NOT LISTED FOR SALE

128 Sand Castle Dr Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Estimated Value: $706,000 - $782,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,348 Sq Ft
$554/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 26, 2020

Last sale price $370,000 $274 Per Sq Ft

Est. 102% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,198/month

301 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean Side of Freeway
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • White Oak Elementary School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2020

Ocean side cottage with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths tucked into a dune surrounded by trees. Easy one level living with split bedroom plan. All 3 bedrooms have direct access to a bath. Open Living/Kitchen/Dining area. Hard wood flooring throughout the living, dining and all three bedrooms. Vinyl in kitchen, baths and laundry room. New roof in 2016. New Heat & Air in 2019. Located in the quiet neighborhood of Sea Dunes with no HOA fee, just a short walk to the beach and close to Emerald Woods sound side park. Unfurnished except for appliances.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donald Whiteside

Emerald Isle Realty License #172902 Listed on: 08/02/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Carey Otto

Keller Williams Crystal Coast License #293385

Keller Williams Crystal Coast

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,941

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 76 x 165 x 76 x 165

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding
  • Piling Construction
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,348 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Attached Carport Space
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Ocean Side of Freeway
  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sea Dunes Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot L14
  • Assessor Parcel Number 538309157748000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,941

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Construction Type: Stick Built
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Stories Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Type: Combination
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Heated Sq Ft: 1200 - 1399
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Master, Smoke Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling - Vaulted
  • Laundry Location: Room
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 285.61
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Number Rooms: 6
  • Sq Ft Heated: 1348.00
  • Total Heated Primary Separate Sq Ft: 1348.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower
  • Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation: Pilings
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Deck, Screened, Porch
  • Road Type Frontage: Maintained, Public (City/Cty/St), Paved
  • Roof: See Remarks
  • Waterfront: No
  • Waterview: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Total Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Driveway: Carport, Paved

Utilities

  • Appliances Equipment: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: Central, See Remarks
  • Fuel Tank: None
  • Heating System: Heat Pump, Other-See Remarks
  • Service Providers Electric Provider: Carteret-Craven EMC
  • Service Providers Water Provider: Bogue Banks Water Corp
  • Utilities: Municipal Water, Septic On Site
  • Water Heater: Electric

Association/Amenities

  • HOA: No
  • HOA and Neighborhood Amenities: No Amenities

Schools

  • School District: Carteret

Lot Info

  • Deed Page: 33.00
  • Lot Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 76 X 165 X 76 X 165
  • Lot Number: L14
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12632.00
  • Lot Water Features: Ocean Side
  • Plat Book: 16
  • Plat Page: 83
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Identifier: 538309157748000
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District: Carteret

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2019
Closed on
Jun 22, 2020
Sold by
Griffin David C and Griffin Nancy A
Bought by
Burrows Laura Elizabeth and Haviland Eric Alan
Seller's Agent
Donald Whiteside
Emerald Isle Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carey Otto
Keller Williams Crystal Coast
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.9%
Current Estimated Value
$746,592

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$376,592
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.82%
Original Mortgage
$296,000
Outstanding Balance
$265,832
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$459,351

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2006
Sold by
Benson Craig C
Bought by
Griffin David C and Griffin Nancy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2006
Sold by
Benson Leeann L
Bought by
Benson Craig C

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2004
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Burrows Laura Elizabeth $370,000 None Available
Griffin David C $410,000 None Available
Benson Craig C -- None Available
-- $262,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Burrows Laura Elizabeth $296,000
Previous Owner Griffin David C $309,300
Previous Owner Griffin David C $328,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2020 06/26/20 Sold $370,000 -3.9% $274 / Sq Ft
05/29/2020 05/29/20 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2019 08/02/19 For Sale $385,000 -- $286 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,941 $305,583 $177,840 $127,743
2023 $1,853 $305,583 $177,840 $127,743
2022 $1,803 $305,583 $177,840 $127,743
2021 $1,762 $305,583 $177,840 $127,743
2020 $1,659 $286,396 $177,840 $108,556
2019 $853 $270,358 $148,941 $121,417
2017 $853 $270,358 $148,941 $121,417
2016 $853 $270,358 $148,941 $121,417
2015 $826 $270,358 $148,941 $121,417
2014 $954 $312,836 $177,475 $135,361
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Donald Whiteside

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Donald Whiteside

    Emerald Isle Realty

    (252) 354-4060

    97 in this area

    196 Total Sales

    Donald Whiteside
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  • Carey Otto

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Carey Otto

    Keller Williams Crystal Coast

    (919) 810-5755

    60 in this area

    147 Total Sales

    Carey Otto
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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100178541

Hive MLS

APN: 5383.09.15.7748000

North Carolina Carteret County Emerald Isle 28594

128 Sand Castle Dr, Emerald Isle, NC

This home is located at 128 Sand Castle Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 since 02 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $746,592, approximately $553 per square foot. This property was built in 1987. 128 Sand Castle Dr is a home located in Carteret County with nearby schools including White Oak Elementary School, Broad Creek Middle School, and Croatan High School.

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