All The Homes For Sale In Southern Shores On The Outer Banks NC

"A Hidden Gem" lives up to its name. Tucked into the wooded oceanside community of Sea Crest Village in Southern Shores, this classic single-level coastal cottage offers five bedrooms, three full baths, and 1,488 square feet of relaxed beach-house living just a 5-minute walk to the ocean. Painted beadboard ceilings set the tone throughout, giving the home its signature cottage character from the moment you step inside. The open floor plan connects the family room, dining area, and kitchen in an easy, natural flow- anchored by a large center island with cooktop beneath a distinctive copper range hood, with additional seating that makes the kitchen a natural gathering spot for the whole group. Just off the dining area, a generous rear sundeck extends the living space outdoors, ideal for al fresco dining or unwinding after a day at the beach. Mature trees frame the spacious backyard, creating a private, shaded setting that feels a world away from the road. The floor plan places sleeping areas on opposite ends of the home, offering comfortable separation for families and guests. Two en-suite bedrooms — one with direct access to the back sundeck — are complemented by three additional guest bedrooms and a full hall bath. A Fortified roof and fully encapsulated crawlspace provide meaningful long-term protection and peace of mind. Southern Shores Civic Association membership is voluntary at $100 annually for rental properties ($70 non-rental) and provides access to private beach parking, a soundside marina and boat launch (+$30), tennis courts (+$25), and neighborhood parks. A multi-use path winds through the community and connects north toward Duck's soundside boardwalk, shops, and restaurants. Centrally positioned between Duck and Kitty Hawk, Southern Shores offers convenient access to dining, shopping, and local attractions while maintaining the quiet residential character the community is known for. Single-level living, five bedrooms, and a 5-minute walk to the beach — "A Hidden Gem" is a rare find in one of the Outer Banks' most desirable communities.

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.

Classic Southern Shores at its best...Waterfront with spacious single-story convenience. Direct access both creekfront and canal front to Currituck Sound on wide, deep Ginguite Creek. Walk out and hop on your boat...kayak, stand-up-paddle, ski, fish, crab right from your dock. Home naturally aligns with surrounding maritime waters. Life creek-side is soothing: birdwatcher's canvas with continuous scenes of waterfowl. Ospreys fish, great blue herons glide, eagles soar and ducks & geese take flight overhead. Hummingbirds, chickadees, blue birds and more hover and nest. INSIDE...Designed to maximize your waterfront lifestyle in comfort. Heavy duty insulated, UV treated Anderson windows inspire you with awesome, panoramic views. Home is truly unique with eye-catching features from hardwood floors to stone fireplaces (Living Room fireplace stones handpicked from Narragansett Bay) to bead-board ceiling in den. Kitchen with dining area and large island makes entertaining easy; Dining room invites guests to be seated. Layout enlarges as you move to library/den where reading or curling up to watch a movie is easy. Sun/Florida room looks out on vast expanse of privacy canal-side. Four bedrooms and four full baths; two bedrooms have ensuites. Each bedroom/ensuite has ample closets. Spacious laundry room with washer, dryer, built in ironing-board, utility sink, large counter space and storage. OUTSIDE...Boaters' dream location. Front yard has private dock and boat lift on deep canal. Boat, paddleboard, kayak or walk wrap-around deck from canalfront to creekfront. Longest private dock on creek (150') provides depth for larger boat with tie-up pilings and ample room for recreational boats. Ski, fish or crab right from back yard! Extensive decking length of home gives breath-taking views: Bask in nature's beauty from upper deck as Ginguite Creek flows directly into the Currituck Sound. Outdoor shower with direct access door to laundry room. "Boat house" to store skis, fishing equipment and garden tools...easy living! Outside closet with water faucet on creek-side deck gives room for gardening supplies. Landscape lighting both canal and creek-side. WHAT TO DO?...Experience the look and feel of being on a cruise with unlimited excursions! Cast a line and drop crab pots from dock or catch a game of croquet on front lawn, golf at Duck Woods Country Club nearby. Easy and direct access to the Currituck Sound. Water ski, kayak, paddleboard; boat out to fish, crab, dock, shop, eat and be entertained in nearby Duck or across the sounds in Manteo. From ocean sunrise to sound sunset: more to do than can be imagined. EASY ACCESS...From Ocean to Sound. Sidewalks and roads in Southern Shores connect to treasures of the Outer Banks. Dare County has excellent elementary, middle and high schools and hosts a community college and trade school offerings. Known for the location of the First Flight with the iconic Wright Memorial and Visitor's Center, the Outer Banks offers creative recreation...Jockey's Ridge State Park with hang gliding and kite flying, Parks & Rec with indoor and outdoor facilities, Library and Senior Center (Baum Center), bike paths and walkways. Everything for daily needs nearby. Most shops locally sourced; familiar names of larger stores dot the area giving it a spirit of the thriving, seasoned community it is. LOCATION...Skip the traffic. Easy ingress and egress when coming across Wright Memorial Bridge or heading to the mainland! Beautiful clean beaches and the surf of the Atlantic Ocean on the East—restaurants, shops, places of worship, activities in-between—and an amazing waterside home and dock on the West...93 Osprey Lane marks the spot: a treasure you will be glad you discovered on the Outer Banks!

