85 Ballast Point, Oriental, NC 28571 (MLS# 100603060)

Listed by Cynthia Shockley, RIVER DUNES REALTY.

85 Ballast Point, Oriental, NC 28571

$2,300,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,016 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 45,738 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,300,000 List Date: 9/11/2026 Last Modified: 9/16/2026

Overview

Description

85 BALLAST POINT A Rare Lowcountry Coastal Compound in River Dunes A rare expression of Lowcountry coastal living, 85 Ballast Point brings together a gracious main residence, guest house, carriage house, private pool, private dock, and an exceptional collection of porches and outdoor gathering spaces within the coveted waterfront community of River Dunes. From the approach, gas lanterns set the tone, illuminating an architecture rooted in the timeless traditions of the Carolina coast. Generous porches invite lingering from morning through evening, creating an effortless transition between refined interiors and the breezy beauty of the outdoors. A major focus of the property is a private swimming pool, framed by inviting spaces for entertaining and relaxation. An outdoor fireplace and fire pit extend the season, creating an idyllic setting for summer afternoons, autumn evenings, and gatherings beneath the stars. The guest house and carriage house elevate the property beyond a t … (Read more) 85 BALLAST POINT A Rare Lowcountry Coastal Compound in River Dunes A rare expression of Lowcountry coastal living, 85 Ballast Point brings together a gracious main residence, guest house, carriage house, private pool, private dock, and an exceptional collection of porches and outdoor gathering spaces within the coveted waterfront community of River Dunes. From the approach, gas lanterns set the tone, illuminating an architecture rooted in the timeless traditions of the Carolina coast. Generous porches invite lingering from morning through evening, creating an effortless transition between refined interiors and the breezy beauty of the outdoors. A major focus of the property is a private swimming pool, framed by inviting spaces for entertaining and relaxation. An outdoor fireplace and fire pit extend the season, creating an idyllic setting for summer afternoons, autumn evenings, and gatherings beneath the stars. The guest house and carriage house elevate the property beyond a traditional residence, offering exceptional flexibility for family, guests, a private office, or extended stays. Together, the structures create an intimate coastal compound with an uncommon sense of privacy and hospitality. At the water’s edge, the private dock provides a personal gateway to the coastal landscape. Kayak, canoe, fish, crab, or simply settle beside the water and watch the day unfold. It is a quiet, authentic connection to the waterways that define this remarkable corner of North Carolina. Life at 85 Ballast Point is further enhanced by the amenities of River Dunes, including the Harbor Club, pool, fitness facilities, walking and biking trails, gathering spaces, and Yawl’s Café, a waterfront restaurant at the marina. The community’s world-class marina places the region’s waterways and boating lifestyle immediately within reach. Nearby Oriental–North Carolina’s celebrated ”Sailing Capital”–adds a distinctly local dimension, with its waterfront village, restaurants, galleries, shops, and enduring maritime character. There is an unmistakable sense of place here: lantern-lit architecture at dusk, deep porches made for conversation, the shimmer of a private pool, evenings gathered around the fire, and a dock leading quietly toward the water. 85 Ballast Point is an uncommon coastal offering–a private Lowcountry compound where architecture, nature, and an extraordinary waterfront lifestyle come together with effortless grace.

Listing Details MLS# 100603060

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2026-08-30
Listing Price: 2300000
List Price/SqFt: 434.29
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 85
Street Name: Ballast
Street Suffix: Point
County: Pamlico
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28571
City Limits: No
Marketing City: Oriental
Subdivision: River Dunes
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: From New Bern, take 55 East towards Bayboro and Oriental. Just before entering Oriental, turn left onto Straight Road. Go 2.4 miles and turn right onto Orchard Creek Road. Turn right onto Old Lighthouse Road, which is the main entrance into the River Dunes community. Follow the main road through River Dunes, past the Harbor Club. Turn right by the Chapel. 85 Ballast Point is behind the chapel.
Sign on Property: No

