NOT LISTED FOR SALE

868 Drifting Sands Dr Corolla, NC 27927

Estimated Value: $1,281,514 - $2,559,000

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
3,121 Sq Ft
$528/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 24, 2023

Last sale price $1,325,000 $425 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,934 / mo

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Health Club
  • Concrete Pool
  • Community Boat Dock
  • Home fronts a sound
  • Second Refrigerator

About This Home

As of May 2023

Experience breathtaking views of the Currituck sound and sensational sunsets from this beautifully updated sound front home located in the desirable Monteray Shores community. The top floor main living space features open concept living at its finest with unobstructed water views from every angle. The spacious kitchen offers plenty of room to create meals and entertain with a two tier breakfast bar, beautiful granite counter tops, stainless appliances, beverage refrigerator and gas range. The custom built-in Pantry, added in 2019 provides that coveted extra storage space with style. The Great Room is accented with cathedral ceilings and a wall of windows inviting you step out onto one of the two exterior decks and take in the views of both the private pool and the Currituck sound! The Owners have lovingly created a private outdoor oasis with beautiful landscaping, Tiki Bar, large private pool with new plaster, tile and coping (2021), plus an extended new stamped concrete pool deck (2021) outlined with artificial turf – stays green all year long! Or you may prefer to unwind in the hot tub on the midlevel covered deck! The sound front pier (shared with one neighbor) is the perfect spot to relax and unwind or launch your favorite water toys! The home features 5 comfortable bedrooms (3 ensuite) 5 full baths and a powder bath. The primary with ensuite bathroom is located on the top level and boasts a beautifully remodeled (2022) walk-in shower and sun deck access. Three bedrooms are located midlevel, two offer deck access and ensuite bathrooms. A den/sitting room opening to a covered deck and a convenient laundry room and full hall bathroom complete the midlevel. The ground level consists of a second den/gaming area (currently used as an exercise room), opening to the fabulous pool yard a bunk bedroom, full bath and dry entry. You will appreciate the home’s wide staircase and hallways lending themselves to the overall open feel of the home. Meticulously maintained, additional improvements include newly installed irrigation system (2022), new hot tub (2020), replaced HVAC (2) systems (2020), home exterior painted (2018) and replaced flooring with LVP in common areas and primary bedroom (2019). Monteray Shores offers all the amenities you would expect in a resort community: Clubhouse with fitness center, boat ramp, tennis courts, community pool and playground and more! Located in the heart of Corolla, near beaches, restaurants, local shops and attractions. Make this one your choice for a primary residence, second home or investment property! Projected Advertised Income Range - $113,685 - $123,626!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lauren Rickard

Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty KH License #269694 Listed on: 04/05/2023

Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty KH

Last Buyer's Agent

Tamarra Bowser

SAGA Realty and Construction License #314026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,568

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 12,470 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a sound
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned SFO

HOA Fees

  • $123 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Reverse Style Home
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 3,121 Sq Ft Home
  • Partially Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Library
  • Game Room
  • Views of a Sound

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Second Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Granite Countertops
  • Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Cedar Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Paved Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Pool

  • Concrete Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Sun Deck
  • Covered Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Tiki or Chickee Hut

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Municipal Utilities District Water
  • Fuel Tank
  • Community Sewer or Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 236

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common electric, common insurance, management, pool, road maintenance
  • Monteray Shores HOA
  • Monteray Shores Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Boat Dock
  • Health Club
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,568

