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Welcome to the kind of Outer Banks home you don’t just tour — you feel. The magnitude of the views simply cannot be captured in photographs; this is a home that must be experienced in person to be fully appreciated. Perched at one of the highest elevations in South Ridge, over 25 feet above sea level, this stunning coastal retreat offers panoramic ocean, sound, and dune views from nearly every room. Built in 2019 and thoughtfully designed with a reverse floor plan to maximize the scenery, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence captures the beauty of the Outer Banks from sunrise to sunset. Step inside the light-filled top level where soaring vaulted ceilings and walls of windows frame breathtaking views of Jockey’s Ridge, the Roanoke Sound, and the Atlantic Ocean. The updated kitchen is designed for gathering, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a full pantry, and an open-concept layout that flows effortlessly into the spacious great room and dining area. Whether enjoying morning coffee as the sun rises over the dunes or winding down with evening sunsets over the sound, the views are always front and center. The top-level primary suite is a true retreat, offering peaceful sound and sunset views that create a calming, resort-like atmosphere. The spa-inspired primary bath features a beautifully designed custom tile shower, elegant finishes, and a sense of comfort and relaxation that makes everyday living feel luxurious. With two spacious primary suites and multiple levels of decking, the home offers exceptional comfort and flexibility for family and guests alike. Every bedroom opens directly onto a deck through sliding glass doors, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living and allowing everyone to enjoy the fresh salt air and incredible surroundings. The outdoor living spaces are equally impressive. Beneath the home, a large covered entertaining area creates the perfect coastal gathering space with room for grilling, relaxing, dining, and unwinding after long beach days. It’s the kind of setting where summer evenings linger, conversations last longer, and memories are made effortlessly. Multiple decks wrap around the home, providing endless vantage points to soak in the panoramic scenery and coastal breezes. The lower level features a second living room with a charming shiplap accent wall and gas fireplace that opens to the back deck, making it ideal as a media room, game room, or private retreat for guests. Additional owner’s storage areas provide plenty of room for beach gear, bikes, and everything that comes with Outer Banks living. Ideally located within walking distance to the sound-side beach at Jockey’s Ridge State Park and just south of Danube Street beach access, this home offers easy access to both the sound and ocean. You’re also minutes from Soundside Event Park, Jennette’s Pier, First Flight Adventure Park, local restaurants, shopping, and some of the Outer Banks’ most iconic attractions. High, dry, beautifully built, and surrounded by extraordinary views in every direction, this South Ridge home offers a rare combination of elevation, location, design, and lifestyle that is truly unforgettable.
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6 bd
4 ba
This 6-bedroom, 4.5 bath retreat in the heart of Avon’s sought-after Kinnakeet Shores neighborhood is exactly what you've been looking for. This home is built for entertaining, featuring a ground-level game room that leads directly to a private oasis complete with a swimming pool, hot tub, and a screened porch. The middle floor offers spacious accommodations, including a primary and queen ensuite, while the top floor (fully renovated in 2021) impresses with cathedral ceilings, a modern LED fireplace with shiplap accents, and a gourmet kitchen boasting granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and a dedicated coffee bar. Perched on a quiet cul-de-sac with a reverse floor plan, the home maximizes coastal views from the ship’s watch and expansive sundeck - the perfect vantage point for famous Hatteras Island sunsets. As a resident of Kinnakeet Shores, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to a community pool, tennis and PICKLEBALL COURTS, sound-side nature trails, and a short walk to the beach. Come see this dream coastal getaway!
