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Homes For Sale In The Town Of Kill Devil Hills NC

Kill Devil Hills has an odd name but the story behind it brings to life the folk history of the area. Rum was the drink of choice back in the colonial times. A ship wrecked on the shores of Kill Devil Hills laden with a shipment of rum. The locals scavenged the shipment, as was customary in those days, and hid the rum behind the sand dunes where the Wright brothers later flew the first plane. The rum was strong enough to "Kill the devil" and those dunes where the rum was hidden was nicknamed Kill Devil Hill and the name has stuck like a sandspur.

On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright made the first successful power-driven airplane flight from the sand dune known as the Kill Devil Hill near the town of Kitty Hawk. History records the first flight in Kitty Hawk but the location of the flight was actually in Kill Devil Hills.

Kill Devil Hills is the oldest town on the Outer Banks of North Carolina having incorporated in 1953. Still a baby of a town compared to most localities across the US, it is the most established town on the Outer Banks. Kill Devil Hills is comprised of 63 subdivisions/communities containing some 8,000+ parcels of which some 1,000 are vacant lots. According to the US Census Bureau, there are 10,500 year round residents. Kill Devil Hills has the highest percentage of year round residents of all the towns on the Outer Banks. This is where you will also find most of the restaurants, stores and ancillary services that a permanent population requires. There are also a large number of vacation homes making Kill Devil Hills the perfect location.

Bordered by Kitty Hawk on the north, Nags Head on the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Kitty Hawk Bay to the west, Kill Devil Hills has 17 free public beach accesses on the ocean front, 2 sound accesses, 1 sound boat ramp, 2 children's play grounds, and a pleasant selection of beach houses. Kill Devil Hills is one of the most vacation friendly resort towns on the east coast.

Looking for an adorable cottage that is “Just as You Wish?” If so, wish granted: this bungalow is cute, clean and ready for you! The location is great on a very quiet street with the beach access just 300 yards away! Nestled in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, enjoy walking to the Wright Brothers Monument, the lifeguard station, Stop N Shop and more! The home features three bedrooms, 2 full baths, an open concept living area. The finishes and décor are on point and its ready for you to enjoy. The deck is perfect for sunning and listening to the waves. Under the home is classic—open space to enjoy shade, breezes and friends with a relaxed beach vibe. There is plenty of storage for toys! You are going to love this place. Life is short…be happy and make good things happen!
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Some homes simply feel like the Outer Banks—and this is one of them! This classic Outer Banks beach cottage captures the character and nostalgia of the old Nags Head style cottages, while thoughtful updates and modern conveniences make it perfectly suited for the way we vacation today. Just steps from the beach with gorgeous ocean views, 2 living areas, and expansive outdoor living, the home was made for gathering. The open living and dining areas bring everyone together, while a second living area offers space for games, movies or simply spreading out. Four bedrooms, each with its own private bath, give everyone a comfortable retreat. Plus they all have direct deck access and all of bedrooms upstairs have ocean views! Outside, the experience continues with covered and uncovered decks offering plenty of places to enjoy the salt air, morning coffee and more ocean views. Out back, a custom covered bar with generous seating, brick patio and sandy volleyball court create a gathering spot all their own. The sellers have thoughtfully improved the home over the years with quartz countertops, updated appliances, a tankless water heater, composite decking, updated HVAC components and more—but perhaps the best testament to what they've created comes from the people who have stayed here. A successful vacation rental with a 4.98 Airbnb rating and Guest Favorite status, the home has inspired guests to call it their “best family beach vacation yet” and praise its thoughtful details, comfortable layout, abundant outdoor spaces and incredible proximity to the beach. Many say they would return—and some already have. The central Kill Devil Hills location puts you close to shopping, dining, groceries and Avalon Pier, while still being just steps from the beach. Come Fourth of July, skip the crowds and enjoy one of the best perks of the location - watch the Town of Kill Devil Hills fireworks over Avalon Pier right from home! A little nostalgic, a lot of fun, and filled with the character that made people fall in love with the Outer Banks in the first place. Come experience it for yourself!
