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5beds
3.1baths
2,207sqft
98days on market

1278 Lakeside Dr, Corolla, NC 27927

ActiveResidential · built 1994 · COROLLA

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1994

Price / sqft

$342

HOA fee

$200/mo

Taxes

$3,139/yr

County

Currituck County NC

MLS #

10638835

HOA association includes

Exercise RmGround MaintPlaygroundsPoolTennis Cts

$200/mo HOA fee · N/A · per the REIN MLS listing record — confirm inclusions with the association.

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
3
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,207
Stories
3
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
2
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Porch
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Construction & exterior

Style
Tri-Level
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Pile, Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Wood
Pool
No Pool

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
Other
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
COROLLA
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
4 Space, Carport, Multi Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Owner Agent

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

About this home

Well-maintained Corolla beach retreat with established summer rental history. Updated kitchen features granite countertops, LVP flooring throughout main living areas, and carpeted bedrooms. Enjoy four outdoor decks, private hot tub, outside shower and charming beach-themed décor. Recent updates include upstairs HVAC (approx. 2 years old) with Eco thermostats and architectural shingle roof (approx. 3 years old). Excellent opportunity for a vacation home, second home, or investment property.

Listing courtesy of Catherine Kowalsky · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10638835

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

A five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath Corolla retreat built in 1994, sitting on Lakeside Drive with 2,207 square feet of living space and easy reach of the Outer Banks shoreline, wild horse country, and the laid-back rhythm that defines this corner of North Carolina.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1278 Lakeside Drive apart is the combination of scale and setting. Five bedrooms give you real flexibility — whether that means hosting extended family, carving out a dedicated workspace, or simply spreading out the way coastal living invites you to. The Currituck Banks Reserve is practically at your doorstep, and the Atlantic is a short walk away. Corolla is one of the few places on the East Coast where that kind of access still feels unhurried.

About the Corolla real estate market

Corolla sits at the northern tip of the Outer Banks, in Currituck County, and it carries a character that's genuinely hard to replicate. The town grew up around a lighthouse and a stretch of undeveloped barrier island, and that DNA still shows — you'll find wide beaches, maritime forest, and the famous wild Colonial Spanish mustangs roaming the 4WD-only beaches just north of town. Lakeside Drive places you inside a well-established residential pocket where the pace slows down and the natural landscape does most of the talking. There's no stoplight clutter here, no strip-mall sprawl. What you get instead is a community that takes its coastal identity seriously, with village-scale amenities close by and the kind of open sky that reminds you why people fall for the Outer Banks in the first place. Currituck County's jurisdiction means lower density and a commitment to preserving the area's barrier-island character for the long term.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy here. The Villages at Ocean Hill Fitness Center is just 0.4 miles away, and Currituck Banks Reserve — great for birding, kayaking, and quiet morning walks — is equally close. Corolla Adventure Park is half a mile out when you want something more active. Hungry? Lighthouse Pizza Corolla is 0.6 miles away, Wild Horse Inn Bar & Cafe is 0.7 miles, and Banana Dog Cafe or The Kind Cup can handle your morning coffee at under a mile. Corolla Village Road Public Beach Access puts the Atlantic within a mile, and Corolla Yoga and OBX Fit round out the wellness options nearby.

For different buyers

For families upgrading

Five bedrooms in a town this size is a genuine find. You get room for everyone — kids, guests, a home office — without sacrificing the coastal setting that makes Corolla worth choosing. The Currituck Banks Reserve and the nearby beach access mean outdoor time is always on the table, and the village-scale community keeps things manageable even during the busy season. It's the kind of address that grows with a family rather than constraining it.

For buyers drawn to character

Corolla is one of those places that still feels like it belongs to the people who live there. Wild horses, a working lighthouse, maritime forest, and a beach that doesn't feel overrun — 1278 Lakeside Drive puts you inside that story rather than on the edge of it. The 1994 construction gives the home a settled, established feel, and the surrounding landscape does what no interior renovation ever could: it gives the address a sense of place that's genuinely irreplaceable.

More buyer questions

How far is 1278 Lakeside Drive from Dam Neck Annex?

Dam Neck Annex is approximately 58 minutes from 1278 Lakeside Drive, making it a commutable distance for service members who prefer a coastal residential base outside the Virginia Beach metro.

Where is the nearest beach access to 1278 Lakeside Drive?

Corolla Village Road Public Beach Access is about 1.0 mile away, giving you a straightforward walk or short drive to the Atlantic shoreline.

Is 1278 Lakeside Drive in a flood zone?

Corolla is a barrier island community, so flood zone status is an important consideration — check the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page for the official FEMA designation for this address.

What is the Corolla wild horse area, and how close is it?

The wild Colonial Spanish mustangs roam the undeveloped 4WD-accessible beaches north of the Corolla light line, roughly a short drive from Lakeside Drive — it's one of the most distinctive features of living in this part of the Outer Banks.

Does 1278 Lakeside Drive have an HOA?

HOA status for this property should be confirmed through current disclosure documents — ask your agent for the latest association details before making any decisions.

Tom and Dariya Milan know Corolla and the wider Outer Banks market well. Reach out through vahome.com to get straight answers and a clear picture of what this address means for your next move.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

  • ElementaryKnotts Island Elementary
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  • MiddleCurrituck County Middle
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  • HighCurrituck County
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VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 37053C

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$4,399/mo

Principal & interest

$3,918

Property tax

$262

Home insurance

$220

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

$200

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$755,000

Price / Sq Ft

$342

Annual Taxes

$3,139

Monthly Tax

$262

HOA fee

$200 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

0.42%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 9, 2026$755,000—
Price reducedSep 15, 2026$755,000−$4,900
Currently listed—$755,000—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Corolla Assessor (Google)

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

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Market tempo

98 days on market — read it in context

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Questions buyers ask

Is 1278 Lakeside Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Knotts Island Elementary, Currituck County Middle, Currituck County. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1278 Lakeside Dr in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is there a gym near 1278 Lakeside Dr?+
Yes — The Villages at Ocean Hill Fitness Center is about 0.2 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1278 Lakeside Dr?+
Currituck Banks Reserve is about 0.4 miles away.
Does 1278 Lakeside Dr have an HOA?+
Yes — HOA dues are on record for this property (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is N/A. Association amenities on record include: Exercise Rm, Ground Maint, Playgrounds, Pool, Tennis Cts.
When was 1278 Lakeside Dr built?+
It was built in 1994, per the listing record.

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1278 Lakeside Dr, Corolla, North Carolina 27927 · MLS #10638835 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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