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729 Short Drive, Washington, NC 27889
New Listing
$1,250,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
3,960
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
37,026
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$1,250,000
List Date:
12/10/2025
Last Modified:
12/11/2025
Description
Experience timeless Southern elegance and unforgettable waterfront living in one of Washington, NC's most beloved neighborhoods. The Historic District! This stately brick residence offers sweeping water views from nearly every room, a private pier with boat lift, and an effortless flow designed for both grand entertaining and everyday comfort.
Step inside the gracious foyer and formal dining room, then move into the open living area with hardwood floors, gas fireplace, and views that pull you straight to the water. The chef's kitchen opens to the large living room and a sunroom that feels like living inside the scenery. A first-floor primary suite offers luxury and privacy with two recently designed closets and two beautifully updated bathrooms with walk-in closets and connected by a large tiled shower—one with a soaking tub.
The main level also includes a powder room, laundry room, wet bar room, and a flexible craft room/office with its own private entrance—ideal for multigenerational living or a private studio.
Upstairs, find three spacious bedrooms, an updated hall bath, abundant storage, and a walk-in attic with incredible potential.
Enjoy peace of mind with updated windows, electric tankless hot water, natural gas for cooking and gas logs, newer pier and lift (approx. 8 yrs), roof (approx. 10 yrs), and a down stairs heat pump scheduled for replacement Dec. 2025. Low flood insurance premium.
Outside, the waterfront lifestyle becomes part of your story—sunset cruises, back flips off the dock, and holiday photos on the front porch that span generations. This is a home where neighbors gather, friendships grow, and families return year after year.
All just a short walk to historic downtown shops, restaurants, and events.
Your waterfront legacy begins here.
More Information MLS# 100544857
Building/Ext Features
ud_i_08: 1
Property Interior Info
ud_i_10: 2
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 3960
# Rooms: 9
# Baths - Full: 2
# Baths - Half: 1
# Baths - Total: 3
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 3960
# Bedrooms: 4
Contract Info
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 315.66
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2025-12-10
Listing Price: 1250000
Current Price: $1,250,000
Location Information
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Washington
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Street #: 729
Street Name: Short
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Beaufort
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 27889
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Geo Lat: 35.546028
Geo Lon: -77.065835
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: Yes
Directions to Property: From W 5th St., head S onto Washington St. R onto Short Dr. House is at the end of Short Dr.
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.85
Lot Dimensions: 105x226x191x116x109
Lot SqFt: 37026
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Mainland
Horses Y/N: No
Legal & Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 1200480
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 11164.47
Deed Book: 1821
Deed Page: 169
Legal: 1 LOT S/S SHORT DRIVE
Broker Owner: No
PID: 5675593206
Tax Identifier: 44834
Plat Book: H
Plat Page: 37-2
Special Assessments: None Known
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: RHD
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes
School District: Beaufort
Elementary School: Eastern Elementary School
Middle School: P.S. Jones Middle School
High School: Washington High School
Garage & Parking
Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Total Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features
Concrete: 1
Garage: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
Paved: 1
Attic
Floored: 1
Walk-In: 1
Frontage Type
River: 1
View Type
River: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Style
Historic District: 1
Lot Water Features
Boat Lift: 1
Deeded Waterfront: 1
Pier: 1
Exterior Features
Gas Grill: 1
Gas Log: 1
Current Service Providers
Electric Provider: City of Washington
Internet Service Provider(s): Bright Speed/Suddenlink
Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Sewer Provider: City of Washington
Trash Provider: City of Washington
Water Provider: City of Washington
Exterior Finish
Brick Veneer: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Fencing
None: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Roof
Composition: 1
Levels
One and One Half: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Maintained: 1
Paved: 1
Public (City/Cty/St): 1
Trash Collection
City Pick-UP: 1
Lot Features
Dead End: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heated SqFt
3500 - 3999: 1
Heating
Heat Pump: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Water Heater
Tankless: 1
Utilities
Cable Available: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Sewer
Municipal Sewer: 1
Water Source
Municipal Water: 1
Appliances/Equip
Dishwasher: 1
Ice Maker: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Fireplace Features
Gas Log: 1
Other: 1
Interior Features
Bookcases: 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
Gas Log: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Master Downstairs: 1
Walk-in Shower: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Wet Bar: 1
Laundry Features
Hookup - Dryer: 1
Hookup - Washer: 1
Laundry Room: 1
Dining Room Type
Formal: 1
Rooms
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 4: 1
Dining Room: 1
Kitchen: 1
Laundry: 1
Living Room: 1
Master Bedroom: 1
Office: 1
Sunroom: 1
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 1983
Property Features
Frontage Type: River
View Type: River
Attic: Floored; Walk-In
Construction: Wood Frame
Style: Historic District
Exterior Features: Gas Grill; Gas Log
Exterior Finish: Brick Veneer
Fencing: None
Foundation: Crawl Space
Parking Features: Concrete; Garage; Garage Faces Front; Paved
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Composition
Levels: One and One Half
Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
Lot Features: Dead End
Lot Water Features: Boat Lift; Deeded Waterfront; Pier
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Heat Pump
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
Water Heater: Tankless
Utilities: Cable Available; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Water Source: Municipal Water
Fireplace Features: Gas Log; Other
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood
Interior Features: Bookcases; Entrance Foyer; Gas Log; Kitchen Island; Master Downstairs; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar
Laundry Features: Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer; Laundry Room
Heated SqFt: 3500 - 3999
Dining Room Type: Formal
Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Office; Sunroom
Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Room Information
Master Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Living Room
Sunroom
Kitchen
Dining Room
Office
Laundry
Listing Office:
eXp Realty
IDX
Last Updated: December - 11 - 2025
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