42187 Shallow Point Dr, Avon, NC 27915
What's special
Welcome to Shallow Point, a beautifully positioned waterfront home tucked along historic Askins Creek in the heart of Avon. Set on a private cul-de-sac with no through traffic, this property offers a peaceful, tucked-away feel while still being just a short walk to the beach and minutes fromeverything Avon has to offer. With sound and creek views stretching across the marsh, this home captures the kind of setting that makespeople fall in love with Hatteras Island. The reverse floor plan brings all the natural light upstairs, where the open living, dining, and kitchen areais surrounded by windows and designed to take full advantage of the water and wetland views. This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home also includes aflex room currently set up as a fourth bedroom, plus an additional flexible space off the kitchen that could easily serve as a home office, mediaroom, or hobby space. The spacious layout is a result of a thoughtful addition and renovation completed around 2005, giving this home moreroom than many others of its age. There’s also a ground-level workshop and utility area offering great storage, workspace, and even a secondrefrigerator. Step outside onto the expansive decks and take it all in—morning coffee with a sunrise over the marsh or winding down in theevening as the sky lights up over the sound. The yard is nicely landscaped, there’s an outdoor shower ready for beach days, and plenty ofspace to enjoy the outdoors. Location is everything here. Take advantage of nearby ORV Ramp 38 for easy year-round vehicle and pedestrianaccess to Hatteras Island’s wide, uncrowded beaches. Spend your days exploring both the ocean and sound sides, or head just down the roadto Canadian Hole, one of the East Coast’s most well-known spots for kiteboarding and windsurfing. When you're ready for dinner or errands,you’re just minutes from Avon’s shops, restaurants, medical center, and the island’s only chain grocery store. With a history as both a primaryresidence and a vacation rental, this home offers flexibility for whatever your goals may be. Whether you're looking for a second home,investment property, or full-time coastal living, Shallow Point checks all the boxes with its setting, layout, and views.
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Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Office
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Trisha Midgett & Team 252-475-7947,
Midgett Realty - Rodanthe
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Utility Room
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,702
- Total interior livable area: 2,702 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved, Off Street, Underground
- Has carport: Yes
- Details: Garage: Carport
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal, Ocean, Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal,Ocean,Sound
- Waterfront features: Canal Front, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Features: Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 014875025
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Reverse Floor Plan,Coastal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding, Shakes
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Askins Creek
Location
- Region: Avon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $659,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,873
- Date on market: 10/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 19 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Owned More than 12 Months
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,000+7.9%$166/sqft |
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| 2/27/2025 | Listing removed | $2,995$1/sqft |
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| 2/12/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,995$1/sqft |
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| 12/1/2024 | Listing removed | $2,995$1/sqft |
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| 11/17/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,995$1/sqft |
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| 11/6/2024 | Listing removed | $2,995$1/sqft |
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| 10/6/2024 | Price change | $2,995-7.8%$1/sqft |
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| 10/4/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,250$1/sqft |
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| 11/25/2020 | Sold | $416,000+4.2%$154/sqft |
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| 10/7/2020 | Pending sale | $399,250$148/sqft |
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| 9/14/2020 | Price change | $399,250-3.3%$148/sqft |
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| 7/20/2020 | Price change | $413,000-2.8%$153/sqft |
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| 2/2/2020 | Price change | $425,000-2.9%$157/sqft |
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| 8/28/2019 | Listed for sale | $437,500$162/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,875 +8.6% | $659,400 +59.7% |
| 2024 | $2,647 | $413,000 |
| 2023 | $2,647 +3.5% | $413,000 |
| 2022 | $2,557 +1.6% | $413,000 |
| 2021 | $2,516 +9.2% | $413,000 |
| 2020 | $2,303 -12.6% | $413,000 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $2,634 | $405,800 |
| 2018 | $2,634 +11.8% | $405,800 +4.9% |
| 2017 | $2,356 | $386,800 |
| 2016 | $2,356 | $386,800 |
| 2014 | $2,356 | $386,800 -28.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $543,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $543,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $543,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $543,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $543,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $543,300 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$667,800
$621,000 - $715,000
$3,545/mo
Climate risks
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