Waterfront gem on the Straits! Beautifully renovated 1942 cottage with water views from every room! Views of Harkers Island and Browns Island. .. right around the corner from Cape Lookout! This cottage has an open floor plan with solid oak flooring through most of the home, detailed 1940's molding and trim, 2 inch blinds, wood doors & even some transom windows creating so much charm and character in this home! Custom designed kitchen remodeled in 2018 with beautiful granite counter tops & bar, stainless appliances, lots of cabinets & storage! Remodeled interior bath with tile walk in shower, plus a fantastic 10 x 16 full outdoor bathroom added in 2016 with large shower, hot & cold water! Covered front porch on the water side was added in 2017, complete with custom roll down shades for morning and afternoon sun and a built in bench for extra seating. Great home for entertaining! Best of the best hog slat concrete dock with stairs for swimming, boat lift, fish cleaning station, covered deck with another custom bench for watching the sunsets & dolphins swim by! The lot is beautifully landscaped with huge, established hydrangeas. Home has a built in dehumidifier with thermostat installed in 2021, plus freshly painted interior in 2020. Enjoy peace and quite by the water. .. a great place to call home or a wonderful weekend get away!
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
0.64 acresLot Size
$610Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Cynthia Safrit• Eddy Myers Real Estate
Bought with Meredith & Matt - TEAM Johnson Team Johnson• RE/MAX Ocean Properties
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Market trends in 28528, NC
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
97.6%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$262K
$58 MoM
Avg. days on market
17d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
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Sale history for 259 Ferry Dock Rd
Date
Event
Price
Hive MLS #100298904
Dec 16, 2021
Sold
$500,000
$468/sq ft
Nov 1, 2021
Listed
$475,000
$445/sq ft
Hive MLS #11403961
May 23, 2016
Sold
$330,000
$309/sq ft
Aug 16, 2014
Listed
$375,000
$351/sq ft
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Classic cottage that has been completely remodeled. Beautiful wood floors, open living, kitchen, den, and dining areas. Two detached outbuildings and room for boats and RV's. New concrete slab dock with 2 boat lifts, fish cleaning station, and covered area on dock for relaxing and enjoying the summer breeze. Shoreline has rock bulkhead and sandy bottom for swimming. Southern exposure and great sunsets make this a wonderful location.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,798 (+48.2%)
$258,552 + $234,097
$492,649
2024
$1,213 (−5.7%)
$258,552 + $234,097
$492,649
2023
$1,287 (+3.4%)
$117,700 + $96,783
$214,483
2022
$1,244 (+1.8%)
$117,700 + $96,783
$214,483
2021
$1,223 (−0.6%)
$117,700 + $96,783
$214,483
2020
$1,231 (−14.6%)
$117,700 + $96,783
$214,483
2019
$1,442 (+0.9%)
$117,700 + $96,783
$214,483
2018
$1,429
$164,781 + $103,726
$268,507
2017
$1,429 (+0.7%)
$164,781 + $103,726
$268,507
2016
$1,419 (+5.0%)
$164,781 + $103,726
$268,507
2015
$1,352 (−9.3%)
$164,781 + $103,316
$268,097
2014
$1,490
$214,157 + $97,881
$312,038
Tax history for 259 Ferry Dock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,798 (+48.2%)
$258,552 + $234,097
$492,649
2024
$1,213 (−5.7%)
$258,552 + $234,097
$492,649
2023
$1,287 (+3.4%)
$117,700 + $96,783
$214,483
2022
$1,244 (+1.8%)
$117,700 + $96,783
$214,483
2021
$1,223 (−0.6%)
$117,700 + $96,783
$214,483
2020
$1,231 (−14.6%)
$117,700 + $96,783
$214,483
2019
$1,442 (+0.9%)
$117,700 + $96,783
$214,483
2018
$1,429
$164,781 + $103,726
$268,507
2017
$1,429 (+0.7%)
$164,781 + $103,726
$268,507
2016
$1,419 (+5.0%)
$164,781 + $103,726
$268,507
2015
$1,352 (−9.3%)
$164,781 + $103,316
$268,097
2014
$1,490
$214,157 + $97,881
$312,038
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
Lot Size : 0.65
Lot Size Dimensions: 256 x 109 x 241 x 132
Lot Size Area: 0.65
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.65
Zoning: unzoned
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,222.96
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: None
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 70E; right on Harkers Island Rd. Left on Straits Rd, right on Pigott Rd, then right on Ferry Dock Rd. House at the very end of the road on the left.
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,068
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Carteret County
APN: 733604727540000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 25, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Carteret County Association of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Smyrna Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
East Carteret High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$620,000 – $750,000
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