Experience Coastal living at its best with this impressive waterfront property complete with a new bulkhead, sandy beach, dock and lift, plus views of Cape Lookout lighthouse! A short boat ride to Barden Inlet will afford you some of the best fishing on the East Coast. This home features a Custom open floor plan, wood ceilings, travertine tile floors, high ceilings and doors, home office, gourmet kitchen with Wolf gas cooktop, custom cabinetry, first floor master suite and a spectacular open upstairs living area. Private baths for each second-floor bedroom and two additional rooms for extra space. Beautiful outdoor living with views from wrap around porches, deck, and a southwest facing screened porch! Detached triple car garage with heated room above. Private coastal waterfront retreat for luxury living and entertaining. Live the dream by waking up to views of the lighthouse in your magnificent waterfront home! Recent updates include a new metal roof, new exterior paint, new bulkhead, Kholer 20KW whole house generator, downstairs HVAC, mini-split in room above the garage, and fully encapsulated crawlspace. Offered fully furnished. Three sets of patio doors are scheduled to be replaced with Marvin Ultimate IR doors.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
1.09 acresLot Size
$481Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Tom Stephenson• Century 21 Coastal Advantage
Bought with Just Add Water to Your Lifestyle Rike & Kelinda Rike• Linda Rike Real Estate
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Market trends in 28531, NC
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
95.4%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$760K
$223 MoM
Avg. days on market
73d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 1048 Island Rd
Date
Event
Price
Hive MLS #100315866
May 23, 2022
Sold
$1,325,000
$347/sq ft
Mar 28, 2022
Listing Removed
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Mar 8, 2022
Listed
$1,479,000
$388/sq ft
Hive MLS #100161424
Jul 8, 2019
Sold
$957,500
$251/sq ft
Apr 19, 2019
Listed
$995,000
$261/sq ft
+71
Magnificent waterfront property with sandy beach, dock and lift, plus views of Cape Lookout lighthouse! Coastal living at it's finest. This custom open floor plan home features wood ceilings, travertine tile floors, high ceilings and doors, home office, gourmet kitchen with Wolf gas cooktop, custom cabinetry, first floor master suite and a spectacular open upstairs living area! Each bedroom has a bath. Enjoy the ultimate in outdoor living with beautiful views from wrap around porches, deck and screened porch! Detached triple car garage with heated room above. A perfect private coastal waterfront retreat for luxury living and entertaining. Amazing opportunity to enjoy lighthouse views from every room in your spectacular waterfront home!
Hive MLS #100072863
Jul 17, 2018
Listing Removed
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Jul 15, 2017
Listed
$999,900
$262/sq ft
Hive MLS #11501693
Dec 23, 2016
Listing Removed
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Apr 6, 2015
Listed
$1,100,000
$288/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,604 (−12.6%)
$552,250 + $878,096
$1,430,346
2024
$5,266 (−1.4%)
$552,250 + $878,096
$1,430,346
2023
$5,340 (+4.4%)
$543,112 + $580,342
$1,123,454
2022
$5,115
$543,112 + $580,342
$1,123,454
2021
$5,115 (+1.5%)
$543,112 + $580,342
$1,123,454
2020
$5,039 (+2.3%)
$543,112 + $580,342
$1,123,454
2019
$4,927
$543,112 + $561,209
$1,104,321
2018
$4,927
$556,292 + $573,939
$1,130,231
2017
$4,927
$556,292 + $573,939
$1,130,231
2016
$4,926 (+8.7%)
$556,292 + $573,939
$1,130,231
2015
$4,531 (−9.7%)
$556,292 + $573,939
$1,130,231
2014
$5,016
$693,586 + $613,660
$1,307,246
Tax history for 1048 Island Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,604 (−12.6%)
$552,250 + $878,096
$1,430,346
2024
$5,266 (−1.4%)
$552,250 + $878,096
$1,430,346
2023
$5,340 (+4.4%)
$543,112 + $580,342
$1,123,454
2022
$5,115
$543,112 + $580,342
$1,123,454
2021
$5,115 (+1.5%)
$543,112 + $580,342
$1,123,454
2020
$5,039 (+2.3%)
$543,112 + $580,342
$1,123,454
2019
$4,927
$543,112 + $561,209
$1,104,321
2018
$4,927
$556,292 + $573,939
$1,130,231
2017
$4,927
$556,292 + $573,939
$1,130,231
2016
$4,926 (+8.7%)
$556,292 + $573,939
$1,130,231
2015
$4,531 (−9.7%)
$556,292 + $573,939
$1,130,231
2014
$5,016
$693,586 + $613,660
$1,307,246
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.