The quintessential dream home - a true Outer Banks style oceanfront home in Duck NC, with the beckoning Atlantic Ocean as your backyard playground. Not rented and lovingly cared for, this 5-bedroom, 4 1/2 bath-home will surely satisfy. Your dream beach house begins at the beautiful landscaped front yard leading into the cool outdoor ground floor open space- perfect for entertaining. The foyer invites you into the heart of this warm home starting with the custom travertine marble foyer floor. On the top floor, sandy feet will love the wood floors as your gaze takes in the bright Carolina sunshine through wall to wall windows and doors under one of the most amazing custom wood ceilings on the island. Cozy by the fire on chilly fall nights or take in a movie in the 2nd living room with wet bar. The kitchen boasts beautiful granite counters, and upgraded gourmet appliances, including a built-in stainless steel steamer. All bathrooms have tile floors and granite counters, other amenities include wide gracious decks. Pride of ownership makes this house shine! Brand new roof in 2020, west facing decks redone in 2020 using LineX decking and stainless fasteners, both HVAC units replaced in 2020 (heat pump and air handler have transferable warranty), oceanside decks redone in 2019, hot water heater replaced in 2018. You know this is your heart's true desire.
Sold for $2,375,000
$2,375,000
157 Buffell Head Rd, Duck, NC 27949
5beds
2,902sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1987
0.39 Acres Lot
$2,561,500 Zestimate®
$818/sqft
$4,453 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,561,500
$2.33M - $2.82M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Electric
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- All Window Treatments
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,902 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport
Features
- On waterfront: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 009625182
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1987
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Ocean Access, Sound Access
Location
- Region: Duck
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $818/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,530,400
- Annual tax amount: $18,016
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2023 | Sold | $2,375,000+72.1%$818/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2020 | Sold | $1,380,000-1.4%$476/sqft |
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| 7/20/2020 | Pending sale | $1,399,000$482/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - OBX #110061 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000$482/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - OBX #110061 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,016 +28.7% | $2,530,400 +92.5% |
| 2024 | $14,002 +2.9% | $1,314,600 |
| 2023 | $13,607 | $1,314,600 |
| 2022 | $13,607 +7.3% | $1,314,600 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $12,681 +2.3% | $1,225,100 |
| 2020 | $12,392 -0.2% | $1,225,100 +14.2% |
| 2019 | $12,422 | $1,072,700 |
| 2018 | -- | $1,072,700 |
| 2017 | -- | $1,072,700 |
| 2016 | $6,865 | $1,072,700 |
| 2014 | $6,865 | $1,072,700 -33.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,609,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,609,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,609,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,609,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $1,609,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $1,609,300 |
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Neighborhood: 27949
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Kitty Hawk Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.6 mi
- 9/10First Flight Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 13.8 mi
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- North Carolina
- Dare County
- Duck
- 27949
- 157 Buffell Head Rd
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