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Property Attached YN: No
Accessory Dwelling Unit YN: No
Lot Acres: 1.05
Lot SqFt: 45738
Lot Dimensions: 178' x 329' x 94.4' x 24.7' x 187.4' x 320.06'
Deed Restrictions: No
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Horses Y/N: No
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt – Heated (Primary): 3016
SqFt – Heated Separate: 2280
Total SqFt – Heated (Primary + Separate): 5296
# Rooms: 11
# Baths – Full: 3
# Baths – Half: Yes
# Baths – Total: 4
# Bedrooms: 4
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Stories Total: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 2017

More Information

Fuel Tank

Above or Below Ground: Below Ground
Fuel Type: Propane
In Use: Yes
Owned or Leased: Leased
Lessor Name and Contact: Suburban Propane 1-800-776-7263
Fuel Tank: Yes

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Tideland Electric
Fuel Vendor Provider: Suburban Propane
Internet Service Provider(s): Brightspeed
Sewer Provider: Bay River Sewer
Trash Provider: Private
Water Provider: Pamlico County

Separate Living Spcs

Det Garage Apt Desc: Carriage House
Guest House Desc: 2 Bedroom
Addl w/Kitchen Desc: Kitchen in Golf Cart

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year: 11044
Association Name: River Dunes POA
Association Phone: 8664075218
HOA 1 Mgmt. Company: Elite Management
Association Name 2: Suburban Propane
HOA 2 Mgmt. Company: Suburban Propane

Pets Allowed

Pets Allowed: Yes

Rooms

Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 2 Level: First
Bathroom 3 Level: First
Bathroom 4 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Fnshd Room over Garage Level: Second
Great Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Master Bedroom Level: First
Office Level: Second
Other Level: First
Bathroom 1: Yes
Bathroom 2: Yes
Bathroom 3: Yes
Bathroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Fnshd Room over Garage: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes
Office: Yes
Other: Yes

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 2

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 1268312
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 8561.1
Deed Book: 748
Deed Page: 701
Legal: Lots 8, 9, 10 – Harbor Village Lot 59 Marina Village Section 2 Book 000748 Page 000701
Broker Owner: No
PID: 7419756391
Tax Identifier: L10-3-Hv1-10
Plat Book: 000748
Plat Page: 701
Lot #: 8, 9, 10, 59
Special Assessments: No
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: Residential-PUD
HOA: Yes
Association Mandatory (Y/N): Yes
Cobra Zone: Yes
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes
Elementary School: Pamlico County Primary
Elementary School 2: Fred A. Anderson
Middle School: Pamlico County
Middle School 2: Pamlico County
High School: Pamlico County
High School 2: Pamlico County

Showing Instructions

24 Hour Notice: Yes

Garage & Parking

Total Parking Spaces: 8
Attached Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 3
Total # Garage Spaces: 3
Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Garage: Yes
Golf Cart Garage: Yes
Parking Pad: Yes

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Billiard Room: Yes
Boat Dock: Yes
Clubhouse: Yes
Comm Garden: Yes
Community Pool: Yes
Fitness Center: Yes
Maint – Comm Areas: Yes
Maint – Grounds: Yes
Maint – Roads: Yes
Management: Yes
Marina: Yes
Pickleball: Yes
Private Golf Carts Allowed: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Sewer: Yes
Short Term Rental: Yes
Sidewalk: Yes
Spa/Hot Tub: Yes
Tennis Court(s): Yes
Waterfront Community: Yes
Club Membership: Yes

Attic

Access Only: Yes

Frontage Type

Creek: Yes
Marsh Front: Yes

View Type

Creek/Stream: Yes

Property Condition

Completed: Yes

Construction

Masonite: Yes
Wood Frame: Yes

Unit Type

4 Bedroom Or More: Yes

Architectural Style

Other: Yes

Lot Water Features

Boat Dock: Yes

Exterior Features

Exterior Kitchen: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
Shutters – Board/Hurricane: Yes
Shutters – Functional: Yes
Thermal Doors: Yes

Exterior Finish

Fiber Cement: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes
Partial: Yes
Wood: Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes
Screened: Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Green Bldg Certify

None: Yes

Green Bldg Features

Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Pool Features

In Ground: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Levels

One and One Half: Yes

Lot Features

Corner Lot: Yes
Creek: Yes
Landscaped: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Maintained: Yes
Paved: Yes

