503 Audubon DriveOriental, NC 28571Price: $485,000

Welcome to this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home nestled in one of Oriental's desirable in-town neighborhoods. Offering a flexible floor plan and numerous updates, this home is designed to fit a variety of lifestyles. The inviting living room features vaulted ceilings, large windows that fill the space with natural light, and an open, welcoming feel. The recently updated kitchen is a standout with beautiful quartz countertops, a dual-fuel range, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of workspace for cooking and entertaining. Just off the kitchen, the current family room provides a comfortable gathering space but could also serve as a breakfast or keeping room. The first-floor office offers even more versatility and is currently used as an additional sleeping area, making it ideal as a home office, formal dining room, or guest space. Upstairs, you'll find the primary suite along with two additional bedrooms, all featuring recently updated luxury vinyl plank flooring. Skylights brighten both upstairs bathrooms with natural light. The beautifully updated primary bath offers dual vanities, a large walk-in shower, and a beautiful jacuzzi soaking tub, creating a relaxing retreat. Conveniently located just inside the garage entrance and across from the half bath, the laundry room includes a shower--perfect for rinsing off after gardening, boating, or spending time outdoors. Outdoor living is just as inviting with a spacious screened porch, an adjoining deck, mature landscaping, a 12' x 8' storage shed, and a covered sitting area for relaxing in the shade. Additional features include a 20kW Generac generator, a private well for landscape irrigation, and an attached garage. Ideally situated on a quiet street just minutes from Oriental's waterfront, shops, restaurants, parks, and community events, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, flexibility, and coastal small-town living.