Welcome home to 505 Okeechobee Road in Ocean Forest Lakes. This gorgeous home including an in-ground pool features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with more than 1700 sq ft, and all on the ground level. Located about 5 miles to Carolina Beach plus minutes to downtown Wilmington, several golf courses, shopping, and dining. Details include gas logs with a kitchenette that overlooks a beautifully landscaped fully fenced backyard with an in-ground pool and front yard lawn irrigation system. As you enter the master suite you will find a walk-in closet, a jetted tub, his and her sinks, and a walk-in shower. On the other side of the home, you will find 2 additional bedrooms with an accompanying bathroom. The kitchen is in the center of the home and has an abundance of counter space plus lots of cabinets. The spacious living room adjoining the kitchen and breakfast area provides a great entertaining space! This home includes many upgrades that include but not limited to brand new 50 year fortified roof that was added in 2023, new HVAC that was added in 2023, double oven that was replaced in 2020, spacious two-car garage with pull down ladder for floored attic storage, and new gutters that were installed in 2019. Low HOA dues make this neighborhood even more desirable. The lot is surrounded by beautiful vegetation and mature trees that provides lots of privacy and color during different seasons of the year. This home is located within a short distance to Edwin A. Anderson Elementary School, Charles P Murray Middle School, and Eugene Ashley High School, Veterans Park, minutes to River Road Park where you can launch your boat or kayak and head over to Shark Tooth Island. Contact us for a private showing of this beautiful home with an in-ground pool! Up to 1500 lender credit is being offered with use of preferred lender, Sarah Newsome with Integrity Home Home Mortgage Corp.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$301Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Buy Coastal Real Estate Danford• Buy Coastal Real Estate
Bought with Pam Fox, Broker/REALTOR Fox• Nest Realty
Just in time for summer! Surrounded by mature landscaping, this beautiful 3 bed 2 bath home is located in the serene community of Ocean Forest Lakes. Features an open floor plan with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, built in entertainment center and fireplace. Master suite with walk-in tiled shower and whirlpool. Spacious fenced in backyard, floral gardens and salt water inground pool perfect for entertaining!
Hive MLS #30317191
Jul 21, 2003
Sold
$170,000
$99/sq ft
Jun 16, 2003
Listed
$179,900
$104/sq ft
Beautiful home with all the upgrades. Custom paint colors throughout the house. Custom made countertops in the Kitchen w/ Wood Cabinets. Breakfast area as well as Formal Dining Room. Wired Speaker system throughout the house. Large Tile shower in the Master Bath with a corner Whirlpool Tub.
Hive MLS #30240951
Jan 28, 2002
Sold
$17,500
$10/sq ft
Feb 7, 2000
Listed
$19,900
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,423 (−14.9%)
$145,800 + $320,300
$466,100
2024
$1,671 (+6.1%)
$145,800 + $320,300
$466,100
2020
$1,575 (+2.6%)
$79,200 + $226,600
$305,800
2019
$1,536
$52,300 + $196,700
$249,000
2018
$1,536 (−2.3%)
$52,300 + $190,500
$242,800
2017
$1,572 (+2.7%)
$52,300 + $190,500
$242,800
2016
$1,531 (+7.6%)
$52,300 + $190,500
$242,800
2015
$1,423 (+1.8%)
$52,300 + $168,700
$221,000
2014
$1,398
$52,300 + $168,700
$221,000
Tax history for 505 Okeechobee Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,423 (−14.9%)
$145,800 + $320,300
$466,100
2024
$1,671 (+6.1%)
$145,800 + $320,300
$466,100
2020
$1,575 (+2.6%)
$79,200 + $226,600
$305,800
2019
$1,536
$52,300 + $196,700
$249,000
2018
$1,536 (−2.3%)
$52,300 + $190,500
$242,800
2017
$1,572 (+2.7%)
$52,300 + $190,500
$242,800
2016
$1,531 (+7.6%)
$52,300 + $190,500
$242,800
2015
$1,423 (+1.8%)
$52,300 + $168,700
$221,000
2014
$1,398
$52,300 + $168,700
$221,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,600
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Hanover County
APN
R08112-008-001-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
R-15
Residential-15 District
The purpose of the Residential-15 (R-15) District is established to provide lands that accommodate very low to low density residential development that can serve as a transition between very low density residential development patterns and smaller lot, more dense residential areas of the County. District regulations discourage development that substantially interferes with the quiet residential and recreational nature of the district.
May 23, 2023 • Final
Residential hvac equipment changeout
Replace a 3 ton heating and air conditioning split system. Perform electrical work for the water heater and residential service.
HVAC
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.
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 0.38
Lot Size Dimensions: 115 x 140 x 115 x 140
Lot Size Area: 0.38
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.38
Zoning: R-15
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,597.81
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Amenities: Management
Association Fee: $475
Schools Information
Elementary School: Anderson
Middle Or Junior School: Murray
High School: Ashley
Location Information
Directions: South on S College Rd/NC-132 toward Carolina Beach Rd/US-421 N. Continue to follow NC-132. Turn right onto Sanders Dr. Enter next roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto River Rd. Turn left onto Watauga Rd.Take the 2nd left onto Okeechobee Rd. 505 is on left.
Subdivision Name: Ocean Forest Lakes
Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,600
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: New Hanover County
APN: R08112-008-001-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Around this home
Schools
Edwin A. Anderson Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Charles P Murray Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Eugene Ashley High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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 104° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$493,000 – $597,000
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