Single Family Residence at 1278 Lakeside Drive, Corolla, NC 27927
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$755,000

1278 Lakeside Drive, Corolla, NC 27927
Corolla, NC 27927
Listed by Catherine Kowalsky · BHHS RW Towne - Lynnhaven
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
2,207 sqft
Year built
1994

About this home

Welcome to this well-maintained Corolla beach retreat offering coastal charm, modern updates, and established rental appeal. Consistently rented throughout the summer season under current ownership, this property presents an excellent opportunity as a primary residence, second home, or investment property. The updated kitchen features granite countertops and opens to comfortable living and dining areas designed for gathering and entertaining. Luxury vinyl plank flooring extends throughout the main living spaces, while the bedrooms feature carpet for added comfort. Beach-themed décor enhances the relaxed coastal atmosphere. Enjoy outdoor living from four spacious decks, providing plenty of room to relax and take in the Outer Banks breeze. After a day at the beach, unwind in the private hot tub. Recent improvements include an upstairs HVAC system replaced approximately two years ago with Eco thermostats for energy efficiency and comfort, along with an architectural fiberglass shingle roof replaced approximately three years ago. Amenities in the neighborhood include Pickle Ball Courts, Tennis Courts, Volley Ball, Basket ball, Fitness center, two pools, snack bar, private beach parking and a park. It also features awesome trails throughout the neighborhood. With desirable updates, multiple outdoor living areas, and a proven summer rental history, this Corolla property is ready for its next owner to enjoy.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100580204
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Villages of Ocean Hill
Status
Active
Days on market
130
On market date
June 9, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.19 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Beulaville Elementary
1.01 mi away · Grades -1-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
813
Student:teacher ratio
15.3:1
District
Duplin County Schools
Middle
None found nearby
High
Duplin Early College High
13.18 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.1
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
211
Student:teacher ratio
23.4:1
District
Duplin County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Corolla's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

42
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Corolla, from live MLS data.

On the market 130 days -- 24 fewer days than Corolla's current average of 154 days.
For reference, the median list price across 21 active listings in Corolla right now is $899,000.

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$4,697/mo
$151,000 down
$604,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,918
Property tax (est.)$629
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 25, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.