320 Governor Safford Lane, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$1,365,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,933 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 22,869 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,365,000 List Date: 2/18/2026 Last Modified: 3/06/2026

Description

Tucked inside the gated coastal enclave of Spinnaker's Reach on a private cul-de-sac, this exceptional beach cottage offers a rare private deeded beach access and soundside access delivering an elevated lifestyle and longterm value in one of the Crystal Coast's most soughtafter communities. The home has been improved with high end upgrades and hardwood flooring throughout, creating a level of quality and care that is immediately evident. This property provides remarkable privacy, framed by mature live oaks and peaceful views of the community's Turtle Bridge and protected wildlife pond sanctuary. Outdoor living takes center stage with wraparound IPE decking, a fully fenced yard, a heated saltwater POOL, and an outdoor shower creating a private coastal retreat for entertaining or quiet relaxation. Included Golf-cart makes trips to both the beach and sound effortless, enhancing enjoyment and investment appeal. Recent home addition adds tangible value, including a golf cart garage, bedroom and bath renovations, expanded exterior storage, electric vehicle charger, all-new HVAC system, tankless water heater, water softener system, and new appliances offering modern efficiency and peace of mind. The first floor features a guest bedroom with a full bath and a groutless Onyx shower, plus a flexible guest space with a queen bed and private deck access. The kitchen showcases soapstone countertops, a GE Monogram gas range, under-cabinet lighting, island prep sink, and Grohe fixtures designed for both entertaining and everyday living. A covered porch with gas line and grilling area invites relaxed coastal evenings. Upstairs, the primary suite is a sanctuary with a Spa-like Onyx walkin shower overlooking the tranquil pond.There's a guest suite with private balcony, full bath, and generous sleeping space. Smarthome features provide secure ownership whether enjoyed as a primary residence, second home, or coastal investment. This home is a Legacy Coastal Property with enduring value

More Information MLS# 100555260

Property Interior Info

ud_i_10: 2 Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 1933 # Rooms: 8 # Baths - Full: 2 # Baths - Half: 1 # Baths - Total: 3 Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area Fireplace Y/N: No SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1933 # Bedrooms: 3

Contract Info

Delayed Marketing?: No Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Construction Type: Stick Built List Price/SqFt: 706.16 Stipulation of Sale: Standard Status: Active Marketing Start Date: 2026-02-18 Listing Price: 1365000 Current Price: $1,365,000

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: 34.653945 Geo Lon: -77.078599

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

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 815716 Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 3124.86 Deed Book: 1746 Deed Page: 179 Legal: L18 SPINNAKERS REACH P2 Broker Owner: No PID: 537316747512000 Tax Identifier: 537316747512000 Plat Book: 1746 Plat Page: 0179 Lot #: 18 Special Assessments: Unknown 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 Club Membership: None Selected

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

Frontage Type

Pond Front: 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

Levels

Two: 1

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: 1

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac: 1

Road Type/Frontage

Private Road: 1

Trash Collection

City Pick-UP: 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

Rooms

Other: 1

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 2004

Property Features

Frontage Type: Pond Front 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 Levels: Two 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 Rooms: Other Terms: Cash; Conventional

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Listing Office: Keller Williams Crystal Coast
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Last Updated: March - 06 - 2026
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