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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

44
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Market position

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

On the market 435 days -- 183 more days than Oriental's current average of 252 days.
For reference, the median list price across 244 active listings in Oriental right now is $104,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$3,462/mo
$110,000 down
$440,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,854
Property tax (est.)$458
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 4, 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.