Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,644 sqft
148 Down Home Rd, Gloucester, NC 28528
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.64 acresLot Size
1952Year Built
$243/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Waterfront 1952 cottage on the Straits overlooking Harkers Island and Browns Island. Simplistic charm - perfect for vacation get away or a place to call home. This property offers Southern exposure on waterside, sunrises and beautiful sunsets. Bulkhead has recent been repaired in 2017, new roof in 2022, Outside Storage Shed. House is built on a slab and did not have any flooding with Hurricane Florence. Dock and boat lift can be installed with CAMA permit. Close to Cape Lookout National Seashore,...Waterfront 1952 cottage on the Straits overlooking Harkers Island and Browns Island. Simplistic charm - perfect for vacation get away or a place to call home. This property offers Southern exposure on waterside, sunrises and beautiful sunsets. Bulkhead has recent been repaired in 2017, new roof in 2022, Outside Storage Shed. House is built on a slab and did not have any flooding with Hurricane Florence. Dock and boat lift can be installed with CAMA permit. Close to Cape Lookout National Seashore, Beaufort, nearby restaurants, marinas and public boat ramp..
  • Listed by: Jo Ann W Mangum 252.723.3146 joann@eddymyers.com Brokerage DRE #C19106 • Eddy Myers Real Estate
Listing closed: 05/24/2023 12:00 AM • Source: NCRMLS, MLS#: 100374902

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Property Information for 148 Down Home Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,165 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
  • View: Sound, Water
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Sound Side
  • Zoning: Residential
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 0.64 AC / 27,878 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • In City Limits: No
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Directions: Hwy 70 E to Harkers Island Rd, turn left on Straits Rd, right on Pigott Road, right on Ferry Dock Rd, left on Down Home Rd,
  • Latitude: 35
  • Longitude: -77
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Maintained
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: n/a
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 733604729430000
  • Tax Book Number: 0
  • Tax Legal Description: L1 Arthur Lassek
  • Tax Map Number: 0
  • Tax Assessed Value: $197,004
  • Tax Year: 2022
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Unpaved, On Site
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Water Features: Sound Side
  • Building Area Total: 1644.0
  • Frontage Type: Sound Front
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.64
  • Lot Size Area: 0.64
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 27878.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 102 x 246 x 206 x irr
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1644.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 1554
  • Deed Page: 477.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Septic Tank
  • Fuel Tank Owned Or Leased: Leased
  • Fuel Tank Above Or Below Ground: Above Ground
  • Fuel Tank Fuel Type: Propane
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Finish: Block, Wood Siding
  • Construction Materials: Block, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Storm Doors
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Roof: Membrane, Shingle
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Dining Room Type: Formal, Kitchen
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Water Softener, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, LVT/LVP
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Wood Stove
  • Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Mud Room, Wood Burning Stove
  • Levels: One
  • Rooms Total: 7
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Sold Exclusive: No

Property History for 148 Down Home Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 24, 2023

Sold

NCRMLS #100374902

$399,000
Apr 21, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1511614450

$399,000

+12.4% / yr

Mar 29, 2023

Pending

NCRMLS #100374902

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/24/2023

Sold

NCRMLS #100374902

$399,000
04/21/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1511614450

$399,000

+12.4% / yr

03/29/2023

Pending

NCRMLS #100374902

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Public Records for 148 Down Home Road

Taxable ValueLand$199,335Additions$149,014Total$348,349
Tax Record2025$1,300 ($108 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,644 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,644 SqFtStories1Lot Size26,964 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1985CountyCARTERETAPN7336.04.72.9430000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 148 Down Home Road

This home is within Carteret County Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Smyrna Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

East Carteret High School
Public9 to 12

Bridges School
Public6 to 12

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