Welcome to coastal living on Cedar Island! This charming property at 2596 Cedar Island Road offers a peaceful 2 bedroom, 2 bath retreat just minutes from the Cedar Island Ferry and the . Situated along scenic Highway 12, this home, with almost two acres on Core Sound and over 100 feet of waterfront, provides easy access to fishing, boating, and all that the coastal lifestyle has to offer.
The home features spacious living areas and plenty of natural light, with potential for updates to make it your own. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, a rental investment, or a full-time residence, this property offers endless possibilities. Enjoy the quiet pace of island life while still being within reach of Beaufort, Morehead City, and surrounding coastal towns.
Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Down East paradise!
For sale
Price cut: $24.9K (1/28)
$475,000
2596 Cedar Island Road, Cedar Island, NC 28520
2beds
1,580sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
1.93 Acres Lot
$459,200 Zestimate®
$301/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 177 days |
- 360 |
- 10 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 17, 2026 at 07:04am
Listed by:
Brittany Wheatly 252-241-7080,
Wheatly and Combs Premier Properties,
Eden Combs,
Wheatly and Combs Premier Properties
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100531868
Originating MLS: Carteret County Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Carteret County Association of RealtorsTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Primary Living Area
Dining room
- Features: Combination
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer
Features
- None
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,580
- Total interior livable area: 1,580 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Paved
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound
- Waterfront features: Sound Side, Sound Front
- Frontage type: Sound Front
Lot
- Size: 1.93 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 878 x 102 x 835
- Features: Sound Side
Details
- Parcel number: 840604714013000
- Zoning: Unzoned
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cedar Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $301/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $323,564
- Annual tax amount: $1,469
- Date on market: 3/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 177 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$459,200
$436,000 - $482,000
$1,779/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/28/2026 | Price change | $475,000-5%$301/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100531868 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,900$316/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100531868 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,469 -4.8% | $253,935 |
| 2023 | $1,543 +1.7% | $253,935 |
| 2022 | $1,518 | $253,935 +3.1% |
| 2021 | $1,518 -0.5% | $246,284 -3% |
| 2020 | $1,526 +4.5% | $253,935 +1.1% |
| 2019 | $1,460 | $251,056 |
| 2017 | $1,460 | $251,056 |
| 2016 | $1,460 | $251,056 |
| 2015 | $1,460 +1.7% | $251,056 -6% |
| 2014 | $1,435 | $267,017 |
| 2013 | -- | $267,017 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | $336,660 |
| 2009 | -- | $336,660 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,501/mo
Principal & interest
$2315
Property taxes
$186
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28520
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Atlantic Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 7.4 mi
- 4/10Smyrna Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 20.3 mi
- 7/10East Carteret High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 23.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Atlantic
- Middle: Down East
- High: East Carteret
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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