785 Galileo Road

Sold Co Op By Member 11/13/20
Sold Co Op By Member 11/13/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$843,000
5 beds2,719 sqft
785 Galileo Rd, Lot 51, Corolla, NC 27927
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.31 acresLot Size
1996Year Built
$310/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$3,591/yrHOA Fees

Description

785 Galileo Rd, Buck Island: a stylish, updated, and well maintained second home, offering significant Ocean Views, Private Pool & Hot Tub, 5 bedrooms plus rec room or 6th bedroom, a mid-level sitting area, tons of covered and uncovered decking, and all just steps from the beautiful beach in the upscale, high quality community of Buck Island. Nicely positioned in a safe X-Flood Zone location, this property uniquely benefits from it's corner location to the North and common area to the East, providing...785 Galileo Rd, Buck Island: a stylish, updated, and well maintained second home, offering significant Ocean Views, Private Pool & Hot Tub, 5 bedrooms plus rec room or 6th bedroom, a mid-level sitting area, tons of covered and uncovered decking, and all just steps from the beautiful beach in the upscale, high quality community of Buck Island. Nicely positioned in a safe X-Flood Zone location, this property uniquely benefits from it's corner location to the North and common area to the East, providing open space, privacy, and multiple ocean view alleys from the abundant decks and the interior. An attractive and functional design, inside and out, offered fully furnished and accessorized with high quality furnishings & decor, and many recent updates. Outside you will find new 2020 attractive and low maintenance landscaping package, and a comfortable pool area design. The large pool area flows conveniently from the decks and from the carport, provides both sun and shaded decking areas, landscape features, new deck furniture, tiled fiberglass pool, and low maintenance vinyl fencing. Dry entry from carport, outside shower, and 2 exterior owners closets. Ground floor: provides den with pull out sofa, foosball, TV viewing, and large full bath (with door and closet can serve as 6th bedroom if desired). Mid Level: formal entry foyer, mid level sitting area with common deck access, 4 comfortably sized bedrooms, and 2 full baths. Expansive covered decking on this level spanning 3 sides of the home, with 2015 quality hot tub, overlooking and with steps to the pool area. Top floor: features open bright great room, with high cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace and modern recessed TV feature, master suite with private deck, half bathroom, large open decking on East and South, comfortable kitchen with Blue Pearl granite counters and custom tile backsplash, and covered front / West deck flowing off of the kitchen for sunset and pond views. Attractive, really high quality furnishings and decor throughout the property, including glass topped furniture, artwork pieces, sumbrella furniture, quality electronics / tv package, and surround sound. Significant and well done recent improvements in 2019 & 2020 include newly tiled ground floor, carpeted stairs, tiled foyer, wood laminate floors in the great room and mid level common areas, interior and interior trim painting, high quality great room and dining window treatments, and new dining table and chairs. This home is crisp and clean! All this within the area's top community of Buck Island; private community with gated entrance, with curbed, sidewalked, & tree lined streets, manicured grounds, amenities include a community pool, tennis, playground, cabana beach bathhouse, a beautiful wide & gradual beach, golf cart friendly, all in walking distance to TimBuck II and Monteray Plaza conveniences. Arrive and leave the car parked! This property conveys with over $6,000 in it's Buck Island paint reserve fund to use by new owner when desired! This home is in unique near beach location, and is ready for immediate use and enjoyment. Act now to secure your unique, special place at the beach! Enjoy personal and family quality time, and/or with all it's features this property can be a lucrative investment rental property if desired. (Rental projection available, indicating $77,071 owners annual rent, $82,685 advertised rent).
  • Listed by: Mark J Massey mark_bda@yahoo.com • Outer Banks Realty Group
Listing closed: 11/12/2020 07:00 PM • Source: Outer Banks Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 111245

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 785 Galileo Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,567 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Currituck County
  • Architectural Style: Reverse Floor Plan, Coastal
  • View: Ocean, Pond
  • Waterfront Features: 2 - lots from oceanfront (3rd row
  • Zoning: Res
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Lot Size: 0.31 AC / 13,670 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Into the neighborhood and towards the beach, right / South on Galileo, first home on left.
  • Latitude: 36.32578
  • Longitude: -75.811935
  • Subdivision Name: BI-Buck Island
  • Year Built: 1996
  • ZH Flood Zone: X
  • Full Subdivision Name: Buck Island PUD
  • Front Garage: Carport
  • Street Frontage: 80
Parking
  • Parking Features: Underground
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Amenities: Gated, Ocean Access, Outdoor-Comm. Pool, Outdoor-Comm. Tennis, Playground, Board Walk, Common Area
  • Association Fee Includes: Electricity, Common Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pool, Road Maintenance, Security, Tennis Courts, Walkways
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,566.60
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Assoc Fee Y Or N Or Voluntary: Yes
  • HOA Contact: Signature Touch 252-441-8857
  • HOA Contact Info: buckislandouterbanks.com
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Adj. To Common Area, Cul-De-Sac, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 80 x 170
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13670.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved, Private
Property and Assessments
  • Ownership: Owned More than 12 Months
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed Book: 629
  • Deed Book Pg Number: 601
  • Bill of Sale In Amt Y Or N: Yes
  • Furnishings Available Y Or N: Yes
  • Yearly Expense Act Or Est: Actual
  • Bank Or Institution Owned: No
  • Lot Faces N or E or W or S: W
  • Pin Number: 116B00000510000
  • Headline: Stylish 2nd Home, Views, Pool
  • Primary Htd Lv Ar SF: 2719.0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Municipal
  • Fuel Tanks: Leased
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Feature
  • Pool Type: Private and Association
  • E Exterior: Shakes,Synth Stucco,Cement Fiber Board
  • Pool: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Pool Features: Outdoor Pool, In Ground, Fiberglass, Private, Association
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Feature
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator w/Ice Maker, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Partial: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Laminate
  • Foundation Details: Piling, Slab
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cedar Closet(s)
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • ZF Counter Tops: Granite
  • Electronic Locks: Owned
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Flood Insurance: 783
  • Septic Fee: 713
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Listing Id: 111245
Rental
Rent Information
  • Sale Or Rent: S
  • Est Annual Rental Income Amt: $82,685
  • Estimated Annual Fee Amt: 3591

Property History for 785 Galileo Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 12, 2020

Sold

Outer Banks Association of REALTORS #111245

$843,000—
Sep 29, 2020

Listed (Active)

Outer Banks Association of REALTORS #111245

$795,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/12/2020

Sold

Outer Banks Association of REALTORS #111245

$843,000
09/29/2020

Listed (Active)

Outer Banks Association of REALTORS #111245

$795,000

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Schools near 785 Galileo Road

This home is within Currituck County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Knotts Island Elementary
Public - K to 5
Currituck County Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Currituck County High
Public - 9 to 12
J.P. Knapp Early College High School
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Knotts Island Elementary
PublicK to 5

Currituck County Middle
Public6 to 8

Currituck County High
Public9 to 12

J.P. Knapp Early College High School
Public9 to 13

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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