Coastal Realty · Est. 2009

Find your place
on the coast.

From flood-zone questions to dock permits, we help buyers and sellers navigate coastal property with clarity — not jargon.

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17Years Local
310+Homes Sold
22Avg. Days on Market
Why Tidewater

Coastal real estate needs a coastal specialist.

Generic advice doesn't cut it two blocks from the water. Here's what we do differently.

Flood Zone Fluency

We check flood maps and elevation certificates before you ever schedule a showing — not after you've fallen in love with a house.

Faster Local Timelines

Our average listing sells in 22 days — faster than the county average — because we price using live comps, not stale data.

Vetted Coastal Lenders

We only refer lenders with a track record of closing coastal properties on time, including flood insurance underwriting.

A Team You Can Reach

Direct cell numbers for every agent — no call centers, no hold music, no waiting three days for a callback.

01 · A Listing, Start to Finish

Scroll through one home, stage by stage.

Watch the panel on the right update as you scroll — from first look to closing-ready details.

Sample Listing $612,000 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,920 sqft
Stage 01

Salt Marsh Cottage — First Look

A raised coastal cottage two streets back from the marsh, with a wraparound porch and hurricane-rated windows throughout.

3 Beds2 Baths1,920 Sq Ft
Stage 02

Light-Filled, Open-Concept Interior

Vaulted ceilings and a fully renovated kitchen with quartz counters make this one of the brighter interiors we've listed this year.

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Stage 03

Outdoor Living & Marsh Views

A screened-in porch and elevated deck look out over protected marshland — no future construction can block this view.

0.31 ac LotScreened Porch
Stage 04

Ready to Tour This Week

Flood Zone X (lower-risk, lower insurance cost) and a recent elevation certificate on file. Showings available Tuesday through Sunday.

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02 · Featured Listings

Currently on the market.

A sample of homes typical of what we list along the Tidewater coastline.

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Salt Marsh Cottage
$612,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,920 sqft
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Pelican Point Bungalow
$479,900
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,340 sqft
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Dune Ridge Estate
$1,120,000
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,680 sqft
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Harbor Walk Townhome
$398,000
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,610 sqft
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03 · Property Spotlight

This month's featured property.

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Dune Ridge Estate

A five-bedroom estate on an elevated dune lot with private beach access, a wraparound veranda, and an oversized three-car garage.

$1,120,000
Beds5
Baths4
Sq Ft3,680
Lot Size0.48 ac
Year Built2019
StatusNew
04 · By the Numbers

Trusted along the whole coastline.

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05 · Meet Your Agent

Coastal expertise you can call directly.

Renata Alves
Licensed REALTOR® — replace with license #

Seventeen years selling coastal property, with deep knowledge of flood zones, elevation certificates, and dock permitting up and down this stretch of coast.

Tidewater Coastal Realty is a four-person team: two buyer's agents, a listing specialist, and a transaction coordinator who handles every deadline.

★★★★★

"Renata explained flood insurance in plain English — nobody else had done that for us." (Illustrative testimonial)

Marcus T. — Buyer, Salt Marsh
★★★★★

"We sold our dune-front property in nine days flat. Pricing strategy was spot on." (Illustrative testimonial)

Julia F. — Seller, Dune Ridge
★★★★★

"They caught a permitting issue on the dock before we closed. Saved us a huge headache." (Illustrative testimonial)

Owen K. — Buyer, Harbor Walk
06 · Market Insights

Notes from the coast.

Buyer Tips

Reading a flood zone map before you offer

Zone X versus Zone AE can mean thousands in annual insurance. Here's how to check before you fall in love with a listing.

Seller Tips

Does a dock actually add resale value?

Sometimes — but permitting status matters more than the dock itself. What buyers actually ask about.

Market Data

Coastal inventory is finally loosening up

New listings ticked up 12% this quarter after two years of tight supply. What it means for buyers.

Where We Work

Neighborhoods we serve.

From marshfront cottages to dune-top estates, our coverage spans the full Tidewater shoreline.

Salt Marsh Pelican Point Dune Ridge Harbor Walk Cutlass Bay Egret Landing Shoreline Heights
07 · How It Works

A clear path, coastal or not.

01
Discovery Call

A short conversation about your timeline, budget, and coastal-specific concerns like flood zone or insurance.

02
Strategy & Search

We build a pricing plan for sellers or a search alert for buyers, tuned to this exact stretch of coastline.

03
Showings & Offers

We handle scheduling and offer negotiation with full transparency on comparable coastal sales.

04
Inspection & Closing

We coordinate elevation certificates, flood inspections, and lender timelines through to closing day.

08 · Frequently Asked

Questions we hear a lot.

09 · Financing

Understanding coastal financing.

Coastal mortgages often carry a few extra steps. Here's what to expect before you make an offer.

Flood Insurance

Required for federally backed loans on homes in flood zones. Premiums vary widely by elevation certificate — get a quote before writing an offer.

Down Payment Guidance

Conventional coastal loans typically start at 10–20% down. We connect you with lenders experienced in coastal underwriting.

Timeline Planning

Elevation certificates and flood inspections can add 1–2 weeks to underwriting. We build this into every offer timeline from day one.

Get In Touch

Schedule a showing.

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We respond to showing requests within one business day. For urgent same-day requests, call us directly.

Office Hours

Mon–Fri: 9AM – 6PM
Sat: 10AM – 3PM
Sun: By appointment

Office

44 Harbor Way, Suite 2
Tidewater, ST 00000

Phone

(919) 555-0198

Service Area

Tidewater, Salt Marsh, Pelican Point, Dune Ridge & the surrounding coastline