Southern Shores Homes With Designated Beach Access For Sale

Welcome to your dream coastal retreat in Southern Shores. This beautifully updated oceanfront home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and location. Featuring 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 of which offer expansive ocean views, a private pool, and a brand-new hot tub, this property is designed for relaxing and entertaining. Projected to do over $214,000 in annual rental income! Confidently nestled in town with easy access to local shops, dining, and attractions, the home sits on a gorgeous stretch of wide beach, ideal for sunrises, sandcastles, and sunset strolls. Recent upgrades include a refinished pool, new hot tub, new private beach walkway, and all-new windows and siding, new top level HVAC, and new hot water heater, ensuring modern style and peace of mind. Whether you’re seeking a serene getaway or a standout investment, this oceanfront gem is ready to deliver. Don’t miss your chance to own a slice of paradise!

Location meets perfection. Situated on a remarkably private lot just 250 yards from the beach access—a quick, 5-minute walk using the convenient crosswalk at Route 12—this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath retreat is nestled in a peaceful neighborhood with zero through traffic. Perfect as a primary residence, vacation home, or high-end rental, the property sits close to local dining, shopping, and easy access via the Kitty Hawk Bridge.The home itself underwent a monumental 400K down-to-the-studs transformation in 2021, offering total peace of mind for the buyer. The entire 2,259 sq. ft. floor plan was redesigned and framed and any existing framing was replaced as necessary. The renovation included new sub flooring, all exterior and interior walls, drywall, exterior sheathing, and all interior doors (solid core). Every window and exterior door and all lighting and interior flooring were replaced. Every major system is updated, including all-new plumbing, electrical, interior/exterior paint, and outdoor HVAC units. The entire septic system was replaced in 2021 to include a new tank and drainfield. The gourmet kitchen and baths feature quartz countertops, top of the line cabinetry and high-end materials throughout. The kitchen is a state of the art chef's kitchen, with a large island for seating and a convenient wine fridge. Outside, enjoy new siding, all new decking and railings, new exterior stairs, and a newly designed front stairway (2021) leading to a private resort-style front yard with a fenced large saltwater pool (2022) and hot tub (2022). The pool itself and its surroundings are among the nicest you'll find anywhere on the Outer Banks. The pool area has flowers and plantings with irrigation provided. Plenty of space to enjoy the sun and fun. There is an outdoor shower and a 2 car carport underneath the house. The home features an open airy feel with plenty of natural light. There are covered decks to enjoy on hot days, a top deck for sunning and a game room, with foosball table and three arcade video machines. The home has been freshly power-washed, is in top condition and ready for immediate enjoyment! It has been meticulously maintained by the owners. There is a lot to love about this turnkey and unique property. Put this one on your short list and come see it before it's gone!

Price Reduction! Welcome to your ultimate coastal retreat! Perfectly designed for high-yield weekly rentals or comfortable year-round living, this exceptional 6BR/4.5BA home absolutely does not disappoint. Enjoy an easy, breezy walk to the ocean! Your route from Wax Myrtle Trail to Hillcrest Drive features a pedestrian-controlled stoplight, ensuring a safe and seamless crossing directly to the pristine Hillcrest beach. Enjoy an Elevated Living & Outdoor Oasis, commanding a great elevation above the street, the property features a sparkling private saltwater pool surrounded by an expansive deck—the perfect backdrop for sunbathing, grilling, and entertaining. The heart of the home boasts a beautifully appointed kitchen and dining area complete with a gas cooktop, premium granite countertops, and dramatic vaulted ceilings that maximize the sense of space. A dedicated third-floor lounge area enhances the open, airy feeling of the home, giving guests or family members plenty of room to spread out and relax. Built to handle the crowd, there is plenty of parking to easily accommodate weekly renters. This high-performing turn-key ready rental property turns over on Sundays. Opportunities like this on Wax Myrtle Trail rarely last long. Schedule your tour today and see this coastal gem before it’s gone!

Experience a fresh take on the classic cottage at OBX Dream. Perfectly positioned for privacy in an established neighborhood, this 2015 home by Forest Seal offers easy beach access and ocean views—showing as beautifully in person as it does in photos. Originally designed as a second home and lightly rented, it’s ideal for vacation getaways or year-round living. The thoughtfully designed floor plan captures effortless coastal living with bright, open-concept spaces that flow seamlessly for gathering and relaxing. Two king suites feature private baths and deck access, while two additional bedrooms open to a charming hammock deck. A spacious game room provides extra entertainment space and leads to the private pool and outdoor living area. Built for lasting quality and low maintenance, features include composite decking, a fiberglass pool, storm shutters on top-level sliders, low-maintenance landscaping, hardwood floors, granite countertops, and tile flooring.