Trash Collection

Private Service: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes
Multi Units: Yes

Other Structures

Guest House: Yes
Outdoor Kitchen: Yes

Heated SqFt

3000 – 3499: Yes

Heating

Fireplace(s): Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: Yes

Water Heater

Tankless: Yes

Utilities

Fiber Optic: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Underground Utilities: Yes
Water Available: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Sewer

Community Sewer: Yes

Water Source

County Water: Yes

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Microwave: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Gas Oven: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Ice Maker: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Vented Exhaust Fan: Yes

Fireplace Features

Brick: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Interior Features

Blinds/Shades: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Gas Log: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Master Downstairs: Yes
Walk-in Shower: Yes
Whole-Home Generator: Yes

Window Features

Thermal Windows: Yes

Laundry Features

Hookup – Dryer: Yes
Hookup – Washer: Yes
Laundry Closet: Yes

Dining Room Type

Combination: Yes

Home Warr/Termite

Home Warranty Company: Suburban Propane
Termite Company: Suburban Propane

Property Features

Showing Instructions: 24 Hour Notice Frontage Type: Creek; Marsh Front View Type: Creek/Stream Attic: Access Only Property Condition: Completed Construction: Masonite; Wood Frame Unit Type: 4 Bedroom Or More Architectural Style: Other Exterior Features: Exterior Kitchen; Gas Log; Shutters – Board/Hurricane; Shutters – Functional; Thermal Doors Exterior Finish: Fiber Cement Fencing: Back Yard; Partial; Wood Foundation: Crawl Space Fuel Tank: Fuel Tank Green Bldg Certify: None Green Bldg Features: Tankless Water Heater Parking Features: Garage; Garage; Golf Cart Garage; Parking Pad Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground Roof: Metal Levels: One and One Half Trash Collection: Private Service Lot Features: Corner Lot; Creek; Landscaped Lot Water Features: Boat Dock Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Multi Units Heating: Fireplace(s); Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Tankless Utilities: Fiber Optic; High Speed Internet; Sewer Connected; Underground Utilities; Water Available; Water Connected Sewer: Community Sewer Water Source: County Water Fireplace Features: Brick; Family Room; Gas Log; Living Room Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Gas Log; High Ceilings; Master Downstairs; Walk-in Shower; Whole-Home Generator Window Features: Thermal Windows Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Laundry Features: Hookup – Dryer; Hookup – Washer; Laundry Closet Heated SqFt: 3000 – 3499 Dining Room Type: Combination Other Structures: Guest House; Outdoor Kitchen HOA and Neigh Amenities: Billiard Room; Boat Dock; Clubhouse; Comm Garden; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Maint – Comm Areas; Maint – Grounds; Maint – Roads; Management; Marina; Pickleball; Private Golf Carts Allowed; Restaurant; Short Term Rental; Sidewalk; Spa/Hot Tub; Tennis Court(s); Waterfront Community; Club Membership; Club Membership Rooms: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bathroom 4; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 4; Fnshd Room over Garage; Great Room; Kitchen; Master Bedroom; Office; Other Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level	Remarks
Fnshd Room over Garage	40.34	19.00	Second	Living Space over the Garage
Other	37.50	26.00	First	Guest House
Other	22.42	15.25	First	Golf Cart Garage
Other	14.17	15.34	First	Screened Porch at Guest House
Other	16.42	19.42	First	Sep. Guest RM at GH
Other	9.34	26.00	First	Covered Porch / Main House
Other	28.67	33.25	First	Screen Porch / Main House
Great Room	31.25	14.50	First	Main House / Living / Great Room
Other	9.25	14.50	First	Front Porch at Front Door
Master Bedroom	15.17	13.50	First
Bedroom 2	15.17	13.50	First
Bathroom 1			First	Master Bathroom / En Suite
Bathroom 2			First	En Suite
Bathroom 3			First	Powder Room
Kitchen			First
Bedroom 4	18.00	10.67	Second
Bathroom 4	11.42	9.59	Second
Other	20.00	8.25	Second	Bunk Room
Office			Second

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Listing Office: RIVER DUNES REALTY

Last Updated: September – 16 – 2026

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