791 Mercury Road

Sold In House 10/16/20
Sold In House 10/16/20
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Last Sold Price
$780,000
5 beds3,469 sqft$225/sqft
791 Mercury Rd, Lot 39, Corolla, NC 27927

Description

791 Mercury Road, Buck Island: Perched on a choice, elevated, X-Zone homesite, specifically selected for this former Buck Island Community Model Home, this stylish second home offers an elegant design, significant ocean views, comfortable spaces for all, inside and out, and all in well maintained, crisp & clean condition. This custom model home offers a timeless, classic style, has never been rented, has been very well maintained by consciousness owners, and it shows! All this within the area's top...791 Mercury Road, Buck Island: Perched on a choice, elevated, X-Zone homesite, specifically selected for this former Buck Island Community Model Home, this stylish second home offers an elegant design, significant ocean views, comfortable spaces for all, inside and out, and all in well maintained, crisp & clean condition. This custom model home offers a timeless, classic style, has never been rented, has been very well maintained by consciousness owners, and it shows! 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! On the top floor, this home offers an open & bright great room, with 14' ceilings, large ocean facing window wall, gas fireplace with stone surround, breakfast nook and traditional dining area, an elevated loft / sitting area, large powder bath, and a custom kitchen with granite counters. With East, South, and Western exposure, this is really a roomy and bright living area. Comfortable top floor master suite with ocean views, deck access, tiled bath with jetted garden tub and double vanity and walk in closet. Wide Oceanside decking to soak in the views, and West facing decking as well, both complete with high quality composite deck furniture. Well designed / positioned kitchen with granite counter tops, double and prep sinks, raised granite bar top with seating for 4, wine cooler, and plenty of cabinetry. Ocean views from all areas of this level. Thru the open stairs down to the mid level, which offers a main entry foyer with slate compass rose flooring, a beautiful covered front porch spanning the full home width, with 4 comfortable master bedrooms on this level, all with private oceanside deck access (one bedroom with flex design for mid level sitting / media room if desired), and dedicated laundry room with utility sink. The ground floor provides a clean and finished two car garage, owners storage closets, and a good sized rec room, with full bathroom and custom built-in cabinetry. The rec room opens out to the manicured and fenced rear yard, a perfect spot for a new private swimming pool if desired. This would provide a great oceanside pool setting, overlooked by the rear top and mid level decking, and accessed thru rec room with full bath, and two outside showers right there; and a brand new survey is paid for and provided by Seller for pool planning. Many recent updates to this home, including upgraded deck railings with 6x6 posts in 2014, high quality roof replacement in 2017, new 2019 water heaters, 2 new garage doors 2020, two new HVAC system in 2020 (inside and out, 15 SEER Trane with corrosion coating and variable speed air handlers), and just completed 2020 exterior house wash, trim and railing painting, and 2020 all decks stained and sealed. Looks great! Other features include oak interior stair railings, oak trim, solid wood interior doors, beadboard wainscoting, surround sound, full weather station, central vac, and security system. Offered fully furnished and accessorized with lightly used and high quality pieces, this stylish home is ready to use and enjoy from day one! The high and dry X-Flood Zone location. Mature, attractive, and established landscaping and grounds, front and rear, with irrigation system. With all it offers, in a great location within Buck Island, prepared for sale and in good condition, this home will be a pleasure to show, to own and enjoy for second home or year round use, and could be a lucrative investment rental home if desired. Rental projections in associated documents. Additional data in associated documents. Call agent to schedule your showing or preview today!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/15/2020 08:00 PM

  1. Listed by Mark J Massey • Outer Banks Realty Group
    C: (252) 202-4335 mark_bda@yahoo.com

Property Details for 791 Mercury Road

Status
Sold In House
MLS #
110777
Days on Market
4
Taxes
$4,296 / year
HOA Fees
$3,590 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1995
Lot Size
-
County
Currituck County
Architectural Style
Reverse Floor Plan, Coastal
View
Ocean, Pond
Waterfront Features
None
Zoning
Res

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$1,100,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Building Information for 791 Mercury Road

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Property Information for 791 Mercury Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Into the community, 3rd left on Mercury Road, second home on Right.
  • Latitude: 36.326596
  • Longitude: -75.812199
  • Subdivision Name: BI-Buck Island
  • Year Built: 1995
  • ZH Flood Zone: X
  • Full Subdivision Name: Buck Island PUD
  • Front Garage: 2 Car,Attached
Parking
  • Parking Features: Assigned
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, Management, Pool, Road Maintenance, Security, Tennis Courts, Walkways
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,295.88
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Assoc Fee Y Or N Or Voluntary: Yes
  • HOA Contact: Signature Touch Property Mgmt
  • HOA Contact Info: 252-441-8857
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Bulkheaded, Cul-De-Sac, Level, Waterfront
  • 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: 1154
  • Deed Book Pg Number: 518
  • 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: E
  • Pin Number: 116B00000390000
  • Headline: Stylish, Elevated, Ocean Views
  • Primary Htd Lv Ar SF: 3469.0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Municipal
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Feature
  • Pool Type: Association
  • E Exterior: Shakes,Wood,Cement Fiber Board
  • Pool: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Feature
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator w/Ice Maker, Washer, Wine Cooler
  • Bathrooms Full: 6
  • Bathrooms Partial: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Flooring: Carpet, Slate, Tile, Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Piling, Slab
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cedar Closet(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Type: Breakfast Nook, Foyer, Game Room, Loft
  • ZF Counter Tops: Granite
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Listing Id: 110777
Rental
Rent Information
  • Sale Or Rent: S
  • Estimated Annual Fee Amt: 3590

Property History for 791 Mercury Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 15, 2020

Sold

Outer Banks Association of REALTORS #110777

$780,000—
Aug 30, 2020

Listed (Active)

Outer Banks Association of REALTORS #110777

$769,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/15/2020

Sold

Outer Banks Association of REALTORS #110777

$780,000
08/30/2020

Listed (Active)

Outer Banks Association of REALTORS #110777

$769,000

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

Schools near 791 Mercury 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 791 Mercury Road, Corolla, NC 27927
$780,000
5
3,469
–
791 Mercury Road, Corolla, NC 27927
$1,425,000
5
7.5
3,469
15,551
793 Mercury Road, Corolla, NC 27927
$300,000
6
7
3,744
13,939
793 Mercury Road, Corolla, NC 27927
$300,000
–
–
–
13,831
789 Mercury Road, Corolla, NC 27927
–
4
2,421
–
788 Columbia Road, Corolla, NC 27927
–
–
–
–
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