#128302, Joe Staten, Listing Office: OBX Island Realty
281 Sea Oats Trl Lot # 9 Southern Shores, NC 27949
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About 281 Sea Oats Trl Lot # 9
SOUTHERN SHORES ... ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT ATFER LOCATIONS ON THE OUTER BANKS! Located on Sea Oats Trail right in the Heart of the DUNES with a PHENOMINAL APPROX. 60 FOOT ELEVATION! *** Septic System in Rear ... so, Probable Room for a POOL w/ HOT TUB & TIKI BAR in Front Yard! ... OH, THIS HOME ALSO FEATURES AN ... "ELEVATOR"! *** SHORT WALK TO HILLCREST DRIVE ... THEN DIRECT WALK DOWN HILLCREST DRIVE TO SOUTHERN SHORES HILLCREST COMMUNITY BEACH ACCESS WITH PARKING ... Then its Toes in the Sand! *** Level 3 Features Open Great Room w/ updated Kitchen/Dining areas w/ Wet Bar & Pantry - Door to Exterior South Side Screened Porch - access to front Sun Deck and Rear Sun Deck with Stairs to ROOF TOP DECK w FABULOUS OCEAN VIEWS! The 3rd Floor Elevator access is in the Main Bedroom * Level 2 Features Bedrooms w/ Large Hall Bath w/ Large 2 Person Jetted Tub ... through the NW Bedroom you will find a cozy enclosed Florida Room with Elevator access for this level *** Bathrooms are have updated - You'll love the Heated Ceiling Lamps *** Stairs inside home lead down from Level 2 to Ground ... Level 1 Garage - a Huge Garage with Laundry and Storage Spaces and enough room for a nice Workshop Space - or add Game Room in East Garage space! ... Note: Just outside the west garage bay is the Elevator Access at ground level * NOTE: New Water Line from Meter at street to main connection inside garage closet where the 2 water heaters are located - Installed February 2025 *** Very Private & Quiet Oceanside Community ... *** Community Amenities Feature: Hillcrest (Main) Beach Access w/ Nicest Beach Access in OBX ... Approx. 60 Parking spaces * Concrete Walkway to regular steps down to Beach and Wheelchair Accessible Ramp * Volleyball Court * Gazebo * Ocean View Dune Deck * Lifeguard in Summer! *** NOTE: Pedestrian Demand Traffic Light at Hillcrest makes it a breeze to get in/out of this Neighborhood & Across the Street to the Beach! ... Southern Shores is Wonderful to experience in Summer and even more so in the Off Season! * Multiple Boat Marinas, Boat Ramp, 2 SOUNDFRONT Beach Parks, Basketball Court, Playpark * Outdoor Community TENNIS Courts just a few minutes' walk! * A little further down Sea Oats Trail are 2 New PICKLEBALL COURTS! *** Racquet Sports & Boat Slips are additional $ and Boat Slips subject to availability * Not required to have a Boat Club Membership to access the Boat Ramp ... The Southern Shores Civic Association (SSCA) is "optional", but the cost is only around $70 "per year" (additional approx. $50 gets you Racquet Sports and Boat Club memberships!) ... so, everyone joins! *Sidewalk through entire Town along Duck Road - Great for Walking, Biking & Running *** Just 5 minutes' Drive to the North ... Don't miss shopping & restaurants, the Duck Town Green, & the DUCK SOUNDFRONT BOARDWALK! *** Southern Shores is close to WRIGHT MEMORIAL BRIDGE *** The Outer Banks is filled w/ exciting things to do and see ... The Beach / Ocean, Lighthouses, Wright Brothers Monument, Carolina Blue Skies, 4-Wheel Drive Beaches, Jockey's Ridge State Park Sand Dune, Amazing Sunsets & more! *** *** Features to Remember ... Location! Walk to Tennis & Pickleball Courts, walk to the Beach! and, Walk to Sound & Sunsets! Thats right ... just past the Tennis Courts on the right side of Hillcrest there is a community path takes you straight to a Soundfront Park with big Deck w built-in seating offering Amazing Sound Views & Sunsets! *** Home has NEVER been in a rental program ... has been a second home only w/ minimal usage by the family *** 2025 Rental Projection coming soon for those interested in rental numbers *** Home is Offered Mostly Furnished - some Exclusions - see list (See Broker Notes) ... You will Love this Home ... Come See!
Highlights
((30) Under Contract - Under Contract)
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
- Interior: Pantry, Elevator, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cedar Closet(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Garage Door Opener, Paved, Off Street, Attached
- View: Ocean
- Exterior: Fence, Screened Porch, Deck
- Architectural Style: Contemporary, Reverse Floor Plan, Coastal, Cottage
- Heating: Heat Pump, Electric, Zoned
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump, Zoned
- List Price: $724,500
- Price/SqFt: $321
- Lot: Level
- Directions: Duck Road ... West on Hickory Trail, North on Sea Oats Trail ... Home on left
- Year Built: 1988
- Living Area: 2,256 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.41 Acres
- MLS Number: 128043
- MLS Name: OuterBanks
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty KH
- Office Email: sales@cbseaside.com
- Listing Agent: John S Leatherwood
- Agent Email: john@sandmanteamobx.com
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Nearby schools
9
Kitty Hawk Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.7 mi
•16 S Dogwood Trl
7
Jarvisburg Elementary School
Public District PK-5
7.9 mi
•110 Jarvisburg Rd
4
First Flight Elementary School
Public District PK-5
10.0 mi
•107 Veterans Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $80,533. Most Southern Shores, NC residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 281 Sea Oats Trl Lot # 9
The listing price of 281 Sea Oats Trl Lot # 9 property is $724,500.
The property 281 Sea Oats Trl Lot # 9 is a house located in Southern Shores, North Carolina, 27949.
Accepting Backup Offers: 281 Sea Oats Trl Lot # 9 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 281 Sea Oats Trl Lot # 9 are: Kitty Hawk Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Jarvisburg Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), First Flight Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), First Flight Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Manteo Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Currituck County Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), First Flight High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Manteo High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Dare Learning Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
The property at 281 Sea Oats Trl Lot # 9 has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 281 Sea Oats Trl Lot # 9 is 2,256 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 281 Sea Oats Trl Lot # 9 is 1988.
This home is located at 281 Sea Oats Trl Lot # 9 in Southern Shores, NC and zip code 27949. This 2,256 square foot home, which was built in 1988, sits on a 0.41 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $724,500.