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Get ready to fall in love with the newly updated Blue Crab Cottage! Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac and adjacent to open common area, this beautifully refreshed 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with a private pool and hot tub is located in the desirable Ocean Sands community of Corolla. Bright, airy, and thoughtfully updated, the home offers a perfect blend of style and comfort with generously sized bedrooms throughout. The ground level features a dry entry, outdoor shower, and laundry area for added convenience. The mid-level includes three bedrooms, a full bath, and access to a covered deck. The top level showcases an open-concept living space with an updated kitchen and dining area, ideal for entertaining. The primary bedroom is also located on this level. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living with access to a screened porch and sun deck! Recent improvements include installation of a French drain system, updated electrical, new washing machine, new driveway and pool area lighting, refreshed pool furnishings including new chairs, lounges, and tables, as well as updated pool supplies. Additional touches include updated décor and a mini arcade game for added enjoyment. This is a must-see coastal retreat—don’t miss the opportunity to make it yours!
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MOTIVATED SELLER- Bring offers! Magnificent 5-Bedroom Coastal Retreat with New Elevator — Just Two Lots from the Atlantic Ocean. Welcome to your dream coastal escape in the highly sought-after Ocean Sands community of Corolla. Just two lots from the oceanfront, this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home blends modern comfort, timeless charm, and effortless beachside living. Located in an X Flood Zone—no flood insurance required—this spacious retreat offers everything you need for unforgettable family gatherings, serene getaways, or a top-tier investment property. A major highlight of this home is the brand-new elevator scheduled for installation in February 2026, adding exceptional convenience and long-term value from the moment you arrive. Step inside and feel the stress melt away. Freshly painted and furnished with stylish new décor, the home features gorgeous engineered wood flooring on the first level and newer LVT on the second level, updated TVs in every bedroom and living space, and thoughtful upgrades throughout. The reverse floor plan welcomes you on the top level with a bright, airy great room accented by tongue-and-groove juniper, hardwood floors, and a cozy gas fireplace. The updated kitchen shines with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an electric range, and bar seating for two. A spacious dining area with a brand-new table for ten flows seamlessly into the sunroom, where partial ocean views create the perfect backdrop for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Multiple sun decks invite you to breathe in the salt air, soak in the sunrise, or unwind beneath the stars. The private third-level ensuite bedroom offers a luxurious retreat with a large jetted tub and full bath. On the mid-level, four generously sized bedrooms—two with new bunk beds—provide comfortable accommodations for guests of all ages. Several rooms offer access to covered decks, allowing you to enjoy the ocean breeze any time of day. A cozy sitting area on the landing adds an extra touch of charm. After a sun-filled afternoon, slip into the hot tub for ultimate relaxation. The ground level is designed for fun and convenience, featuring a spacious family room with brand-new furniture and a big-screen TV, plus a converted garage game room with a ping-pong table. A dry entry makes unloading beach gear a breeze, and the outdoor shower and storage area keep sandy essentials neatly tucked away. This home has been meticulously maintained with CertainTeed Vinyl siding, an estimated 2020 roof, and numerous recent improvements including newer HVAC units (approx. 5 and 3 years old), 2022 washer/dryer, 2022 carpet, 2023 refrigerator and range/oven, and a new dishwasher scheduled for August 2025. Just a short stroll brings you to the wide, sandy beaches of Corolla. After your day by the ocean, enjoy access to community tennis and basketball courts located just down the street. With its unbeatable location, spacious layout, modern updates, and inviting coastal ambiance, this home is more than a place to stay—it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re hosting family gatherings, creating lasting vacation memories, or seeking a strong rental investment, this Ocean Sands retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort and coastal charm. Assessments include the following: Operating expenses: security & monitoring services, landscaping services, trash can rollback, dune crossover maintenance, common area maintenance, drainage maintenance, management and administrative expenses, insurance (does not include individual homes), road maintenance.
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2 ba
As a second home or an investment, imagine a serene coastal retreat in the charming village of Corolla, North Carolina — a well appointed 5-bedroom vacation home with solid income history designed for unforgettable family getaways. Nestled in a peaceful community, this oceanside home offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and resort-style amenities. The home comfortably sleeps 10 guests, making it ideal for multi-generational families or groups of friends. Inside, you'll find a spacious great room adorned with coastal décor, a large dining area, a kitchen and a fireplace — perfect for cool evenings after a day at the beach. Multiple decks provide shade under the amazing canvas of trees or bask in the sun while listening to the birds and the ocean waves, with outdoor seating for al fresco dining or relaxing in the furnished screened-in porch. Step outside to your private oasis: a refreshing private pool (or heated for shoulder season months) and a soothing hot tub ideal for unwinding. An outdoor shower makes rinsing off after beach excursions effortless. Close by and without crossing busy streets, you’ll have direct beach access to Corolla’s pristine shores — famous for wild horses, lighthouse views, and quiet stretches of sand. The home also provides access to community tennis courts. Whether you're lounging poolside, spending salty days on the white sandy beaches or in the luxurious Atlantic Ocean, or exploring all the Outer Banks has to offer, this Corolla vacation home delivers tranquility, fun in the sun (or shade), and lasting memories.
