Is Buxton, NC dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Buxton, NC?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do kids play outside in Buxton, NC?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say kids play outside

Does Buxton, NC show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are yards well-kept in Buxton, NC?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Buxton, NC?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there's wildlife

Is a car needed in Buxton, NC?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Buxton, NC?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say parking is easy

Are there community events in Buxton, NC?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say there are community events

Is Buxton, NC walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Buxton, NC plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are neighbors friendly in Buxton, NC?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Buxton, NC walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd in Buxton, NC is $803,800 .

What is the price history for 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd?

46285 Old Lighthouse Rd in Buxton, NC last sold for $795,920 in April 2022.

Is Buxton a buyer's or seller's market?

Buxton is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What are the closest schools to 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd?

The closest schools to 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd in Buxton, NC are Cape Hatteras Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10), Cape Hatteras Secondary School (Middle/High, rated 5/10).

Does 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd have air conditioning?

Yes, 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd in Buxton, NC has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd?

The lot at 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd in Buxton, NC is about 0.23 acres (10,018 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$803,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,607 sqft

46285 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920

Est. Refi. Payment $4,691/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 20, 2022 for $795,920

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$804K

Since last month

$27K (-3.2%)

Since last year

$43K (-5.1%)

Since last sale

$8K (+1%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +66% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$804K
August 2026	$821K
July 2026	$831K
June 2026	$846K
May 2026	$840K
April 2026	$847K
March 2026	$847K
2024
December 2024	$796K
November 2024	$798K
October 2024	$789K
September 2024	$790K
August 2024	$786K
July 2024	$787K
June 2024	$837K
May 2024	$839K
April 2024	$915K
March 2024	$907K
February 2024	$893K
January 2024	$885K
2023
December 2023	$894K
November 2023	$874K
October 2023	$820K
September 2023	$776K
August 2023	$777K
July 2023	$765K
June 2023	$807K
May 2023	$844K
April 2023	$881K
March 2023	$877K
February 2023	$908K
January 2023	$951K
2022
December 2022	$932K
November 2022	$914K
October 2022	$912K
September 2022	$897K
August 2022	$878K
July 2022	$857K
June 2022	$839K
May 2022	$822K
April 2022	$836K
March 2022	$799K
February 2022	$799K
January 2022	$799K
2021
December 2021	$787K
November 2021	$775K
October 2021	$761K
September 2021	$742K
August 2021	$715K
July 2021	$690K
June 2021	$658K
May 2021	$597K
April 2021	$575K
March 2021	$577K
February 2021	$581K
January 2021	$569K
2020
December 2020	$598K
November 2020	$532K
October 2020	$555K
September 2020	$554K
August 2020	$552K
July 2020	$552K
June 2020	$550K
May 2020	$548K
April 2020	$544K
March 2020	$542K
February 2020	$540K
January 2020	$535K
2019
December 2019	$534K
November 2019	$532K
October 2019	$533K
September 2019	$531K
August 2019	$529K
July 2019	$527K
June 2019	$525K
May 2019	$522K
April 2019	$520K
March 2019	$518K
February 2019	$515K
January 2019	$521K
2018
December 2018	$522K
November 2018	$523K
October 2018	$420K
September 2018	$417K
August 2018	$423K
July 2018	$436K
June 2018	$435K
May 2018	$434K
April 2018	$410K
March 2018	$424K
February 2018	$417K
January 2018	$423K
2017
December 2017	$456K
November 2017	$454K
October 2017	$460K
September 2017	$459K
August 2017	$456K
July 2017	$446K
June 2017	$445K
May 2017	$439K
April 2017	$385K
March 2017	$388K
February 2017	$392K
January 2017	$398K
2016
December 2016	$467K
November 2016	$492K
October 2016	$493K
September 2016	$486K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
46148 Cape Point Way, Buxton, NC	0.27	Single-Family Home	$380,000	03/24/26	3	2	2,080
46086 N Tower Cir, Buxton, NC	0.28	Single-Family Home	$350,000	07/31/26	4	2	1,768
46221 Oramar Dr, Buxton, NC	0.44	Single-Family Home	$260,000	10/21/25	2	2	1,089
46505 Diamond Shoals Dr, Buxton, NC	0.33	Single-Family Home	$415,000	03/13/26	3	2	2,716
47260 Williams Dr, Buxton, NC	0.73	Single-Family Home	$130,000	05/28/26	3	2	1,536
47275 Dippin Vat Rd, Buxton, NC	1.02	Single-Family Home	$710,000	11/17/25	3	3	2,363

