NOT LISTED FOR SALE

985 Lighthouse Dr Corolla, NC 27927

Estimated Value: $1,434,000 - $3,133,798

6 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,013 Sq Ft
$620/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 15, 2022

Last sale price $2,500,000 $623 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $15,212/month

339 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • In Ground Pool
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Ocean View
  • Second Refrigerator
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of June 2022

Sea Oats Cottage is a gorgeous 6BR/5.5BA Corolla Oceanfront home located on a premium homesite in the extremely desirable Whalehead subdivision. Quality built by Olin Finch for maximum ocean views and gracious living, the top level features a very large great room with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, hardwood floors and built-in bookcases, kitchen, home office and master bedroom. The master bath was renovated over the winter and now features a tiled shower. On the mid-level you will find a large den with TV viewing area and pool table, three master bedrooms, laundry and access to the hot tub located on the Oceanfront deck. The ground level also had some renovations over the winter and now features a beautifully crafted theater room and wet bar as well as two more bedrooms and a full bath. The exterior of the home was just painted in 2020.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslie Gilmore

Great Escapes Vacations & Sales License #198088 Listed on: 05/05/2021

Co-Listed By

Connie Mason

Salty-Fin Realty, LLC License #206187

Last Buyer's Agent

Connie Gray

Island Crest OBX Realty License #170963

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,093

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • Beach Front
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • Paved Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Reverse Style Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shake Siding
  • Piling Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 4,013 Sq Ft Home
  • Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Library
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room
  • Ocean Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Second Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fiberglass Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Spa
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Sun Deck
  • Covered Deck
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8

Community Details

Overview

  • Built by Olin Finch
  • Whalehead Club Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Boardwalk

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,093

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Style: Contemporary, Reverse Floor Plan
  • Directions: From Ocean Trail, E into Whalehead. 3rd stop sign is Lighthouse Dr.
  • Extras: Beach Access, Boardwalk to Beach, Ceiling Fan(s), Covered Decks, Hot Tub, Landscaped, Lawn Sprinklers, Outside Lighting, Outside Shower, Smoke Detector(s), Sun Deck
  • Flood Zone: AE
  • Subdivision Name: Whalhead Club
  • Headline: Oceanfront Whalehead Beach!
  • Heated Sq Ft: 4013
  • L V T Date: 05/06/2021
  • Roads: Paved
  • Sale/Rent: For Sale
  • Section: 7
  • Waterfront Location: Oceanfront
  • Zoning: res
  • Advertised Income 2020: 151128
  • Advertised Income 2021: 169788
  • Advertised Income 2022: 170351
  • Deed Book Pg Number: 412
  • Destination Commerce Corp: Yes
  • Lone Wolf Real Estate Technologies: Yes
  • Newpoint Media: Yes
  • Office License Number: C19850
  • Outer Banks Software: Yes
  • Terradatum Inc: Yes
  • W And R Studios: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator w/Ice Maker, Washer, 2nd Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Floor Coverings: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation: Piling, Slab
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Furnishings Available: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 9' Ceilings, All Window Treatments, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ensuite
  • Optional Rooms: Game Room, Library/Study, Utility Room
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Homebuilder: Olin Finch
  • Construction: Frame, Wood
  • Exterior: Shakes, Wood
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Private
  • Pool Type: Outdoor, In Ground, Fiberglass, Private Pool
  • Roof: Asphalt/Fiber Shingle
  • View: Ocean

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Carport
  • Parking: Paved

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Home Owner Dwelling Insurance: 10300

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Beach Frontage, Water Frontage
  • Lot Faces: E
  • Lot Number: Lot 8
  • Deed Book: 1483

Rental Info

  • Est Annual Rental Income: 151468
  • Estimated Rental Performance: 0.0606
  • Flood Expenses: 2020
  • Lease Terms: Weekly
  • Maintenance Expenses: 2400
  • Other Expenses: 180
  • Other Expenses2: 1240
  • Poolspa Expense: 3560
  • Rental Co: Twiddy and Company
  • Rental Cottage Name: Sea Oats Cottage
  • Rental Cottage Number: J10985
  • Rental Phone Number: 252-457-1100
  • Rental Turnover Day: Sun
  • Yearly Expense Actual Estimate: Actual
  • Annual Cable TV Expense: 3553
  • Annual Electric: 4930
  • Annual Water Expense: 750
  • Rental Contact Email: jkavanaugh@twiddy.com
  • Rental Contact Name: Jen Kavanaugh
  • Rental Contact Phone: 252-457-0489

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1997

Multi Family

  • No. of Units: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Taxes: 9092.55

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2021
Closed on
Jun 14, 2022
Sold by
Rivera Michael J and Rivera Aimee B
Bought by
Rutkowski Thomas Andrew and Rutkowski Monica Lynn
Seller's Agent
Leslie Gilmore
Great Escapes Vacations & Sales
Buyer's Agent
Connie Gray
Island Crest OBX Realty
List Price
$2,950,000
Sold Price
$2,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$450,000
-15.25%
Current Estimated Value
$2,489,950

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$10,050
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.11%
Original Mortgage
$1,875,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,778,648
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$711,302

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2019
Sold by
Jornica I Llc
Bought by
Rivera Michael J and Rivera Aimee B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2007
Sold by
Rivera Michael J and Rivera Aimee B
Bought by
Jornica I Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2006
Sold by
Jornica I Llc
Bought by
Rivera Michael J and Rivera Aimee B
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rutkowski Thomas Andrew $12,500,000 Mccown Linda H
Rivera Michael J -- None Available
Jornica I Llc -- None Available
Rivera Michael J -- None Available
Jornica I Llc -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rutkowski Thomas Andrew $1,875,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/15/2022 06/15/22 Sold $2,500,000 -10.7% $623 / Sq Ft
04/09/2022 04/09/22 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2022 03/12/22 Price Changed $2,799,000 -1.8% $697 / Sq Ft
12/30/2021 12/30/21 Price Changed $2,849,000 -3.4% $710 / Sq Ft
05/05/2021 05/05/21 For Sale $2,950,000 -- $735 / 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
2025 $26,005 $3,025,300 $1,094,800 $1,930,500
2024 $26,005 $2,676,900 $1,094,800 $1,582,100
2023 $22,993 $1,533,800 $1,094,800 $439,000
2022 $11,077 $1,533,800 $1,094,800 $439,000
2021 $11,062 $1,231,500 $833,000 $398,500
2020 $9,093 $1,231,500 $833,000 $398,500
2019 $9,093 $1,231,500 $833,000 $398,500
2018 $9,093 $1,231,500 $833,000 $398,500
2017 $8,447 $1,231,500 $833,000 $398,500
2016 $8,509 $1,231,500 $833,000 $398,500
2015 $8,509 $1,231,500 $833,000 $398,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 114234

Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®

APN: 115A-000-0008-0007