About this home
Seller is now offering $5,000 Use As You Choose. Welcome to 252 Derby Downs, a home with comfortable living spaces and practical outdoor features ready for your personal touch. Set on a cul-de-sac, this home features a split floor plan that offers added privacy, with the primary bedroom set apart from the secondary bedrooms. The primary bedroom also includes walk-in closets, providing convenient storage and everyday functionality. The sun room offers a bright, flexible area for relaxing, reading, entertaining, or enjoying views of the surrounding yard. Outside, the partially fenced yard provides added function for outdoor enjoyment while still leaving room to customize the space to your needs. The community also offers a pool and boat access, adding opportunities to enjoy recreation close to home. With inviting interior spaces, useful exterior features, and community amenities, this property is ready to be explored.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 2014
- Lot
- 0.48 acres
- Waterfront
- Boat Ramp, Water Access Comm
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- HOA
- $664 / annually
- Community
- Escoba Bay
- County
- Onslow
- Price per sq ft
- $204
- Stories
- 1
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $2,374 / year (2026)
- Listed
- Aug 22, 2026
- MLS #
- 100598313
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- High Ceilings
- Entrance Foyer
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Walk-in Shower
- Blinds/Shades
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Carpet
- Other
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Electric Range
Outside
- Cul-De-Sac
- Boat Ramp
- Water Access Comm
- None
Community
- Waterfront Community
- Boat Dock
- Clubhouse
- Community Pool
- Maintenance Common Areas
- Maintenance Grounds
- Maintenance Roads
- Management
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Ramp
- RV/Boat Storage
- Street Lights
- Taxes
Parking
- Paved
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
Directions to 252 Derby Downs Drive
Directions to Property: Highway 210 to Old Folkstone Road. Take a Right onto Clay Hill Road and then a Right onto Secretariat. Take your 1st Right at Celtic Ash and another Right onto Derby Downs.
Schools
- Elementary
- Dixon
- Middle
- Dixon
- High
- Dixon
As listed in the MLS (Onslow). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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Recent sales like this in Escoba Bay
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 233 Derby Downs Drive, Sneads Ferry | Jul 31, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,680 | $333,000 | $198 |
| 1024 Meridian Drive, Sneads Ferry | Jul 20, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 2,089 | $425,000 | $203 |
| 421 Celtic Ash Street, Sneads Ferry | Jul 9, 2026 | 4 / 2 | 1,779 | $370,000 | $208 |
| 643 Riva Ridge Road, Sneads Ferry | May 7, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,462 | $450,000 | $308 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 12 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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About 252 Derby Downs Drive
252 Derby Downs Drive is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home of about 1,840 square feet, built in 2014, on 0.48 acres in Escoba Bay, Sneads Ferry, Onslow County, NC 28460.
At $375,000, it's 7% above the median asking price ($349,450) of the 66 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Sneads Ferry today.
That's about $204 per square foot, compared with a Sneads Ferry median asking price of $205 per square foot.
5 other homes are for sale in Escoba Bay right now (median asking $408,500); 13 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $365,000, typically in about 49 days.
Across ZIP 28460, 270 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $361,500.
It has been on the market for 62 days.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 252 Derby Downs Drive
How much is 252 Derby Downs Drive?
252 Derby Downs Drive is listed at $375,000 (about $204 per square foot) as of October 22, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 252 Derby Downs Drive have?
3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 1,840 square feet.
What neighborhood is 252 Derby Downs Drive in?
Escoba Bay, in Sneads Ferry, Onslow County, North Carolina.
How long has 252 Derby Downs Drive been on the market?
62 days. Homes in Escoba Bay sold after a median of 49 days over the past year.
What have homes sold for in Escoba Bay?
13 homes sold in Escoba Bay in the last 12 months, at a median price of $365,000.
Does 252 Derby Downs Drive have an HOA fee?
Yes: $664 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 252 Derby Downs Drive built?
2014.
Who is the listing broker for 252 Derby Downs Drive?
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage - Jacksonville (MLS #100598313). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 252 Derby Downs Drive?
Yes. Tap “Schedule a tour,” pick a time, and we'll call to confirm — or call or text (910) 395-1000.