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.
For sale
$545,000
1601 River Bluff Road, Morehead City, NC 28557
3beds
2,470sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
0.45 Acres Lot
$530,800 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$50/mo HOA
What's special
- 18 days |
- 1,346 |
- 45 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 10, 2026 at 10:59am
Listed by:
Kristie R Elliott 252-269-0591,
Bluewater Real Estate - EI
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100558407
Originating MLS: Carteret County Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Carteret County Association of RealtorsTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Dimensions: 20.3 x 15.4
Bedroom 2
- Dimensions: 15.6 x 9.6
Bedroom 3
- Dimensions: 13.6 x 11.6
Dining room
- Dimensions: 14 x 13.6
Family room
- Dimensions: 20 x 15.6
Kitchen
- Dimensions: 13 x 12.6
Living room
- Dimensions: 18 x 13.6
Heating
- Propane, Other, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,470
- Total interior livable area: 2,470 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Off Street, Garage6
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: Water Access Comm
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Dimensions: 160 x 125z160z125
- Features: Corner Lot, Water Access Comm
Details
- Parcel number: 638715533944000
- Zoning: R20
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: South Shores
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Waterfront Community, Pool, Maintenance Common Areas, Tennis Court(s)
- HOA fee: $600 annually
- HOA name: South Shores
Location
- Region: Morehead City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $221/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $479,705
- Annual tax amount: $1,537
- Date on market: 3/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$530,800
$504,000 - $557,000
$2,600/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $545,000+98.2%$221/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100558407 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2007 | Sold | $275,000$111/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #10602094 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,517 -4.7% | $308,431 |
| 2023 | $1,591 +2% | $308,431 |
| 2022 | $1,560 +4.1% | $308,431 +0.6% |
| 2021 | $1,498 | $306,557 -0.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $308,431 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $1,330 | $302,659 |
| 2017 | $1,330 | $302,659 |
| 2016 | $1,330 | $302,659 |
| 2015 | $1,330 +2.3% | $302,659 -4.9% |
| 2014 | $1,300 | $318,308 |
| 2013 | -- | $318,308 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | $375,308 |
| 2009 | -- | $375,308 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,944/mo
Principal & interest
$2681
Property taxes
$213
HOA Fees
$50
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28557
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Morehead Elementary At Camp GlennGrades: 4-5Distance: 2.8 mi
- 8/10Morehead City Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 3/10West Carteret High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Morehead City Elem
- Middle: Morehead City
- High: West Carteret
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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