161 Wards Rd is a 2,973 square foot house on a 1.21 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 10, 2012 for $294,000. Based on Redfin's Knotts Island data, we estimate the home's value is $583,650.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
1.21 acresLot Size
$196Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$583,650
$290K since sold in July 2012$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 26% lower than the average sale price ($789K) of 4 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jan 9, 2024 • Final
Coc
HVAC
Jan 9, 2024 • Final
Mech n/c
HVAC
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Prefab
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Pier
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Pool Type: Pool and Patio
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: F BLACKWATER PROP DIV
Living Sq. Ft: 2,973
Building Sq. Ft: 2,973
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: ISLAND WOODS (SECT 2) LOT 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 52,708
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: FRUITVILLE MAINLAND
Acres: 1.21
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: FRUITVILLE MAINLAND
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,973
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.21 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Currituck County
APN: 0076000084C0000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Knotts Island Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Moyock Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 13.1mi
9/10
Currituck County High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.4mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 70-78% chance 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
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° 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
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$555,000 – $672,000
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