Why Live in Wanchese
Wanchese, a neighborhood in Nags Head, offers a rural atmosphere with a strong connection to the water, where many residents own boats or utilize local fishing charters on the Roanoke and Croatan Sounds. The area features several marinas and opportunities for wildlife observation. Paradise Dolphin Cruises provides close encounters with aquatic mammals, while Pigum Walker Park offers baseball and softball fields, tennis and pickleball courts, and a playground with a covered picnic pavilion. The North Carolina Aquarium and Roanoke Island Festival Park in nearby Manteo add to the list of things to do. Wanchese is known for its community events, including the annual May Day and Fall Fever Craft and Vendor Show, held at the Wanchese Community Building. The Secotan Market on Saturdays features local produce and goods. Dining options include O'Neal's seafood restaurant, The Landing Grill at Wanchese Marina, Great Gut Deli, and the Tiki Bar at Outer Banks Marina. Manteo Middle and Manteo High, both highly rated schools, serve the area. The neighborhood is connected to Manteo via North Carolina Highway 345, with a drive of about 5.5 miles. Homes in Wanchese range from brick ranch-style houses and bungalows to large Colonial Revivals, many of which have been passed down through generations. The area has a lower crime risk compared to the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wanchese a good place to live?
Wanchese is a good place to live. Wanchese is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Wanchese has 1 park for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.3 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $75,443 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 23.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Wanchese are home owners, with 29.6% of residents renting and 70.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Wanchese can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Wanchese neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Wanchese?
The median home price in Wanchese is $400,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $80,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,040 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $87K a year to afford the median home price in Wanchese. The average household income in Wanchese is $75K.
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Home Trends in Wanchese, NC
On average, homes in Wanchese, Nags Head sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Wanchese, Nags Head over the last 12 months is $417,500, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$417,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$417,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$252
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$400,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%