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153 Shell DR, GRANDY NC 27939 - Main photo
$499,000
$260 / sqft · est. $2,917/mo →
2beds
2baths
1,921sqft
26days on market

153 Shell Dr, Grandy, NC 27939

SoldResidential · built 2020 · WALNUT ISLAND

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Boat Lift, Bulkhead, Deep Water Access, Dock, Navigable.

Frontage

Waterfront ✓ VERIFIED

Dock

Dock · Boat lift

Shoreline

Bulkheaded

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Looking for your second home? THIS ONE IS IT! This home has been loved, renovated, and improved by the same owners for the last 26 years and they created the perfect spot to getaway for the weekend take a quiet week's long vacation, or host celebrations and gatherings! Bulkhead, boat lift, dock and deck are all newly redone. The interior is tastefully updated throughout with LVP flooring, updated kitchen, a four-seasons room, and a converted garage space that operates as a large flex room to hang out and watch TV, play games, and, with the Murphy Bed, can be a third bedroom. The primary bedroom is the spacious with a well-planned full bathroom making the most of all the space. Don't let the stats fool you. This home can easily sleep 6 people or more. Call to schedule your private tour today.

Listing courtesy of Kevin Keogh · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10628610

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Built in 2020, this 1,921-square-foot, 2-bed, 2-bath home in Walnut Island sits just steps from the Currituck Sound in Grandy, NC. It pairs modern construction with a tight-knit waterfront community feel — a combination that's genuinely rare in this corner of the Outer Banks gateway.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 153 Shell Drive apart is the combination of recent construction — 2020 — and a location inside Walnut Island, one of Currituck County's most recognizable sound-side communities. At 1,921 square feet across two bedrooms and two full baths, the footprint is efficient without feeling cramped. You're not buying into a decades-old neighborhood hoping for updates; the bones here are already modern.

WALNUT ISLAND and the Grandy real estate market

Walnut Island is a small, established waterfront community tucked along the Currituck Sound in Grandy, North Carolina. The neighborhood has a quiet, unhurried character — the kind of place where neighbors wave from their driveways and the pace of life slows down the moment you cross into Currituck County from the Virginia Beach side. Grandy itself sits in the northern Outer Banks corridor, making it a natural crossroads between the rural calm of Currituck and the coastal energy of the barrier islands just to the east. While you won't find new townhomes for sale lining every street here, the area has seen steady interest from buyers drawn to its water access, manageable lot sizes, and proximity to both the Outer Banks and Hampton Roads. Currituck County governs the area, and the low-density zoning keeps the neighborhood from feeling overdeveloped. If you value space, water views, and a genuine sense of place over suburban uniformity, Walnut Island delivers.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easier than the zip code might suggest. Food Lion and its on-site pharmacy are just 0.6 miles away, and Dollar General is a quick 0.7-mile run for anything in between. When you'd rather not cook, Barry's Walnut Island Restaurant and Lodge is practically in the neighborhood at 0.2 miles — a local staple worth knowing. Hardee's and McDonald's are both within half a mile for fast options. Coffee is covered by Dunkin' and McDonald's at 0.5 miles, with The Sitting Duck adding a more local flavor at 1.0 mile. Walnut Island Park is 0.4 miles away for a quick outdoor reset.

For different buyers

For first-time buyers

If you're buying your first home and want something built within the last five years — no deferred maintenance, no mystery renovations — 153 Shell Drive checks that box. Two bedrooms, two full baths, and nearly 1,900 square feet give you real room to grow. The Walnut Island community keeps things manageable, and everyday essentials like Food Lion and a pharmacy are under a mile from your front door.

For buyers drawn to character

Buyers who want something with a genuine sense of place — not a subdivision that could be anywhere — tend to connect with Walnut Island quickly. The sound-side setting, the local restaurant practically next door, the park down the road: it all adds up to a lifestyle, not just an address. Pair that with a 2020 build and you get character without compromise. If ranch style houses for sale near me has been your search, this single-level, modern construction in a storied waterfront community is worth a serious look.

More buyer questions

How far is 153 Shell Drive from Dam Neck Annex?

Dam Neck Annex is approximately 77 minutes from 153 Shell Drive via US-158. It's a longer commute, so most active-duty buyers at Dam Neck would weigh that drive against the lifestyle and value the Currituck Sound corridor offers.

What is Walnut Island like as a neighborhood?

Walnut Island is a low-density, sound-side community in Grandy with a relaxed, waterfront character. It's well-established, lightly developed, and sits within Currituck County — giving residents a quieter alternative to the busier Outer Banks beach towns just to the south and east.

Is 153 Shell Drive in a flood zone?

Grandy and the Walnut Island area include properties in various FEMA flood zones given the proximity to the Currituck Sound. Check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the specific flood zone designation for this parcel.

Does the Walnut Island community have an HOA?

Walnut Island does have a homeowners association. Confirm current HOA status, rules, and any applicable fees directly with the listing agent or through a title search during due diligence.

Where is the nearest grocery store to 153 Shell Drive?

Food Lion is the closest grocery option at just 0.6 miles from the address, and it includes an on-site pharmacy — making it a convenient one-stop for both groceries and prescriptions.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Currituck County inside and out. Reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 153 Shell Drive.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

  • ElementaryW T Griggs Elementary
    —
  • MiddleCurrituck County Middle
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  • HighCurrituck County
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Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

2020

Price / sqft

$260

HOA fee

$10/mo

Taxes

$2,072/yr

County

Currituck County NC

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10628610

HOA association includes

Ground Maint

$10/mo HOA fee · N/A · per the REIN MLS listing record — confirm inclusions with the association.

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,921
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Breakfast Area, Fin. Rm Over Gar, PBR with Bath, Porch, Utility Closet, Workshop
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan, Generator Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Cottage
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Partial
Waterfront
Boat Lift,Bulkhead,Deep Water Access,Dock,Navigable
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
WALNUT ISLAND
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
4 Space, Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Miscellaneous
Fuel In Tank Conveys
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 4 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 37053C

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

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

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

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

$2,917/mo

Principal & interest

$2,589

Property tax

$173

Home insurance

$146

PMI

None

HOA

$10

Estimate only. 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

Judge value on real ground

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$385,000 – $519,900

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 2 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

118 Charleston DR · 1.1 mi · 1,941 sqft$475,000 sold 2026-04
124 Annas WAY · 1.2 mi · 2,138 sqft$450,000 sold 2026-05
110 N Compass DR · 0.9 mi · 1,652 sqft$385,000 active

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$499,000

Price / Sq Ft

$260

Annual Taxes

$2,072

Monthly Tax

$173

HOA fee

$10 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

0.42%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 11, 2026$499,000—
SoldJul 2, 2026$499,000—

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:

Grandy 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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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 153 Shell Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are W T Griggs Elementary, Currituck County Middle, Currituck County. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 153 Shell Dr in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 4 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Are there parks near 153 Shell Dr?+
Walnut Island Park is about 0.4 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 153 Shell Dr?+
Food Lion is about 0.6 miles away. The closest dining on record is Barry's Walnut Island Restaurant and Lodge (0.2 mi).
Is 153 Shell Dr a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Boat Lift,Bulkhead,Deep Water Access,Dock,Navigable.
Does 153 Shell 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: Ground Maint.
When was 153 Shell Dr built?+
It was built in 2020, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Kevin Keogh · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10628610

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153 Shell Dr, Grandy, North Carolina 27939 · MLS #10628610 · 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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