WHAT IF YOUR INVESTMENT PROPERTY FELT LIKE YOUR FAVORITE VACATION? Welcome to TIDAL TREASURE, an exceptional oceanfront retreat set along one of Hatteras Island’s most sought-after stretches of beach. This 8-bedroom home with 7 primary suites is a proven rental machine, generating more than $220,000 in rental income in each of the past two years. Add in the space, amenities and oceanfront lifestyle guests return to Hatteras Island for, and you have an investment that's just as enticing to own as it is to vacation in. With approximately 5,250 square feet, ocean OR dune views from every level, multiple gathering spaces, an elevator, private pool, hot tub, theater room, and game room, this home was designed for memorable vacationsand to give everyone room to spread out while still bringing family and friends together. Outside is where vacation mode really begins. The expansive private pool area feels like your own backyard resort, complete with a tiki bar, cabana, outdoor shower, outdoor speakers and plenty of room for lounging in the sun. The ground level was made for entertaining. Challenge the family to a game of pool in the game room with wet bar, full-size refrigerator and Bluetooth sound system, or turn movie night into an event in the dedicated theater room with stadium seating and a large projection screen. Two primary suites on this level provide comfortable accommodations away from the home's main gathering areas. Take the elevator to the mid-level, where you'll find a laundry room with two washers and two dryers, a queen bedroom, bunk room with shared hall bath, and three king primary suites. One suite offers accessibility-minded features, including a roll-in shower, roll-under sink and other features designed to make the space easier to navigate. The top level is the heart of the property. Walls of windows fill the great room with natural light and showcase the coastal views, creating a beautiful backdrop for slow mornings, family dinners, and evenings spent together. The spacious living and dining areas flow into a chef's kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and dual dishwasherperfect for feeding a house full of family and friends. A king primary suite with beautiful ocean views completes the top level. Just a few steps above, the observation loft provides another special place to escape, relax and take in the sunset views. A Bluetooth surround-sound system allows music to flow throughout the top floor and out onto the decks, setting the mood for everything from morning coffee to evening cocktails. And then there's the reason everyone comes to Hatteras Islandthe beach. For even more convenience, nearby Ramp 49 offers both vehicle and pedestrian access to the wide , uncrowded beaches of Hatteras Island, and the Frisco Bathhouse provides seasonal lifeguards, showers, and changing rooms. Or visit Sandy Bay, sound side, just minutes away for kiteboarding, kayaking and paddleboarding, while local restaurants, galleries and shops capture the laid-back character of Hatteras Island. A short drive south brings you to Hatteras Village for fresh seafood, offshore fishing charters and the ferry to Ocracoke Island. TIDAL TREASURE is more than an investment home it's a place where you and your multigenerational family can make memories.
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0.47 acresLot Size
$457Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Heather Vandermyde• Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty - KDH
Listed by Aleksandra Jarrell• Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty - KDH
Sale and tax history for 53251 Ships Timbers Rd Lot 7
Sale History
Tax History
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Event
Price
OBMLS #134135
Sep 21, 2026
Listed
$2,399,000
$457/sq ft
OBMLS #87350
Nov 17, 2015
Sold
$1,310,000
$249/sq ft
Mar 26, 2015
Listed
$1,399,900
$267/sq ft
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"LIGHTHOUSE VIEW" BEST LOCATION, BEST DESIGN, BEST CONSTRUCTION, BEST RENTS. THE FRISCO SOUTH BEACH IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST OCEAN BEACH RENTAL LOCATION ON HATTERAS ISLAND. YOU CAN TRULY VIEW THE LIGHTHOUSE FROM THE DECKS. THE PARK SERVICE AIRFIELD IS VERY CLOSE. FLY IN AND SWIM OUT. SERIOUSLY "LV" IS ONE OF THE BEST VACATION RENTAL DESIGNS THAT I HAVE COME ACROSS. CLASSIC BEAUTY ON THE OUTSIDE AND AN SUCCESSFUL RENTAL MONSTER ON THE INSIDE. SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION USING THE BEST MATERIALS AVAILABLE BY JOE THOMPSON. LIGHTHOUSE VIEW IS TRULY THE CROWNING BEACH DESIGN OF THOMPSON'S CAREER. NEAR $150,000 IN 2015. NEW ROOF IN 2104. SEE IT. BUY IT. LOVE IT.
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Last updated by owner on Nov 1, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 100° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 53251 Ships Timbers Rd Lot 7
$2,390,971
$8,029 under list price of $2.40M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $703K to $1.1M.