Ocean Reef homes for sale

Emerald Isle · Carteret County, North Carolina

  • Community pool
  • Tennis
  • Water access
  • Waterfront homes
  • Gated
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2

For sale now

$614,500

Middle asking price

$670,000

Middle sale price

5 sales, last 12 mo

$602

Per square foot

sold, last 12 mo

97.3%

Of first asking price

what sellers received

23

Days on market

typical, last 12 mo

Homes for sale in Ocean Reef

2 homes · newest first
102 Diann Drive A2, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$589,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,080 sq ft

$600/mo HOA

102 Diann Drive A2, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Hive MLSListed by Keller Williams Crystal Coast

2506 Ocean Drive A2, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$640,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,080 sq ft

1-car garage · $549/mo HOA

2506 Ocean Drive A2, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Hive MLSListed by Emerald Isle Realty

About Ocean Reef

Watercolor map of Ocean Reef in Emerald Isle, NC, showing its streets, water and surroundings
Watercolor map of Ocean Reef in Emerald Isle, NCMap by Buddy Blake Team · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Ocean Reef is a residential community in Emerald Isle, in Carteret County, North Carolina. Its homes were built between 1984 and 1996. A typical home here is about 1,080 square feet with 2 bedrooms.

In the 12 months through October 26, 2026, 5 homes sold in Ocean Reef at a middle price of $670,000 (about $602 per square foot). Sellers typically received 97.3% of their first asking price, after about 23 days on the market.

Ocean Reef has condos and single-family homes. Over the last year, condos sold at a middle price of $645,000, while single-family homes sold at a middle price of $1,475,000.

Community features named in Ocean Reef's listings: Community pool, Tennis, Water access, Waterfront homes and Gated. Check current details and dues with the HOA.

The closest elementary school is Bogue Sound Elementary School (2.9 mi), the nearest grocery store is Publix Super Market at Egret Landing (5.5 mi), the nearest public beach access is 0.1 miles away.

Streets in Ocean Reef

3 streets · A–Z

Tap a street to see its homes. Every address comes from county property records where we have them; homes for sale and sold in the last 12 months come from the MLS.

By type of home

Ocean Reef has more than one kind of home, and they price differently. Sales are the last 12 months.

Condos

For sale now
2
Middle asking price
$614,500
Sold, last 12 mo
4
Middle sale price
$645,000
Per square foot
$627
Typical size
1,072 sq ft
Of first asking price
98.3%
Days on market
18

Single-family homes

For sale now
0
Middle asking price
—
Sold, last 12 mo
1
Middle sale price
$1,475,000
Per square foot
$523
Typical size
2,148 sq ft
Of first asking price
92.2%
Days on market
89

Sold in Ocean Reef, last 6 months

Newest first · from MLS records
Sales
2
Middle sale price
$1,047,500
Price range
$620,000 – $1,475,000
Middle $ / sq ft
$562
Of first asking price
95.7%
Middle days on market
56
AddressSoldBd / BaSq ftFirst askingLast askingSold price% of first asking$ / sq ftDays on market
2508 Ocean Drive 14a1, Emerald Isle

Hive MLSListed by Bluewater Real Estate - EI

Aug 7, 262 / 21,030$625,000$625,000$620,00099.2%$60223
2610 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle

Hive MLSListed by Linda Rike Real Estate

Jun 22, 264 / 42,820$1,600,000$1,500,000$1,475,00092.2%$52389
Average1,925$1,112,500$1,062,500$1,047,50095.7%$56256

First asking = the price when the home first listed; days on market counts every listing period for the home. Sold data from Hive MLS; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.

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Distances are straight-line from the middle of Ocean Reef. Schools shown are the closest, not necessarily assigned — confirm with the district. Place details © Google.

Ocean Reef questions, answered

How many homes are for sale in Ocean Reef?

2 homes are for sale in Ocean Reef right now, with a middle asking price of $614,500 (from $589,000 to $640,000).

What do homes in Ocean Reef sell for?

In the 12 months through October 26, 2026 the middle sale price in Ocean Reef was $670,000, about $602 per square foot, across 5 sales. Every home differs — size, condition and lot matter.

Are there townhomes or condos in Ocean Reef?

Ocean Reef has condos (2 for sale now, middle sale price $645,000 over the last year); single-family homes (0 for sale now, middle sale price $1,475,000 over the last year).

How fast do homes sell in Ocean Reef?

Homes that sold in Ocean Reef over the last year were typically on the market about 23 days and sold for 97.3% of their first asking price.

What schools are near Ocean Reef?

Bogue Sound Elementary School (2.9 mi), Broad Creek Middle School (4.4 mi), Croatan High School (2.8 mi). These are the closest schools, not necessarily the assigned ones — confirm assignment with the school district for a specific address.

How far is Ocean Reef from the beach?

The nearest public beach access, Access #2 – Eastern Regional Access, is about 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

What amenities does Ocean Reef have?

Homes listed for sale in Ocean Reef describe these community features: Community pool, Tennis, Water access, Waterfront homes and Gated. Amenities, dues and memberships can change — confirm the details with the homeowners association.

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