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7 bd
8 ba
245 sq ft
Welcome to Seaduction, a premier semi-oceanfront investment opportunity! Thoughtfully designed to capture both elevated coastal living and strong rental performance, this luxury estate offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and income potential. Offering seven spacious en suite bedrooms, a mezzanine level flex room retreat, eight full baths, and two half baths, the home provides privacy and comfort across five expansive levels, with elevator access to four floors for convenience and accessibility. The interior showcases high-end finishes throughout, including custom cabinetry, solid surface countertops, custom tile work, Craftsman-style trim, and luxury lighting, all complemented by high-end, professionally curated furnishings that create a cohesive, upscale aesthetic where no detail has been overlooked. Designed for both elegance and durability, the gourmet kitchen features a large island with stainless steel appliances and flows seamlessly into a generous dining space to accommodate large gatherings with ease. Multiple covered decks and oversized windows frame panoramic Atlantic views, while the resort-style backyard delivers a private heated pool, hot tub, cabana bar, outdoor shower, and fenced yard. Interior entertainment spaces include a comfortable media lounge and a fully equipped recreation room with wet bar, pool table, shuffleboard, and arcade game. Ideally situated just 300 feet from convenient beach access beside Avalon Pier, Seaduction places the Atlantic Ocean only a few steps away—making sunrise walks, effortless beach days, and evenings by the water part of the everyday experience. With dining, entertainment, and fishing just moments from your doorstep, this prime location further enhances the home’s strong rental appeal and lifestyle value. Seaduction represents a rare opportunity to secure a turnkey, high-performing coastal asset.
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This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is ready for its next chapter and offers a wonderful opportunity for buyers looking to add their personal touch. Recent updates include a brand-new fireplace and chimney for cozy evenings, fresh kitchen cabinets with a stylish new backsplash, beautiful new LVP flooring throughout, and a convenient new outdoor shower ideal for after long days on the beach. The property also features an updated hot water heater and heat pump for reliable comfort, along with a solid 2018 roof that provides peace of mind. Some cosmetic updating and a new back deck will allow you to create an ideal living space and add value. Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks, this home delivers classic coastal living with convenient access to both the Atlantic beaches and the peaceful sound. Enjoy the best of the area just steps from the Third Street Sound Access, featuring a walkway and gazebo perfect for stunning sunset views, quiet relaxation, and easy kayak or paddleboard put-ins on the sound. You’re also only a short stroll or bike ride from ocean beach accesses, local restaurants, shops, and attractions. Experience Outer Banks living with ocean breezes, sound sunsets, and year-round charm. Whether you’re seeking a primary residence, second home, or investment property, this one checks all the boxes.
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Whether as a primary residence, a second home, or a vacation rental home, you can experience coastal waterfront living at its finest at 241 Eagle Dr. Nestled in the gated community of Colington Harbour, this stunning canal-front home offers the perfect blend of coastal charm with modern convenience and reliability. The front door opens to 329 sq ft of flex space that is not counted in the total sq footage. This space is also accessed from the 481 sq ft garage, that can accomodate 2 cars, creating a dry entry. Ascending the stairs you will step into the bright open living space featuring an updated chefs kitchen with new stainless appliances, double wall ovens, a center island with a gas cooktop, and elegant glass-faced cabinets, all tied together by high-quality porcelain tile flooring that flows effortlessly into the redesigned dining space. The luxury continues in the modernized bathrooms, highlighted by a primary en-suite with poured epoxy countertops and a custom tile shower featuring integrated Bluetooth for your favorite music. Designed for the ultimate boater, the property boasts 60 feet of bulk headed water frontage on a wide, deep water canal, complete with a private dock, pier, and boatlift for seamless sound access. For added peace of mind, the home is equipped with a security system and a newly installed whole-house generator. Entertaining is a breeze whether you're relaxing on the covered screened porch, soaking up the sun on the third-floor deck, or gathering around the fire pit in the waterside "beach" area. The sun deck is new and designed to keep the screen porch dry from above. The beautifully landscaped yard also includes a fenced area and a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Inside, you’ll find elegant finishes throughout, including a ships watch, a ground-floor bonus room, and a two-car garage with dry entry to the home. Residents also enjoy fantastic community amenities such as a clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, and a private boat ramp, making this the absolute pinnacle of Outer Banks living. Since purchasing in 2019 the sellers have made a lot of improvements: 2019 new carpet on stairs, lvp in primary br, new whole house generator. 