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This property is located on the 12th green in the Village at Nags Head Golf Links. The property has five bedrooms and four baths, is beautifully furnished and will be sold fully furnished. The property has 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, a game room with pool table and a private swimming pool. A true vacation home.
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Welcome to 203 W Carolinian Circle, your Nags Head family compound. This beautiful 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bathroom home sits on over an acre of private, fenced, landscaped property at the end of Carolinian Circle. An additional building on the property offers 1,731 sq ft of heated & cooled space with full bath for endless opportunity! Make it your office, your gym or your kids hangout. In the main home, the breathtaking cathedral ceilings let the bright light pour into the open concept first floor! The customized chef's kitchen has everything you need to cook & entertain. Breeze through the wet bar/kitchenette area off of the main kitchen into your in-law suite. Offering it's own private outside entry and sun deck this space is complete with full bath and two bedroom spaces. Upstairs, you'll find two more bedrooms, both with en-suites. The larger, primary bedroom has an en-suite bath you won't want to leave! A beautiful clawfoot tub & an oversized tiled shower with rain head & wall jets! This room also has a spacious sun balcony that overlooks the pool. The second bedroom has a custom bath, complete with large tiled shower. Both rooms have interior laundry shoots to the main floor for easy laundry days! Trex decking around the entire home and pool area allow for little to no maintenance. If you aren't ready for a swim in the pool, relax on the beautifully designed pool deck and soak up some sun, or curl up with a book inside the screened porch. Come and tour this stunning, custom property today before it's too late!
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This home is being sold turn-key ready. Seller says, "New roof in 2025". New wall-to-wall carpet, new living room couch, and chairs. Sold fully furnished and in an established rental program. The backyard has an in-ground pool, a hot tub, and a picnic table located under the pergola. The outside enclosed shower is steps from the pool. The ground level has a game room. Kitchen, Dining area, living room, 1/2 bath, and laundry room are on the second level, bedrooms are on the top floor. This home is in the area of Dowdys Park and the Bonnett Street beach access, the YMCA, and PIRATE'S QUAY, where you can find a coffee shop, a seafood shop, and a restaurant.
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This well maintained home is built for comfort in mind. Four of the five bedrooms have private baths. An additional full bath on the ground floor next to the 5th bedroom. Easy access to the pool and hot tub from the ground floor game room. The top floor offers a large open dining room, Livingroom and spacious kitchen with lots of counter space. Ocean views from the 2 east facing bedrooms with access to the deck. Sound views from the 2 west facing bedrooms also have access to the deck overlooking the pool. This house gives real meaning to the term Sunrise, Sunset.
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Welcome to your oceanfront opportunity in the heart of Nags Head! This spacious 8-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom coastal home sits on prime oceanfront real estate with incredible potential for the savvy buyer. The top floor features an open-concept design that showcases spectacular ocean views, creating an impressive space for entertaining and relaxation. Generating $178,305 in owner gross rents in 2025, this property shows strong income potential! This well-maintained property features solid bones with room for your personal touches. Step inside to unobstructed ocean views and the thoughtfully designed open-concept layout perfect for vacation rentals. The top-level living room offers comfortable space to relax, while the kitchen boasts granite countertops and stainless appliances with ample dining options including breakfast nook overlooking the ocean, formal dining, and bar seating. The mid-level deck features a hot tub overlooking the pool and protective dune - perfect for unwinding. Spacious bedrooms and smart layout create the ultimate vacation experience. The lower level game room with wet bar provides easy access to the pool and beach walkover. Recent major improvements include a new roof (2021), new pool heater (2022), fresh interior paint and most bedding, updated flooring throughout most of the home, and living room windows. Most windows and siding are original, offering an excellent opportunity to update and personalize to your taste. Prime location near OBX Fishing Pier, Fish Heads, restaurants, shops, and Outer Banks Mall. This property offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and rental-readiness, with cosmetic enhancement possibilities to truly make it your own. Don't miss this chance to own prime oceanfront real estate with proven rental history and room to add value through updates! Please note: The rear pool fence has been replaced with wooden fencing since photos were taken.
