Coastal charm meets endless possibilities. Set within South Shores waterfront community, this spacious 3-bedroom + office/flex space, 2.5-bath home in Morehead City offers a laid-back coastal lifestyle. Positioned on a second-row corner lot, this home has a large covered front porch to enjoy easy breezes, and an expansive interior layout provides ample room for gatherings. Convenience meets functionality with attached oversized garage and great workshop seamlessly connected. Interior large formal living room and dining room, walk in closet(s), oversized kitchen with SS appliances and moveable island. Home has handicap ramp in the garage, wide doorways, and has partial irrigation. Spend your weekends lounging by the community pool, at the tennis court, or launching your kayaks from the private, residents-only dock.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$183Price/Sq.Ft.
$50/moHOA Dues
3 car garageParking
Listed by Charles & Kristie Elliott• Bluewater Real Estate - EI
Waterview! Spacious brick home in upscale neighborhood with pool, tennis, & water access. Features large formals, oversized kitchen/den combo, office, and private principal bedroom suite with hot tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet. Oversized garage plus a full sized great workshop.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,537 (+1.3%)
$108,035 + $371,670
$479,705
2024
$1,517 (−4.7%)
$108,035 + $371,670
$479,705
2023
$1,591 (+2.0%)
$118,500 + $189,931
$308,431
2022
$1,560 (+4.1%)
$118,500 + $189,931
$308,431
2021
$1,498 (+4.8%)
$118,500 + $189,931
$308,431
2020
$1,429 (+7.4%)
$118,500 + $189,931
$308,431
2019
$1,330
$118,500 + $189,931
$308,431
2018
$1,330
$94,800 + $207,859
$302,659
2017
$1,330
$94,800 + $207,859
$302,659
2016
$1,330 (+2.4%)
$94,800 + $207,859
$302,659
2015
$1,299 (−4.3%)
$94,800 + $207,859
$302,659
2014
$1,357
$78,750 + $239,558
$318,308
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
125 ft.
Lot depth
160 ft.
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,480
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,480
Year built
1994
Style
Other
County
Carteret County
APN
638715533944000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 25, 2026.
R20
Low To Moderate-Density Residential District
A single-family residential district established to maintain a density of approximately two dwelling units per acre.
Jan 17, 2020 • Final
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 21 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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Redfin Estimate for 1601 River Bluff Rd
$434,718
$17K under list price of $452K
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