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$450,000
$586 / sqft · est. $2,578/mo →
2beds
1baths
768sqft
67days on market

39042 Drum Rd, Avon, NC 27915

ActiveResidential · built 1972 · HATTERAS

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Canal.

Frontage

Canal ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1972

Price / sqft

$586

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,346/yr

County

Dare County NC

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10637016

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
768
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Breakfast Area
Appliances
Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Cottage
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Pile
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Wood
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Canal

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1700
Subdivision
HATTERAS
Zoning
R-1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Additional Attachments

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

About this home

Charming canal-front cottage in the heart of Avon offering 86 feet of water frontage with direct access?perfect for boating, kayaking, or soaking in the coastal lifestyle. This beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath beach retreat blends classic Outer Banks charm with modern updates. Proven rental income makes it an ideal investment or personal getaway. Enjoy close proximity to local restaurants, shops, and easy beach access just minutes away. Relax on the deck, fish from your backyard, or explore all that Hatteras Island has to offer. Seller is agreeable to a 50% co-ownership partnership structure for $225,000. Perfect opportunity for an investor or vacationer to own a deeded 50% stake in a beach property with zero property debt, as the existing mortgage would be satisfied at closing. Full traditional sale offers are also welcome.

Listing courtesy of Kris Weaver · Atlantic Sothebys Int'l Realty · REIN MLS #10637016

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

A compact 1972 beach cottage on Hatteras Island, 39042 Drum Road in Avon, North Carolina sits just steps from both sound and ocean access — a rare two-sided coastal position that makes every single day feel like a getaway.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 39042 Drum Road apart is its position on the Outer Banks' quieter, less-developed stretch of Avon — where Sound Access Ramp 54 is literally two-tenths of a mile away and the Atlantic is just as close in the other direction. For a 768-square-foot, two-bedroom cottage built in 1972, it punches well above its size in terms of coastal lifestyle access. You're not trading convenience for character here — you get both.

HATTERAS and the Avon real estate market

Avon sits near the midpoint of Hatteras Island, one of the most storied barrier islands on the entire East Coast. The village has a lived-in, year-round character that separates it from the more resort-heavy towns to the north — you'll find working fishing boats alongside kayakers, and longtime islanders alongside families who've been coming here for decades. Drum Road itself is a quiet residential lane where the pace slows down and the salt air does the rest. The broader Outer Banks identity is woven into everyday life here: the wind, the water, the wide sky. Dare County governs the area, and the island's narrow geography means you're never far from either the Pamlico Sound or the Atlantic Ocean — a defining feature of life in Avon that no other address can replicate.

What's nearby

Daily life on Drum Road comes with an easy, walkable rhythm. Isla Coffee is just 0.4 miles away — a short walk for your morning cup before heading to Sound Access Ramp 54 or North Access, both within 0.2 miles. Black Pelican Beach is a 0.6-mile stroll for an afternoon on the sand. When it's time to eat, The Froggy Dog and Muffins And Scones are both 0.7 miles out, and Ketch 55 Seafood Grill is just a mile away for fresh local catch. Everything you need for a full beach day — or a full beach life — is within arm's reach.

For different buyers

For first-time buyers

If you're exploring Outer Banks homes for sale and wondering whether island ownership is within reach, a two-bedroom, one-bath cottage like this one is exactly where that conversation starts. At 768 square feet, the footprint is manageable, the lifestyle is immediate, and the barrier island setting is the kind of thing most people only dream about. It's a genuine first step onto the Hatteras Island property ladder.

For buyers drawn to character

There's a particular kind of buyer who looks at a 1972 beach cottage on Hatteras Island and sees exactly what it is: a piece of Outer Banks history with real bones and real soul. The vintage construction, the compact layout, the proximity to both sound and ocean — 39042 Drum Road is the kind of address that people search for specifically, not stumble upon. If you're comparing Outer Banks homes for sale with genuine coastal character, this one earns a close look.

More buyer questions

How far is 39042 Drum Road from the beach?

North Access and Sound Access Ramp 54 are both within 0.2 miles of the property, putting you at the water's edge in just a few minutes on foot. The Atlantic Ocean shoreline is accessible from multiple nearby points as well.

Is 39042 Drum Road in a flood zone?

Hatteras Island properties, including those in Avon, are commonly located in FEMA-designated flood zones given the barrier island geography — the FloodRisk tile on this page has the specific designation for this address.

What is the lot like at 39042 Drum Road?

The property is a residential lot in the village of Avon on Hatteras Island, situated on a quiet side street with close proximity to both sound-side and ocean-side water access points.

How far is 39042 Drum Road from the nearest military base?

Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach is the nearest installation, approximately 204 minutes away — making this property best suited as a primary coastal residence or a personal retreat rather than a base-commute home.

Are there restaurants and shops within walking distance of Drum Road in Avon?

Yes — Isla Coffee is 0.4 miles away, The Froggy Dog and Muffins And Scones are 0.7 miles out, and Ketch 55 Seafood Grill is about a mile away, giving you solid dining and coffee options without needing to drive far.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Hatteras Island inside and out — reach out to talk through what 39042 Drum Road could mean for you.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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

  • ElementaryCape Hatteras Elementary
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  • MiddleOther Middle School
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  • HighCape Hatteras Secondary
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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 AE · base flood elevation 4 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 37055C

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

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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

$2,578/mo

Principal & interest

$2,335

Property tax

$112

Home insurance

$131

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

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

Judge value on real ground

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$450,000

Price / Sq Ft

$586

Annual Taxes

$1,346

Monthly Tax

$112

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.30%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 29, 2026$450,000—
Currently listed—$450,000—

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:

Avon 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

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Market tempo

67 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Is 39042 Drum Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Cape Hatteras Elementary, Other Middle School, Cape Hatteras Secondary. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 39042 Drum Rd 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.
Is there a gym near 39042 Drum Rd?+
Yes — Raise The Bar Gym & Fitness is about 0.9 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 39042 Drum Rd?+
Sound Access Ramp 54 is about 0.5 miles away.
Is 39042 Drum Rd a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Canal.
Does 39042 Drum Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 39042 Drum Rd built?+
It was built in 1972, 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

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Listing courtesy of Kris Weaver · Atlantic Sothebys Int'l Realty · REIN MLS #10637016

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39042 Drum Rd, Avon, North Carolina 27915 · MLS #10637016 · 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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