“Playing Hooky” is a beautifully maintained 5BR, 4.5BA beach home located on the 4th row in desirable Swan Beach, offering strong rental income potential and exceptional ocean and sound views. The ground level features a spacious game room with pool table, kitchenette, TV, full bath, and lounge area, plus a duo bunk/twin bedroom and access to the large private pool, picnic area, lounge chairs, cabana bath, and outdoor shower. The mid-level includes a laundry room and three king bedrooms—one a king main with ocean-view deck access—along with a screened porch overlooking the pool with hot tub and dining space. The top level offers a bright great room with stunning ocean views, half bath, a queen main suite, a well-equipped kitchen with island seating and pantry, and a sunroom that opens to a west-facing deck with Currituck Sound views and an east deck with direct ocean views. The rooftop crow’s nest provides spectacular 360° panoramas of the Atlantic Ocean, Sound sunsets, and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, making this property a potential standout rental performer an ideal Outer Banks retreat.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
$225Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Leonard Cusato• Keller Williams Outer Banks KDH
Bought with Leonard Cusato• Keller Williams Outer Banks KDH
Est. $3,976 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1626 Sandpiper Rd Lot 11
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
OBMLS #131270
Jul 27, 2026
Sold
$580,000
$225/sq ft
Jun 12, 2026
Contingent
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May 27, 2026
Price Changed
$599,000
$233/sq ft
May 12, 2026
Price Changed
$699,000
$271/sq ft
Jan 30, 2026
Price Changed
$750,000
$291/sq ft
Dec 10, 2025
Listed
$799,000
$310/sq ft
OBMLS #119214
Oct 11, 2022
Sold
$775,000
$301/sq ft
Jun 9, 2022
Listed
$799,900
$311/sq ft
+38
Looking for a spacious Beach House to enjoy AND get an amazing 10%+ gross rental income return? “Playing Hooky” is located on the 4th row in desirable Swan Beach and is a 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home that boasts all the amenities you can think of, for the relaxation and enjoyment of all ages. The game room, located on the entry level, has a pool table, kitchenette, flat screen tv and Bose speaker surround sound, pub table and chairs, full bath and a large, comfortable seating area for entertaining. Also on this level is a duo bunk and twin bedroom, perfect for a kids retreat. Outside is a huge pool with picnic table and lounge chairs as well as a cabana bath and outside shower. On the mid-level you’ll find a laundry room and three bedrooms: one is a king master with ocean view east deck access, the other are two kings with a shared bath. Step outside for the cool ocean breeze on the screened porch, which overlooks the pool and has a 6 person hot tub and dining table. Sip a frosty beverage while watching the spectacular evening sky or watch the children swimming in the pool below. Unwind as you top the stairs of the upper level. The lovely leather furniture, half bath and comfortable spaces are outdone only by the stunning ocean views. The fifth bedroom, a queen master with bath is also located on this level. Just past the island with seating for three is the well-equipped kitchen and pantry, with everything you will need to create a delicious meal. Through the dining area is the bright and inviting sun-room equipped with card table and upholstered chaise for your lounging pleasure. Step through the sun-room to the west onto a wonderful sun deck with views of the Currituck Sound. Step through the sun-room to the east for spectacular ocean views and decking with outdoor seating and access to the crow’s nest deck located on the roof. Here you will be blown away by the tremendous Ocean views to the East, sunset Sound views to the West, and you can even see the Currituck Beach Lighthouse to the South! Over $81K booked for 2022. Pre-listing home inspection, 2021 P & L, recent property improvements all on file. Be sure to ‘virtually tour’ the property by going to https://my. matterport.com/show/ ?m=1tmDVsxjZNq
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Public record
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Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
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Single Family Residential
County
Currituck County
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Last updated by owner on Jul 4, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Off Street, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Partial Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Zoning: SFR
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,414
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Swan Beach
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County: Currituck County
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Home facts updated by county records on Jul 4, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Knotts Island Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 6.4mi
9/10
Currituck County Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.3mi
5/10
Currituck County High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.5mi
4/10
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 20 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
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Historical weather
Corolla, NC • 27927
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 29% for direct sun exposure in Corolla. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$705,000 – $853,000
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