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Welcome to the perfect turn-key coastal retreat that will make your beach life dreams a reality. Nestled so close to the beach you can just throw on your flip flops, grab your drink and towel and be on the warm sand in minutes. This fully renovated 4-bedroom beach house is what you have been searching for. You’ll feel the ocean breeze and hear the waves from your doorstep, making spontaneous easy breezy beach strolls part of your daily rhythm. Seamlessly blending modern style with relaxed coastal charm, this home is filled with sunshine and boasts brand new LVP flooring, fresh designer paint throughout, a gorgeous new kitchen with sleek finishes, and new remodeled bathrooms that exude coastal elegance. The clean bright, open floor plan features soaring vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light streaming through ample windows and doors, creating an airy, inviting atmosphere you’ll never want to leave. With four comfortable bedrooms, midlevel laundry, ample storage and an inviting living area full of lovely new furniture, this home is ideal for hosting family gatherings or maximizing rental potential. Enjoy multiple porches for soaking up the sun, after beautiful peaceful beach days. Located in the desirable community of Ocean Sands with its private beach access, the amenities elevate both lifestyle and rental appeal. Maintained with exceptional love and care, this property boasts a strong rental history and all 5-star reviews, making it a proven income-producing investment!
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Experience refined oceanfront living in this exceptional 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in Ocean Sands, perfectly positioned between Duck and Corolla. Captivating ocean views, private beach access, and extensive updates combine modern luxury with classic Outer Banks charm. The open-concept top level showcases cathedral ceilings, expansive windows, and a gas fireplace surrounded by natural light and a panoramic coastal view. The dining area seats 11, and the beautifully renovated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and generous prep and storage space—ideal for entertaining with a view. Two oceanfront en-suite bedrooms on the first level each offer private deck access—one with a spa-inspired custom-tiled rain shower, the other with an elegant glass-enclosed tiled shower. This level also includes a queen bedroom, a twin bedroom, a full hall bath, and a convenient laundry area. A versatile loft adds additional sleeping accommodations with three single beds. Outdoor living is elevated with a gated private pool, hot tub, two covered gazebos, poolside bar areas, deck swings, outdoor showers, and a foot wash station—perfect for unwinding in complete coastal privacy. Recent enhancements include a full kitchen renovation, new top-floor deck and siding (2024), new pool heater (2025), refrigerator (2021), LVT flooring (2021), remodeled bathrooms, new roof (2019), gas fireplace (2019), and upgraded outdoor furniture (2021). With strong rental potential, turn-key condition, and prime oceanfront location, this home offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of the luxury Outer Banks lifestyle. Up to 1% closing cost assistance with preferred lender.
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Beautifully updated 6-bedroom home in Ocean Sands Section O offering strong rental potential and a peaceful Corolla setting. Features include 4 private bedroom suites, 2 additional bedrooms with a shared Jack-and-Jill bath, a spacious great room with gas fireplace, and a recently updated kitchen with breakfast bar. Enjoy multiple covered decks, a private deck off the primary suite, and a large jacuzzi tub. Located just behind the community tennis and pickleball courts and close to Corolla’s restaurants, shopping, and beach access. Community amenities include pool, walkway upkeep, tennis/pickleball court maintenance, private road maintenance, and HOA services. Future convenience from the planned Mid-County Bridge will enhance long-term value. Ideal as a vacation home, investment property, or relaxing coastal retreat.
