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Pamlico County NeighborhoodsPamlico County is in the midst of a growth spurt, and should you visit by car you may be quite aware of the 14-mile widening of N.C. Highway 55 from inside the Craven County line to the Pamlico County Courthouse at the intersection of N.C. Highway 304 in Bayboro. The road construction will be complete in mid-2009. You may be visiting by boat from the Intracoastal Waterway, Pamlico Sound or Neuse River — possibly stopping at one or more of the pleasant small communities on the water. The towns of Vanmdemere, Bayboro, Oriental and Minnesott Beach are waterfront communities. Pamlico County is a peninsula, bordered by water on three sides: Goose Creek and the Pamlico River on the north, Upper Broad Creek on the western boundary and the Neuse River to the south. Pamlico County was created out of part of Craven County in 1872 and parts of Beaufort County in 1874 and 1875. The county historical association has built a museum – the Pamlico County Heritage and Visitors Center – in Grantsboro geared to Pamlico’s heritage of fishing, farming and forestry. Visitors can stop by the museum, which also houses the offices of the Pamlico County Chamber of Commerce for maps and information. There are many small businesses in Pamlico
County and many of those are “multi-generational.” Throughout history in
Pamlico County, many residents became businessmen due to the needs of the
community and handed those venues down to family. New small businesses are
being added to the mix as more residents and visitors come to the county.
An estimated 10 percent of Pamlico County's total population is involved in the commercial fishing industry. Seafood commonly harvested in the waters of Pamlico County are flounder, grouper, king mackerel, sea bass, sea trout, Spanish mackerel, striped bass, croaker, blue fish, red drum, black drum, mullet, catfish, common eel, crabs, shrimp, oysters, sea scallops and squid. Much of the manufacturing output of Pamlico County has to do with seafood processing and boat building. Many small manufacturing operations are found throughout the county. Construction and the building of new homes is another provider of jobs in Pamlico County. More than 20 percent of the employment in Pamlico County comes from government, education, social services and health jobs. Approximately 12 percent of residents are involved in retail. Quiet rivers and creeks bring residents and tourists to fish, sail and relax by the water. The town of Oriental (874 residents in 2006) is known as the Sailing Capital of North Carolina. The number of sailboats to Oriental residents has been estimated at 3:1. The towns of Pamlico County include the county seat of Bayboro, along with Oriental, Vandemere, Mesic, Stonewall, Alliance, Grantsboro, Arapahoe and Minnesott Beach. Well-known communities include Hobucken, Lowland, Merritt, Reelsboro, Florence, Whortonsville, Olympia and the Dawson Creek area. Real estate in Pamlico County is as varied as a day in May. While there is no formal county-wide zoning outside of the nine municipalities, the county does have a subdivision ordinance and a group housing ordinance. Bayboro, Vandemere, Minnesott Beach and Oriental have regulations geared toward development. The average price range for new homes in Pamlico County is $214,000 to $246,000, although million-dollar homes have been built. If you are interested in real estate in
Pamlico County, pick up a copy of HOMES Magazine for Craven and
Pamlico counties, published by NC Coast Communications. This full-color
publication has pictures of properties currently on the market. It is free
and can be found at restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, real estate firms and
local businesses.
Real Estate CompaniesIf you are interested in property or
housing in Oriental, either to buy or rent, several firms can help you. Century 21
Sail Loft Realty Inc. Sail/Loft Realty is a family-owned company and the
oldest real estate agency in Pamlico County. With that distinction comes a
wealth of experience. Larry Gwaltney and his staff of knowledgeable brokers
are leaders in today's real estate business. Century 21 is the industry
leader in real estate training and marketing, with technology being the name
of the game. The Brokers at Century 21 Sail/Loft Realty strive to be on top
of their game in order to meet the needs of their clients. Select from an
exquisite collection of luxury homes, wooded home sites, golf course and
waterfront properties as well as commercial property, vacation and long-term
rentals. Sail/Loft also offers property management services and rents
storage for boats, RVs and household dry goods. Let the experienced Realtors
at Century 21 Sail/Loft Realty introduce you to the perfect property in the
ideal location with the amenities to fit your lifestyle.