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
46279 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920	0.05	$671,200	3	2	960	Off Market
46275 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920	0.07	$822,400	4	3	1,766	Off Market
46277 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920	0.06	$868,400	4	3	1,568	Off Market
46273 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920	0.08	$584,600	2	2	1,152	Off Market
46269 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920	0.09	$1,103,500	8	8.5	3,804	Off Market
46271 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920	0.09	$1,212,800	5	6	4,484	Off Market
46283 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920	0.02	$880,700	4	3.5	2,363	Off Market
46281 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920	0.04	$695,400	4	3	1,856	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1991

1,607 sqft

$500/sqft

About this House

Great opportunity to secure this unique oceanfront home in Buxton. Simple, yet comfortable floor plan, with stunning views looking Cape Point and Cape Hatteras lighthouse.

46285 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,607 sqft single-family home built in 1991. It last sold for $795,920 on Apr 20, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $803,800, with a rent estimate of $2,411/month.

Home Details for 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat Pump, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details Attic
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Hot Tub or Spa

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage Parking: None

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1991
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: traditional

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees
Furnished

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10018 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 12, 2025 Source: OBAR #125584	ListingRemoved	$799,000
Jul 1, 2025 Source: OBAR #125584	PriceChange	$799,000 Price decreased by 3%
Aug 22, 2024 Source: OBAR #125584	PendingToActive	$825,000
Jul 19, 2024 Source: OBAR #125584	Contingent	$825,000
May 4, 2024 Source: OBAR #125584	Listed For Sale	$825,000
Apr 20, 2022 Source: OBAR #117567	Sold	$795,920
Feb 20, 2022 Source: OBAR #117567	Contingent	$799,000
Feb 8, 2022 Source: OBAR #117567	Listed For Sale	$799,000
Feb 28, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$539,500
Feb 28, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$539,500
Feb 28, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$539,500
Feb 22, 2019 Source: OBAR #102525	Sold	$515,000
Dec 15, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$539,500
Dec 15, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$539,500
Dec 8, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$539,500
Dec 5, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$539,500
Oct 31, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$539,500
Aug 4, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$510,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,473	$792,100

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Cape Hatteras Elementary School
PK-5
Public
275 Students
Dare County School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I am so happy to have my children in this school. The teachers are incredible, and the staff works together as a team to provide all children with a positive learning environment. The principal even greets each student by name each morning at the main entrance! It's a small school in an isolated area, but it offers a quality education. Students consistently perform well on state tests. (Check out ncreportcard.org to see for yourself.) My husband and I are amazed at what our children are learning, and my children love school! What more could I want?
Parent Review
14y ago
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What Locals Say about Buxton

At least 4 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
100 % Say kids play outside
100 % Say there's holiday spirit
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say it's quiet
100 % Say there's wildlife
86 % Say car is needed
83 % Say parking is easy
80 % Say there are community events
75 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
75 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
68 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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7y ago
"Great area. Locals and tourists neighborly. Access to lots of things to do and great food. Loads of vacation possibilities including homes, campgrounds and some hotel/motels. Ferry access and main road to island hop to nearby areas. Weather is great "
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"It’s the beach! What is not to love. Plus everyone knows everyone and it’s not a bad thing. Schools are pretty good. "
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"This place is the best and we will return again and again! OBX is the stuff that dreams are made of. It’s clean, beautiful and wild."
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"Great neighborhood, close to schools and the beach. We have an HOA so there are restrictions on what can be built nearby."
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Frequently asked questions about 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd

What is 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd in Buxton, NC is $803,800.
What is the price history for 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd?
46285 Old Lighthouse Rd in Buxton, NC last sold for $795,920 in April 2022.
Is Buxton a buyer's or seller's market?
Buxton is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What are the closest schools to 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd?
The closest schools to 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd in Buxton, NC are Cape Hatteras Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10), Cape Hatteras Secondary School (Middle/High, rated 5/10).
Does 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd have air conditioning?
Yes, 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd in Buxton, NC has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd?
The lot at 46285 Old Lighthouse Rd in Buxton, NC is about 0.23 acres (10,018 sq ft).

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$415,000
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MAY 5, 2026
$550,000
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$490,000
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