$2,300,000
About this home
Welcome to Once Upon a Time - Your Ultimate Beach Retreat with Private Pool and Direct Beach Access Nestled in the highly desirable Dolphin Ridge community, Once Upon a Time offers breathtaking ocean views, ample living space, and easy beach access, making it the perfect destination for families looking for the ultimate coastal escape. The second floor offers an expansive, open-concept living area where you can unwind and enjoy the panoramic ocean views through large windows. The fully equipped kitchen features updated appliances and sleek granite countertops, perfect for preparing meals. The adjoining dining area and cozy living room are ideal for gatherings or quiet evenings. On the third floor, the oceanfront primary suites provide the ultimate in comfort and privacy. Each suite is furnished with a luxurious King-sized bed, a private bathroom, and its own private balcony--ideal for watching the waves and enjoying the salty breeze. A recreation room can be found on the ground level with some extra flex space.
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Property details
- MLS
- Hive MLS
- MLS #
- 100597763
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Dolphin Ridge
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 66
- On market date
- August 20, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 6
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Lot size
- 0.42 acres
Location
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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
- 746
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
- District
- Carteret County Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 701
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
- District
- Carteret County Public Schools
- 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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
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