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Coldwell Banker Willis-Smith Realty is Pamlico
County's largest full-service real estate brokerage firm. Located in the
heart of the village of Oriental, North Carolina's Sailing Capital, this
company serves Pamlico, Craven, Carteret and Beaufort counties with more
than 40 real estate professionals in three convenient office locations. At
Coldwell Banker Willis-Smith, their quality service is backed with
nationally recognized excellence, comprehensive training and extensive
advertising. The agency promises to listen closely to the needs and wants of
its clients and will work with you to find the home that perfectly fits your
lifestyle, or the homesite and builder to make your custom-built home a
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Mariner Realty Inc. Whether buying or selling residential, waterfront,
commercial or development property, Mariner Realty's experienced team of
broker-agents can assist you. Established more than 20 years ago, this
family-owned business is well acquainted with the area. Whether your destiny
is a retirement home, vacation retreat, investment property or just enjoying
the casual coastal lifestyle in a vacation rental, their goal is making sure
you are satisfied. |
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Oriental Harbor Real
Estate Services |
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If you are interested in purchasing or renting
land, cottages or condominiums, Oriental Harbor Real Estate Services is
ready to work with you. Oriental Harbor provides a full-service real estate
service that offers Oriental Harbor Place luxury condominiums for sale or
rent. In addition, Oriental Harbor Real Estate Services has exclusive
listings for lots and cottages throughout the village of Oriental. The
brand-new Oriental Harbor condominium community offers unparalleled luxury
in this part of the North Carolina coast. These two- or three-bedroom
residences, all with water views, are available for nightly, weekly and
long-term rental. Call Steve Williams at (252) 617-2474, Mark Crowder at
(252) 617-9692 or Jon Chesson at (252) 671-9275
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Tidewater Real Estate Tidewater Real Estate handles listings for the Cabin
Creek and Tidewater Ridge subdivisions and offers an extensive selection of
land and lots plus residential golf course, waterfront, water-view and
water-access properties. It also offers commercial properties. Tidewater
handles residential and commercial rentals. |
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Village Realty |
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Village Realty knows the Oriental market well.
Established in 1988, this local independent firm and Broker Michelle Fodrey
list and sell commercial and residential property, waterfront lots, boat
slips and large tracts of land. Oriental is the home of approximately 900
people and three times as many sailboats, a distinction that has earned this
small sailing, fishing and kayaking paradise the nickname of Sailing Capital
of North Carolina. Oriental has been written up in Sail Magazine as
one of the ten best sailing destinations in the United States. This is a
great time to let Village Realty find you the perfect property and become a
part of the village as it is still being discovered. |
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Carol Wright,
Buyers Broker |
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An experienced boater and Realtor, Carol Wright
can find that piece of waterfront property or an existing home overlooking
one of the many beautiful creeks. Looking for a business and commercial
property? Carol knows them all. As a buyer's broker, she works only for the
buyer. Carol's hours are Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday by
appointment.
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D. Lamont Custom
Cabinets |
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Doug Lamont has been building fine custom
cabinets since 1976. He moved to Oriental in 1991 and began building
cabinets in 1993 — kitchen cabinets, book cases, built-ins, entertainment
centers and furniture. D. Lamont Custom Cabinets is also proud to announce
the addition of Crystal Cabinets, a high-end custom factory line built like
the finest furniture, complete with dove-tailed drawers and beautiful
hand-rubbed finishes. Visit him at the showroom or check out his website and
choose from 80 door styles as well as custom door styles, 25 stains, 15
paint colors and 12 standard wood species as well as exotic woods. Contact
Doug for new construction as well as renovation. Doug works with people from
design to installation and stands behind his company's work.
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Inner Banks Sails and
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Mark Weinheimer and LuAnn Parins believe
that the quality and durability of their sails and canvas products at
Inner Banks Sails and Canvas, combined with their years of racing,
cruising, offshore and live-aboard experience, enable them to give the
best value and service available. Mark has been a sailmaker all of his
adult life and has worked with some of the great names of competition
racing, including Peter Wormwood and Dennis Connor. LuAnn and Mark
provide the finest in racing and cruising sails, full service on
repairs, re-cuts, conversions and furlers as well as custom canvas
products on-deck and below decks. They feature world-class Doyle Sails.
Come and visit their new custom space just outside Oriental.
Oriental Harbor Oriental Harbor provides a full-service
real estate service that offers boat slips for sale and/or rent. At the
heart of Oriental Harbor is the marina with 110 deep-water boat slips,
serving both private and transient boat owners. Boat slips range in
length from 30 to 100 feet and from 6 to 7 feet in depth. Slips are
individually owned and deeded and are governed by a slip owners'
association. Call Steve Williams at (252) 617-2474, Mark Crowder at
(252) 617-9692 or Jon Chesson at (252) 671-9275. |
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Boonedocks Marina &Guest House
Boonedocks Marina has 10 slips on Broad Creek that are popular among
boaters who want to get away from the city lights. With 6½ feet of water
at the end of the dock and 30 amp hookups, the slips can support boats
with a beam up to 14½ feet and 42 feet long. The 10 slips are all spoken
for, but there are transient slips for those just passing through. The
dock has shuttle service available so boaters can get into town for
needed items. The dockmaster says the marina would be an ideal place to
wait for a crew change as the marina comes complete with cabin. See
Boonedocks Guest House listing in this chapter's Accommodations section.