2020 new blinds, new pier/dock and 10,000 lb boat lift. 2021 converted screen porch to beautiful dining/flex room. 2022 Half bath remodel, remodel 3rd floor bath, new shed. 2023 reimagined the back yard, total kitchen remodel, ship lap ceiling in kitchen and living room, living room paint. 2024 new hvac for ground and middle floor, clean all duct work, new fortified roof, new lvp floors on 3rd floor, new carpet in ships watch and stairs. 2025 complete remodel of primary bathroom, new tank buddy for water heater, screened in porch, 3 new slideing doors, new composite stairs to back yard. Rental projection of $35k-$38k on file
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3 bd
2 ba
255 sq ft
Westside Kill Devil Hills at MP 9.5, right in the middle of the places that make everyday life on the Outer Banks easy. Located in the Whispering Pines neighborhood, 204 Pine Grove Trail is in an X flood zone and offers something increasingly hard to find in KDH: a well-maintained home with a good-sized yard, extra usable space, and a location close to just about everything. A large covered front porch welcomes you upstairs and gives you a shady spot to enjoy the outdoors. Inside, high cathedral ceilings and a wall of windows make the open great room feel bright and spacious, connecting the living, dining, and kitchen areas. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, including a brand new refrigerator, while brand new LVP flooring runs throughout the home for a clean, cohesive look. Down the hall are two guest bedrooms and a full bath, with the primary bedroom and its private bath tucked at the end of the hall. The laundry room is conveniently located on the main living level, and a whole-house water filtration system is another thoughtful addition. Downstairs, this home offers something extra. The sellers added approximately 255 sq. ft. of additional unheated flex space, giving you plenty of possibilities for a second living room, game room, home gym, hobby space or additional hangout space. The space is not heated and is not included in the heated square footage, but it does have its own AC unit. A covered carport and dry entry are especially handy on those sideways rain kind of OBX days. Out back, a beautiful mature live oak gives the property a little of that old Kill Devil Hills character you just cannot manufacture. The large yard is fenced on three sides with plenty of room to grill, gather, garden or spend an evening outside under the oak. A 12 x 12 shed provides additional storage, while the double concrete driveway offers plenty of parking. There is also floored attic space for even more storage. Several of the big-ticket improvements are already handled, including a FORTIFIED Roof completed in August 2025, a new front deck and stairs in 2024, HVAC from 2018, and a septic system pumped in July 2026. And at MP 9.5, you are genuinely in the middle of KDH life. Grab dinner at Mama Kwan's, meet friends for a beer at Swells'a, make the inevitable Harris Teeter run or head across the highway to the beach. It is all just a few minutes from home. No need to choose between being close to the action and having a little room of your own. Here, you get both. * Some photos have been virtually enhanced using AI
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** Priced Below Tax Value!** Don’t miss this unique opportunity in the heart of Kill Devil Hills! This well-maintained **3-bedroom, 1-bath home** sits on a **commercially zoned lot**, offering flexibility as a primary residence, second home, investment property, business location, or future redevelopment opportunity. Never rented and primarily used as a second home, the property is in excellent condition. The HVAC and hot water heater were installed in 2015. The spacious area beneath the home provides plenty of storage and potential workshop space. Conveniently located just minutes from beautiful beaches, shopping, dining, and local attractions. **Motivated sellers — priced below tax value and ready for your offer!**
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Welcome Home to Selah Vie - a chic coastal beach box in convenient KDH close to beach access, sound access, shopping, dining, attractions, and more! Relax on vacation or unwind full time as this Home appeals to all - current Airbnb is a proven performer. Ample parking, covered space, hot tub, ext entertainment, covered porch, deck space, and more! Dry entry feat laundry and game area. Second level feat. open concept living, kitchen, and dining ideal for the whole family. Primary suite features large bathroom. Hall bath serves two large bedrooms making this beach box a true classic. Be sure to call Selah Vie Home today!
