Updated country home on 1.12 acres near the Virginia border. This 3BR/2BA home features a new roof, LVP flooring, and a functional layout that's easy to maintain. The detached workshop with attached chicken coop is perfect for hobbies, equipment, or extra storage. Peaceful rural location with room to expand and enjoy the land.
Under contract
$195,000
70 Desert Road, Corapeake, NC 27926
3beds
1,042sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
1.12 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 11 days |
- 2,261 |
- 210 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 10, 2026 at 07:20am
Listed by:
Patrick Downum 252-333-7210,
Rene Sawyer Realty, LLC
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100552675
Originating MLS: Albemarle Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Laundry
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Microwave, None
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Walk-in Shower
- Flooring: LVT/LVP
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,042
- Total interior livable area: 1,042 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, Unpaved
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 1.12 Acres
- Dimensions: 128' x 326' x 175' x 326'
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 0501331
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: County Water
- Utilities for property: Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Corapeake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $187/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $149,878
- Annual tax amount: $1,054
- Date on market: 2/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,385/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2026 | Contingent | $195,000$187/sqft |
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| 2/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $195,000+457.1%$187/sqft |
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| 9/13/2023 | Sold | $35,000+17.1%$34/sqft |
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| 9/1/2023 | Contingent | $29,900$29/sqft |
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| 9/1/2023 | Pending sale | $29,900$29/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $600 | $66,690 |
| 2023 | $600 | $66,690 |
| 2022 | $600 +5.9% | $66,690 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$951/mo
Principal & interest
$756
Property taxes
$127
Home insurance
$68
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 27926
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10T S Cooper ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 8.5 mi
- 3/10Central MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 12 mi
- 3/10Gates County Senior HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: TS Cooper Elementary
- Middle: Central Middle School
- High: Gates County High
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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