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Laidback village for water sports and beachgoing
As the southernmost of the Tri-villages on Hatteras Island, Salvo is known for being a bit quieter than its neighboring villages of Waves and Rodanthe. But since this beach town shares its amenities with its larger counterparts, it still has plenty to explore. “There are all sorts of water sports. You can rent a board, you can rent a jet ski, you can rent all kinds of stuff like kiteboards, windsurf boards, kayaks — I mean, there’s so much to do,” says Misty Gillikin, a Realtor with Realty One Group OBX who lives on the island. “And there’s a lot of history, too.” The story goes that the town got its name during a Union attack in the Civil War when a gunboat crew first spotted the settlement. Unable to identify it on their maps, the crew was told to “give it a salvo anyway,” and marked the village as “Salvo” on the map. Despite its unusual origins, the name has stuck. In the decades since, that tiny settlement has blossomed into a small but scenic beach town where visitors and residents can escape to island life.
Discover coastal living at Salvo with unique home styles and striking architectural detail.
Salvo is the perfect place for families to enjoy a quiet day at the beach.
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Modern beach houses and classic island cottages
With around 300 permanent residents, most homes in Salvo are rented out seasonally. Whether it's a full-time move or an investment in a coastal property, Salvo presents plenty of options. “We’ve had three new developments come up recently,” says Pete Conley, a Tri-villages resident and Realtor with Realty One Group OBX. “They’ve been putting up new homes in the past few years right on the Pamlico Sound.” These new builds tend to have a more modern look while incorporating classic beach features such as wooden piling and multi-level balconies. They typically list between $1.8 million and $2.5 million. On the opposite end, a tiny two-bedroom cottage can be priced as low as $375,000. Most homes, however, fall somewhere in between, generally priced from $500,000 to $1.5 million, featuring saltbox styles and colorful siding.
Find stunning oceanfront homes double porches in Salvo on the Outer Banks.
Find beautiful new builds boasting coastal styles of architecture with beach access.
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Dare County Schools serve year-round students
Year-round residents enroll their kids in the public Dare County Schools system. Cape Hatteras Elementary and Cape Hatteras Secondary School are located on the southern end of the island in Buxton, about 20 miles away, or a half-hour drive. The Elementary earns a B-minus from Niche, and the Secondary School scores a B. In true island fashion, Cape Hatteras Secondary School has its own surf club that participates in competitions and beach clean-ups.
Cape Hatteras Elementary School serves students pre-k to 5th grade in Buxton, NC.
Cape Hatteras Secondary School in Buxton, NC serves students from grades 6th-12th.
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Surf on the beach or cruise around the Sound
Salvo’s beaches are secluded, wide-open and uncrowded. They are protected by wide dunes dotted with shrubbery, meaning the nearest beachfront homes are a couple minutes’ walk away from the water. The surf here can get rough, and there are no lifeguards on duty, but that’s precisely what draws in surfers and fishermen. “If you have a four-wheel drive, you can go just below the village to the off-road vehicles ramp and drive on the beach. You can also make campfires on the beach if you have a permit, which is easy to get,” Gillikin says. “If you don’t want to go to the beach, there’s the Salvo Day Use Area on the Pamlico Sound to the south. They’ve got a parking lot, bathrooms and outdoor showers.” The neighboring village of Waves has made a name for itself as a kiteboarding destination, and the strong winds and gentle waters of the Sound in Salvo make for the perfect conditions to cruise atop the surface.
Salvo locals enjoy fishing popular spots in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Salvo locals enjoy paddleboarding the calm waters at Salvo Day Use Area.
Salvo locals love to surf the waves at popular breaks in the Tri-Village area.
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Locally owned and seasonally operated businesses
Salvo shares its amenities with the rest of the Tri-village area, though most residents have to travel to Avon or Nags Head for their grocery shopping. Everyday goods such as snacks and other beachgoing necessities are close to home at Blue Whale, a well-stocked convenience store and local market. Salvo has relatively few restaurants, and many residents and visitors head into Waves or Rodanthe for a bite to eat. Alex’s Shrimp Shack is the village’s only seafood market, packing fresh catches to cook at home or on a beachside grill. After dinner, folks from across the Tri-villages flock to Village Conery to cool down with a scoop of ice cream. While eateries might not be Salvo’s specialty, there’s a fair share of art galleries, gift shops and fishing supply stores to make up for it, although some are operated seasonally. “Very few people actually live here. We bring in summer help for restaurants, and the rental houses get cleaned by people who don’t live on the island,” Conley says. “Plus, out of the people who do live on the island, about a quarter of them are retirees.”
Alex's Shrimp Shack in Salvo the the best place to shop for fresh seafood in the neighborhood.
Salvo families enjoy shopping for groceries at the family owned Blue Whale in Salvo.
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Shop and spend time in other OBX villages
North Carolina Highway 12 serves as the Outer Banks’ main thoroughfare, connecting the villages on Hatteras Islands to the more populous Northern Beaches and beyond. Salvo sits right along this well-trafficked road, putting it roughly 15 miles north of Avon, about a 20-minute drive where residents go for grocery shopping at Food Lion or regular checkups at Outer Banks Family Medicine Avon. More shopping can be found farther north in Nags Head or Kill Devil Hills, the largest of the barrier island towns. A trip to Kill Devil Hills is an approximately 40-mile trip, or a 50-minute drive.
Salvo is easily accessible on Highway 12 with short commutes through the neighborhood.
Salvo residents can shop for all of their grocery needs at the nearby Food Lion in Avon.
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Living on the ocean comes with costs
Flooding is a concern for homeowners in Salvo, though homes are slightly more protected by the dunes here than in some other areas. Still, this area is a flood zone and is also susceptible to damage from hurricanes and nor’easters. Homes on the coast can also have higher maintenance costs due to the salty sea air. “It’s a mild price to pay to live in paradise,” Gillikin says.
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On average, homes in Salvo, Nags Head sell after 114 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Salvo, Nags Head over the last 12 months is $520,300, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This lot is in a seasoned neighborhood with Ocean Access. This lot will hold a 8 bedroom house with pool. Preliminary site plan will be in the associated docs.
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