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Come live the beach lifestyle in the heart of Kill Devils. Walk to the beach and hear the ocean from this well maintained 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with high quality upgrades. This home has luxury vinyl plank flooring, composite decking, and an updated modern kitchen with a classic beachy feel. Entering from the bottom level, you will find the game room, laundry and half bath. There is good storage space for surfboards, beach toys, and bikes. The mid level hosts the spacious primary ensuite, plus 2 additional bedrooms that share a Jack-and-Jill bath. An added bonus on this level is the covered porch with hot tub, great for those rainy days or colder times of year. The top floor was designed for rest and relaxation. The open and airy living room offers access to both an outdoor deck made of long lasting composite material and a screened-in porch—perfect for enjoying fresh coastal breezes. The kitchen is modern & updated with quality cabinetry, high end counter tops and sleek finishes. There is also a private ensuite bedroom conveniently located off the living room. The backyard has a fire pit and stone patio. This yard could be easily fenced in. The views of the Wright Brothers National Memorial and peaks of the ocean make this one truly a coastal getaway.
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This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Avalon Beach offers 1,428 sqft, a fenced yard, hot tub, and a convenient central Kill Devil Hills location close to shopping, dining, recreation, and other Outer Banks attractions. Avalon Beach homeowners also receive a beach parking pass through the voluntary HOA. The main living area is adjacent to a bonus room that works well as an office, sitting room, or hobby area. The kitchen features butcher block countertops, abundant cabinet and counter space, and a large breakfast bar with seating. Hardwood flooring in the kitchen complements the wood cabinetry. The bedroom layout includes a primary en suite with a private bath, two guest bedrooms, and a second full hall bath. The ground level includes a two-car carport,hot tub, and enclosed storage area with laundry, providing plenty of room for bikes, beach gear, tools, and other necessities. The fenced backyard is shaded and wooded, adding privacy and an appealing setting for pets, recreation, or outdoor enjoyment. With its functional floor plan, private backyard, hot tub, and central Kill Devil Hills location, this property offers the convenience and versatility to work well as either a primary residence or long-term rental. (There is a long-term renter scheduled to be out by 10/31 or sooner.)
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Welcome to Anika Way, a truly gorgeous 2023-built home tucked into the sought-after Water Oak community and backing directly to the Wright Brothers Memorial National Park. That protected National Park land behind you is something no amount of money can build or replicate, and it gives this property a sense of openness, privacy, and permanence that is genuinely rare on the Outer Banks. From the moment you walk through the door, the condition speaks for itself. Pristine is the only word for it. Built in 2023 and meticulously maintained since, this home shows better than new construction, with none of the wait or the punch list. The owners went well beyond the builder's standard package at nearly every turn. The heart of the home is a bright, open living and kitchen area anchored by a showstopping quartz waterfall island, upgraded from the builder's original plan to a significantly larger footprint. It seats a crowd, gives you all the prep space you could want, and naturally becomes the place everyone gathers. Quartz countertops carry throughout the kitchen, and the gas range is a genuine upgrade any cook will appreciate. Overhead, exposed beams add architectural warmth and character, elevating the space well beyond what you typically find in a home of this vintage. The adjoining living room centers on a gas fireplace, a true focal point that anchors the room and delivers instant ambiance at the flip of a switch. Electrical has already been run above the fireplace, so mounting a television there is simple and clean if you want it. Motorized shades in both the living room and the primary bedroom let you control light and privacy at the touch of a button, a small luxury you will use every day. The first-floor primary ensuite is a standout, delivering the ease of single-level living while preserving privacy from the additional bedrooms. Quartz countertops continue in the primary bathroom, tying the finishes together beautifully. In total the