Last Sold Price
3 beds2,394 sqft$115/sqft
188 Wallace Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516

Description

Dreaming of owning your own canal front home that has 260 ft of canal front on almost an acre of land? This is it. Very private yet close to everything. Beautifully surrounded by various species of mature trees. This 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home has a very large screened in porch with a high wooden ceiling, very large great room with cathedral ceiling not to mention the wood burning fireplace. Private boat ramp, cleaning station, storage building, well water for watering outside and washing boat & vehicle...Dreaming of owning your own canal front home that has 260 ft of canal front on almost an acre of land? This is it. Very private yet close to everything. Beautifully surrounded by various species of mature trees. This 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home has a very large screened in porch with a high wooden ceiling, very large great room with cathedral ceiling not to mention the wood burning fireplace. Private boat ramp, cleaning station, storage building, well water for watering outside and washing boat & vehicle with municipal water for consumption. The downstairs has a heated and cooled studio that could be converted into a bedroom. Another room that's 28x25 with built in cabinets, and tons of storage. 1 car garage with 3 car parking pad. Please see additional info in docs.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/30/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Sharon Salmon • Brokerage DRE #C40306 • Bluewater Real Estate AB
    P: (252) 725-1705 C: (252) 725-1705 sharons@bluewaternc.com

Property Details for 188 Wallace Road

Status
MLS #
100129594
Days on Market
226
Taxes
$1,273 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1979
Lot Size
0.92 AC / 40,075 SF
Subdivision Name
Shell Landing
View
Canal, Water
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
Boat Ramp, Bulkhead, Canal Front, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Waterfront, Water Depth 4+
Zoning
Residential

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$509,900

Avg days on market

120

Sale-to-list ratio

95.3%

Beaufort, NC

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$650,000 | 409 Margaret Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$530,000 | 202 Windswept Lane, Beaufort, NC 28516
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Bedrooms
2,228
Square Feet
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Acres
$519,900 | 323 Taylorwood Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$529,000 | 321 Taylorwood Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516
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Square Feet
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Acres
$509,900 | 331 Taylorwood Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$509,900 | 313 Taylorwood Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516
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Sold 08/15/25

3
Bedrooms
2,219
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$507,000 | 311 Taylorwood Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516
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$507,000

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3
Bedrooms
2,268
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$489,000 | 325 Taylorwood Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516
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$489,000

Sold 04/21/25

3
Bedrooms
2,135
Square Feet
0.11
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 188 Wallace Road

Stories2Year Built1979Building Size-Lot Size0.92 AC / 40,075 SF

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$1,504 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,398

Property Taxes

$106

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 188 Wallace Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • In City Limits: No
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Directions: From Morehead City, take 70E. Exit at 101. Take a right. At the gas station, take a left. Stay on Live Oak.There is a service road off of Livee Oak/70, take service road or go to the right. It will run into this community. . Turn right into Shell Landing. Turn left on Wallace Road. Look for sign at drive
  • Latitude: 35
  • Longitude: -77
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained, City Street, State Road, Paved
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: N/A
  • Association Amenities: Waterfront Community, Ramp, Street Lights, None
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 7317.03.21.1283000
  • Tax Book Number: None
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT SHELL LANDING BEAUFORT
  • Tax Map Number: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $223,036
  • Tax Year: 2017
School Information
  • High School District: Carteret County Public Schools
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Total: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Lighted, On Site, Unpaved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Water Features: Boat Ramp, Bulkhead, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Waterfront, Water Depth 4+
  • Building Area Total: 2394.0
  • Frontage Type: Canal Front
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.92
  • Lot Size Area: 0.92
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 40075.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 95x281x259x196
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2394.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Storage, Workshop
  • Structure Type: Wood Frame
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 839
  • Deed Page: 799.0
  • Home Warranty Company: Old Republic
  • Home Warranty Amount: $585
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Septic Tank
  • Electric Provider: Duke Energy
  • Water Provider: Carteret County
  • Utilities: Water Available, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Finish: Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, See Remarks, Balcony
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Composition
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.1
  • Pool Spa Features: None
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Dining Room Type: Combination
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Finished
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Central Vacuum, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Solid Surface, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Blinds/Shades, Wood Burning Stove, Workshop
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Levels: Two
  • Room Type: Great Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: High Wooden Ceiling/includes dining
  • Room Length: 27.7
  • Room Width: 22.4
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 11.11
  • Room Width: 12.11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Upgrades/waterview
  • Room Length: 10.1
  • Room Width: 10.3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 10.5
  • Room Width: 9.11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Private Balcony
  • Room Length: 12.6
  • Room Width: 13.11
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Home Warranty: Yes

Property History for 188 Wallace Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 30, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #644074800

$275,000
Apr 30, 2019

Sold

NCRMLS #100129594

$275,000
Mar 20, 2019

Pending

NCRMLS #100129594

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/30/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #644074800

$275,000
04/30/2019

Sold

NCRMLS #100129594

$275,000
03/20/2019

Pending

NCRMLS #100129594

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 188 Wallace Road

Taxable ValueLand$173,097Additions$372,013Total$545,110
Tax Record2025$2,006 ($167 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,456 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,456 SqFtStories1Lot Size36,329 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979Year Renovated1998CountyCARTERETAPN7317.03.21.1283000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 188 Wallace Road

This home is within Carteret County Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Beaufort Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Beaufort Middle School
Public6 to 8

East Carteret High School
Public9 to 12

Bridges School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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2,394
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40,249
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1,840
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