Internet is available on site and fuel is available nearby at River
Dunes. The overnight charge is $30.
Marine Consignment of Oriental Marine Consignment of Oriental (MCOO) offers great deals on thousands
of new and quality used marine items. You'll find dinghies, davits, VHF
radios, folding bikes, harkin blocks, seamaiden art and much
more. Boaters will feel like a kid in a candy store. Hours are Monday,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 1 to 5 PM. Gift
certificates are available. MCOO is in downtown Oriental, within walking
distance of the marinas. Call for pick up and delivery. Oriental Harbor Village Center & Marina Oriental Harbor Village Center & Marina
bills itself as the place "where the old and the new live quite
comfortably side by side," and it's easy to see why recreational boaters
will enjoy an opportunity to stop by one of Oriental's newest
developments. Located at the mouth of the Neuse River, the complete
marina includes 110 deep-water slips, serving both permanent and
transient boaters. Transient slips are available for rent on a monthly
or nightly basis. Amenities include power and water services, a pump-out
station, shower and laundry facilities, concierge services and the use
of bicycles, kayaks and small boats. The private Neuse River Club is
open only to members and their guests. The historic old Oriental Train
Station has been meticulously restored to house the development's
General Store, where boaters will find a little bit of everything as
well as the Oriental Harbor Deli & Bistro, Priscilla's Too's fine
wines, Oriental's School of Sailing and the Red Rickshaw, featuring fine
furnishings and interior design. The waterfront condominiums adjacent to
the marina are finished and feature a pool, spa and elevators. Some are
available for nightly rentals. |
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Oriental Marina & Inn
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This marina, just off the ICW, is open year round and
serves sail and power vessels up to 80 feet long. It has 13 transient slips,
an 8-foot entry channel, dockside depth of 6.5 feet, gas and diesel fuel,
electrical hook-ups, cable TV, complimentary wireless Internet, ice, showers
and laundry facilities. Marina guests may use the pool facilities. The
Toucan Grill & Fresh Bar and the Oriental Inn are located adjacent to the
marina. Sea Harbour Yacht Club Sea Harbour Yacht Club is on Pierce Creek about a mile
from town. It is open year round, has 90 slips, serves sail and power
vessels up to 45 feet, and has gas and diesel fuel, a pump-out station,
electricity, water hookups, a pool and restrooms. Wayfarers Cove Marina This waterfront community in
Minnesott Beach, on the north side of the Neuse River between New
Bern and Oriental, offers a true hurricane hole in Wayfarers Cove
Marina, formerly known as the Minnesott Beach Yacht Basin. The
year-round marina is scheduled for a state-of-the-art Sound Marine
floating dock and slip system, serving sail and power vessels up to
60 feet. It has 150 slips, with transient berths available, and a
marked entry channel, approach and dockside with depths of 8 feet.
Amenities include a 60-ton lift, dockside utilities, a pump-out
station, ice, showers, laundry facilities and wireless Internet.
Full-service marine repairs are available. The marina is also
contiguous to a championship golf course. Whittaker Creek Yacht Harbor Whittaker Creek Yacht Harbor is open year
round, has 160 slips including 20 transient slips, serves power and sailing
vessels up to 120 feet and has a marked entry channel with 8 feet of water
on approach and at dockside. Gas and diesel fuel are available, as are a
pump-out station, electricity, free high-speed wireless Internet access,
supplies, a ship's store, ice, laundry facilities and restrooms. The marina
offers vessel repairs as well as sail and power charters.
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Bow To Stern Yachts |
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Bow To Stern Yachts is a full-service yacht
brokerage offering you the opportunity to fulfill your dream by helping you
find that special boat, be it sail or power. Bow To Stern Yachts also offers
charters and operates Bow To Stern Sailing School offering all levels of
sailing certification (see our Sailing Schools
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Cape Lookout Yacht Sales &
Charters
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Cape Lookout Yacht Sales & Charters is the
exclusive Southeast dealer for the Mariner Yachts International line of
trawlers, express and pilothouse yachts. Cape Lookout Yacht Sales also
carries the Camano line of trawlers that can put you in a yacht designed
by quality craftsmen — one that can become the investment of a
lifetime. |
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Triton Yacht Sales |
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Triton Yachts has been serving the boating world
for more than two decades in Oriental. It is a complete marine business that
includes yacht sales (new and pre-owned), boat transportation, boat service
and storage. Brokerage: Triton is
staffed by experienced boaters — cruising sailors, racing sailors,
sportfishing anglers and power boaters, who will work with you to find the
right vessel. Whether you are listing a boat for sale or locating your
perfect next boat, visit Triton Yacht Sales where they make it happen. |
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