home offers four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, giving you flexibility for guests, a home office, a bunk room, or whatever suits the way you live. Every bathroom in this home has been upgraded. Fully tiled showers and tub surrounds, upgraded vanities, and elevated fixtures mean there is not a builder-grade bathroom in the house. Both guest bathrooms feature granite countertops, offering warmth and contrast alongside the quartz found in the kitchen and primary suite. Then there is the backyard, and this is where Anika Way really separates itself. The heated saltwater pool extends your swim season well past the summer months, and saltwater means softer water and easier maintenance. The covered back patio was made for long evenings outdoors, whether that is morning coffee, an afternoon in the shade, or dinner with friends as the sun goes down. Rain or shine, you have a comfortable place to sit outside. A full irrigation system keeps the landscaping green and healthy with almost no effort on your part, which matters here on the coast. This is a phenomenal home for entertaining. Guests gather at the island, the doors open, and the party moves outside to the pool and patio without missing a beat. The flow between indoor and outdoor living is effortless, exactly what you want in a coastal home. Water Oak residents also enjoy access to a community pier, adding another dimension to the coastal lifestyle and making the water part of everyday life here. Location, condition, and upgrades rarely line up this well. Backing to protected National Park land, built in 2023 and kept immaculate, upgraded thoughtfully throughout, and finished with a heated saltwater pool and covered patio, Anika Way is completely move-in ready as a primary residence, second home, or investment property. Photos are beautiful, but they do not fully capture this home. Schedule your private showing and see it in person.
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UPGRADES, LOCATION, FLEXIBILITY— there is a lot to love at 218 W Archdale St! Now offered with a large majority of furnishings included, this custom-built, never-rented Kill Devil Hills home offers buyers an incredible opportunity for a move-in-ready coastal retreat with over 2,000 square feet of living space. Major improvements have already been completed, including a NEW 2025 IBHS FORTIFIED Roof™ with GAF Timberline HDZ architectural shingles and transferable Gold Pledge warranty, along with new coastal-rated HVAC systems. Designed with flexibility in mind, the ground level features a furnished private-entry in-law suite with a full bath, welcoming foyer, closet storage, and an additional bonus room currently used for guest accommodations—ideal for visiting family and friends, multigenerational living, a home office, or additional storage space. The second level includes a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and private bath, plus two comfortably sized guest bedrooms connected by a shared full bath. Upstairs, the reverse floor plan creates a bright and inviting main living space with vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, gas fireplace, and easy access to expansive covered decks. And then there are the VIEWS! Head up to the rooftop Crow’s Nest for panoramic views stretching across the Outer Banks, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, rare peek ocean views, and a front-row vantage point for the annual Kill Devil Hills Fourth of July fireworks at Avalon Pier. The outdoor space offers just as much versatility, with dual carports providing ample room for multiple vehicles, boat and RV parking, an RV/EV hookup, fenced and irrigated yard, storage shed with utility sink, outdoor shower, and plenty of space for relaxing and entertaining. Additional improvements include updated faucets and fixtures, exterior utility enhancements, freshly painted structural pilings, deck supports and fence posts, plus extensive exterior cleaning and pressure washing. Located just moments from beach access with parking, Hayman Park, the Bay Drive Multi-Use Path, sound-side gazebo, and a public boat ramp, this home puts both the ocean and sound within easy reach. NO HOA, X FLOOD ZONE, central KDH location, incredible indoor-outdoor living, strong rental potential, OCEAN VIEWS, and the big-ticket improvements already taken care of—this home checks a lot of boxes. 218 W Archdale St offers exceptional value for buyers looking for a primary residence, second home, or an Outer Banks retreat. From the flexible floor plan to the rooftop views, this is a home that offers more at every level. Move in, unpack, and start enjoying life on the Banks!
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