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Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
0.64 acresLot Size
$586Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Leonard Cusato• Keller Williams Outer Banks KDH
Bought with Timothy Glass• Keller Williams Outer Banks KDH
Est. $2,398 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2069 Sandfiddler Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
OBMLS #132882
Sep 4, 2026
Sold
$712,000
$586/sq ft
Jul 18, 2026
Contingent
—
May 15, 2026
Listed
$750,000
$617/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 24, 2015
Sold
$392,000
$323/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,904 (−2.7%)
$289,400 + $128,300
$417,700
2025
$2,983 (+0.3%)
$289,400 + $128,300
$417,700
2024
$2,974 (+9.7%)
$289,400 + $128,300
$417,700
2023
$2,711 (+19.0%)
$289,400 + $128,300
$417,700
2022
$2,278 (+2.3%)
$289,400 + $128,300
$417,700
2021
$2,227 (+1.1%)
$289,400 + $128,300
$417,700
2020
$2,202 (+0.1%)
$299,100 + $113,500
$412,600
2019
$2,200 (+1.9%)
$299,100 + $113,500
$412,600
2018
$2,158 (+1.7%)
$299,100 + $113,500
$412,600
2017
$2,122
$299,100 + $113,500
$412,600
2016
$2,121
$299,100 + $113,500
$412,600
2014
$2,121
$299,100 + $113,500
$412,600
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
80 ft.
Lot depth
350 ft.
Lot size
0.64 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
1,215
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Currituck County
APN
087A00000420009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
Mar 2, 2009 • Active
Res add
Addition
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: Off Street, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Electric, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cedar Closet(s)
Furnished: Furnished
Appliances: Water Purifier, Water Softener, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck
Roof: Asphalt
Pool Information
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Beach Access, Ocean Front
Has View
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.64
Zoning: SFR
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,983.44
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Carova Beach
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,215
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Currituck County
APN: 087A00000420009
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Knotts Island Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
9/10
Currituck County Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.8mi
5/10
Currituck County High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.0mi
4/10
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-16% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 102° expected this year, 22 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$699,000 – $846,000
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