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Look no further! Knot 2 Bad is a fantastic 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, Sound Side home located in Kinnakeet Shores, Avon. Offered at $669,000, this beautiful abode shows better than Brand New and Move In Ready! A few upgrades to mention; whole house generator, storm gutters, expanded driveway, large laundry and utility room, game room with full wet bar/ kitchenette, first floor master and ensuite. Enjoy the expansive sun deck and hot tub in the privacy of the peaceful cedar trees which overlooks the pond. Whether you relax on the serene park bench while taking in the water views, or sit around the fire pit, you will experience outdoor living at its best! Plenty of storage under the home for all your watersports/fishing/outdoor gear! Kinnakeet Shores offers fitness trails throughout, boardwalk and walkways to the beach access, community pool, tennis, and pickleball courts are just down the street. Meticulously maintained, Knot 2 Bad is ideal for a Primary Residence, 2nd Home Getaway, or Rental Investment property! Available for immediate occupancy, TURN KEY! RENTAL PROJECTION OF $39K! Due to the unique layout, you should be able to utilize the lower level as a separate 1 bedroom apartment for short term or a long term rental to make extra income! Schedule your showing today!
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This coastal retreat offers the best of Outer Banks living with stunning golf course views from the front and less than one mile to multiple Kitty Hawk beach accesses. Nestled among a grove of beautiful live oaks and facing the Seascape Golf Course, this home provides the perfect blend of privacy, scenery, and convenience. This property combines comfort, style, and strong investment potential. It's designed to comfortably accommodate 8–10 guests. Tastefully decorated and furnished throughout, the upper level features 3 bedrooms with kind beds and 2 full baths, while the spacious ground-floor bonus room/bedroom features 2 bunk beds with fulls on the bottom, twins on top. It offers exceptional flexibility with a connected full bath/laundry room, additional fridge & loveseat. Between the covered parking under the house and the driveway, it easily fits 3–4 vehicles. Recent updates include a 2023 Hot Tub, some new furniture, a new hot water heater, new washing machine. Situated on a large homesite with plenty of room to add a pool and outdoor entertaining area, this property has endless possibilities. Whether you’re looking for a vacation rental, second home, or primary residence, this home truly has it all.
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4 bd
2 ba
Welcome to 1138 Morris Dr in the beloved community of Corolla Light! With an oceanside location and easy walk to the beach and all of the amazing amenities of this popular coastal community, this home is a treasure. This prime Corolla property invites you to embrace the essence of relaxation, affirming that you are indeed on beach-time in the world renowned Outer Banks. With 4 bedrooms, 2 and half baths, private heated pool, hot tub, and just a leisurely five-minute stroll to our gorgeous sandy beaches and blue waters of the Atlantic... this home checks all the boxes. The owners have made smart and thoughtful updates: newly added pool in 2020, new HVACS in 2025, power washing is 2025, deck repairs, new hot tub in 2023, and new appliances in 2024. The floorplan offers great flow and function. We love the large bedrooms, covered decks, loft, screened porch, and of course the location. Hop on a bike and zoom to beach or stroll over and enjoy the Corolla Light amenities including an amazing oceanfront, poolside restaurant. The Corolla Light Community has won numerous awards as the premier resort community in North Carolina. The amenities at Corolla Light are unmatched. The Oceanfront pool complex has a terrific play area for the kids and oceanfront restaurant offering amazing crab cakes. Owners have oceanfront parking at the pool complex, a summer trolley system, and chair and umbrella service that is available on the well-maintained lifeguarded Corolla Light Beach. A full indoor sports club with an indoor pool, full gym, sauna, and indoor tennis is wonderful on those rare days with inclement weather. There are numerous outdoor tennis courts, pickle ball courts, basketball and volleyball courts and even a real grass putt putt course. The community is very well managed and well landscaped with a terrific schedule of activities for guests
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7 bd
6 ba
Stunning and exceptionally versatile property located in the premier resort community of The Currituck Club. Situated on a private double lot, this offering includes a main residence with 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, all with ensuite bathrooms, plus a recently constructed detached, climate-controlled three-car garage with an upper-level apartment. The garage apartment features a full kitchen with quartz countertops, living area, laundry, 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, offering flexible options for guests or additional use (buyer to verify). A finished upper-level space provides additional storage or bonus area. The main home has undergone extensive renovations and additions, emphasizing an open, functional layout with abundant storage. Highlights include a bright two-story foyer, formal dining area, renovated kitchen with quartz countertops and generous pantry space, multiple living areas, and a propane fireplace. Two primary suites are located on the first floor, with additional ensuite bedrooms on the second level. A secondary staircase leads to a private upper-level suite. Additional features include a Generac generator, buried propane tank, tankless water heater, private pool, propane fire pit, irrigation well, and expansive outdoor concrete space. Combined, the property offers 7 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 2 half baths, 2 kitchens, multiple living areas, and garage parking. Residents enjoy Currituck Club amenities including pools, tennis, fitness center, private beach access, and seasonal trolley service. A rare opportunity offering flexibility, space, and long-term value. Sellers had an appraisal done last year for $1,450,000. Seller offering a 2 rate buy down with acceptable offer. Call Catherine for more details!!!
