342 Straits Road

Closed 6/23/21
Closed 6/23/21
Coastal Cottage on Scenic Byway
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$129,500
2 beds1,100 sqft
342 Straits Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.54 acresLot Size
1988Year Built
$118/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Opportunity awaits - Cozy cottage on half acre. Located on Scenic Byway this coastal cottage is ready to enjoy, with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The white oak floors from a local shrimp trawler in the living room makes this home a rare gem. Come relax on your rocking chair front porch, and enjoy a gas fireplace on these chilly nights. There is a back deck for grilling, two outbuildings for storage and a beautiful yard. New roof and horseshoe French drains in 2019, and new carpet. Minutes from public...Opportunity awaits - Cozy cottage on half acre. Located on Scenic Byway this coastal cottage is ready to enjoy, with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The white oak floors from a local shrimp trawler in the living room makes this home a rare gem. Come relax on your rocking chair front porch, and enjoy a gas fireplace on these chilly nights. There is a back deck for grilling, two outbuildings for storage and a beautiful yard. New roof and horseshoe French drains in 2019, and new carpet. Minutes from public boat ramp, Harkers Island, and 20 minutes to downtown Beaufort.
Listing closed: 06/23/2021 12:00 AM • Source: NCRMLS, MLS#: 100252663

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$245,000

Avg days on market

57

Sale-to-list ratio

79.9%

Beaufort, NC

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$220,000 | 659 Harkers Island Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
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Acres

105 Straits Haven Road, Beaufort, NC 28516

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Property Information for 342 Straits Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Carteret County
  • Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
  • Waterfront: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Zoning: none
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Lot Size: 0.54 AC / 23,697 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • In City Limits: No
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Directions: Hwy 70 East, right on Harkers Island Rd. left on Straits Road, property on right.
  • Latitude: 35
  • Longitude: -77
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained, City Street, State Road
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: none known
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 7336.02.58.4093000
  • Tax Book Number: 31
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT NED GOLDEN SR 1335
  • Tax Map Number: 720
  • Tax Assessed Value: $98,831
  • Tax Year: 2017
School Information
  • Elementary School: Smyrna
  • High School: East Carteret
  • High School District: Carteret County Public Schools
  • Middle Or Junior School: Down East
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Unpaved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Water Features: None
  • Building Area Total: 1100.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.54
  • Lot Size Area: 0.54
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 23697.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 101x241x230x100
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1100.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Workshop
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 1449
  • Deed Page: 414.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1988
  • 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, Stucco
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Gas Log
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.1
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Dining Room Type: Combination
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Interior Features: Gas Log, Workshop
  • Laundry Features: In Hall
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 5
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Sold Exclusive: No

Property History for 342 Straits Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 23, 2021

Sold

NCRMLS #100252663

$129,500—
May 21, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1464754379

$129,000

+2.6% / yr

Apr 29, 2021

Pending

NCRMLS #100252663

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/23/2021

Sold

NCRMLS #100252663

$129,500
05/21/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1464754379

$129,000

+2.6% / yr

04/29/2021

Pending

NCRMLS #100252663

—

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

Public Records for 342 Straits Road

Taxable ValueLand$70,820Additions$104,442Total$175,262
Tax Record2025$703 ($59 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt960 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt960 SqFtStories1Lot Size23,566 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988Year Renovated1989CountyCARTERETAPN7336.02.58.4093000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 342 Straits Road

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

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 342 Straits Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
$129,500
2
1,100
23,697
352 Straits Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
$329,900
3
2,184
75,620
364 Straits Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
$185,000
3
1,357
206,910
343 Straits Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
$405,000
3
2,476
50,094
314 Straits Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
$125,000
2
1,237
19,994
338 Straits Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
$159,500
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48,090

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