THE FINEST PROTECTED HARBOR ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY. AND THE BEST HOUSE ON IT. 76 Soundside Drive is a 2023-built waterfront residence in Oriental, North Carolina, the Sailing Capital of North Carolina: 3,843 heated square feet, nearly 6,500 square feet under roof, on 1.89 private acres with approximately 100 feet of protected deep-water frontage on Grace Harbor at River Dunes (ICW Mile 173). Engineered for the coast, not just placed on it: insulated concrete form (ICF) construction with reinforced concrete walls, commercial-grade stone seawall, standing-seam metal hip roof, whole-home generator, and fiber internet with Starlink backup. The single-level floor plan puts water views in every main living space and includes two waterfront primary suites, each with French doors opening to the harbor, plus a directly connected flex room. Above the oversized heated 3-car garage, a finished bonus suite of approximately 1,100 square feet with wet bar serves as guest quarters, media room, or office. The signature space is a 1,400-square-foot covered and screened veranda with a double-sided fireplace and vented grilling station, overlooking the harbor. It functions as a true second living room, usable across all four seasons on the Inner Banks. Grace Harbor is a 400-slip protected inland-basin marina rated among the finest stops on the entire Intracoastal Waterway, a proven hurricane hole with floating ipe docks accommodating vessels to 150 feet, with immediate access to the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound. River Dunes is a 1,345-acre Southern Living Inspired Community with 14 miles of shoreline, a 328-acre conservation easement, Harbor Club dining, Yawls Cafe, fitness center, pool, and tennis. New Bern and its regional airport are about 35 minutes. For buyers searching protected deep-water homes, hurricane-resilient ICF coastal construction, or turnkey Intracoastal Waterway living in North Carolina, this is the benchmark. Shown by appointment.
| MLS # | 100604765 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| HOA Dues | $2,731 |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 2023 |
| Days On Site | 19 |
| Listing Provided By | Landmark Sotheby's International Realty | Ryan Ayre |
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 4 Total |
| SQ Feet | 3,843 |
| Garage | 3 |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Zoning | residential |
| Acreage | 1.89 |
| Water Front | Deeded Waterfront, Sound Side |
| Property View | Creek, ICW, Marsh, River, Sound, Wate |
| Interior Features | Sound System, Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Whole-Home Generator, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Wet Bar, Blinds/Shades, Built-in Features, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s) |
|---|---|
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace Features | Gas Log |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Laundry Features | Laundry Room |
| Rooms Total | 9 |
| Exterior Features | Shutters - Functional, Irrigation System, Gas Grill, Cluster Mailboxes, Gas Log, Storm Doors |
|---|---|
| Roof | Metal |
| Foundation Details | Brick/Mortar, Slab |
| Lot Features | Wetlands, Deeded Waterfront, Sound Side |
| Waterfront Features | Deeded Waterfront, Sound Side |
| View | Creek, ICW, Marsh, River, Sound, Water, Creek/Stream |
| Construction Materials | Concrete, Fiber Cement, Wood Frame |
| Security Features | Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s), Cameras Included |
| Attached Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
| Parking Features | Attached, Garage |
| Utilities | Water Connected |
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| Tax Assessed Value | 1029938 |
|---|---|
| Tax Book Number | B |
| Tax Legal Description | LOT 92 MARINA VILLAGE SEC |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Pamlico |
| City | Oriental |
| Zip Code | 28571 |
| Community Name | River Dunes |
| Elementary School | Pamlico County Primary |
| High School | Pamlico County |
| Listing VS Median (in River Dunes) | |
Price: $2,395,000 low | high Med: $923,500 sqft: 3,843 low | high Med: 2,903 $ / sqft: $623 low | high Med: $326 On site: 19 low | high Med: 164 | |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Pamlico |
| City | Oriental |
| Zip Code | 28571 |
| Community Name | River Dunes |
| Elementary School | Pamlico County Primary |
| High School | Pamlico County |
| Listing VS Median (in River Dunes) | |
Price: $2,395,000 low | high Med: $923,500 sqft: 3,843 low | high Med: 2,903 $ / sqft: $623 low | high Med: $326 On site: 19 low | high Med: 164 | |