OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2024 for $800K

$936,715

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,811/mo

•

1,964

sq ft

278 Shell Hill Rd, Sealevel, NC 28577

About this home

Beautiful well built architectually designed home, on panoramic 3.4 acre lot with 346' of waterfrontage on Nelson Bay. Home offers 2''x6''exterior walls, extensive decking, covered and screened porches, parking under house, very nice detached 30x41 workshop wired for electric car charging, AMPLE parking for cars, boats, or RV, pier, bulkhead, pond with dock wired for generator, (Small generator conveys), open floor plan with bamboo and tiled flooring. The septic tank is permitted for 2 Br's. There is an office, sitting room, & bonus room. The master suite is large & open also, with french doors opening to a studio. See attached documents for a copy of the survey, floor plan, well permit, elevation shot, a list of special features & disclosures. There is a free Wildlife boat ramp just under the Sea Level bridge, a pharmacy, clinic, Dollar General and post office nearby. The Inlet is about 3-4 miles north.

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

3.41 acresLot Size

$477Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Penny Smith • Realty World First Coast Rlty

Bought with The Local Group Team • Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AB

Bought with Truby Proctor • Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AB

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•Source:Hive MLS #100439088

Redfin Estimate

$936,715

$137K since sold in June 2024$1,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 216.4% higher than the average sale price ($296K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$560,000
A
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SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$273,500
B
3 beds2 baths1,568 sq ft
289 Croaker St, Davis, NC 28524
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$237,500
C
3 beds2 baths1,664 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$229,550
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,953 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$276,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,622 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$200,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,653 sq ft
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Market trends in 28577, NC

Last updated July 2026

Sale-to-List Price

77.2%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$118K

$27 MoM

Avg. days on market

113d

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Sale history for 278 Shell Hill Rd

Date

Event

Price

Hive MLS #100439088

Jun 6, 2024

Sold

$800,000

$407/sq ft

Apr 16, 2024

Listed

$825,000

$420/sq ft

Hive MLS #11100538

Mar 14, 2012

Sold

$468,000

$238/sq ft

Feb 2, 2011

Listed

$525,000

$267/sq ft

+59

Beautiful well built architectually designed home, on panoramic 3.4 acre lot with 346' of waterfrontage on Nelson Bay. Home offers extensive decking, screened porch, parking under house, detached 30x41 workshop, pier, bulkhead, organic garden plot, wired for generator, open floor plan, office, setting areas, bamboo and tile flooring, central vac, Andersen windows, 2''x6'' exterior walls, & more Floors: Bamboo Floors

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,965 (+14.7%)

$334,575 + $450,862

$785,437

2023

$2,585 (+1.8%)

$256,750 + $194,192

$450,942

2022

$2,539

$256,750 + $194,192

$450,942

2021

$2,539 (−0.3%)

$256,750 + $194,192

$450,942

2020

$2,547 (−1.0%)

$256,750 + $194,192

$450,942

2019

$2,574

$256,750 + $194,192

$450,942

2018

$2,574

$266,668 + $207,445

$474,113

2017

$2,574

$266,668 + $207,445

$474,113

2016

$2,574 (+1.9%)

$266,668 + $207,445

$474,113

2015

$2,526 (+4.1%)

$266,668 + $207,445

$474,113

2014

$2,427

$269,771 + $217,612

$487,383

Tax history for 278 Shell Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,965 (+14.7%)

$334,575 + $450,862

$785,437

2023

$2,585 (+1.8%)

$256,750 + $194,192

$450,942

2022

$2,539

$256,750 + $194,192

$450,942

2021

$2,539 (−0.3%)

$256,750 + $194,192

$450,942

2020

$2,547 (−1.0%)

$256,750 + $194,192

$450,942

2019

$2,574

$256,750 + $194,192

$450,942

2018

$2,574

$266,668 + $207,445

$474,113

2017

$2,574

$266,668 + $207,445

$474,113

2016

$2,574 (+1.9%)

$266,668 + $207,445

$474,113

2015

$2,526 (+4.1%)

$266,668 + $207,445

$474,113

2014

$2,427

$269,771 + $217,612

$487,383

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.41 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,940

Year built

1997

Style

Other

County

Carteret County

APN

748101170432000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 25, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Unpaved
Other Parking: Ample parking

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Electric

Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s)
Window Features: Window Coverings, Insulated Windows
Appliances: Vented Exhaust Fan, Electric Cooktop, Freezer, Water Softener, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Bamboo, Tile
Fireplace Features: None

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Basement Details: None

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
Fencing: None
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1964
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Other, Pillar/Post/Pier

Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Waterfront Access
Has View
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Accessibility Features: Accessible Full Bath
Horses Allowed
Other Equipment: Generator
Other Structures: Workshop

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Frontage Type: Bay/Harbor
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
Lot Size : 3.41
Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
Lot Size Area: 3.41
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3.41
Zoning: unzoned

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,584.54

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Electric: Generator
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

HOA Information
Association Amenities: None

Schools Information
Elementary School: Atlantic
Middle Or Junior School: Down East
High School: East Carteret

Location Information
Directions: Hwy 70E to the high rise bridge, right after the bridge, right on Nelson Neck Rd, right on Shell Hill Rd. Look for sigh ''278'' on wood post on the right. Turn onto private drive and continue to house. (There is no sign.)
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,940
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.41 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Carteret County
APN: 748101170432000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 25, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: Carteret County Association of Realtors

Around this home

Schools

Atlantic Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi

7/10

Smyrna Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 10.8mi

5/10

East Carteret High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 15.1mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ 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 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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$890,000 – $1.08M

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Home values near 278 Shell Hill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
370 Shell Hill Road, Sealevel, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	$267,723
309 Shell Hill Road, Sealevel, NC 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$191,303

Address	Redfin Estimate
298 Shell Hill Road, Sealevel, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1430 Sq. Ft.	$210,992
306 Shell Hill Road, Sealevel, NC 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2862 Sq. Ft.	$388,929

Address	Redfin Estimate
346 Shell Hill Road, Sealevel, NC 2 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3113 Sq. Ft.	$730,806
345 Shell Hill Road, Sealevel, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$121,227

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