Welcome to ''Solitude, '' a beautifully updated coastal retreat in the heart of Salter Path offering a rare combination of unobstructed ocean views, an expansive . 6-acre lot, and beach access just steps away. Positioned directly across from the ocean with nothing to obstruct the views, this property is as close to oceanfront as you can get without being oceanfront! This charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath coastal cottage captures beautiful ocean views from the living room, game room, and second-level observation deck. Step outside and you're only a few steps from quiet Hoffman Beach, making it easy to enjoy morning walks along the shoreline, afternoons in the sand, and evenings taking in the ocean breeze. The current owners have thoughtfully renovated the home, including a beautifully updated kitchen and renovated bathrooms, and added a private swimming pool--creating the perfect setting for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying the Crystal Coast lifestyle. The large lot provides plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors, while a detached garage with unfinished space above offers additional storage and possibilities for future use. Offered fully furnished and with a solid rental history, Solitude is ready to enjoy as a primary residence, second home, or coastal investment property. Its combination of proximity to the beach, private pool, ocean views, and established rental history makes it especially appealing for buyers looking for a property they can enjoy themselves while also having the option to generate rental income. The location adds even more appeal. Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway in Indian Beach is just minutes away for mini golf, go-karts, and family fun, with restaurants, shopping, and other Crystal Coast attractions nearby. And for those who want to enjoy the Crystal Coast from the water as well as the beach, the owner also has a boat slip in Indian Beach listed separately in MLS, #100583188, providing convenient sound-side access for boating, fishing, and exploring the waterways of the Crystal Coast. With its . 6-acre lot, unobstructed ocean views, private pool, renovated interior, solid rental history, beach access just steps away, and no city taxes, Solitude offers something increasingly difficult to find along the Crystal Coast--the feel and views of oceanfront living without the oceanfront address.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.61 acresLot Size
$521Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Michele Moffitt• Keller Williams Crystal Coast
Check out this CHARMING, ALMOST OCEANFRONT COTTAGE offered for sale in QUAINT AND BEAUTIFUL Salter Path, NC. Nestled among several million dollar + oceanfront homes, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath gem offers unobstructed views from the living room, sun porch and second level observation deck. With only a FEW STEPS TO QUIET Hoffman BEACH, you will see why the owners named this cottage ''Solitude''. PRIVATE and with many updates, this beach cottage offers OVER HALF AN ACRE of land, allowing for many options for outdoor entertaining, a fenced side yard, a detached garage with an unfinished room above. Offered fully furnished, this home is a rental delight, grossing $30,000 IN ANNUAL INCOME. NO CITY TAXES! See documents for list of improvements and updates.
Hive MLS #11401153
Mar 23, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 15, 2014
Listed
$545,000
$258/sq ft
Hive MLS #80152281
Mar 23, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 15, 2014
Listed
$545,000
$258/sq ft
Hive MLS #11100215
Jan 15, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jan 15, 2011
Listed
$725,000
$343/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,017 (+27.6%)
$780,130 + $425,602
$1,205,732
2024
$3,147 (−2.3%)
$780,130 + $425,602
$1,205,732
2023
$3,221 (+13.1%)
$344,850 + $277,384
$622,234
2022
$2,848 (+2.8%)
$344,850 + $277,384
$622,234
2021
$2,771 (−0.3%)
$344,850 + $277,384
$622,234
2020
$2,779 (+48.1%)
$344,850 + $259,459
$604,309
2019
$1,877 (−0.2%)
$344,850 + $259,459
$604,309
2018
$1,880 (+4.9%)
$297,896 + $126,244
$424,140
2017
$1,792 (+10.4%)
$297,896 + $126,354
$424,250
2016
$1,624 (+5.5%)
$297,896 + $126,354
$424,250
2015
$1,539 (−8.3%)
$297,896 + $125,674
$423,570
2014
$1,678
$350,088 + $111,933
$462,021
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
209 ft.
Lot depth
116 ft.
Lot size
0.56 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,823
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,823
Year built
1947
Style
Other
County
Carteret County
APN
633407770902000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 25, 2026.
R15
Moderate-Density Residential District
A single-family residential district established to maintain a density of approximately three dwelling units per acre that does not permit manufactured homes.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
Heat Factor
We're working on getting current and accurate heat risk information for this home.
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Salter Path, NC • 28512
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
50
35
54
38
65
50
72
59
77
66
84
74
87
78
83
73
79
69
73
59
66
51
56
40
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
Try the sun simulator tool to see how light moves across the property at different times of day and year.
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 203 Hoffman Beach Rd
$1,096,309
$3,691 under list price of $1.10M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $753K to $1.4M.