46281 Old Lighthouse Road

Sold In House 11/22/06
Sold In House 11/22/06
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$730,000
4 beds1,980 sqft
46281 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.24 acresLot Size
1988Year Built
$369/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Prime ocean location at south end of buxton. 3rd house from national park and lighthouse. The best swimming, surfing, fishing, and sunning is right here. Custom home, double garage, insane views + incredible rents.Prime ocean location at south end of buxton. 3rd house from national park and lighthouse. The best swimming, surfing, fishing, and sunning is right here. Custom home, double garage, insane views + incredible rents.
  • Listed by: Robert D Barris bobbarris@gmail.com • Vacasa North Carolina dba Vacasa - Avon
Listing closed: 11/21/2006 07:00 PM • Source: Outer Banks Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 43311

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 46281 Old Lighthouse Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,738 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Dare County
  • Architectural Style: Reverse Floor Plan
  • View: Ocean, Park/Greenbelt, Sound
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean Front
  • Zoning: R1
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,500 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: TURN AT COMFORT INN ON OLD LIGHTHOUSE RD. PROCEED TO END. HOUSE IS THIRD ON OCEAN FROM ROAD END.
  • Latitude: 35.259506
  • Longitude: -75.520218
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Water Frontage: 67
  • Front Garage: 2 Car
  • Hash Tag of Units: 1006
  • Street Frontage: 70
Parking
  • Garage Sq Ft: 0
School Information
  • Elementary School District: CAPE HATTERAS
  • Middle School District: CAPE HATTERAS
  • High School District: CAPE HATTERAS
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,738.00
  • Tax Year: 2005
  • Assoc Fee Y Or N Or Voluntary: No - Restrictive Covenants May Apply
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Adj to Park Serv./Preserv, Beach Frontage, Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 70X147X67X171
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10500.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved, Public
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed Book: 1391
  • Deed Book Pg Number: 257
  • Bill of Sale In Amt Y Or N: Yes
  • Furnishings Available Y Or N: Yes
  • Lot Faces N or E or W or S: E
  • Pin Number: 053608875557
  • Primary Htd Lv Ar SF: 1980.0
  • Unheated Lv Ar S F: 0
  • Covered Deck Size: YES
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Municipal
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Feature
  • E Exterior: Shakes,Wood
  • Screen Porch Size: YES
  • Sun Deck Size: GOOD
  • Pool: No
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Feature
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Partial: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Piling
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Listing Id: 43311
Rental
Rent Information
  • Sale Or Rent: S
  • ZE Listing Restrictions: 1031 Tax Deferred Exch.
  • Est Annual Rental Income Amt: $41,000
  • Estimated Annual Fee Amt: 0

Property History for 46281 Old Lighthouse Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2006

Sold

Outer Banks Association of REALTORS #43311

$730,000—
Nov 15, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1115331248

$73,000—
Jun 8, 2006

Listed (Active)

Outer Banks Association of REALTORS #43311

$799,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2006

Sold

Outer Banks Association of REALTORS #43311

$730,000
11/15/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1115331248

$73,000
06/08/2006

Listed (Active)

Outer Banks Association of REALTORS #43311

$799,900

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

Public Records for 46281 Old Lighthouse Road

Taxable ValueLand$301,800Additions$155,600Total$457,400
Tax Record2025$4,854 ($404 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,856 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,856 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988Year Renovated1988CountyDAREAPN023845000

Schools near 46281 Old Lighthouse Road

This home is within Dare County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cape Hatteras Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Cape Hatteras Secondary School
Public - 6 to 12
Dare Learning Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cape Hatteras Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Cape Hatteras Secondary School
Public6 to 12

Dare Learning Academy
Public9 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 46281 Old Lighthouse Road, Buxton, NC 27920
$730,000
4
1,980
10,500
46279 Old Lighthouse Road, Buxton, NC 27920
$620,000
3
960
11,000
46283 Old Lighthouse Road, Buxton, NC 27920
$525,000
4
2,363
10,500
46277 Old Lighthouse Road, Buxton, NC 27920
$870,000
4
1,568
11,000
46275 Old Lighthouse Road, Buxton, NC 27920
$842,500
4
1,766
13,500
46273 Old Lighthouse Road, Buxton, NC 27920
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2
2
1,152
15,000

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