$591,452Average Value$215Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Amenities aplenty on the Sound
Albemarle Plantation overlooks the Albemarle Sound from the far southern end of Hertford, a small town in eastern North Carolina. “It’s one of the few gated communities in this area that’s ‘amenitized.’ It has two restaurants on-site, tennis courts and a golf course. If you look in the surrounding county, there’s not really anything else like it,” says Bobby Masters, sales executive and Realtor with AP Real Estate. Beyond the amenities within the gates, Albemarle Plantation is a short drive from both Edenton and Elizabeth City. “It’s pretty centrally located between the two, which is convenient if you want more shopping and dining options,” Masters says, adding that more than its location and laundry list of amenities, it’s the people that make the place. “It’s not just a platitude. People really are just friendly here, they all wave at you.”
The waterfront golf course at Albemarle Plantation delivers scenic views and a challenging game.
Albemarle Plantation residents enjoy a community-built dog park, perfect for outdoor fun with pets.
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Coastal cottages to waterfront estates
Most homes here are Colonial Revival or Traditional in style. Nearly all of them incorporate coastal or Craftsman-inspired design elements, from Cape Cod-style dormer windows and beachy color palettes to boxy front porch columns and partial stone façades. Construction started in the early ‘90s and is ongoing today. “It’s a big community, we’ve got right about 525 homes in here so far,” says Masters, adding that there’s a 50-acre tract of land still awaiting development. He observes, too, that despite their relative youth, even new homes enjoy sizeable lots. “Most are between a third of an acre and a quarter of an acre, but some go up to a seventh.” Prices start at nearly $400,000 and can climb as high as more than $1 million. Masters notes that price is largely determined by age and view. “Homes that need a little bit of updating are in the low $400,000 range. Golf course homes are typically between $550,000 and $600,000, and there’s a waterfront home on the market right now for $1.3 million.” Given the price point, the neighborhood doesn’t tend to attract many first-time homebuyers. “For most people, this is the last home they’ll buy; they’re closer to downsizing. That said, there are a lot of long-time residents,” says Masters. He adds that Albemarle Plantation hosts an annual dinner event for residents who have lived here for 20-plus years. In 2024, the attendees numbered 96.
Cape Cod-inspired homes are a signature feature of Albemarle Plantation's coastal charm.
Albemarle Plantation pays homage to coastal architecture with its beautiful, seaside-style homes.
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Recreation galore within the gates
Albemarle Plantation offers many of the usual gated community amenities, from bocce and tennis courts to a fitness center and a saltwater pool. The Sound Golf Links at Albemarle Plantation golf course sprawls over much of the neighborhood’s center. The 18-hole course was designed by North Carolina local Dan Maples. And beyond the sparkling view it provides, the Albemarle Sound waterfront itself is an amenity. “We offer a 166-slip marina, which can accommodate boats up to 60 feet long,” says Masters, adding that there’s also a boat ramp available for those who store their boats off-site. “There are lots of different social clubs here, too, from more active clubs for fishing or kayaking, to book and quilting clubs.”
Boats docked at the Albemarle Plantation marina offer easy access to the Albemarle Sound’s open waters.
The marina at Albemarle Plantation is a key stop on the Albemarle sailing loop, perfect for boaters.
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Dine dockside, shop in town
Hertford proper is a short drive north; it’s where most locals head to pick up groceries and other everyday essentials. Food Lion is at the south end of town, about 9 miles away from most homes. There’s a Family Dollar down the road, as well. Closer to Albemarle Plantation, the family-owned Story’s Seafood Market & Grill offers fresh, locally caught seafood and Southern fare, from frog legs to catfish po boys. “Hertford is a really small town, so a lot of people do just end up eating here at the café or in the clubhouse restaurant when they want to go out,” says Masters, referring to Albemarle Plantation’s Dockside Café and The Clubhouse Restaurant. He describes the café as “more of a casual, pizza place,” while dining in the clubhouse is “more formal.” For a wider array of shopping and dining options, folks can head to Edenton or Elizabeth City. “Edenton has a cutesy downtown vibe and Elizabeth City is the bigger, big-box-store-type city, with your Walmart, Lowe’s, that kind of thing,” Masters says.
Enjoy casual dining at Dockside Café within Albemarle Plantation, perfect for a relaxing meal by the water.
The upscale Clubhouse Restaurant in Albemarle Plantation offers waterfront dining with golf course views.
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Central to Edenton and Elizabeth City
Hertford proper is about 9 miles north of Albemarle Plantation. The drive into town is a scenic one; following the Sound shoreline, the trip typically takes 15 minutes. US Route 17 runs through Hertford, connecting southwest to Edenton and northeast to Elizabeth City. Both bigger cities are within 25 miles of home. The gated community itself is also walkable, bikeable and golf cart friendly. “Getting down to the marina or clubhouse is super easy, whichever method of transport you go with,” says Masters.
Planter’s Ridge Gifts & Nursery in Hertford offers local treasures, close to Albemarle Plantation.
The Food Lion in Hertford offers residents convenient access to groceries and essentials nearby Albemarle Plantation.
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Perquimans County Public Schools
Neighborhood students are served by the Perquimans County Public Schools system. In elementary school, youngsters go to Perquimans Central for preschool through second grade and Hertford Grammar for third through fifth. Both schools earn B-plusses from Niche. Older students go to Perquimans Middle, which gets a B, and Perquimans High, which gets a B-minus. The high school offers a Career & Technical Education program, with courses on subjects ranging from equine science and aquaculture to interior design and automotive services.
Explore academic and extracurricular growth at Perquimans High School, near Albemarle Plantation.
The modern facilities at Perquimans Central School provide quality learning for young students nearby.
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Albemarle Plantation Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Albemarle Plantation, Hertford sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Albemarle Plantation, Hertford over the last 12 months is $393,645, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
909
Median Age
66
Population under 18
13.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
51.7%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,523
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,489
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.1%
College Graduates
42.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
45.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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