The best beach living can be found at 178 Clam Shell Trail in Southern Shores. This home is located in Chicahauk. Drive through this neighborhood and see why many local Realtors and other professionals picked this subdivision as their home. This beautiful property is only about a half mile from the beach through Chicahauk’s trails. It’s also adjacent to well over 30 acres of protected maritime forest owned by the HOA. Worried about summer traffic? Residents here can get to the grocery store without going on busy roads. This home was custom built by the award winning Sandmark Construction Company and has been lovingly maintained since. If you want easy one floor living then this floor plan is for you! There are only four steps to get to the main living area where there are also two large ensuite bedrooms. The upstairs would be perfect for visiting family or friends with two bedrooms and a full bathroom. You’ll enjoy the large vinyl lined pool that is adjacent to that maritime forest. Privacy does not get much better on the Outer Banks. This home has just about everything for that current or future Outer Banker!
For sale
$699,000
178 Clam Shell Trl, Southern Shores, NC 27949
4beds
2,321sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2000
0.57 Acres Lot
$670,300 Zestimate®
$301/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Easy one floor living
- 19 hours
- 650
- 96
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
F. Jeffrey Scott 252-207-5272,
Scott Team Realty
Source: OBAR,MLS#: 134211
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,321
- Total interior livable area: 2,321 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage: 2 Car, Attached
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Outdoor Pool, In Ground, Vinyl, Private
- Waterfront features: None
- Frontage length: Street Frontage: 136
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
- Features: Adj. To Common Area
Details
- Parcel number: 022383032
- Zoning: RS1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding, Cement Fiber Board
- Foundation: Masonry
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 2000
Details
- Builder name: Sandmark Custom Homes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Chicahauk
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Ocean Access, Tennis Court(s), Park, Playground, Common Area
- Services included: Insurance, Tennis Courts, Walkways
Location
- Region: Southern Shores
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $301/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $755,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,409
- Date on market: 9/29/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Owned More than 12 Months
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$670,300
$637,000 - $704,000
$3,865/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000+1066.9%$301/sqft |
Source:  OBAR #134211 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2000 | Sold | $59,900$26/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,409 +4% | $755,600 +46.7% |
| 2024 | $3,277 | $515,000 |
| 2023 | $3,277 | $515,000 |
| 2022 | $3,277 | $515,000 |
| 2021 | $3,277 +6.7% | $515,000 |
| 2020 | $3,071 +2.8% | $515,000 +19% |
| 2019 | $2,987 | $432,900 |
| 2018 | -- | $432,900 |
| 2017 | $2,987 +6.2% | $432,900 |
| 2016 | $2,814 | $432,900 |
| 2014 | $2,814 | $432,900 -13.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $501,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $501,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $501,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $501,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $501,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $501,200 |
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