With its sandy roads, pristine beachfront, and roaming wild horses, the Corolla (pronounced cuh-RAH-lah) area is known for making those who come to the area feel as though they’ve stepped right into the past. “It’s just a beautiful, noncommercialized, unspoiled little village,” says Scott Wheeler, real estate agent and longtime resident of Corolla. “People love to vacation here during the summer, but it's lovely all year.” With resort town vibes and history that residents can reach out and touch, Corolla offers classic coastal life in a secluded spot along the Outer Banks.
The neighborhood of Corolla offers a ton of fun, from beaches to fitness and even wild horses.
There is so much beauty and fun waiting for you in the amazing neighborhood of Corolla.
With direct beach access, the homes in Corolla will have you relaxed and craving more sun.
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Contemporary beach aesthetic
Homes in Corolla are made up of impressively sized contemporary estates — many featuring up to six bedrooms — as well as townhouses. Prices for townhouses range from $475,000 to $675,000, while the large contemporary homes generally go for $1 million to $3.5 million. Homes on the sound are particularly desirable and can go for even higher. While the population is known to swell considerably in the summer, the remaining months are notably more peaceful.
The homes of Corolla are gigantic and many have direct access to the beach.
Not only are the homes big and pretty, but you will also find well-manicured lawns in Corolla.
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Take a drive and spot wild horses
While tourists are known to flock to the area in the warmer months, residents of Corolla can enjoy the natural beauty and local history all year round. “The beach is super wide, and as a barrier island, we have the sound on one side and the ocean on the other,” says Wheeler. “So you can fish, go boating, drive along the beach, or just relax.” Guided tours aimed at spotting the local wild horses are popular tourist attractions, but residents can take their four-wheel drive vehicles directly down miles of pristine beach as they keep an eye out for the local Banker steeds. Those in search of some greenery can find it at nearby Duck Town Park, which features several miles of trails through beautiful maritime forest and swamp environments.
Bring the family out to walk the dunes at Jockey Ridge State Park.
Take the family to the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and if you're adventurous climb to the top.
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Historic Corolla village offers old-school charm
Residents looking to truly embrace the old school charm of the area can head to Historic Corolla village, one of the few truly untouched coastal villages left, and appreciate the wooden signs and classic architecture as they walk down its sandy streets. The shops in the area are almost all locally owned, and the area is also home to the Wild Horse Museum. Those with a particular interest in maritime history can head over to the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, an original all-brick lighthouse originally constructed in 1875. Residents can then make their way to Sooey’s BBQ & Rib Shack for some classic North Carolina-style barbecue.
You can shop for gifts for friends when you visit the shops near the lighthouse in Corolla.
You will find restaurants with a view of the sunset within the Corolla neighborhood.
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Currituck County High makes music happen
Students in Corolla can begin their education at Knotts Island Elementary School, before moving on to Currituck County Middle and finishing up at Currituck County High School, with Niche scores of B-plus, B-minus, and B, respectively. Local aspiring musicians will especially love Currituck County High’s band program, a superior-rated program with several all-state and all-district honors.
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