501 Dora Drive Manteo, NC 27954

Welcome home to this well maintained 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on a corner lot in the desirable Roanoke Village neighborhood of Manteo. Tucked in a quiet community setting yet walkable to downtown Manteo, it offers easy access to local restaurants, shops, and waterfront attractions.

A welcoming covered front porch provides the perfect spot for a rocking chair and morning coffee. Inside, the foyer opens to a spacious living room featuring pine hardwood floors and abundant natural light. The living area flows into the open kitchen and dining space, complete with brand new appliances, generous cabinetry, and convenient access to the nearby powder room and laundry area.

Upstairs, the primary suite features a walk in closet and an updated bathroom with porcelain tile flooring, a double sink vanity, and new fixtures. Two additional bedrooms share a hall bath that includes a tiled tub and shower combination, updated vanity, and new luxury vinyl tile flooring. A large attic on this level offers excellent storage.

From the kitchen and dining area, step out to the back deck and private fenced yard that is ideal for family, friends, children, or pets. Evening ambiance is enhanced by twinkle lights on a sensor, and the outdoor shower makes rinsing off after a beach day effortless. The fully outfitted backyard shed serves as a versatile retreat or hobby space and includes a window unit, wine cooler, mini refrigerator, and a commercial grade two hundred pound per day ice machine with a water filter. This space is perfect for entertaining or extra storage. The home is connected to municipal water and sewer through the Town of Manteo, eliminating septic maintenance and offering added peace of mind.

Additional features include a generator hookup, encapsulated crawlspace with dehumidifier, tilt in windows for easy cleaning, and an exterior wired camera system with motion activated floodlights. Whether you are looking for a comfortable primary residence, a second home, or an investment property, this home offers flexibility and convenience. Its walkability to town makes it simple to enjoy strolls to the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, the Maritime Museum, Festival Park, and all that downtown Manteo has to offer.

Recent updates include a FORTIFIED roof completed in 2023, an encapsulated crawlspace with dehumidifier and French drain added in 2024, new exterior paint in 2025, new appliances including a washer and oven in 2025, a refrigerator in 2024, and a dryer in 2023, fresh interior paint in 2025, a primary bathroom update in 2025, a second bathroom remodel in 2023, new plantation blinds added in 2025, new ceiling fans in all bedrooms and the living room completed in 2023, and exterior deck stain completed in 2025.