Price Reduction! Discover the charm of coastal living in this inviting 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home ideally located on the oceanside of Southern Shores. Nestled on a beautifully wooded lot, the property offers exceptional privacy and a peaceful setting while being just an easy stroll to the pristine beaches of the Outer Banks. The spacious floor plan provides comfortable living for family and guests, making it an excellent choice as a primary residence, second home, or vacation getaway. Enjoy the best of Southern Shores, with its quiet streets, mature maritime forest, and convenient access to the beach, bike paths, parks, shopping, and dining. This is a wonderful opportunity to own a home in one of the Outer Banks' most sought-after coastal communities.

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!

As you wind beneath a majestic canopy of live oaks, gently drifting with the natural undulations of the dunes, the quintessential charm of Southern Shores embraces you the moment you arrive. Serenity. Tranquility. Warmth. Since 1983, this meticulously maintained, gently used retreat has welcomed generations of family and friends into the quiet solitude of the Outer Banks maritime forest—wrapping around you like a familiar, favorite blanket. Here, local wildlife, soft ocean breezes tinged with salt air, and infinite starry nights offer an unforgettable backdrop for creating lifelong memories. Designed for seamless coastal living, the home opens into a main-level great room featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, warm natural light, and an inviting wood-burning fireplace made for cozy autumn nights and crisp spring gatherings. The layout flows perfectly into the dining area and kitchen, fully equipped and sold completely furnished so you can begin enjoying paradise on day one (see Bill of Sale for details). Expansive wraparound decking creates outdoor living spaces in every direction—perfect for catching morning light to the east or gathering to watch the sunset. Downstairs, a welcoming foyer sits alongside a dedicated laundry room and direct access to the spacious, covered carport. The main floor features a peaceful primary ensuite, thoughtfully sized to accommodate a king bed, along with two additional bedrooms that share a beautifully updated guest bath featuring modern LVP flooring and a cultured marble vanity. Ground-level, the home caters to easy beach days and relaxed outdoor entertaining, complete with a private outdoor shower, a generous storage room for beach gear, and a shady covered patio perfect for picnic setups and refreshing beverages. Party lights, anyone? Set on an expansive 0.48-acre lot, the property offers rare potential, with ample space to add a private swimming pool, expand outdoor entertainment areas, or create additional living space. Life is defined by its ages and stages; don’t miss the opportunity to make this timeless Outer Banks haven your own.

Welcome to 337 Sea Oats Trail, an extraordinary custom residence where craftsmanship, timeless materials and thoughtful design come together. Built in 2004 as the personal residence of renowned Outer Banks builder Randy Saunders of R.M. Saunders General Contractors, the home was designed with effortless living in mind, along with flexible spaces and thoughtful features for the future. Reclaimed heart pine flooring extends throughout the living areas and bedrooms, complemented by solid mahogany doors with Baldwin hardware, custom cypress trim, three-piece crown molding and 10-foot ceilings on the main living level. A detailed staircase with heart pine treads and wrought-iron balusters, a see-through 48-inch fireplace and expansive Andersen windows and doors add to the home’s distinctive character. The kitchen features premium Aristokraft cabinetry, granite countertops, a professional-grade 60-inch Dacor double gas oven with integrated griddle, an oversized walk-in pantry and a dumbwaiter connecting to the finished garage below. The spacious primary suite includes dual walk-in closets, a two-person Jacuzzi tub, a dual-sink vanity and a 5' x 7' steam shower. A bonus room and adjoining bedroom offer an ideal guest or in-law suite, while the formal dining room and pre-plumbed library were designed for possible conversion into an additional primary suite. The septic system is rated for four bedrooms. Outside, cedar shake accents, copper-tone metal roofing details, carriage-style garage doors and composite decking complement the home’s coastal architecture. The over 800-square-foot finished garage includes insulation, drywall and an epoxy floor. The property is also pre-wired or plumbed for a future whole-house generator, hot tub and swimming pool. Situated on one of the highest elevations in Southern Shores, 337 Sea Oats Trail is a rare combination of enduring construction, thoughtful craftsmanship and flexibility for years to come. RECENT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE: 2025 CertainTeed Grand Manor luxury shingle roof, two brand-new Trane HVAC systems, a third HVAC system replaced within the past five years, refinished heart pine flooring, refreshed interior paint and all new blinds. Ask agent for a complete list of the quality features and craftsmanship details this home provides.