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5 ba
Oceanfront in Ocean Sands Section P, this 7-bedroom, 5 full and 1 half bath home offers over 2,700 sqft with multiple en suite bedrooms, a midlevel den, game room, private pool and hot tub, and direct beach access just steps from the home. Completely remodeled in 2014 with luxury detail and presented in pristine, turnkey condition, the home is designed to take full advantage of its setting, with wide, unobstructed ocean views that define the experience of the home and the coastal lifestyle buyers seek in a second home or vacation rental. Ocean views take center stage on the top level, where the great room, kitchen, and dining areas are arranged within an open layout to keep the ocean front and center. Cathedral ceilings and an electric fireplace define the great room, while direct sundeck access invites the ocean breeze in and creates a natural extension of the living space. The kitchen is well designed for both everyday use and gathering, featuring expansive granite countertops, a breakfast bar for casual seating, stainless appliances, and a pantry, with a large dining area alongside. The primary en suite is positioned to capture the ocean views and offers sundeck access, creating a quiet place to start and end the day with the ocean as the backdrop. The en suite bath adds presence with double vanities and a large, custom-tiled walk-in shower. The mid-level is centered around a den with a wet bar, electric fireplace, large-screen TV, and covered deck access overlooking the pool area, creating a relaxed and comfortable gathering space. Two en suite bedrooms with private baths are located on this level, including one with covered deck access, along with two additional bedrooms that share a full hall bath, one with covered deck access. All bathrooms have large custom-tiled showers. Laundry is also conveniently located here. The ground level includes two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath, along with a game room filled with natural light and direct access to the pool area, creating an easy transition outdoors. Outside, the private heated saltwater pool, hot tub, and outdoor shower provide space to unwind after the beach, while the boardwalk to the ocean sits alongside the home for effortless access. Renovated with high-end finishes and maintained in turnkey condition, this oceanfront home delivers the features and attention to detail that matter- wide, unobstructed ocean views, a spacious open top level, multiple en suite bedrooms, and direct beach access that keeps the ocean at the center of daily living. Located in Ocean Sands Section P, with access to nearby community tennis courts and a convenient Corolla setting close to shopping, dining, and local attractions, it offers a strong combination of lifestyle and investment potential as a vacation rental or second home getaway.
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9 ba
Welcome to "Beach Happy," an 8-bedroom, updated, amenity-filled home with amazing ocean views. Stop looking at rental projections and check out this proven rental performer! So close to the beach and feels like a semi-oceanfront with only one house directly in front of it. This home has been meticulously maintained over the years and has been a great rental income producer, with over $130,000 on the books for 2026. Custom built by Olin Finch and just steps from the beach. The layout of this home is conducive to large groups and has multiple gathering areas for everyone to enjoy. Set up as a reverse floor plan, the top level has an open feel with a ton of natural light. With bamboo flooring throughout the top floor, you will find the great room, two ensuite bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining area, and a loft with a game table. The kitchen comes equipped with stainless steel appliances and boasts two extra full-size refrigerators and two dishwashers along with granite countertops. Off of the dining area, there is a screened-in porch updated in 2024 with Screeneze technology. The middle floor has four bedrooms, all of which are ensuite, along with a den and laundry area. The ground level features the two remaining bedrooms, along with a theater room and a rec room that includes a wet bar and a full-size refrigerator. The rec room flows seamlessly into the pool area, which has a private feel with it backing up to the wooded open space. All the decks, railings and stairs have recently been replaced in 2024. While this house is listed as “third row,” it is closer to the beach than a lot of semi-oceanfronts, and you don’t have to cross over a busy road to get to the beach access, just cross the couldesac to the beach entry! Act quick, and you can walk into a season of full rental income. Pre-listing home inspection on file, schedule your showing today!
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8 ba
Discover a beautifully updated coastal investment home in the highly desirable Ocean Sands South PRIVATE community, located just three lots from the oceanfront and only about 250 feet from beach access. With over $159,000 ALREADY on the books for 2026 and a projected income exceeding $169,000 once fully booked, this eight-bedroom home offers a rare opportunity for both strong rental performance and unforgettable beach vacations. Ocean Sands South is one of Corolla’s most sought-after neighborhoods, known for its large lots, minimal traffic cul-de-sacs, and limited public access, creating a quieter and less crowded beach experience compared to many Outer Banks communities. Situated on a nearly half-acre lot on a horseshoe-shaped cul-de-sac, this property enjoys minimal through traffic and generous open space, both in the neighborhood and along the beach. Recently updated with fresh interior paint throughout and luxury vinyl plank flooring, the home features a bright and inviting great room with an open kitchen, dining area, and spacious decks designed for gathering after a day at the beach. The kitchen has been refreshed with quartz countertops and a subway tile backsplash, creating a clean coastal aesthetic. The top-level master suite includes a private bath and deck access, offering a peaceful retreat. The middle level features four additional master bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom, two with direct deck access. A comfortable den with a wet bar provides an additional living space and easy access to the pool area. Designed with entertainment in mind, the lower level rec room includes a pool table, TV lounge area, and a convenient kitchenette for snacks and drinks. This level also features two more master bedrooms with private baths, an additional bedroom, and a full bathroom, giving the home the ideal layout for accommodating large groups. Outside, the private pool area is designed for relaxation and fun, complete with a gas pool heater, hot tub, and a poolside tiki bar with a commercial ice machine. Recent improvements also include installed gutters and thoughtful maintenance throughout. Located just minutes from Corolla’s shopping, grocery stores, and local attractions, this well-maintained home offers the perfect blend of location, space, and rental potential in one of the Outer Banks’ most desirable coastal communities.
