320 Governor Safford Lane, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$1,499,990
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,990 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 22,869 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,499,990 List Date: 11/21/2025 Last Modified: 11/30/2025

Description

Turnkey, furnished luxury beach cottage in the coveted gated community of Spinnaker's Reach. Has both private deeded beach access and sound side access. Easily accessible w/ included GOLF CART. Designed as a personal residence and meticulously improved with high-end upgrades and hardwoods throughout. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac on over a ½-acre, this coastal retreat offers exceptional privacy with wraparound IPE decking, a fully fenced yard, and serene views of the community's Turtle Bridge and wildlife POND sanctuary framed by mature live oaks. Enjoy a HEATED saltwater pool, outdoor shower and elevated outdoor living spaces that invite long coastal afternoons, effortless entertaining and serenity. Recent additions include golf-cart garage addition, bathroom/bedroom renovation, exterior storage bump out, electric car charging, All NEW HVAC, tankless water heater, water softener system, new appliances! First floor features queen bedroom w/ full bath and premium grout-less Onyx shower, plus a flex guest room w/ addtl queen bed w/ private deck access. The upgraded kitchen includes soapstone counters, GE Monogram gas range, under-cabinet lighting, island prep sink w/ Grohe fixtures. A laundry area, recessed lighting, and large lockable walk-in storage room complete the main level, along with an inviting covered porch with gas-line grilling area and porch swing. The second floor offers a spacious guest suite with private covered balcony, two full beds, large closet, full bath with grout-less shower and jetted tub. The primary suite features a generous walk-in closet and a luxurious Onyx walk-in shower overlooking the peaceful pond. Smart-home features include WiFi thermostats, smart locks, motion-activated security cameras, garage camera, and motion-sensing lighting—creating effortless, secure coastal living. Homes like this are seldom available—come see the privacy, beauty, and effortless coastal living this cottage offers.

More Information MLS# 100542540

Contract Info

Delayed Marketing?: No Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Construction Type: Stick Built List Price/SqFt: 753.76 Stipulation of Sale: Standard Status: Active Marketing Start Date: 2025-11-21 Listing Price: 1499990 Current Price: $1,499,990

Location Information

City Limits: Yes Marketing City: Emerald Isle Secondary Subdivision: N/A Street #: 320 Street Name: Governor Safford Street Suffix: Lane County: Carteret State/Province: NC Zip Code: 28594 Subdivision: Spinnakers Reach Geo Lat: 34.653935 Geo Lon: -77.078591

Remarks and Showing

Sign on Property: Yes Directions to Property: Emerald Drive to Coast Guard Road, in 1.5 miles turn left into Spinnakers Reach, then left onto Governor Safford Lane. The house will be on the right at the col de sac: 320 Governor Safford Lane.

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No Lot Acres: 0.53 Lot Dimensions: 30x155x156x142x120x42 Lot SqFt: 22869 Waterfront: No Location Type: Island Horses Y/N: No

Property Interior Info

Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 1990 # Rooms: 8 # Baths - Full: 3 # Baths - Half: 0 # Baths - Total: 3 Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area Stories: 2 Fireplace Y/N: No SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1990 # Bedrooms: 3

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 443492 Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 2637.63 Deed Book: 1550 Deed Page: 250 Legal: L18 Spinnakers Reach P2 Broker Owner: No PID: 537316747512000 Tax Identifier: 537316747512000 Plat Book: 1746 Plat Page: 0179 Lot #: 18 Special Assessments: none known Tax Year: 2025 Zoning: Residential HOA: Yes Cobra Zone: No Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: No Elementary School: White Oak Elementary Middle School: Broad Creek High School: Croatan

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 0 Detached Garage Spaces: 0 Total # Garage Spaces: 0 Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Golf Cart Garage: 1 On Site: 1

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Beach Access: 1 Community Pool: 1 Gated: 1 Maint - Comm Areas: 1 Maint - Grounds: 1 Maint - Roads: 1 Playground: 1 Taxes: 1 Waterfront Community: 1

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year: 650 Association Name: Spinnaker's Reach HOA Association Phone: 2523546333 HOA 1 Mgmt. Company: Spinnakers Reach HOA HOA 1 Mgmt. Phone: 252-354-5555

Attic

Access Only: 1

Basement

None: 1

Handicap Accessible

None: 1

View Type

Pond: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Exterior Features

Irrigation System: 1 Outdoor Shower: 1

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative Fuel Vendor Provider: Mallard Water Provider: Bogue Banks Water Corp

Exterior Finish

Fiber Cement: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Fencing

Back Yard: 1 Chain Link: 1 Vinyl: 1

Foundation

Crawl Space: 1

Flooring

Tile: 1 Wood: 1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank: 1 Above or Below Ground: Below Ground Fuel Type: Propane In Use: Yes Owned or Leased: Owned

Patio and Porch Features

Covered: 1 Open: 1 Porch: 1 Screened: 1 Wrap Around: 1 See Remarks: 1

Pool Features

In Ground: 1 Private: 1

Roof

Metal: 1

Stories/Levels

Two: 1

Road Type/Frontage

Private Road: 1

Trash Collection

City Pick-UP: 1

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heated SqFt

1800 - 1999: 1

Heating

Heat Pump: 1

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: 1

Water Heater

Propane: 1 Tankless: 1

Utilities

Water Available: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Water Source

Municipal Water: 1

Appliances/Equip

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Gas Oven: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Vented Exhaust Fan: 1 Washer: 1 Water Softener: 1

Furnished

Furnished: 1

Interior Features

Blinds/Shades: 1 Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Furnished: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Pantry: 1 Solid Surface: 1

Security Features

Security System: 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: 1

Dining Room Type

Combination: 1

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 2004

Property Features

Handicap Accessible: None View Type: Pond Attic: Access Only Basement: None Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Features: Irrigation System; Outdoor Shower Exterior Finish: Fiber Cement Fencing: Back Yard; Chain Link; Vinyl Foundation: Crawl Space Fuel Tank: Fuel Tank Parking Features: Golf Cart Garage; On Site Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Open; Porch; Screened; Wrap Around; See Remarks Pool Features: In Ground; Private Roof: Metal Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac Cooling: Central Air Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Propane; Tankless Utilities: Water Available Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Municipal Water Flooring: Tile; Wood Furnished: Furnished Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Furnished; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Solid Surface Security Features: Security System; Smoke Detector(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 1800 - 1999 Dining Room Type: Combination HOA and Neigh Amenities: Beach Access; Community Pool; Gated; Maint - Comm Areas; Maint - Grounds; Maint - Roads; Playground; Taxes; Waterfront Community Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office: Keller Williams Crystal Coast
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Last Updated: November - 30 - 2025
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