$499,000
About this home
Discover an exceptional 4.589 acre waterfront homesite located within the exclusive Preservation neighborhood of River Dunes--an award-winning, master-planned coastal community just minutes from the Village of Oriental, known as the Sailing Capital of the Carolinas. This expansive, wooded property offers a rare combination of privacy, acreage, and coastal lifestyle, making it ideal for a private estate or homestead retreat. Surrounded by natural beauty, the homesite provides up to 7,500 square feet of impervious surface area, allowing flexibility for a custom residence and additional structures, all while maintaining a serene, wooded setting. Enjoy the peace and seclusion of this unique parcel while remaining conveniently connected to the heart of the community. Located within easy biking or golf cart distance to Grace Harbor, residents have access to a 400-slip deep-water marina, yacht club, and waterfront dining. Additional amenities include tennis courts, a spa and wellness center, provision center, café, and more--designed to support a vibrant and active coastal lifestyle. River Dunes spans over 1,300 acres on a scenic peninsula with more than 14 nautical miles of shoreline, offering unmatched access to boating and water recreation. Grace Harbor Marina is centrally located within the community and is well-protected, featuring deep-water access just off the Intracoastal Waterway--ideal for both seasoned boaters and casual enthusiasts. With direct access to the seven-mile-wide Neuse River, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the coastal destinations of the Pamlico Sound, this property places you at the center of one of North Carolina's most desirable boating regions. Whether you're seeking a private estate setting, a coastal retreat, or a long-term investment in a high-demand waterfront community, this rare offering delivers the perfect blend of space, nature, and luxury coastal living.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 100584664
- Property type
- Residential Lot
- Subdivision
- River Dunes
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 104
- On market date
- June 26, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 4.59 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 149
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
- District
- Pamlico County Schools
- Enrollment
- 289
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
- District
- Pamlico County Schools
- 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). 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.