About Emerald Isle's Dolphin Ridge

The name evokes visions of sleek mamals frolicking in the waters of the Atlantic viewed from high dunes of this picturesque oceanside subdivision, Dolphin Ridge - Emerald Isle North Carolina.

The eastern border of Dolphin Ridge is shared with the Ocean Oaks subdivision and to the west is Spinnakers Reach subdivision. Coast Guard Road frames the northern border with the Atlantic Ocean completing the southern border of Dolphin Ridge.

The sizes of the land parcels in this gated subdivision on the west end of Emerald Isle NC start at just over two tenths of an acre and go to just over three quarters of an acre.

Home sizes in Dolphin Ridge range from as small as 1000 square feet to over 5000 square feet. There are 19 ocean front lots out of the 120+ parcels in this beach community.

Dolphin Ridge Emerald Isle North Carolina is a young neighborhood with the first home built there in 1991 and building continues today with 20+ lots available for future building.

The tax values of properties in this ocean side community start in the low $400,000s and climb to just under $3,000,000. Currently there are 9 homes for sale in Dolphin Ridge Emerald Isle North Carolina that range in price from $660,000 to $2,600,000 for a beautiful ocean front home with swimming pool.

Dolphin Ridge is home to the Dolphin Ridge Beach Club a private club with swimming, beach access, events, showers and seasonal lunches. Anyone may apply for membership in the club you do not have to live in Dolphin Ridge to become a club member. See my earlier blog post on the Dolphin Ridge Beach Club. I highly recommend joining this club for  beach access, entertaining  family, friends & visitors and for great social events.

Just north of the Dolphin Ridge Club parking lot is the private neighborhood golf cart parking. Pack up your golf cart with all the beach gear, drive to the beach access walkway and unload, then park the cart in the lot while you enjoy the sun and surf.

Dolphin Ridge Emerald Isle North Carolina has an active Home Owner's Association in conjunction with its sister neighborhood Royall Oaks. Currently the association monthly dues is $40 and includes coverage Master Insurance Premium, Real Property Taxes on Common Areas, Management Fee and Common Area Maintenance.

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One frequent visitor doesn't use the front gate and roams around mostly at night ... deer. Deer are a large part of the population on the west end of Emerald Isle. See this link to a post with a video of deer taken in Dolphin Ridge while walking home from the beach.

Links to other blog posts on subdivisions in Emerald Isle and the Crystal Coast:

• Cape Emerald a gated subdivision in Emerald Isle North Carolina
• Ocean Oaks in Emerald Isle North Carolina an oceanside subdivision
• Royall Oaks Emerald Isle North Carolina
• Villas at Magens Bay condominiums in Swansboro Cedar Point North Carolina
• Emerald Landing a gated Soundfront Commumnity in Emerald Isle North Carolina
• Lands End Emerald Isle NC - Absorption Rate Market Report - October 15 2009
• Lands End Emerald Isle - reveals a variety of homes for sale - October 2009
• Lands End Emerald Isle, a perfect Emerald Isle Beach Home
• Lands End - Emerald Isle NC - an oceanside subdivision
• Royall Oaks Ranch with great flow and prime location
• Dolphin Ridge Emerald Isle, a picturesque ocean side subdivision

What are the schools like? See this blog post for school information for Emerald Isle North Carolina

Emerald Isle Schools - a welcome surprise to newcomers.

Tell me about the area weather... see this blog post for Carteret County and the Crystal Coast average temperatures.

Emerald Isle North Carolina Weather

What is there to do in the area? See this blog post for some of the area attractions.

Emerald Isle Things to Do, atrractions on the Crystal Coast

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Jon Kolkin's Opening Reception for his photographic series, Tide Pool, to be held at the Dolphin Ridge Club Saturday, July 11th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The series will remain on display for ten days following the reception.

Wind Etching

Jon the artist, resides in Raleigh, NC and has a home in Royall Oaks subdivision, Emerald Isle, NC 28594.

He has studied with some of the world’s best-known photographers including Elizabeth Opalenik, Bob Krist and Italy’s Massimo Bassano.

Jon’s captivating images have won numerous first place awards in regional and national juried photography competitions. His artwork has also been features in solo and group exhibitions around the country and in prominent photography fine art magazines such as B & W and Camera Arts. He is a frequent lecturer on the topic of using photography as a tool for achieving personal growth.

Jon's passionate avocation is photography however his "real job" is that of hand surgeon in the Raleigh area.

Dolphin Ridge Emerald Isle, a picturesque ocean side subdivision in the

Town of Emerald Isle, NC

It is a gated subdivision with seven streets:

Dolphin Ridge Road
Outrigger Court
Calypso Court
Posseiden Road
Green Glenn Road
Spinnaker Place
Sandy Court

Many of the ocean front homes are on the seasonal rental market, but not all. A few of the ocean front homes are primary residences. Seasonal rentals are permitted in this subdivision, however most homes are primary residences.

Most of the second row homes and interior homes are primary residences. There is a mix of retirees, professionals, and young couples with children.

This gated community that houses the Dolphin Ridge Club, a private beach, pool and tennis club open to membership. Residents are welcome to join but not required to purchase a membership.

Schools: White Oak Elementary - Broad Creek Middle - Croatan High School