Experience Southern Shores the way visionary founder Frank Stick intended in this rare maritime forest sanctuary. Custom-built by renowned artisan Possum Silver as his personal residence, this distinctive Outer Banks home is set naturally into the landscape on the leeward side of the dune line. Built with an exceptionally sturdy block foundation and a full basement—a unique feature for the area—the home blends craftsmanship with lasting value. Inside, character abounds with heart pine floors, juniper tongue-and-groove ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace and Gorgeus upgraded Kitchen. Offering 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, the property boasts abundant storage, including an extra-large walk-in attic. The versatile ground level also offers great potential to be easily converted into a separate suite.

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! Chicahauk, CANALFRONT, three bedroom, two and a half bath immaculate home with a great floorplan. Soughtafter X-Zone! A portion of the lot is in an AE flood zone. The home is in an X-flood zone. Top notch kitchen. The people who owned this home before the present owner, owned a kitchen and bath store and went all out on updating the kitchen. It is a gourmet, galley style, dream kitchen. Stainless appliances, double ovens, butler’s pantry with vegetable sink. The living area is spacious with a two-story tall cathedral ceiling , dining area and a gorgeous gas fireplace. That area opens to an inviting tiled floor Florida room that is heated by the heat pump system but also has an attractive gas fireplace. Stunning Juniper tray ceiling and Juniper trim. 5 Pella sliders/doors surround this cozy room making it feel like you are outside. Nice views of the canal from the Florida room or the decks. Open each of those and you have a screen porch. Down the hall there is a cute powder room conveniently located off from the living area. Almost all of the downstairs just had new LVP installed in August 2026. Further down the hall on the ground floor is the primary bedroom with a slider out onto the sundeck with a hot tub. A super nice primary bathroom. The washer and dryer are conveniently located in the primary walk-in closet. Up the stairs there is a hall bathroom and two nice bedrooms. The bedroom on the west has a great view of the canal. The owners want most personal items and most nik-naks but are willing to leave most of the furnishings. You will notice some items with blue tape that the owners want. The canalfront is fully bulkheaded. A stone patio would be great for a firepit. In front there is a beautiful 42-foot-wide inviting covered porch that also connects to the detached 541 square foot two car garage. New Fortified Roof in 2020. Amerigas rent on tank paid for 2026. New microwave 2023. Gutter and siding repair and upgrade in May 2022. Water heater replaced in August 2026. There is no vacant lot in between this house and the homes on either side. It is just a wide lot. Look in associated docs for County Permits & Survey, Expenses, MOG/RPD, House Sketch, Southern Shores Realty Disclosure etc. Agent & owner do not guarantee floor plans or measurements completed by Lighthouse Visuals. Close to the Chicahauk common areas tennis courts, gazebo, soccer field. Close to the Market Place Shopping Center, shopping, restaurants. For $160 per year Chicahauk HOA dues include Tennis Courts, Pavilion, Kids play area, Soccer Field, Picnic Area, canal access & canal side picnic area. Ocean access parking in the Chicahauk beach access parking lot. In addition, for a low $70 per year the SS Civic Association lets you take advantage of 33 ocean accesses, three sound side marinas with picnic & crabbing areas. Belong to the Boat Club for $30 per year & the Racquet Club for $25 per year. The Southern Shores Civic Association info can be accessed at SSCAOBX.ORG. Chicahauk association information can be accessed at https://www.cpoaobx.org/covenants/bylaws/ Combo lockbox EZ to Show.