Just five lots from the ocean in desirable Chicahauk! This 4-bedroom, 2-bath Southern Shores home offers an outstanding location, convenient beach access, and a proven vacation rental history averaging approximately $44,000 annually (VRBO #1150595). Recent improvements include Andersen windows (2017), exterior paint (2020), carport, backyard improvements and exterior LED lighting (2022), downstairs bathroom remodel (2025), and a new gas stove and fresh interior paint throughout (2026). There are more updates in associated docs. Enjoy Chicahauk amenities including tennis, basketball, playground, picnic areas and community pathways. Southern Shores amenities include multiple beach accesses, walking and biking trails, parks, tennis and pickleball, soundside recreation, and three community marinas with boat launch access.

Charming 3 bed, 1.5 bath home in sought after Southern Shores. Classic beach box with natural theme. Enjoy the expanded outside decks with roof top deck and extra sitting areas. Take in the sound and smell of ocean air. Designated walkway across Rt 12., then steps to the beach. Bring your fish home and clean at the outside sink. Rinse off in the outdoor shower. Community offers soundside park and playground, boat ramp, oceanside parking and lots of bike paths. Sold fully furnished. Come enjoy this happy home!

Tucked away beneath a canopy of majestic live oaks in the coveted Sea Crest Village community of Southern Shores, this tastefully appointed and updated Oceanside retreat offers the rare combination of privacy, versatility, and coastal charm. Set on an expansive 17,000+ square foot parcel within an X flood designation and no flood insurance requirement, the property is ideally positioned just 575 yards from direct beach access and moments from the boutiques, dining, and waterfront charm of Duck. Designed to accommodate a variety of lifestyles, this exceptional home presents an ideal opportunity as a primary residence, second home, or strong-performing vacation rental with flexible rental configurations and multiple entry points. From quiet mornings spent enjoying coffee on the back porch overlooking the scenic surroundings to evenings under the stars surrounded by lush gardens and the serenity of coastal nature, every detail invites effortless Outer Banks living. The top level showcases an inviting open-concept design filled with natural light, featuring a spacious great room with a gas fireplace available for future propane connection, a beautifully updated kitchen with subway tile backsplash, center island and dining seating, and generous pantry storage. The primary suite offers a true retreat with a spa-inspired renovated bath and linen closet, while direct access to the rear decks creates a seamless indoor-outdoor connection overlooking the pond and gardens below. A conveniently located half bath completes the upper level. The second floor offers three spacious bedrooms, each with direct deck access, along with three full baths and a centrally located laundry room designed for convenience and functionality. An interior elevator provides easy access to every level of the home, enhancing both comfort and accessibility. On the ground level, a one-car garage provides covered parking and a utility room for added storage, while a second garage has been thoughtfully converted into an additional 687 square feet of heated living space currently utilized as a home office, complete with easy handicap accessibility through double sliders — offering endless possibilities for guests, workspace, recreation, or supplemental living. A rare offering in one of the Outer Banks’ most desirable coastal communities, this Southern Shores retreat captures the essence of refined beach living with privacy, flexibility, and timeless coastal appeal.

Safe in a high dune area of Southern Shores, this custom-built home offers refined coastal living just moments from a private beach access. Clean architectural lines, graceful curved walls, and an open layout set the tone for a home that feels both striking and welcoming. This home has been meticulously cared for as a primary home, having never been rented before. Sunlight pours through generous windows beneath 9-foot ceilings (soaring as high as 18 feet), filling the space with warmth throughout the day. The heart of the home is the vaulted family room with its gas fireplace and airy two-story opening. The renovated kitchen is as functional as it is beautiful, featuring Cambria Lakedale quartz countertops, custom cabinetry with pullout drawers, double wall ovens, a cooktop, black stainless appliances, a breakfast bar, and a well-organized pantry. This spacious, open, and well lit area of the home flows easily from the kitchen into a cozy living room, with its own gas fireplace, and a dining area framed by a large picture window and glass doors leading to an expansive sun deck overlooking a beautifully designed, recently resurfaced saltwater pool and thoughtfully landscaped grounds with new retaining wall and irrigation system. With four bedrooms, including two primary suites on the main level, the layout offers flexibility, privacy, and the option for one floor living. The main primary suite opens to a covered deck overlooking the fenced backyard oasis. Its spa-like bath includes a jetted tub, tiled walk-in shower, double vanity, and toilet with bidet. A handsome library or office with recessed ceilings and custom built-ins, along with a convenient half bath and laundry room, complete the first floor. Upstairs, a wide staircase leads to a loft ideal for reading or media, where you can catch sunsets over the Currituck Sound. Two additional ensuite bedrooms with walk-in closets provide comfortable accommodations for guests or family. Additional highlights include a spacious two-car garage with walk-up attic storage, electronic hurricane shutter at the front entry, irrigation system, and a large outdoor shower—perfect after a day at the beach. And to provide further peace of mind a new whole house filtration system was added in 2025, and upstairs HVAC just replaced this May! Cruise by golf cart or bike to nearby Duck for shopping and dining, or enjoy the Hillcrest private beach access with seasonal lifeguards and ample parking. The beaches here are wide, uncrowded, and recently renourished. Lovingly maintained and never rented, this Southern Shores home is ready to be enjoyed as your own coastal retreat.