$1,300,000
SOLD MAR 24, 2025

978 Ocean Forest Ct Unit 184 Corolla, NC 27927

Corolla Neighborhood
6 Beds
5.5 Baths
2,695 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$482 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Beach Access
  • Boat Dock
  • Second Refrigerator
  • Views of a Sound
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of March 2025

ACTUAL TRUE SOUNDFRONT--hard shoreline with no marsh or trees to hinder the Amazing View and WATERFRONT enjoyment--hop off the 139ft of NEW BULKHEAD into the sparkling sound! Seller has not rested since purchase--see list of NEW/NEWER items including ROOF, two HVACS, APPLIANCES, westside SIDING (w/five WINDOWS), GUTTERS and MUCH more. Ocean Forest Ct is popular Monteray Shores' northernmost soundside quiet enclave cul-de-sac with no through-traffic. Meticulously-maintained with cohesively-curated decor for a serene flow from room to room. Top level has big open Kitchen and Living Area with ample dining seating, Gas Fireplace and top Loft with loveseat for extra relaxation. Guest Book reveals compliments on the location, pool, waterfront, pier, and well-stocked kitchen whose cabinets and drawers are all soft-close. One Ensuite on top level, too (FOUR King Ensuites total!) with private sound-facing Balcony. Stair-landing has half-bath Powder Room. Mid-level has a Bonus space that leads out to covered soundfront deck, and three King Ensuites. Ground-level has Game/TV Room with billiards table, pull-out sofa and slider out to open yet secluded 30x14 Heated Pool, Bunk and Twin rooms, Laundry Room, and Full Bath (also w/exterior door to pool area). Ground level exterior has Outdoor Shower, Gas Grill, Pool and of course the Hot Tub rounds out the relaxation with unobstructed water and sunset views. Excellent and affordable Monteray Shores Community Amenities (see at: https://monterayshoreshoa.org/) only .4/mi away with ample parking (there's also multi-use path along Rt 12/Ocean Trail), and free Beach Access in Whalehead is about .7 mi away, also with available parking. This is a TOTAL PACKAGE with A REASONABLE PRICE POINT for the location...just waiting for you to walk in and enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terry Cremia

Shore Realty Brokerage Phone: 800-647-1868 License #204156 Listed on: 01/23/2025

Co-Listed By

Greg Cremia

Shore Realty Brokerage Phone: 800-647-1868 License #127284

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Curry

SAGA Realty and Construction License #330672

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,173

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned SFO

Parking

  • Paved Parking

Home Design

  • Reverse Style Home
  • Frame Construction
  • Concrete Fiber Board Siding
  • Piling Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,695 Sq Ft Home
  • Views of a Sound

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Second Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Municipal Utilities District Water
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include electricity, common insurance, management, pool, tennis courts
  • Monteray Shores Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Boat Dock
  • Community Beach Access
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,173

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Rt 12/Ocean Trail -- west on Ocean Forest Ct, house on left.
  • Headline: TRUE Water's-edge Soundfront
  • Zoning: SFO
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View Type:Pond View: Sound
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 86556
  • Attribution Contact: C: 800-647-1868
  • Ownership: Owned More than 12 Months
  • MLS Status: (21) Sold - Sold CO OP by Member
  • Subdivision Name: Monteray Shores
  • Architectural Style: Reverse Floor Plan
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: 2nd Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator w/Ice Maker, Range/Oven, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Pool Features: Association, Heated, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Private
  • Waterfront Features: Soundfront
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Piling
  • Exterior: Cement Fiber Board

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Paved

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Municipal

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Electricity, Common Insurance, Management, Pool, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Boat Ramp, Clubhouse, Ocean Access, Outdoor-Comm. Pool, Outdoor-Comm. Tennis, Playground, Sound Access

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: irreg
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15284.0

Building Info

  • Year Built: 2000

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5173.01

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2025
Closed on
Mar 8, 2025
Sold by
Moore Street Properties Llc
Bought by
Kelly Family Trust and Kelly
Seller's Agent
Terry Cremia
Shore Realty
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Curry
SAGA Realty and Construction
List Price
$1,339,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-2.91%
Views
41

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-18.11%
Original Mortgage
$910,000
Outstanding Balance
$909,238
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$329,892

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2022
Sold by
Kooker Karlene E and Kooker William
Bought by
Moore Street Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2021
Sold by
Feldman Tomer and Feldman Shelley
Bought by
Kooker Karlene E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2009
Sold by
Murphy D Michael and Murphy Christine Caton
Bought by
Feldman Tomer and Feldman Shelley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$590,000
Interest Rate
5.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,300,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,300,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $5,625,000 Evans Jeanine C
Warranty Deed $1,125,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $740,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $910,000 New Conventional
Closed $910,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $900,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $590,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $780,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $125,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Sold $1,300,000 -2.9% $482 / Sq Ft
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2025 01/23/25 For Sale $1,339,000 -- $497 / Sq Ft
Source: Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®

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 $5,173 $653,500 $200,000 $453,500
2023 $4,583 $653,500 $200,000 $453,500
2022 $3,885 $653,500 $200,000 $453,500
2021 $3,870 $661,600 $300,000 $361,600
2020 $3,872 $661,600 $300,000 $361,600
2019 $3,872 $661,600 $300,000 $361,600
2018 $3,872 $661,600 $300,000 $361,600
2017 $3,512 $661,600 $300,000 $361,600
2016 $3,521 $661,600 $300,000 $361,600
2015 -- $661,600 $300,000 $361,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 128022

Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®

APN: 115C-000-0184-0000