1528 Island Rd, Harkers Island, NC 28531

This furnished waterfront home at 1528 Island Rd delivers immediate, practical coastal living with real marine value. The single-level 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout (1,472 SF) was rebuilt and thoughtfully renovated over the last two decades and sits on nearly a half-acre of deep-water frontage on Back Sound. Standout features include a newly constructed dock complete with boat lift and ramp, a protected sandy-bottom launch ideal for kayaks and shallow-draft skiffs, and long, panoramic water views toward Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks.

Inside you'll find continuous wood floors, a bright and well-equipped kitchen with abundant counter space and cabinetry opening to the great room/dining area — an arrangement designed for gatherings after a day on the water. The home’s mechanicals and envelope have been proactively maintained: major systems include a new HVAC (2014), a metal roof (2015), new siding (2018), Anderson hurricane-rated windows and sliding door, and full hurricane shutters for storm readiness. The double garage offers significant storage and includes built-in cabinetry and a convenient half bath; an electric vehicle plug is already installed for modern household needs.

Outdoors, the property functions as a boater’s compound: the new dock and lift shorten launch time and increase usable days on the water, while the sandy-bottom shoreline makes for easy beaching and family-friendly splash zones. Multiple decks and a covered porch provide flexible entertaining space with ever-changing coastal vistas. The lot’s layout gives separation from immediate neighbors while keeping the shoreline accessible and private.

This parcel is ideal for a buyer who wants a turn-key coastal residence with high utility for boating and short transit to barrier islands, or an investor targeting high-season vacation rentals (subject to local rental rules). Due diligence items include septic inspection, flood zone and elevation verification, and confirmation of dock permitting. Schedule a tour to experience the shoreline access and the practical upgrades that make this house ready for summer days on the sound.

Harkers Island is a tight-knit coastal village where marine culture shapes daily life — commercial and recreational fishing, boatbuilding, and easy access to barrier islands like Shackleford Banks are central. The neighborhood is low-density, quiet outside the summer season, and oriented to water recreation. Services and dining are small-town, with fuller retail and medical services in Beaufort/Morehead City a short drive away.