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Harbour-front living at its finest. This stunning Colington Harbour home offers direct water access with a private boat dock and lift, breathtaking views of the harbour and sound, and unforgettable sunsets — all within a secure, amenity-rich gated community. The main level is designed for effortless one-floor living. The open-concept layout flows from a generous living room, with a cozy wood burning fireplace, into a formal dining room and a well-appointed kitchen where harbour views make even everyday moments feel like a retreat. The primary suite is a true sanctuary, featuring a walk-in shower, oversized soaking tub, dual sinks, and a closet so spacious it rivals a bedroom. A half bath and laundry room round out the first floor. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms share a convenient Jack-and-Jill bath, while a fourth room offers flexibility as a bedroom, home office, library, or private hideaway. The crown jewel of the upper level is a spectacular sunroom off one of the bedrooms, wrapped on three sides with windows that flood the space with natural light and frame breathtaking, unobstructed views of the harbour. Outside, professionally landscaped perennial gardens frame a sun deck and patio with sweeping harbour and sound views. A covered walkway leads to your private dock with boat lift — your gateway to the Albemarle Sound. Colington Harbour residents enjoy 24-hour gated security, a soundside park and playground, and a clubhouse overlooking the marina and boat ramp. A community pool and tennis courts are available with a membership. The ground level is a coastal enthusiast's dream. A drive-through garage with doors on both ends accommodates two vehicles in tandem and offers incredible versatility — perfect for storing kayaks, paddleboards, and all your watersport and boating gear, or simply pulling in the lawn equipment out of the elements. Two additional storage rooms, accessible through a single entry, provide even more space to keep everything organized, along with a utility sink room ideal for rinsing off after a day on the water. This is a home that must be experienced in person — the natural light and panoramic water views truly set it apart.
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4 bd
3 ba
300 sq ft
Experience Coastal Living at its finest in this beautifully maintained oceanside 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home just a short stroll from the beach. Designed for comfort and entertaining, this fully furnished retreat features a spacious open floor plan, large kitchen with ample cabinetry and workspace, and inviting living areas filled with natural light. Relax and unwind on the expansive sun decks, enjoy morning coffee in the enclosed porch, or spend evenings by the private pool. Never rented and lovingly cared for, this home offers the perfect opportunity for a primary residence, second home, or investment property. Coastal charm, generous outdoor living, and a unbeatable location make this a must see property. Sun Realty Rental Projection of 50K plus
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This is the home you have been waiting for! Extremely well-maintained 4-bedroom home with high elevation in Nags Head! Located in the Old Nags Head Cove neighborhood, which features an outdoor pool, clubhouse & boat ramp for sound access. Close to all the great shopping, restaurants & the OBX Hospital...and dont forget close by beach access. Exceptional ocean and sound views, watch sunrises AND stunning sunsets. Plus, get ready for July 4th fireworks. From this amazing home, you can see multiple fireworks events! Have your coffee on the private back sundeck that backs up to trees, then enjoy cocktails and dinner on the covered porch, watching the sunset over the Roanoke Sound. This home has had numerous & beautiful updates: New carpet & padding in living area & stairs to ground level has just been installed this week! The home also features a brand new airscrubber which is amazing if anyone in your life has allergies or just hates to dust! Top floor new Trane heat pump in 2024, all upper level windows replaced in 2024, New Trane heat pump mainfloor in 2017, New refrigerator in October 2025, New dishwasher in March 2026, New roof in 2014, home painted in 2025 also. Trex decking installed in 2023. So many upgrades, don't miss this home. Call today for a private showing, it is easy to see! Sold partially furnished, contact lisitng agent for deatils.
