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Off Market Aug 2022 for $160K

$209,022

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,216/mo

•

732

sq ft

288 Shell Hill Rd, Sealevel, NC 28577

About this home

Adorable 1940s cottage located in the Down East community along the beautiful Crystal Coast. This fully furnished vacation home would make a great hunting, fishing, or writer's retreat! Plenty of room with 2 bedrooms, a dining area, full bath, kitchen and living area. This home features new appliances, Rinnai hot water heater, new light fixtures and fans. Lovely screened in porch to sip your morning coffee and feel the morning breeze while listening to the peaceful sounds of nature. The16x12 workshop and HUGE 25x20 garage/shed were built with solid wood and stories of its days being a fishing net shop. The detached workshop and shed boasts a new metal roof. The 20x30 metal carport/boat shed are awaiting your arrival! Close to boat ramps, water, and away from the hustle and bustle. Around 35 mins to charming Beaufort and 18 mins to Cedar Island where you can set up on the sand with your family or take the ferry over to Ocracoke! Call and schedule your showing today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$286Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Christan Miller • Keller Williams Crystal Coast

Bought with Vicki Sturgill • Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

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•Source:Hive MLS #100332706

Redfin Estimate

$209,022

$49K since sold in August 2022$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 18.4% higher than the average sale price ($177K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$175,000
A
2 beds1 bath950 sq ft
115 Fulford Dr, Harkers Island, NC 28531
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$335,000
B
2 beds1 bath836 sq ft
493 Island Rd, Harkers Island, NC 28531
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$76,501
C
2 beds1 bath1,524 sq ft
263 Nelson Neck Rd, Sealevel, NC 28577
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$146,400
D
2 beds2 baths1,045 sq ft
380 Highway 70 Otway, Beaufort, NC 28516
SOLD MAR 25, 2026
$150,000
E
2 beds1 bath876 sq ft
1072 Island Rd, Harkers Island, NC 28531

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$76,939

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$1,682/mo

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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 288 Shell Hill Rd

Date

Event

Price

Hive MLS #100332706

Aug 22, 2022

Sold

$160,000

$219/sq ft

Jul 1, 2022

Price Changed

$165,000

$225/sq ft

Jun 7, 2022

Listed

$169,000

$231/sq ft

Hive MLS #100205375

Sep 4, 2020

Sold

$50,000

$68/sq ft

Feb 20, 2020

Listed

$59,900

$82/sq ft

+27

Fisherman and hunter's ideal place with all the needed amenities. Two efficient mini-split systems for heat and air. New on-demand water heater and new stainless water pump. Large 750 sq. ft. workshop and a 20 X 35 metal carport or boat shed. Waterproof flooring throughout and metal roof. With approved credit, seller will consider owner financing. No damages from recent hurricanes! Everything conveys as seen in the pictures. Seller is eager to receive offers!

Hive MLS #100136380

Oct 19, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Oct 12, 2018

Listed

$59,900

$82/sq ft

Hive MLS #100092736

Aug 31, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Dec 8, 2017

Listed

$49,900

$68/sq ft

Hive MLS #100058511

Nov 30, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Apr 18, 2017

Listed

$75,000

$102/sq ft

Hive MLS #100005834

Sep 30, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Mar 17, 2016

Listed

$85,000

$116/sq ft

Hive MLS #10803017

Aug 11, 2008

Sold

$30,000

$41/sq ft

Jun 13, 2008

Listed

$40,000

$55/sq ft

Hive MLS #10803020

Aug 11, 2008

Sold

$30,000

$41/sq ft

Jun 13, 2008

Listed

$40,000

$55/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$907 (+33.2%)

$27,132 + $194,584

$221,716

2024

$681 (+85.9%)

$27,132 + $194,584

$221,716

2022

$367

$10,342 + $26,719

$37,061

2021

$367 (−2.1%)

$10,342 + $26,719

$37,061

2020

$375 (−17.3%)

$10,342 + $26,719

$37,061

2019

$453

$10,342 + $26,719

$37,061

2018

$453

$22,753 + $31,295

$54,048

2017

$453 (+0.2%)

$22,753 + $31,295

$54,048

2016

$452 (+1.1%)

$22,753 + $31,295

$54,048

2015

$447 (+82.4%)

$22,753 + $31,295

$54,048

2014

$245

$19,656 + $26,994

$46,650

Tax history for 288 Shell Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$907 (+33.2%)

$27,132 + $194,584

$221,716

2024

$681 (+85.9%)

$27,132 + $194,584

$221,716

2022

$367

$10,342 + $26,719

$37,061

2021

$367 (−2.1%)

$10,342 + $26,719

$37,061

2020

$375 (−17.3%)

$10,342 + $26,719

$37,061

2019

$453

$10,342 + $26,719

$37,061

2018

$453

$22,753 + $31,295

$54,048

2017

$453 (+0.2%)

$22,753 + $31,295

$54,048

2016

$452 (+1.1%)

$22,753 + $31,295

$54,048

2015

$447 (+82.4%)

$22,753 + $31,295

$54,048

2014

$245

$19,656 + $26,994

$46,650

*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

105 ft.

Lot depth

151 ft.

Lot size

0.36 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

600

Year built

1940

Style

Other

County

Carteret County

APN

748101172390000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 25, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Gravel, Unpaved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Other, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump

Interior Features
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Furnished: Furnished
Appliances: Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Flooring: Tile
Fireplace Features: None

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Laundry Features: None

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
Fencing: None
Roof: Metal

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 732
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Other, Pillar/Post/Pier

Property Features
Other Structures: Storage, Workshop

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

Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
Lot Size : 0.36
Lot Size Dimensions: 105 x 152 x 105 x 150
Lot Size Area: 0.36
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.36
Zoning: Residential

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $366.57

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
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: Take Highway 70 East to Sea Level. Turn right onto Nelson Neck Road and right onto Shell Hill Road. Property will be on the right.
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 600
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Carteret County
APN: 748101172390000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 25, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.

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

10/10 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, 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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Estimated sale price

$199,000 – $241,000

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Home values near 288 Shell Hill Rd

Data from public records.

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

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

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

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