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Safest Neighborhoods in Outer Banks, NC

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    Corolla

    Corolla in Duck has pristine beaches, wild horses, and historic charm. Residents enjoy Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Duck Town Park trails, and local eateries. Knotts Island Elementary School provides quality education.

    • Average Value

      $1.25M

    • List Price

      $515K - $5M

    • For Sale

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      138 Listings

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    Carova Beach

    Carova Beach in Currituck offers pristine coastline and wild horses. This secluded area features Currituck Banks Reserve for hiking. The beach is popular for surfing and weddings. Knotts Island Elementary serves local students.

    • Average Value

      $907K

    • List Price

      $375K - $2.5M

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      63 Listings

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    Salvo

    Salvo, on Hatteras Island, is a serene beach town known for its wide, uncrowded beaches and the Salvo Day Use Area on Pamlico Sound. Water sports enthusiasts enjoy kiteboarding and surfing. Blue Whale market serves local needs.

    • Average Value

      $853K

    • List Price

      $372K - $2.3M

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      33 Listings

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    Waves

    Waves in Nags Head is a kiteboarding hotspot with Real Watersports and surf fishing at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The village hosts the Hatteras Island Surf Fishing Challenge and has many locally owned businesses.

    • Average Value

      $841K

    • List Price

      $603K - $1.4M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      15 Listings

    Waves
  • Kitty Hawk

    Kitty Hawk

    Located right off the Wright Memorial Bridge, Kitty Hawk is the first community to welcome drivers to the Outer Banks. The town is just up the road from the Wright Brothers National Memorial, which commemorates the world’s first official airplane flights in 1903 that launched nearby at Kill Devil Hills. Kitty Hawk’s coastal homes are close to

    • Average Value

      $798K

    • List Price

      $597K - $2.4M

    • For Sale

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      2 Listings

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    Rodanthe

    Rodanthe, part of the Tri-villages, is known for serene beaches, water sports, and the historic Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station. Nearby attractions include Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Pea Island Wildlife Refuge.

    • Average Value

      $740K

    • List Price

      $374K - $2.1M

    • For Sale

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      36 Listings

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    Hatteras

    Hatteras Village on Hatteras Island is a laid-back fishing spot. Notable sites include the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum and Cape Hatteras National Shoreline. Dining options and basic amenities are available.

    • Average Value

      $736K

    • List Price

      $202K - $2.3M

    • For Sale

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      21 Listings

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    Avon

    Avon on Hatteras Island is a small beach village with quiet beaches, the Avon Fishing Pier, and Haulover Day Use Area for windsurfing. The town has a mix of rental properties and year-round beachfront homes.

    • Average Value

      $695K

    • List Price

      $345K - $2.2M

    • For Sale

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      44 Listings

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    Frisco

    Frisco on Hatteras Island offers secluded beaches and the Pamlico Sound for water activities. The Native American Museum preserves local history. NC Highway 12 connects this quiet village to other Outer Banks towns.

    • Average Value

      $631K

    • List Price

      $377K - $2.1M

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      31 Listings

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    Buxton

    Buxton on Hatteras Island is home to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and known for watersports. This coastal village offers beaches, trails, and local eateries. Waterfront homes are common. Highway 12 connects to other Outer Banks areas.

    • Average Value

      $573K

    • List Price

      $367K - $1.8M

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      12 Listings

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    Colington Harbour

    Colington Harbour in Nags Head is a boating community with canals and docks. It features a private park, yacht club, and local eateries. The area has highly rated schools and a lower crime rate compared to the national average.

    • Average Value

      $536K

    • List Price

      $344K - $946K

    • For Sale

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      23 Listings

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    Wanchese

    Wanchese in Nags Head is a fishing village with marinas on Roanoke Sound. It has wildlife viewing, community events, and seafood markets. Manteo Middle and High Schools are highly rated. Homes include ranches and Colonial styles.

    • Average Value

      $382K

    • List Price

      $312K - $730K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      1 Listing

    Wanchese
  • Southern Shores

    Southern Shores

    Life at the beach isn’t as crowded in Southern Shores as other nearby coastal spots. This small community in the Outer Banks was the first planned town on the barrier islands and is nearly entirely residential, home to about 3,100 people. The enclave rests between the bustling tourist destinations of Duck and Kitty Hawk but offers a quieter

    • Average Value

      $966K

    • List Price

      $515K - $3.3M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      38 Listings

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    Nags Head

    When vacationers head to the Outer Banks, Nags Head is often the destination. With hotels and short-term rentals steps from the beach, popular parks and outlet shopping, this Dare County town anchors tourism in this beloved region of barrier islands “I can’t think of a better place to live. We’re surrounded by water,” says Susie Sullivan

    • Average Value

      $883K

    • List Price

      $434K - $4M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      68 Listings

    Nags Head
  • Ocracoke

    Ocracoke

    A unique Outer Banks lifestyle has developed on the remote island community of Ocracoke. Accessible only by public ferries, private boats and private planes, the community is supported by commercial fishing and seasonal tourism. Ocracoke Village is the main population center on Ocracoke Island. “We are like Nags Head 50 years ago, a really small

    • Average Value

      $618K

    • List Price

      $266K - $1.4M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      26 Listings

    Ocracoke