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0.29 Acres

HOA Fees

$123 per month

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Style: Contemporary, Reverse Floor Plan
  • Directions: From Ocean Trail in Corolla (Rt 12) west at Ace Hardware, 2nd left onto Drifting Sands, follow to 868 on left.
  • Extras: Ceiling Fan(s), Covered Decks, Fenced Yard, Hot Tub, Landscaped, Lawn Sprinklers, Outside Lighting, Outside Shower, Sun Deck, Tiki Bar, Dry Entry, Inside Laundry Room
  • Headline: Soundfront /Unobstructed Views
  • Heated Sq Ft: 3121
  • L V T Date: 04/05/2023
  • Primary Residence: Yes
  • Roads: Paved, Private
  • Sale/Rent: For Sale
  • Waterfront Location: Soundfront
  • Zoning: SFO
  • Deed Book Pg Number: 70
  • Destination Commerce Corp: Yes
  • Lone Wolf Real Estate Technologies: Yes
  • Newpoint Media: Yes
  • Office License Number: C7166
  • Outer Banks Software: Yes
  • Terradatum Inc: Yes
  • W And R Studios: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Compactor, Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator w/Ice Maker, Washer, 2nd Refrigerator, Wine Cooler
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom 1: Ensuite, On Level: 2
  • Bedroom 2: Ensuite, On Level: 1
  • Bedroom 3: Ensuite, On Level: 1
  • Bedroom 4: On Level: 1
  • Bedroom 5: On Level: Ground
  • Kitchen: Open, On Level: 2
  • Countertops: Granite
  • Electronic Locks: Owned
  • Floor Coverings: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Furnishings Available: Partial
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cedar Closet(s), Gas Fireplace, Ensuite, Pantry, Some Windows Treated
  • Dining Room: Views, On Level: 2
  • Family Room: Views, On Level: 1
  • Game Room: On Level: Ground
  • Living Room: Views, On Level: 2
  • Optional Rooms: Foyer, Game Room, Library/Study
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Covered Deck Size: Large
  • Exterior: Cement Fiber Board
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Private and Association
  • Pool Type: Outdoor, In Ground, Concrete, Private Pool, Association Pool
  • Roof: Asphalt/Fiber Shingle
  • Sun Deck Size: Large
  • View: Sound

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Carport
  • Parking: Paved, Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Fuel Tanks: Leased
  • Sewer/Septic System: Community Septic
  • Water: Municipal

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Common Electric, Common Insurance, Management, Pool, Road Maintenance
  • Association Amenities: Boat Ramp, Clubhouse, Health Club, Outdoor-Comm. Pool, Outdoor-Comm. Tennis, Playground, Sound Access
  • Association Fee: Yes
  • Estimated Annual Fee: 1474
  • Hoa Contact: Monteray Shores HOA
  • HOA Contact: Association Consultants
  • Home Owner Dwelling Insurance: 1183

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 12470
  • Lot Description: Level, Water Frontage
  • Lot Number: Lot 236
  • Estimated Lot Size: 0.29
  • Deed Book: 1685

Rental Info

  • Est Annual Rental Income: 123726
  • Estimated Rental Performance: 0.0934
  • Flood Expenses: 760
  • Annual Cable TV Expense: 2880

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1999

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Taxes: 3568

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2023
Closed on
May 11, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lauren Rickard
Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty KH
Buyer's Agent
Tamarra Bowser
SAGA Realty and Construction
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-5.29%
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$1,711,294

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$386,294
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.23%
Original Mortgage
$575,000
Interest Rate
0.0627%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
0.0315%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
0.0388%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$7,950,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
$630,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $575,000
Closed $350,000
Closed $527,300
Closed $417,000
Closed $359,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/24/2023 05/24/23 Sold $1,325,000 -5.3% $425 / Sq Ft
04/22/2023 04/22/23 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2023 04/05/23 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $448 / Sq Ft
Source: Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2025 $6,816 $882,700 $150,000 $732,700
2024 $6,816 $589,900 $150,000 $439,900
2023 $4,772 $589,900 $150,000 $439,900
2022 $3,568 $589,900 $150,000 $439,900
2021 $3,553 $531,800 $180,000 $351,800
2020 $3,195 $531,800 $180,000 $351,800
2019 $3,182 $531,800 $180,000 $351,800
2018 $3,182 $531,800 $180,000 $351,800
2017 $2,896 $531,800 $180,000 $351,800
2016 $2,896 $531,800 $180,000 $351,800
2015 $2,896 $531,800 $180,000 $351,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 121886

Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®

APN: 115C-000-0236-0000

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