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$1,915,000

1281 Sandcastle Dr Lot 176 Corolla, NC 27927

6 beds
5 full, 1 partial
3,735 sqft
0.5 acres
$513 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1281 Sandcastle Dr Lot 176

Welcome to your Outer Banks oceanfront home with panoramic ocean views & a great dune line! Located in the desirable Villages of Ocean Hill, by 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, window inserts, & siding (2018), new Hvac's (2020), Pool resurfaced- made heated & cooled (2021), Trex decking (2018) Anderson doors (2022) New Decks & stairs (2025) & so much more! Make this your Dream OBX Home today!!! RENTAL PROJECTION 2025 $289k!!!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
((30) Under Contract - Under Contract)
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
Size3,735 sqft
Lot size0.49 Acres
Year built1994
ParkingPaved, Underground, Attached
MLS #129586
Attached garage1 space
WaterfrontBeach, Ocean Front
ViewOcean
Private poolYes

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer
  • Interior: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Total Bedroom Count: 6
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Parking: Paved, Underground, Attached
  • Waterfront: Beach, Ocean Front
  • View: Ocean
  • Exterior: Tennis Court(s), Deck
  • Architectural Style: Coastal
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • List Price: $1,915,000
  • Price/SqFt: $512
  • Lot: Waterfront
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Living Area: 3,735 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.49 Acres
  • MLS Number: 129586
  • MLS Name: OuterBanks
  • Office Name: Coastal Shores Realty Group
  • Office Email: pamela.obxbroker@gmail.com
  • Listing Agent: Pamela H Howard
  • Agent Email: pamela.obxbroker@gmail.com

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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. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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 Lot 176

The listing price of 1281 Sandcastle Dr Lot 176 property is $1,915,000.

The property 1281 Sandcastle Dr Lot 176 is a house located in Corolla, North Carolina, 27927.

Accepting Backup Offers: 1281 Sandcastle Dr Lot 176 is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

The nearby schools for 1281 Sandcastle Dr Lot 176 are: W. T. Griggs Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Knotts Island Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Central Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Currituck County Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Camden Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Moyock Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Currituck County High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), The Jp Knapp Ech (I)School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Camden County High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).

The property at 1281 Sandcastle Dr Lot 176 has 6 bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 1281 Sandcastle Dr Lot 176 is 3,735 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1281 Sandcastle Dr Lot 176 is 1994.

This home is located at 1281 Sandcastle Dr Lot 176 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 June 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,915,000.

Corolla, NC housing market in June 2025 saw over 0 listings sold above listed price, more than 2 sold at listed price and over 22 sold below. The number of listings in Corolla, NC increased by 5.5% between May and June 2025. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 120 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $860,000.

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

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