Investor Alert!! This two bedroom, one bath home is zoned mixed residential and waiting for a new owner willing to see its potential. Home has been cleaned out. Out buildings do convey. Contact an agent today to come check it out for yourself!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
Listed by Sarah Wood• Water Street Real Estate Group
Bought with Kenneth Belkofer• Century 21 Nachman Realty/Va. Beach
Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.
Earn from this home
Rent
$1,759/mo
Redfin rental estimate
List your home for rent
Market trends in 27917, NC
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
96.6%
3.4% MoM
Median sale price
$405K
$81K MoM
Avg. days on market
59d
58 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
2 MoM
Provided by Redfin
Sale history for 196 Shortcut Rd
Date
Event
Price
Hive MLS #8103859
Aug 10, 2021
Sold
$39,000
May 13, 2021
Listed
$44,900
Public Records
Jun 19, 2020
Sold
$40,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$808 (+0.7%)
$34,900 + $52,700
$87,600
2024
$803 (+8.4%)
$34,900 + $53,300
$88,200
2023
$741 (−16.2%)
$34,900 + $53,300
$88,200
2022
$884 (+1.8%)
$34,900 + $53,300
$88,200
2021
$868 (+34.9%)
$34,900 + $53,300
$88,200
2020
$643 (−8.7%)
$28,900 + $42,600
$71,500
2019
$704
$41,600 + $42,600
$84,200
2018
$704 (+11.4%)
$41,600 + $42,600
$84,200
2017
$632
$41,600 + $42,600
$84,200
2016
$632 (−0.2%)
$41,600 + $42,600
$84,200
2014
$633
$41,600 + $42,600
$84,200
Tax history for 196 Shortcut Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$808 (+0.7%)
$34,900 + $52,700
$87,600
2024
$803 (+8.4%)
$34,900 + $53,300
$88,200
2023
$741 (−16.2%)
$34,900 + $53,300
$88,200
2022
$884 (+1.8%)
$34,900 + $53,300
$88,200
2021
$868 (+34.9%)
$34,900 + $53,300
$88,200
2020
$643 (−8.7%)
$28,900 + $42,600
$71,500
2019
$704
$41,600 + $42,600
$84,200
2018
$704 (+11.4%)
$41,600 + $42,600
$84,200
2017
$632
$41,600 + $42,600
$84,200
2016
$632 (−0.2%)
$41,600 + $42,600
$84,200
2014
$633
$41,600 + $42,600
$84,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
1,033
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Currituck County
APN
006000000710000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
Apr 21, 2016 • Active
Res demo
Demolition
Apr 21, 2016 • Active
Tempcoc
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: None
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Other
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: None
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: See Remarks
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 0.39
Lot Size Area: 0.39
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.39
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $393.60
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Head south on 168. Turn right on 158/Shortcut Rd. House will be on right. Coming from the west, head east on 158. House will be on left right before hitting 168.
Subdivision Name: N/A
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,033
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Currituck County
APN: 006000000710000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Albemarle Area Association of REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Central Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
Currituck County Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
Currituck County High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 73-81% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Barco, NC • 27917
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
47
32
51
35
65
47
73
55
77
62
86
70
88
75
81
70
78
67
70
56
64
47
53
37
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$189,000 – $229,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Barco. 3 minutes to get started.