Single Family Residence at 8526 Ocean View Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
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$1,625,000

8526 Ocean View Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Listed by Craig Tribus · Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
5
Living area
2,946 sqft
Year built
2002

About this home

Coastal Living at Its Finest - Ocean View, Turnkey, and Steps from the Sand! Welcome to your dream beach retreat--this stunning 3-story, ~2,946 sq ft second-row coastal home features breathtaking ocean views, effortless beach access, and the ultimate blend of comfort and investment potential. Positioned on a prime corner lot directly across from private neighborhood beach access, this home was thoughtfully custom-built in 2002 and designed with a reverse floor plan to maximize natural light and sweeping water views. What You'll Love: • Ocean Views from the Top Floor - Enjoy sunrise coffee or sunset cocktails on the partially covered deck • Open-Concept Living - Light-filled living, dining, and kitchen space with hardwood floors and expansive windows • Spacious Kitchen - Featuring a bar seating area that flows seamlessly into the main living space-- designed for effortless entertaining Comfortable & Private Retreats: • 3 Bedrooms + Additional Room (used as 4th bedroom) • 5 Bathrooms - Each bedroom on the second floor includes its own private bath • Primary Suite Oasis - Large walk-in closet, dual vanities, jetted tub, and step-in shower • Two bedrooms open directly onto the second-floor deck via sliding glass doors Built for Beach Living: • Ground-level beach-entry suite with laundry, sink, toilet, and step-in shower-- designed for easy clean up after sandy beach days • Fully furnished - Includes refrigerator, washer/dryer, linens, dishes, utensils, and small appliances • Move-in or rental ready - Immediate enjoyment or income potential Upgrades & Peace of Mind: • Fortified Bronze Certified Metal Roof (2019) - Insurance-friendly, re-designation due June 2029 • Maintained Hurricane Shutters (last maintenance Aug 2025) • Elevator from Southeastern Elevators • Pre-wired for External Generator • Water line installed for freestanding ice maker in the garage • Inground water irrigation system • Oversized 2-car garage with premium wide doors--plenty of room for vehicles and beach gear • Garage dehumidifier • One family owned, never rented. ________________________________________ Whether you're searching for a serene coastal escape, a luxury coastal rental, or both - this home delivers. Wake up to ocean breezes, step across to the beach, and experience the coastal lifestyle you've been dreaming of. Your beach life starts here at this sought out location.

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100580304
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Other
Status
Active
Days on market
130
On market date
June 9, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.17 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
2.57 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
8.69 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
6.45 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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

53
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
10.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable

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$325,000 down
$1,300,000 loan
Principal & interest$8,432
Property tax (est.)$1,354
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 19, 2026.

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