Welcome to this exceptional 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home located in the desirable Chicahauk neighborhood, close to the beach. Beautiful hardwood floors flow through the spacious, light-filled main living areas. Generous floor plan featuring 5 spacious bedrooms and 4.5 baths, offering plenty of room for family and guests to relax in comfort. Step outside to your personal backyard paradise, complete with a private saltwater in-ground pool and fire pit great for summer relaxation and outdoor entertaining. Added storage includes a convenient outdoor storage shed, ideal for beach gear, lawn equipment, or sports gear. Enjoy all the unbeatable perks of the Chicahauk community, including access to tennis courts, basketball court, bocce court, pickleball court, softball/soccer field, child play area, picnic area, and a pavilion. Combine coastal living with top-tier community amenities—schedule your tour today!

Unique opportunity to own a solidly built, classic Old Nags Head–style home in an X flood zone in Southern Shores, just a short walk (0.02 miles) from the beach. This spacious property features abundant covered porches, outdoor living spaces and workshop, along with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, offering plenty of flexibility for extended family, guests, or rental potential. The main living area includes 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, along with a great room, dining area, and kitchen with nook. Beautiful heart pine floors, a beamed ceiling in the great room, and tongue-and-groove accents add warmth and character. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, including a commercial-grade range and hood ventilation system, ideal for cooking and entertaining. A wraparound porch off the main living area provides the perfect place to relax with a book or gather with family and friends. The lower level offers two separate living areas. One area includes a bedroom with stacked washer and dryer (new in 2023), full bath, sitting area, and kitchenette with full-size refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, and coffee maker—creating a perfect space for an in-law suite, guest quarters, or a private family retreat. The other space is a private ensuite with its own entrance, providing excellent privacy for guests. The homesite is nestled in a maritime forest setting surrounded by gorgeous old live oak trees, offering natural beauty, shade, and privacy. Additional highlights include abundant storage, a workshop, carport, and a deep lot with potential room for a pool. Recent updates include a new fortified roof (2026), new tankless water heater (2022), with washer, dryer, and refrigerator in the primary living area all within the last five years. This is a rare opportunity to own a solid coastal home with space, character, charm, and versatility in a highly desirable beachside location.

A truly exceptional Southern Shores waterfront retreat, thoughtfully designed for comfortable Outer Banks living and framed by sweeping creek views with quick access to the sound. Featured in My Outer Banks HOME magazine, this energy-efficient certified green home offers a rare combination of distinctive character, custom craftsmanship and thoughtful construction. As you arrive, the beautifully landscaped setting and inviting driveway set the tone. Inside, the home immediately stands apart with remarkable custom woodwork and a beautiful water view visible from the front door. The pine flooring and other wood accents were crafted from trees harvested from the property itself during construction, giving the interiors a warm, natural character that can't be replaced. The main level features an office, dining room and impressive living area with cathedral ceilings, built in shelving, and expansive windows overlooking the creek, pool, and backyard. The well-appointed kitchen offers crisp white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a comfortable dining nook, all oriented toward the surrounding scenery. A bright sunroom creates another inviting space to gather, relax, and enjoy the water view. This side of the home also includes a large laundry room and convenient access to the two-car garage. The primary suite is privately situated on the main level and features stunning creek views, private pool access, a generous walk-in closet with custom shelving, and a spa-like bath complete with double vanities, soaking tub, and steam shower. Upstairs, an open hallway overlooks the living room below and captures another perspective of the wide creek. The same beautiful pine flooring continues throughout the level, where you will find two additional bedrooms, a large full bathroom and two spacious versatile flex spaces. Whether used for guests, a home office, playroom, media room or additional living space, these rooms provide exceptional flexibility. Thoughtful energy efficient features are incorporated throughout the home. An energy-saving geothermal heating and cooling system operates in a closed loop system. The closed crawlspace, accessible from inside the home, features a cement floor sealed with plastic lining and is insulated and air conditioned, providing an additional level of protection and efficiency. Step outside and the true appeal of this property unfolds. The pool, outdoor shower and fenced yard create a private backyard oasis, while the long dock leads across the creek to a charming gazebo, the perfect place for morning coffee, an afternoon of fishing, or an evening spent enjoying the surroundings. With its generous width and direct connection to the sound, the creek provides an ideal setting for boating, fishing and enjoying the coastal lifestyle. Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully constructed, this residence offers a rare blend of craftsmanship, efficiency and an exceptional waterfront location. From the custom pine details and geothermal system to the pool and private dock, every aspect has been designed to make the most of life on the Outer Banks. A truly special Southern Shores offering that is ready to be enjoyed for years to come. Call today to schedule your private tour!