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$450,000
$586 / sqft · est. $2,578/mo →
2beds
1baths
768sqft
8days 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

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

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

At a glance

Meet 39042 Drum Road — a compact, character-filled cottage in Avon on North Carolina's Outer Banks. Built in 1972, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home clocks in at 768 square feet and puts you steps from coffee, seafood, and Pamlico Sound access.

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Why this home stands out

What sets this address apart is its honest Outer Banks roots. This is a 1972 cottage that predates the resort-style construction wave — smaller in scale, lower in footprint, and positioned within a short walk of both the sound and the ocean side of Hatteras Island. For buyers who want the real Outer Banks experience without the square footage of a modern beach house, Drum Road delivers that in a way few properties can.

HATTERAS and the Avon real estate market

Avon sits near the midpoint of Hatteras Island, one of the most storied stretches of the North Carolina Outer Banks. The village has a laid-back, year-round character that separates it from the more tourist-heavy towns to the north — locals shop at the same grocery store, eat at the same seafood spots, and wave to each other on the way to the beach. Drum Road sits within this tight-knit community, where the pace slows down and the landscape takes over. Avon is flanked by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Pamlico Sound to the west, meaning water is never more than a short walk in either direction. Cape Hatteras National Seashore surrounds much of the island, keeping development in check and preserving the wild, open feel that draws people here in the first place. Whether you're arriving for a long weekend or putting down roots, 39042 Drum Road in Avon gives you a genuine slice of barrier island life.

What's nearby

Daily life at 39042 Drum Road is remarkably walkable for a barrier island address. Isla Coffee is just 0.1 miles away — close enough to become a morning ritual. The Froggy Dog and Muffins And Scones are both within 0.4 miles for casual meals, and Ketch 55 Seafood Grill is an easy 0.7-mile trip for fresh catch. Sound Access Ramp 54 and North Access are both about half a mile out, putting Pamlico Sound kayaking and sunsets within reach. Black Pelican Beach is under a mile away, and Raise The Bar Gym & Fitness rounds out the walkable options at 0.9 miles.

For different buyers

For first-time buyers

If you've been looking for a foothold on the Outer Banks without committing to a large property, this is worth a close look. At 768 square feet, the overhead is manageable, and the location in Avon puts you in a genuine island community rather than a seasonal resort strip. It's a practical entry point into one of the most sought-after coastal areas on the East Coast.

For buyers drawn to character

Buyers who appreciate authenticity will find something real here. This 1972 cottage carries the DNA of early Outer Banks living — modest, functional, and rooted in the landscape rather than imposed on it. In a market increasingly dominated by newer construction, a home this age in this location is genuinely uncommon. If you want a property with a story rather than a spec sheet, 39042 Drum Road is worth your time.

More buyer questions

How far is 39042 Drum Road from the beach?

The property is on Hatteras Island, where the Atlantic Ocean is accessible within a short drive or bike ride. Black Pelican Beach is less than a mile from the address.

Is 39042 Drum Road in a flood zone?

Hatteras Island properties are commonly subject to flood zone designations given their barrier island location — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the specific FEMA designation for this address.

What is the nearest town with full services to Avon, NC?

Avon itself has grocery, dining, and basic retail options. Buxton is just a few miles south, and Nags Head offers a broader range of services roughly 40 miles north via NC-12.

Does 39042 Drum Road have a garage or off-street parking?

Specific parking details are best confirmed during a showing, but most cottage-style homes on Hatteras Island of this era include at-grade or under-home parking due to the elevated lot requirements common on the island.

Where is Avon, NC located on the Outer Banks?

Avon is located on Hatteras Island in Dare County, roughly midway between Oregon Inlet to the north and Hatteras Village to the south, accessible via NC-12 through Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know the Outer Banks market well. Reach out through vahome.com to ask questions or schedule a visit to 39042 Drum Road.

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

Schools

  • ElementaryCape Hatteras Elementary
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  • MiddleOther Middle School
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  • HighCape Hatteras Secondary
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Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1972

Price / sqft

$586

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,346/yr

County

Dare County NC

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10637016

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

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

None

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.

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 30, 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

8 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

Real questions, answered from the record

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

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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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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