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Sold for $385,000
    • $385,000

    538 Mills Road, Oriental, NC 28571

    3beds
    2,016sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2005
    1.2 Acres Lot
    $385,000 Zestimate®
    $191/sqft
    $2,033 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $385,000

    Estimated sales range

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    What's special

    Wake up to the beauty of Broad Creek, where breezes carry across the water and views stretch to Tar and Gideon Creeks. This elevated three-bedroom residence offers the perfect blend of thoughtful design, comfort, and flexibility--inviting you to relax, entertain, and make the most of coastal living. Set high on a raised building pad above the floodplain, the home offers peace of mind, requires no flood insurance, and delivers scenic waterviews. The property spans 1.2 acres total, with an extra lot--ideal for a guest cottage. On the ground level, a paved drive leads to the oversized two-car garage with more than 1,600 square feet of enclosed space. This level also includes a heated studio area and an adjoining storage room--perfect for hobbies. A full-length covered patio extends across the back, offering a shady spot for projects or entertaining. Upstairs, expansive porches--including a 36' x 9' screened porch--invite you to savor the views and breezes. French doors from the living room and all bedrooms provide direct porch access, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A Quadra-Fire wood stove warms the living room on winter nights, hardwood floors add warmth and charm, and the kitchen shines as the home's centerpiece with abundant cabinetry, generous counters, a built-in office nook, and newer appliances--dishwasher, stove, and refrigerator all replaced within the past two years. The primary suite is a private retreat, filled with natural light and spacious enough for a reading or music area, complete with a luxurious ensuite bath. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a convenient laundry room round out the floor plan. Recent updates include a roof replacement (2018), HVAC system (2021), and a premium Kinetico water softener with reverse osmosis. This property combines elevated design, versatile living spaces and waterview beauty- all with the confidence of no flood insurance required.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 30, 2026 at 01:31pm

    Listed by:

    Suzanne Gwaltney 252-670-3797,

    Century 21 Sail/Loft Realty

    Bought with:

    CHRIS MACHLE, 125354

    TIDEWATER REAL ESTATE, INC

    Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100529007MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of Realtors

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 11.3 x 20.2
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 11.2 x 10.6
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 9.7 x 10.6
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 10.4 x 13
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 19 x 13
    Laundry
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 8.8 x 6
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 18.9 x 13.1
    Heating
    • Heat Pump, Electric
    Cooling
    • Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Oven, Water Softener, Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • Walk-in Closet(s), Solid Surface, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Hot Tub, Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Burning Stove
    • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
    • Doors: Thermal Doors
    • Windows: Thermal Windows
    • Basement: Partially Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,626
    • Total interior livable area: 2,016 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Off Street, On Site, Paved
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Screened
    • Exterior features: Thermal Doors
    • Fencing: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Creek/Stream, Marsh, Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Creek/Stream,Marsh,Water
    • Waterfront features: None
    • Frontage type: See Remarks
    Lot
    • Size: 1.20 Acres
    • Features: Open Lot, Corner Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: K081697
    • Zoning: residential
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Block, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
    • Foundation: Block, Permanent, Raised, See Remarks
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 2005

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: County Water
    • Utilities for property: Water Connected

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Oriental
    • Subdivision: Not In Subdivision

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    • Amenities included: Maintenance Roads, See Remarks

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/30/2026Sold$385,000-10.5%$191/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100529007 Report a problem
    2/26/2026Contingent$430,000$213/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100529007 Report a problem
    9/4/2025Listed for sale$430,000+34%$213/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100529007 Report a problem
    10/18/2021Sold$321,000-1.2%$159/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100285039 Report a problem
    9/13/2021Pending sale$325,000$161/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100285039 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,090 +4%$161,481 +4%
    2024$1,048 +3.1%$155,326
    2023$1,017 $155,326

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 28571

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Pamlico County Primary
    • Middle: Pamlico County
    • High: Pamlico County

    Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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