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Tucked beneath a breathtaking canopy of mature live oaks in the heart of Nags Head, this beautifully crafted cedar shaker home offers the rare combination of coastal charm, privacy, and modern comfort just moments from the beach. Built in 2017, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath retreat is tucked near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the sought-after Vista Colony community, backing directly to protected land owned by the YMCA and the scenic Nags Head Woods Preserve. From the moment you arrive, the property feels like a private escape immersed in nature. Inside, the bright open-concept floor plan is filled with natural light and highlighted by stunning wood-accented vaulted ceilings that bring warmth, character, and a true coastal cottage feel throughout the home. The airy kitchen was designed for gathering and entertaining, featuring crisp white cabinetry, Whirlpool stainless steel appliances, and a spacious butcher block island overlooking the peaceful wooded backdrop. Luxury vinyl plank flooring flows seamlessly throughout the one-level living space, leading to a spacious ensuite bedroom and two inviting guest rooms, offering comfort and flexibility for family, friends, or vacation guests alike. Outdoor living is where this property truly shines. Enjoy morning coffee on the screened porch beneath the live oaks, relax after a beach day in the shaded entertaining space under the home, or spend evenings around the outdoor fireplace surrounded by woods and exceptional privacy. An outdoor shower adds the perfect coastal touch, while direct backyard access to the Nags Head Woods Town Trail Preserve creates an unmatched setting for nature lovers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Located just a half-mile from the beach with easy pedestrian access at Barnes Street, this home is also conveniently close to Dowdy Park, local parks, the YMCA, coffee shops, ice cream parlors, and some of the Outer Banks’ favorite local restaurants. Whether you’re searching for a full-time residence, second home, or investment opportunity, 309 W Blue Jay Drive delivers the perfect blend of coastal lifestyle, convenience, and serene natural beauty — all set against one of the most iconic landscapes on the Outer Banks. Projected annual rental income of approximately $48,000 adds even more appeal to this exceptional coastal retreat.
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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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Welcome to the Nags Head treehouse of your dreams! Nestled in the sought-after North Ridge neighborhood, this home offers exceptional outdoor living surrounded by natural beauty. Inside, you’ll find two spacious living areas, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The home also includes high-end appliances, an induction oven, well-maintained wood floors throughout, and an EV charging station. Enjoy the outdoors year-round from the large covered and screened porch or relax on the private sun deck. Solar panels provide meaningful energy savings and long-term financial benefits. Close to Jockey's Ridge, Dowdy Park, the beach, shops, and restaurants. The owners have thoughtfully designed the outdoor space to blend nature and creativity, creating a unique climber’s paradise unlike anything else in the area!
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Your beach dream at 10212 S Colony South Drive! Adjacent to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and home to Nags Head’s quietest beaches, this location is perfect for rest and relaxation. When you are ready for an activity, the Oregon Inlet fishing center, the Bodie Island Lighthouse and the goods and services of Whalebone are just a short drive away. This home overlooks both the Atlantic Ocean and the National Seashore land. With the living area, kitchen and two bedrooms on the first floor, you’ll have one less set of steps to climb with groceries. There’s still a breathtaking panoramic view from the huge top floor sunroom. Add a mini split to that sunroom and increase the heated living area by over 300 square feet! There are also quite a few recent updates including some windows, window sashes, flooring, decks and rails. Enjoy this home this summer or focus on rentals and get good rental income! Home is rented sparingly so the actual income is not what it could be. As a result, there's less wear and tear here.
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Nestled in the heart of Nags Head, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath beach box in Old Nags Head Cove delivers the classic Outer Banks lifestyle you’ve been searching for. Featuring an open-concept floor plan perfect for gathering with family and friends, this coastal retreat offers comfortable living with all the essentials for a relaxing beach getaway or year-round escape. Enjoy the unbeatable community amenities including a neighborhood pool and private boat ramp — ideal for days spent on the water or soaking up the summer sun. Just minutes from the beach, local restaurants, shopping, fishing, and all the attractions that make the Outer Banks so special, this home truly offers everything you need in one of the most sought-after locations on the coast. Whether you’re looking for a second home, investment property, or your own slice of paradise, this Old Nags Head Cove gem is ready for you — just in time for Summer.
