$10,000

closing credit¹

1281 Sandcastle Dr Corolla, NC 27927

$2,100,000
6 beds
5 full, 1 partial
3,735 sqft
0.5 acres
$562 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1281 Sandcastle Dr

Great opportunity to own this Outer Banks oceanfront home with panoramic ocean views & a great dune line! Located in the desirable Villages of Ocean Hill, where the wild horses roam, and nestled on a spacious X flood zone lot. This beach house offers amazing ocean views throughout, along with architectural vaulted ceilings in the great room, complemented with a gas fireplace for winter nights. There is plenty of room to entertain with a grand dining room, and spacious kitchen featuring a breakfast nook. You will also find 3 master suites, a media room, & expansive sun decks. Enjoy the beach life in your private, heated and cooled pool surrounded by a generous entertainment deck, or unwind in the hot tub while watching the sunrise over the Atlantic. The first floor offers even more with a dry entry, two bedrooms connected by a Jack & Jill bathroom, a game room with foosball, ping-pong table, sitting area, and refrigerator. The community boardwalk is conveniently located next to the home, providing easy beach access without the upkeep. At the Villages at Ocean Hill, you'll have access to amenities, including two community pools, a clubhouse, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, basketball courts, & more. Numerous upgrades including a 7th bedroom (waiting on county approval), new flooring, new refrigerator, dishwasher, & washer & dryer, new roof windows & siding (2018), new Hvac's (2020), Pool resurfaced- made heated & cooled (2021), Trex decking (2018) Anderson doors (2022) & so much more! Make this your Dream OBX Home today!!!RENTAL PROJECTION 2025 $289k!!!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingFireplace(s)
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size3,735 sqft
Lot size0.49 Acres
Year built1994
ParkingAdditional Parking
MLS #100469275
Attached garage1 space
WaterfrontOcean
Fireplace1
Private poolYes

Summary

  • MLS Number: 100469275
  • Office Name: Coastal Shores Realty Group

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 30, 2011
Home Sold
$1,092,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$1,221,600$8,161
2021$1,067,100$6,778
2019$1,067,100$6,020
2018$1,067,100$5,458
2017$1,067,100$5,458

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

W. T. Griggs Elementary School

Public District KG-5

8.5 mi

261 Poplar Branch Rd

6

Knotts Island Elementary School

Public District KG-5

9.8 mi

413 Woodleigh Rd

5

Central Elementary School

Public District PK-5

10.1 mi

504 Shortcut Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $87,852. Residents of Corolla, NC typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

20%
<35k
46%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
15%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

48%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
46%
Married, No Kids
5%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

4%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
55%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Texas RoadhouseTexas Roadhouse
  • Hardee'sHardee's

What do the neighbors drive?

  • CadillacCadillac
  • SubaruSubaru
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • New CountryNew Country
  • OldiesOldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 1281 Sandcastle Dr

This home is located at 1281 Sandcastle Dr in Corolla, NC and zip code 27927. This 3,735 square foot home, which was built in 1994, sits on a 0.49 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 3, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,100,000.

The inventory of homes for sale in Corolla, NC between December and January 2025 increased by 4.8%. While the average time on the market in January 2025 was 132 days, the median list price was $881,950.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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