$660,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2025

122 Ethel Dr Emerald Isle, NC 28594

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,447 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$456 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Ocean Side of Freeway
  • Bamboo Flooring
  • White Oak Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2025

Coastal Treehouse Retreat: Perched high among the trees in a peaceful Emerald Isle setting, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with bonus studio offers ocean breezes, some ocean views, and the relaxing sound of the surf. With a reverse floor plan, bamboo floors, fireplace with electric insert, and gas stove (propane tank owned), it blends comfort with coastal charm.The spacious lot includes a gated path to nearby walking trails, room for boat parking, a huge outdoor shower, wired for generator hookup, storm shutters, and an irrigation system with a new pump. The Liftivator elevator, remote-controlled awning, and coded entry locks add convenience.Recent improvements include a new roof in 2018, a heat pump in 2023, a 10'x12' studio with A/C added in 2023, water heater installed in 2019, and a new septic leach field in 2012. An 11'6'' x 11'6'' shed offers additional storage, and the home features a whole-house water filter, well-fed irrigation system, and an active termite bond with May Exterminators.Sellers are offering an $800 credit toward a home warranty and a full home inspection report is available upon request.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rob & Katie Team

Advantage Coastal Properties License #325708 Listed on: 06/23/2025

Co-Listed By

Katie Walker

Advantage Coastal Properties License #325708

Last Buyer's Agent

Darcel Browning

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Adv EI License #335689

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Adv EI

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,191

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 35x70x152x75x153x45
  • Fenced Yard
  • Wood Fence
  • Irrigation

Home Design

  • Reverse Style Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Stick Built Home
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,447 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Mud Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Water Views
  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters

Kitchen

  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Lighted Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Golf Cart Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Ocean Side of Freeway
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • White Oak Elementary School
  • Broad Creek Middle School
  • Croatan High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Generator Hookup
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Oakland Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 539307593891000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,191

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Construction Type: Stick Built
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 3.0
  • Stories Levels: 3 Story or More
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
  • Horses Y N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Type: Combination
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Flooring: Bamboo, LVT/LVP, Carpet
  • Heated Sq Ft: 1400 - 1599
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds/Shades, Solid Surface, Walk-in Shower, Elevator, Reverse Floor Plan, Mud Room, Generator Plug, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Closet
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 469.94
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Number Rooms: 4
  • Additional Main Building Description: Studio 10'x12'
  • Separate Living Spcs Addl Sep Bldg Desc: 11'6"x11'6" Shed
  • Sq Ft Heated: 1447.00
  • Total Heated Primary Separate Sq Ft: 1447.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Irrigation System, Outdoor Shower, Shutters - Board/Hurricane
  • Exterior Finish: Cedar
  • Exterior Structures: Shed(s)
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Balcony, Screened, Covered, Deck
  • Road Type Frontage: Maintained, Public (City/Cty/St), Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Waterview: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage And Parking: Golf Cart Parking
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage And Parking Driveway Spaces: 4.00
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Driveway: Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Paved, Off Street, Lighted, Garage Faces Front

Utilities

  • Appliances Equipment: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Freezer, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes
  • Heating System: Heat Pump
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • HeatingSystemFuelSource: Electric

Association/Amenities

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Deed Page: 240.00
  • Lot Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Dimensions: 35x70x152x75x153x45
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13460.00
  • Lot Water Features: Ocean Side
  • Plat Book: 13
  • Plat Page: 076
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot View Type: Ocean

Tax Info

  • Tax Identifier: 539307593891000
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 2191.08

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: White Oak Elementary
  • High School: Croatan
  • Middle School: Broad Creek

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2019
Sold by
Naftzger Karen S and Karen S Naftzger Family Trust
Bought by
Naftzger Thomas E and Naftzger Karen S
Total Days on Market
25

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2008
Sold by
Naftzger Thomas E
Bought by
Naftzger Karen S and Karen S Naftzger Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 29, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 1983
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $166,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $660,000 -2.9% $456 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2025 06/23/25 For Sale $680,000 -- $470 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,090 $355,065 $165,068 $189,997
2023 $2,090 $352,415 $165,068 $187,347
2022 $2,034 $352,415 $165,068 $187,347
2021 $0 $352,415 $165,068 $187,347
2020 $1,979 $352,415 $165,068 $187,347
2019 $956 $303,517 $148,225 $155,292
2017 $927 $294,207 $148,225 $145,982
2016 $927 $294,207 $148,225 $145,982
2015 $865 $283,394 $148,225 $135,169
2014 -- $271,304 $118,388 $152,916
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100515191

Hive MLS

APN: 5393.07.59.3891000