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3 bd
2 ba
If you're looking for a well-maintained, move-in ready home at the beach, this one is certainly worth a look. Built in 2004 and owned by just one owner, the home has been consistently cared for and thoughtfully updated. Recent improvements include a Fortified Roof (2021), new HVAC (2025) and fresh exterior paint. A 228 sq ft addition was completed in 2009, expanding the primary suite. The home features propane for the stove, water heater, and dryer. Set on a 1.3 acre wooded lot with natural sedge in the back, the property offers privacy and space that’s hard to find. With just 5 steps to enter, the home offers easy access and comfortable single-floor living. Wide 36" solid-core doors add to the home’s accessibility. The one-car garage has plenty of room for beach gear and tools, along with a built-in workbench. Dry entry leads into a designated laundry room with washer and dryer. Out back, you'll find a mix of screened and open deck space, plus an outdoor shower and utility sink to keep things tidy after the beach. Inside, the open living area features vaulted ceilings in the main living space and 9 ft ceilings in the bedrooms. Oak floors run through the main living areas, with tile in the kitchen. The kitchen offers ample cabinet space and a gas range. Just off the living area is a half bath, with two bedrooms and a full bath down the hall. The primary suite includes two spacious rooms, offering flexibility for an office, nursery, sitting area, or additional privacy. The bathroom features a step-in shower with grab bars. The current office features customizable Elfa shelving. Additional details include storm shutters, Cat 5 wiring throughout, outdoor security cameras, and a rainwater collection system with pump. The home is being sold furnished and includes a fishing kayak, bikes, generator, and more (see bill of sale for exclusions).
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4 bd
4 ba
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 peaceful pond views 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 448 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.
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3 bd
2 ba
Set within the serene waterfront community of Walnut Island in Grandy, this soundfront retreat offers sweeping, unobstructed views of the Currituck Sound and a lifestyle defined by ease, comfort, and coastal beauty. Nearly every room captures the water, while spacious covered decks and a back porch overlooking the sound create the perfect backdrop for quiet mornings and unforgettable sunrises and sunsets. Built with longevity and low maintenance in mind, the home features a standing seam metal roof, gutters, PVC siding and exterior trim, PVC handrails, and composite decking—allowing you to spend less time on upkeep and more time enjoying the views and water. Inside, the home is equally impressive with quality finishes throughout, including LVP flooring, ceramic tile, and granite countertops. The gourmet kitchen is thoughtfully designed with granite counters, ample cabinetry, and high-end finishes, making it ideal for entertaining or everyday living. The main level offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, anchored by a spacious primary suite featuring a large walk-in closet and a beautifully appointed bathroom with double vanities and a custom tiled shower. The primary suite also opens to a private, water-facing sunroom—an inviting space to read, relax, or enjoy your morning coffee while overlooking the sound. The lower level adds exceptional versatility with a fully finished bonus room that serves perfectly as an additional gathering or recreation space. On the ground level, you’ll you'll also appreciate find the laundry area, half bathroom, one-car garage, carport, outdoor shower, and direct access to the backyard, dock, and sound. The bulkheaded lot is a standout feature, complete with a private dock and a covered boat gazebo—ideal for boating, fishing, crabbing, or simply taking in the incredible waterfront setting. Walnut Island offers a peaceful, tucked-away feel while maintaining outstanding proximity to both Virginia and the Outer Banks. The beaches are approximately 20 minutes away, and the Virginia line is about 35 minutes away, with nearby attractions including H2OBX Waterpark, Sanctuary Vineyards, Buffalo Distillery, multiple golf courses, shopping, and dining. Whether envisioned as a second home, primary residence, or rental opportunity, this turnkey waterfront property delivers remarkable views, low-maintenance living, and an exceptional coastal lifestyle on the Currituck Sound.
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