Homes for sale in Ocean Sands
2 homes · newest firstAbout Ocean Sands

Ocean Sands is a residential community in Atlantic Beach, in Carteret County, North Carolina. Its homes were built between 1972 and 2015. A typical home here is about 506 square feet with 1 bedrooms.
In the 12 months through October 25, 2026, 2 homes sold in Ocean Sands at a middle price of $207,500. Sellers typically received 92.2% of their first asking price, after about 49 days on the market.
Community features named in Ocean Sands's listings: Community pool, Clubhouse, Water access and Waterfront homes. Check current details and dues with the HOA.
The closest elementary school is Morehead Elementary School (2.4 mi), the nearest grocery store is Lowes Foods of Morehead City (2.8 mi), the nearest public beach access is 0.5 miles away.
Streets in Ocean Sands
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Sold in Ocean Sands, last 6 months
Newest first · from MLS records- Sales
- 1
- Middle sale price
- $210,000
- Price range
- $210,000 – $210,000
- Middle $ / sq ft
- —
- Of first asking price
- 93.3%
- Middle days on market
- 77
Sold Jul 21, 26 · 1 bd / 1 ba · 285 sq ft · 93.3% of first asking · 77 days on market
Listed by Chosen Realty of NC
| Address | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | First asking | Last asking | Sold price | % of first asking | $ / sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2401 W Fort Macon Road B220, Atlantic Beach
| Jul 21, 26 | 1 / 1 | 285 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $210,000 | 93.3% | — | 77 |
| Average | 285 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $210,000 | 93.3% | — | 77 |
First asking = the price when the home first listed; days on market counts every listing period for the home. Sold data from Hive MLS; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
What's nearby
Schools
- Morehead Elementary SchoolElementary school · 2.4 mi
- Morehead City Middle SchoolMiddle school · 3.1 mi
- West Carteret High SchoolHigh school · 2.8 mi
Everyday
- Lowes Foods of Morehead CityGrocery · 2.8 mi · ★ 4.4
- Town & Country IGAGrocery · 5.5 mi · ★ 4.7
- Calico Creek CoffeeCoffee · 3.4 mi · ★ 4.9
- Noontide Coffee + KitchenCoffee · 2.1 mi · ★ 4.8
- The Shark ShackDining · 1.8 mi · ★ 4.8
- The Banks GrillDining · 2.7 mi · ★ 4.7
- Sub TropicsDining · 2.3 mi · ★ 4.6
- Seahorse CoveShopping · 2.4 mi · ★ 4.7
Outdoors
- Public AccessBeach · 0.5 mi · ★ 3.8
- Pine Knoll Shores Public Access ABeach · 0.7 mi · ★ 4.7
- 70 West Marina - Morehead CityBoating · 2.1 mi · ★ 4.3
- Morehead City Boat RampBoating · 2.2 mi · ★ 4.7
- Hammer Park (Private)Park · 1.2 mi
- Atlantic Beach Town ParkPark · 1.4 mi · ★ 4.7
- Coral Bay ClubGolf · 0.5 mi · ★ 4.6
Health
- Goshen Medical Center MoreheadHospital · 2.3 mi · ★ 3.5
Distances are straight-line from the middle of Ocean Sands. Schools shown are the closest, not necessarily assigned — confirm with the district. Place details © Google.
Ocean Sands questions, answered
How many homes are for sale in Ocean Sands?
2 homes are for sale in Ocean Sands right now, with a middle asking price of $240,000 (from $225,000 to $255,000).
What do homes in Ocean Sands sell for?
In the 12 months through October 25, 2026 the middle sale price in Ocean Sands was $207,500, across 2 sales. Every home differs — size, condition and lot matter.
How fast do homes sell in Ocean Sands?
Homes that sold in Ocean Sands over the last year were typically on the market about 49 days and sold for 92.2% of their first asking price.
What schools are near Ocean Sands?
Morehead Elementary School (2.4 mi), Morehead City Middle School (3.1 mi), West Carteret High School (2.8 mi). These are the closest schools, not necessarily the assigned ones — confirm assignment with the school district for a specific address.
How far is Ocean Sands from the beach?
The nearest public beach access, Public Access, is about 0.5 miles away in a straight line.
What amenities does Ocean Sands have?
Homes listed for sale in Ocean Sands describe these community features: Community pool, Clubhouse, Water access and Waterfront homes. Amenities, dues and memberships can change — confirm the details with the homeowners association.
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