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Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Corolla’s sought-after Ocean Sands community, 633 Tern Ct is more than a beach house — it’s your new coastal sanctuary. This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and proximity to the ocean. Whether you're seeking a relaxing family retreat or a vacation rental, this well-maintained property checks all the boxes. From the moment you arrive, you're welcomed by a large and inviting front deck, mature coastal landscaping, and the calming scent of the sea just a short stroll away. Step inside to find an open-concept single floor layout featuring a living room, vaulted ceilings, and large windows that invite natural light and ocean breezes. The well-appointed kitchen, complete with adjacent dining area, is ideal for gathering with family or entertaining guests after a day at the beach. Located in X flood zone (no flood insurance required) Enjoy the best of Corolla living — from wide, pristine beaches and nearby bike paths to shops, dining, and the historic Whalehead Club and Currituck Lighthouse just minutes away. Whether you're dreaming of your own slice of paradise or a turn-key rental investment, 633 Tern Ct delivers the OBX lifestyle you’ve been searching for. Schedule your private showing today.
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Exceptional Home! A Must See!! This well maintained, custom built, 3BR / 2.5BA residence, situated on 0.63 naturally wooded acres had every detail taken into consideration during construction. Some of the quality features include 2 1/4" Solid Oak flooring, Ceramic tile in bathrooms, granite counter tops in the kitchen and baths, Cypress Interior trim, Medium Harvest Cabinetry in Kitchen, Light Oak Cabinetry in Bathrooms, Central Vac, Laundry Chute, Elevator, Gas Fireplace, Den/Office, 2 Outdoor Showers, Enclosed Garage, Outside TV in Pool Area, Relatively Maintenance Free Yard, Solar collector (owned outright), Custom Concrete Pool (Heated with an Ozone Filtration System) Pool includes a Shallow end with a bench with jets as well as a Deep end to tread water ~6 OR 6 1/2' deep). There is a pedestrian crossing at the foot of the driveway connecting you to quick beach access and the Corolla Greenway, which can lead you to shopping, dining, and activities. The larger lots in Section B of Ocean Sands provide owners and renters alike with a less crowded beach experience. Last but not least, this home is located in the preferred Flood Zone X. Schedule your appointment to see this gem of a home today.
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Set on a quiet cul-de-sac in Ocean Sands, this well-maintained 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath vacation rental offers over 2,500 sqft of living space in an X flood zone. Built in 2000, the home features a reverse, open floor plan with new LVP flooring, a game room with wet bar, and a recently converted saltwater private pool and hot tub. A new roof was installed in 2024, reflecting ongoing care and maintenance. The property is bordered by wooded Ocean Sands public space behind and alongside, providing a natural privacy buffer. The top floor is designed as the main gathering space, with an open layout that connects the spacious kitchen, dining area, and living room, making it well suited for entertaining. The kitchen offers a pantry and a large breakfast bar for overflow seating and flows naturally into the dining area and family room. The comfortable family room opens onto a large sun deck overlooking the pool, extending the living space outdoors, and a half bath is conveniently located off the main living area. The large primary en suite bedroom is also located on this level and features a private bath and direct access to the sun deck. The mid-level includes another en suite bedroom with a private bath and covered deck access, a guest bedroom served by a semi-private full hall bath, and another spacious bedroom with covered deck access, along with the laundry. The ground level offers an additional bedroom, a full bathroom, and a game room with a wet bar. Outside, the private saltwater pool and hot tub provide a comfortable space for outdoor enjoyment and are complemented by an outdoor shower for added convenience after beach or pool time, all set within a tree-buffered setting created by the surrounding wooded public space. Located in Ocean Sands Section K, this home offers a desirable combination of a quiet cul-de-sac setting, walkability to the beach, and proximity to shopping, dining, and attractions throughout Corolla. Well maintained and turn-key, the property’s thoughtful floor plan, private outdoor amenities, and wooded surroundings make it a strong option for continued vacation rental use or personal enjoyment.
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Ocean Sands is an ocean front subdivision in Corolla that was designed to be a Planned Unit Development (PUD). This type of community planning allows the homes to be close together of small lots and still satisfy the lot coverage regulations by incorporating large open areas throughout the subdivision. SOme of these open areas are along the oceanfront which allows more homes to have ocean views. There is an active home owners association which takes care of the private roads and the community tennis courts and the numerous beach accesses through out the community. You can find Ocean Sands just past the subdivision of Spindrift and before you get to the community of Crown Point.

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