Crawford offers newer homes and country living in Currituck County
Modern subdivisions and rural properties are divided by farms, marshes and woodlands in Crawford Township. The area was settled by Colonials in the 1600s and farming has since remained one of Crawford’s biggest industries. Many of today's farms also operate markets. With nearby regional hubs like Hampton Roads and the Outer Banks growing, these smaller communities between have also seen growth and most homes here were built in the 2000s. Despite the population boom, Realtor Stephanie Forloines says Currituck County maintains its small-town identity. “Even though you have houses beside you, it’s still country living,” says Stephanie Forloines, owner of 4Loines Real Estate, who’s been selling homes since 2006. “We’re kind of a cut-through between Virginia and the Outer Banks. People looking to move here want a little more land or are willing to drive another 20 minutes to get to Virginia.”
Coastal‑style elements are common in many of Crawford’s modern homes.
Crawford sits along the Currituck Sound, a frequent spot for local watersports.
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Currituck and Tull Bay subdivisions
There are some ranch-style and Craftsman homes from as early as the 1950s, but most of the houses in the area are contemporaries built in the past 25 years. Most of the area's houses are in subdivisions around Currituck and Tull Bay, but properties in the rest of town sit along winding roads with slightly larger lot sizes. Homes here sell for a median price of $475,000, which is higher than both the state and national median.
Diverse home styles appear throughout Crawford, reflecting varied local tastes.
Contemporary homes in Crawford sit on large lots overlooking the Currituck Sound.
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CTE programs at Currituck County High
Students may start at Shawboro Elementary, which earns a B from Niche, before going to Currituck County Middle, which also receives a B. Currituck County High gets a B-minus and offers career and technical education in fields like health care and carpentry.
Shawboro Elementary serves Crawford with foundational programs for young learners.
Crawford’s Currituck County High provides a range of courses, including technical pathways.
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Commuting via Routes 168, 158
Residents here rely on their own cars to get around. Commuters can take state Route 168 north 15 miles to get to the Virginia state line. Route 168 also connects to U.S. Route 158, which runs to Elizabeth City and the Outer Banks. Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is located 20 miles away. The closest major airport, Norfolk International, is 43 miles north.
Natural, outdoor attractions and municipal parks
The North River Game Lands that make up much of the center of town offer swamps and woodlands for hunting black bears and ducks. “Because the ocean is on one side and the sound is on the other, we grow grasses here that are nowhere else in the world,” says Forloines. “It actually makes the duck meat taste different, so we have people who travel here from all over the world just to duck hunt.” The Currituck Sound is a large lagoon where locals can go boating and fishing. Municipal outdoor spots include Currituck County Community Park, known for its sports fields, and Maple Park, popular for its playground and fenced area for dogs. The Currituck Family YMCA is near the parks and has indoor and outdoor pools, a gym and an indoor basketball court.
Crawford’s YMCA at Community Park provides pools, a gym and year‑round activities.
Swamps in Crawford’s North River Game Lands offer peaceful views at dusk.
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Local farm markets and restaurants, chains in Elizabeth City
Along Route 168, Morris Farm Market has been selling fresh, local produce since 1983. Popular locally owned restaurants in town include Frog Island Seafood for fresh catches straight from North Carolina waters and Pass the Salt Cafe for American favorites. Forloines says residents can also make the 20-mile trip to Elizabeth City for chains like Walmart and Food Lion.
Crawford’s Morris Farm Market on Route 168 has sold fresh regional produce since 1983.
Crawford’s Pass the Salt sits by the north Currituck ferry and serves familiar American fare.
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