About this home
Huge price reduction equal Great Opportunity! Coastal living in a great Emerald Isle location without the million-dollar price tag! Priced at $769,000 and tucked into desirable Osprey Ridge, just off Coast Guard Road, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers an exceptional opportunity to own in one of Emerald Isle's most sought-after areas--with no HOA! Offering more than 1,600 heated square feet, a one-car garage, and an impressive list of recent improvements, this home is ready to enjoy. Inside, you'll find new LVP flooring throughout, hurricane-grade windows and sliding glass doors, and a fresh, polished feel throughout. The thoughtful updates continue outside, where the decks and screened porch have been redone, creating inviting spaces to relax, entertain, and enjoy the coastal breeze. An outdoor shower makes coming home from the beach even easier. Major improvements have also been completed, including a newer roof, new air conditioning system and new retaining wall. Then there's the location--Osprey Ridge is ideally positioned in Emerald Isle, close to the beach, restaurants, shopping, boating, and all the Crystal Coast has to offer. Whether you're looking for a full-time coastal home, a second home, or a rental investment, this is an opportunity to get into a fantastic Emerald Isle location at an attractive price point. Sellers will leave beds, couches, bedroom furniture, fridge in kitchen, washer/dryer, and building materials in garage. Updated, well-located, no HOA, and priced at $769,000--this is the kind of Emerald Isle opportunity that doesn't come along every day!
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1998
- Lot
- 0.3 acres
- Garage
- 1 space
- Community
- Osprey Ridge
- County
- Carteret
- Price per sq ft
- $440
- Stories
- 3
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Other, Slab, Pilings
- Listed
- Aug 19, 2026
- MLS #
- 100597385
Features
Inside
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- High Ceilings
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Pantry
- Walk-in Shower
- Blinds/Shades
- Gas Log
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- LVT/LVP
- Electric Oven
- Built-In Microwave
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
Outside
- Outdoor Shower
- None
Parking
- Concrete
- On Site
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
Directions to 9258 Osprey Ridge Drive
Emerald Dr. then Coast Guard Rd. First R onto Osprey Ridge Dr. Bear to R, then turn L. House on R
Schools
- Elementary
- White Oak Elementary
- Middle
- Broad Creek
- High
- Croatan
As listed in the MLS. School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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Recent sales like this nearby
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9253 Osprey Ridge Drive, Emerald Isle | May 11, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,259 | $620,000 | $492 |
| 127 Sand Castle Drive, Emerald Isle | Oct 7, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,288 | $722,000 | $561 |
| 302 Cape Fear Loop, Emerald Isle | Aug 7, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 1,953 | $635,000 | $325 |
| 312 Cape Fear Loop, Emerald Isle | May 15, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 1,544 | $610,000 | $395 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 6 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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About 9258 Osprey Ridge Drive
9258 Osprey Ridge Drive is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 1,678 square feet, built in 1998, on 0.3 acres in Osprey Ridge, Emerald Isle, Carteret County, NC 28594.
At $739,000, it's 7% below the median asking price ($798,900) of the 39 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Emerald Isle today.
That's about $440 per square foot, compared with a Emerald Isle median asking price of $551 per square foot.
1 other home is for sale in Osprey Ridge right now (median asking $725,000); 3 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $485,000, typically in about 52 days.
Across ZIP 28594, 96 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $725,000.
It has been on the market for 65 days.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 9258 Osprey Ridge Drive
How much is 9258 Osprey Ridge Drive?
9258 Osprey Ridge Drive is listed at $739,000 (about $440 per square foot) as of October 23, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 9258 Osprey Ridge Drive have?
3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 1,678 square feet.
What neighborhood is 9258 Osprey Ridge Drive in?
Osprey Ridge, in Emerald Isle, Carteret County, North Carolina.
How long has 9258 Osprey Ridge Drive been on the market?
65 days. Homes in Osprey Ridge sold after a median of 52 days over the past year.
What have homes sold for in Osprey Ridge?
3 homes sold in Osprey Ridge in the last 12 months, at a median price of $485,000.
When was 9258 Osprey Ridge Drive built?
1998.
Who is the listing broker for 9258 Osprey Ridge Drive?
Bogue Banks Realty, Inc (MLS #100597385). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 9258 Osprey Ridge Drive?
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