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SEMI-OCEANFRONT! Excellent Location! Cottage on 228 Feet Deep Lot & Fronts Beach Road in Nags Head ... Directly due East of the Outlet Shops & just 2 Blocks south of the Nags Head Event Site - Multiple functions annually at this site *** Home is an older cottage ... with some maintenance and updates this would make a cozy Beach Cottage ... But the Intrinsic Value is in the Land * See the North/Adjacent Homes with pools ... The subject Lot should be easily able to accommodate a similar type/style of Home *** Directly East of the Nags Head Outlet Shops * Close to Shopping, Restaurants in Nags Head & a short drive to Downtown Manteo & Pirates Cove & Oregon Inlet! You will love the numbers of great places to eat - all within a 10-minute drive! NOTE: Cottage is single family but has 2 front Entrances. Sellers previously had been renting the two spaces out separately. A Buyer could potentially generate rental income while going through the planning stages to build a new home ... on this lot! Location, Location, Location ... come see!
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With almost $100,000 booked for the upcoming 2026 season, this oceanfront offers guaranteed 2026 rental income in a location adored by Outer Banks visitors.Unveil the charm of South Nags Head with this oceanfront income producing property. The home offers direct beach access, breathtaking views, and spectacular sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean. Recent renovations have transformed the space, featuring a fully remodeled kitchen and updated bathrooms, and fresh interior painting to brighten the space, ensuring a modern yet coastal experience. The thoughtfully designed reverse floorplan layout maximizes panoramic ocean views. The expansive living room, adorned with stylish wide-plank LVP flooring and vaulted ceilings with skylights, creates a bright and airy ambiance. Original juniper wood walls adds warmth and character in the vaulted foyer, while the updated painted juniper creates a crisp balance. The spacious living area spans the width of the house and offers 2 seating options with deck access to an expansive oceanfront deck! Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub while taking in the ocean breezes and gorgeous views of the Atlantic. The remodeled kitchen boasts stunning quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, making meal preparation a delight. With two dining tables accommodating up to twelve people and bar seating for eight, hosting family gatherings has never been easier. The primary suite on the top level includes a king bed, ensuite bath, and private deck. The lower level features additional bedrooms, including another ensuite, with three rooms offering deck access to enjoy ocean breezes and the soothing sound of waves. A cozy mid-level den serves as an extra hangout area, complete with a wet bar and mini fridge, perfect for the kiddos, gaming, or added movie space. The just beyond the private pool, you can find the world renowned sandy beaches of the Outer Banks. Located at Milepost 19, this home is nestled in a highly sought after location with uncrowded beaches. Less than a mile away, the Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Fish Head's Bar and Grill invite you to enjoy oceanfront dining with live music, a treasured spot for locals and visitors! Plus, you're only a few miles from Coquina Beach and the renowned 4x4 beaches of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, popular for fishing and surfing. Schedule a tour and enjoy the charm and allure of South Nags Head.
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The evolution of OBX vacations started on the shores of Nags Head. From the wealthy planters of yore to today's happy vacationers, Nags Head was and is a destination. You have probably found this page because you are considering purchasing a beach house in Nags Head. This is your lucky day, because on this page you can find every home, condo, and piece of land that is for sale in Nags Head.

Nags Head is the southern most town on the Outer Banks, north of Oregon Inlet. Bordered by The Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Roanoke Sound on the west and the town of Kill Devil Hills to the north and Cape Hatteras National Seashore as the southern neighbor. 3/4 of Nags Head borders are on Nature consisting of either the Atlantic Ocean. the Roanoke Sound or Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The town is comprised of roughly 60 subdivisions/communities containing a combined total of 6400 parcels of which 1,000+- are still vacant (as of 2-1-16). The US Census Bureau indicates a year round population of 2,800 residents, underscoring the popularity of 2nd home ownership with out of sate owners.

Nags Head has 20 public ocean access areas and 4 public sound access areas, all with free parking, including the sound beach at Jockeys Ridge State Park. The oceanfront beach is open to the public and you can walk from one end of town to the other along the ocean's edge and never cross private property.

To help make it easier for you, we have sorted the properties for sale in Nags Head into convenient categories like investment homes, condos, vacant land, oceanfront houses, houses located on the sound and for the boaters there is even a section for canalfront homes in Nags Head.

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