$1,299,999
320 Governor Safford Lane
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
MLS# 100586460
3 beds  |  3 baths  |  1973 sqft
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320 Governor Safford Lane 320 Governor Safford Lane Aerial Photo of 320 Governor Safford Inground Heated Pool Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Dining Kitchen/Living Kitchen/Living Living Room Living Room Living Room Living Room Living Room Primary suite Primary Bedroom Primary Suite Primary Suite Primary Bath Primary Bath Bedroom 2 on main level Bedroom 2 additional view Main floor full bath Flex space on main level Flex space on main level Flex space on main level Laundry Staircase Upstairs Hallway Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 Upstairs bath Inground Heated Pool Fenced backyard Back of house Backyard Shed Covered Side Porch Covered Side Porch Screened Porch Porch over looking Turtle Pond Covered Side Porch Screened Porch Screened Porch Covered Side Porch Aerial View of Home Aerial Beach View Aerial of Home Location Aerial View Front Entrance Aerial of Pool Pathway to Turtle Pond Bridge Spinnakers Reach Main gated entrance Spinnaker Reach Club House Beach Access Spinnakers Reach Aerial View of Clubhous Inground Heated Pool Pool Deck Inground Heated Pool Side Porch Porch Observation Deck Porch Observation Deck Turtle Pond Bridge Turtle Pond Turtle Pond Turtle Pond Turtle Pond with view of house Turtle Pond Spinnaker's Reach Entry Gated Entry Beach Beach Beach Beach Access Clubhouse Clubhouse and Pool Aerial of Neighborhood and Beach Playground Clubhouse Pool Beach Beach Dunes Golf Cart Golf Cart Floorplan - First Floor Floorplan - Second Floor 320 Governor Safford Lane

Property Description
FULLY FURNISHED | TRULY TURNKEY | PROVEN RENTAL HISTORY | PRIVATE HEATED POOL | PRIVATE DEEDED BEACH & SOUNDSIDE ACCESS Welcome to Heron Hideaway, a truly extraordinary coastal retreat tucked within the exclusive gated community of Spinnaker's Reach in Emerald Isle's coveted Coast Guard Road area. Set on over half an acre, this exceptional property offers an unparalleled blend of privacy, luxury, and effortless coastal living, with a serene wildlife pond sanctuary, mature live oaks, and peaceful views of the iconic Turtle Bridge just steps away. Designed for both sophisticated entertaining and relaxed family escapes, the outdoor living spaces are truly inviting. Enjoy expansive wraparound premium IPE Brazilian decking, a spacious screened porch, multiple private decks, a fully fenced yard, an abundance of highly durable Polywood rocking chairs and pool furniture, and a private heated saltwater pool (2023) with spa mode for year-round enjoyment. A secluded hot/cold outdoor shower with changing area completes the experience. The included golf cart makes access to Spinnakers' rare private deeded beach and soundside access, community pool, playground, and picnic area effortless. Inside, the home is beautifully furnished and thoughtfully upgraded, featuring hardwood floors, curated artwork from local boutiques and artists, and a gourmet kitchen with soapstone countertops, luxury GE Monogram gas range, prep sink, under-cabinet lighting, and Grohe fixtures. Recent improvements include a finished first-floor bedroom/flex room with private deck access and an upgraded full bath, golf cart garage, expanded storage, EV charger, dual-zone coastal-grade HVAC (2025) with smart thermostats, tankless water heater, water softener. With unrestricted rental potential and a strong proven rental history, Heron Hideaway offers a rare opportunity to own a truly turnkey luxury coastal escape with an extensive conveyance list allowing you to simply arrive, settle in, and enjoy the very best of Emerald Isle living.

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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
Contract Info
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 658.89
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2026-07-03
Listing Price: 1299999
Current Price: $1,299,999
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
Property Interior Info
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 1973
# Rooms: 8
# Baths - Full: 3
# Baths - Half: 0
# Baths - Total: 3
Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
Stories Total: 2
Fireplace Y/N: No
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1973
# Bedrooms: 3
Legal & Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 443492
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 2637.63
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: 2024
Zoning: Residential
HOA: Yes
Cobra Zone: No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: No
Elementary School: White Oak Elementary
Middle School: Broad Creek
High School: Croatan
Showing Instructions
Showing Service: 1
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
HOA
Association Fee 1/Year: 747.5
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
Sewer Provider: Existing Septic System
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
Security Features
Security System: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 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 Connected: 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
Laundry Features
Hookup - Dryer: 1
Hookup - Washer: 1
Laundry Room: 1
Dining Room Type
Combination: 1
Rooms
Other: 1
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 2004
Property Features
Showing Instructions: Showing Service
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 Connected
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: Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer; 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
Room Information
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Listing Office: Keller Williams Crystal Coast

Last Updated: July - 24 - 2026

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