***Recent $30,000 Price Improvement*** This Down East coastal renovation opportunity is now offered at the discounted NEW PRICE of $165,000 to reflect the property's current condition and to provide the next Owner the chance to renovate and make the necessary improvements that best fit their vision/needs. Just minutes from Harkers Island, this home is ideal for experienced DIYers and contractors looking to unearth this hidden gem as their very own fishing cottage, hunting camp, or weekend retreat, as well as investors seeking a coastal renovation project to fix and flip for an income-producing asset. With 3 bedrooms and 1.5-bathrooms, this 1950s cottage situated on .5 acre is ready to be reimagined while still offering current benefits that include generous outdoor space for vehicles, boats, trailers, outdoor equipment, gardening, and entertaining. Additionally, there is a barn with a lean-to, providing storage for tools, lawn care, and outdoor toys. Further, the location of this home is hard to beat as you can enjoy quick, easy access to the Straits Public Boat Ramp, Fishing Pier, and nearby public beach access. What's more, the Harkers Island Ferry Service to Cape Lookout National Seashore and Shackleford Banks, as well as Historic Beaufort and its Downtown Waterfront for dining, shopping, and entertainment, are approximately 15 minutes away. Whether you envision that private fishing cottage, hunting camp, weekend coastal retreat, investment property, or completely renovated Down East cottage, this property offers the opportunity to create something of your own in a desirable coastal location. With a significant Price Improvement of $30,000 to accommodate needed improvements, the home is being sold As-Is, and the Seller will make no repairs from Home Inspections or prospective Lender Requirements during Due Diligence in order to make this home move-in ready. Priced at $165,000, bring your vision, your contractor, or your toolbox, and make this coastal property your ideal fit!
Under contract
Price cut: $29.5K (9/4)
$165,000
580 Gillikin Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
3beds
1,176sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 140 days
- 2,338
- 185
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Star Team 252-727-5656,
eXp Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100573038
Originating MLS: Carteret County Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bonus Room, Other
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
Bonus room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: See Remarks, Water Softener, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Electric Range
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet
Features
- Mud Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Vinyl, Wood
- Attic: Scuttle
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,176
- Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Unpaved, On Site
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
- View description: None
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Dimensions: 129 x 211 x 81 x 211 (per GIS Map)
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 733701477609000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Pump Station, Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Beaufort
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $140/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $142,434
- Annual tax amount: $604
- Date on market: 5/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 140 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,001/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27/2026 | Contingent | $165,000$140/sqft |
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| 9/4/2026 | Price change | $165,000-15.2%$140/sqft |
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| 5/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $194,500+73.7%$165/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #100573038 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2012 | Listing removed | $112,000$95/sqft |
Source: Realty World First Coast Realty ( Beaufort office) #12-202 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2012 | Price change | $112,000-9.7%$95/sqft |
Source: Realty World First Coast Realty ( Beaufort office) #12-202 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2012 | Listed for sale | $124,000+4.2%$105/sqft |
Source: Realty World First Coast Realty ( Beaufort office) #12-202 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2011 | Listing removed | $119,000$101/sqft |
Source: Rita Roberts Real Estate #11-1650 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2011 | Price change | $119,000-11.2%$101/sqft |
Source: Rita Roberts Real Estate #11-1650 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2011 | Price change | $134,000-10.1%$114/sqft |
Source: Rita Roberts Real Estate #11-1650 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2011 | Listed for sale | $149,000+148.3%$127/sqft |
Source: Rita Roberts Real Estate #11-1650 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2010 | Sold | $60,000-26.2%$51/sqft |
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| 4/7/2010 | Sold | $81,292+14.5%$69/sqft |
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| 5/27/2005 | Sold | $71,000$60/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $604 +12.3% | $142,434 +75% |
| 2024 | $538 -12.1% | $81,391 |
| 2023 | $612 +5.6% | $81,391 |
| 2022 | $579 +2.9% | $81,391 |
| 2021 | $563 -1.4% | $81,391 |
| 2020 | $571 +11.1% | $81,391 +12.2% |
| 2019 | $514 | $72,552 |
| 2017 | $514 +2.2% | $72,552 |
| 2016 | $503 | $72,552 |
| 2015 | $503 +5.3% | $72,552 -13.6% |
| 2014 | $477 | $83,942 |
| 2013 | -- | $83,942 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | $96,962 |
| 2009 | -- | $96,962 |
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Neighborhood: 28516
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Harkers Island
- Middle: Down East
- High: East Carteret
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




