Single Family Residence at 78 Sunset Drive, Columbia, NC 27925
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$525,000

78 Sunset Drive, Columbia, NC 27925
Columbia, NC 27925
Listed by Jean Furlough · Lakeside Realty Of Eastern Nc, Llc
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,590 sqft
Year built
1997

About this home

Experience exceptional waterfront living with sweeping sunset views of the Albemarle Sound, from this beautifully designed and well maintained home! With water views from every room, this property offers the perfect combination of comfortable everyday living, a relaxing second-home retreat or an established income-producing AirBnB! From the moment you enter, the expansive water views immediately become the focal point of the home. The open-concept of the main level features a spacious living room, breakfast nook and kitchen, a separate dining room, den/office, full bath and utility room providing access to the single car garage. A brick fireplace with gas logs create a welcoming focal point in the living room. The kitchen is well designed with granite countertops, abundant custom-built cabinetry with lots of storage space, making it both functional and ideal for everyday living or entertaining. Hardwood and tile flooring throughout main level provide a durable and timeless finish. French doors lead out onto a large deck providing the perfect setting for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply relaxing while enjoying the spectacular views! Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom suite is a true retreat. The luxurious bathroom features double vanity sinks, a jetted tub and separate walk-in shower. A large walk-in closet provides abundant storage. French doors from the bedroom open onto a private balcony where you can unwind, relax and enjoy the sound views. Two additional bedrooms, a large bathroom, additional closets and storage room complete the second floor. Many updates since purchasing in 2021 include a whole-home generator, dishwasher and new HVACs. Bottom floor 2022. Top floor 2024. Recent improvements include new gutters, new blinds and fresh paint downstairs, creating a clean, refreshed, move-in-ready atmosphere. The waterfront is truly the centerpiece of this property. The shoreline is bulk headed and features a private pier to enjoy direct access to the water for fishing, swimming, boating, kayaking and enjoying all that waterfront living has to offer. The fenced backyard offers a secure space for family pets. Enjoy the peace and quiet this property offers. In addition, it's only 45 minutes from the beautiful Outer Banks to enjoy a day trip to the beach for sun, food, and so much more! Check out the already established AirBnB history and excellent guest reviews for STRAIGHT UP SALTY. Great opportunity for new owner to use as vacation rental while enjoying personally, when desired. This waterfront property can truly offer you the lifestyle and flexibility you've been looking for! Call to schedule your showing today!

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Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100596928
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Rhodes Haven
Status
Active
Days on market
61
On market date
August 17, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
1
Lot size
0.13 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
Tyrrell Elementary
4.32 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.9
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
208
Student:teacher ratio
9.9:1
District
Tyrrell County Schools
Middle
Columbia Middle
3.88 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.9
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
123
Student:teacher ratio
11.2:1
District
Tyrrell County Schools
High
Columbia High
3.92 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
197
Student:teacher ratio
11.6:1
District
Tyrrell County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Columbia'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.

10
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
2.0 / 20 -- Least walkable

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Est. monthly payment
$3,312/mo
$105,000 down
$420,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,724
Property tax (est.)$438
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 22, 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.