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Kitty
Hawk
Martin's Point
US 158, MP 0, Kitty Hawk
Martin's Point is an exclusive waterfront
community of custom homes and home-
sites with stringent building requirements, a
guarded entry, and some of the most beautiful maritime forests found anywhere.
Homes range from 1,200 square feet to
13,000 square feet. This primarily year-
round neighborhood features a marina,
dock, and pier on the Currituck Sound.
Owners have easy access to the local elementary school, shopping, and golf. When you arrive on the Outer Banks
at the eastern terminus of the Wright
Memorial Bridge, the entrance to Martin's
Point is on your immediate left. The
community is closed to drive-through
inspections, but if you're considering a
permanent move to the Outer Banks, it's
an upscale area you should look at.
Southern Shores
US 158 and NC 12, Kitty Hawk
Southern Shores is a unique 2,600-acre
incorporated town with its own government and police force. Although there are
two shopping centers on its western
boundary, commercial zoning/development is not allowed elsewhere. The town
has dense maritime forests along the
soundside fringe, wide-open sand hills in
the middle, and beachfront property. The
substantial year-round population attests
to the popularity of Southern Shores. Kitty
Hawk Land Company has carefully paced
development through the years, and there
are still many vacant lots. One of the
newest developments within Southern
Shores is Ginguite Woods, a neighborhood just south of Martin's Point. Southern Shores is considered one of the most
desirable places to live on the Outer
Banks.
Kitty Hawk Landing
W. Kitty Hawk Road, Kitty Hawk
This is a residential community with
mostly year-round homeowners. It's on
the far western edges of Kitty Hawk. To
get there, turn west off U.S. Highway 158
at MP 4 onto West Kitty Hawk Road and
just keep driving until you see the signs.
The community borders Currituck Sound.
It has deep canals, tall pines, and gorgeous sunsets.
Sandpiper Cay Condominiums
Sand Dune Drive, Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-2188
This resort community consists of 280
condominium units and is near Sea Scape
Golf Course. About 155 of the units are
second homes; some 40 percent of the
units are either long-term rentals or primary residences, making this a year-round
resort. Some units are available for short-
term or weekly leases. All the original
inventory has been sold, though some
resales are available. Amenities include a
large outdoor pool, clubhouse, and tennis
court. Homeowner fees apply. Contact
Sandpiper Cay for more information.
Kill Devil HillsFirst Flight Village
First Street, Kill Devil Hills
This is one of the Outer Banks's most
popular year-round neighborhoods in the
central area of the beach. The entrance to
First Flight Village is on the west side of
US 158 at MP 7 1/2. This is a family-oriented
neighborhood, so if you're considering a
permanent move to the Outer Banks with
kids in tow, you should investigate this
community. First Flight Village real estate
is considered moderately priced.
Colington IslandColington Harbour
Colington Road, Colington Island
Development on Colington Island began
more than 25 years ago. To get there, turn
off US 158 at the stoplight just south of
the Wright Brothers Memorial onto Colington Road. Colington Harbour is about 4
miles down the winding road. The community has some 12 miles of
bulkheaded deepwater canals and sound-
front lots, all easily accessing Albemarle
Sound. Oregon Inlet, the closest ocean
inlet, is approximately 25 miles by boat
south of Colington Island. Choices range
from extremely affordable "starter" homes
to upscale soundfront or canalfront homes
with private boat docks. This community
combines a year-round population of more
than 2,000 with seasonal and weekly
renters. The picnic area, playground, sandy
beach on Kitty Hawk Bay, boat ramp, boat
slips for rent, and fuel dock are available to
all residents, including year-round renters.
Clubhouse activities, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a children's pool, and a tennis
court are available to club members. What
makes Colington Harbour popular is its private entry and the many canals that offer
waterfront living to many residents. Colington Harbour is one of the best places to
keep a deep-draft boat.
Colington Heights
Colington Island
This is the last developable subdivision
within Colington Harbour. There are 23
lots on approximately 35 acres. The inventory includes wooded interior lots, water-
view lots, and waterfront properties.
Essentially, this is a maritime forest development. Large three-acre lot sizes contribute to the area's privacy. Roads are
private, and there is private beach access
on Albemarle Sound. Architectural controls are in effect, and the developer has
paid all of the water-impact fees, making
the real estate even more attractive.
WatersEdge
Off Colington Road, Colington Island
(252) 261-2131, (800) 488-0738
www.khlc.com
WatersEdge is a gated, year-round residential neighborhood on Colington Island.
The community has a swimming pool,
marina, and boat ramp with access to
Roanoke Sound and its own owners' association. Sales are handled exclusively by
Kitty Hawk Land Company.
Nags Head
South Ridge
Off US 158, MP 13, Nags Head
(252) 441-2800
This 42-acre parcel is a no-frills community with 140 homesites on the hill behind
the Nags Head Post Office. The development features quarter-acre ocean- and soundview lots but no soundfront property. Three models are available for viewing. Square footage for new houses runs
between 1,600 and 1,900 for three- and
four-bedroom homes. Construction features cathedral or vaulted ceilings, lots of
open space, and light, bright interiors.
The Village at Nags Head
US 158, MP 15, Nags Head
(252) 441-8533, sales
www.villagerealtyobx.com
The Ammons Corporation began developing this ocean-to-sound community, which
has become one of the best sellers on the
Outer Banks, about a decade ago. The golf
course (with a beautiful clubhouse and
popular restaurant) and the oceanfront
recreational complex with tennis courts
and an outdoor pool make this attractive
residential community most desirable.
Single-family homes and townhomes provide something for everyone. The oceanfront homes are some of the largest and
most luxurious anywhere. There's plenty to
do here. It's an excellent choice for beach
living, vacation rentals, or investment.
Roanoke IslandPirate's Cove
Manteo-Nags Head Causeway, Manteo
(252) 473-1451, (800) 762-0245
Pirate's Cove is a distinctive residential
marina resort community. Hundreds of
acres of protected wildlife marshlands
border Pirate's Cove on one side, while the
peaceful waters of Roanoke Sound are on
the other. Deepwater canals provide each
owner with a dock at the door, and the
centrally located marina is home to many
large yachts and fishing boats. Pirate's Cove offers homesites, homes,
condominiums, and "dockominiums" fronting deepwater canals. Activities abound.
Fishing tournaments seem as important
as sleeping to many of the residents, with
locals and visitors getting in on the fun.
Other recreational amenities include a hot
tub, sauna, fitness center, restaurant, and
beautifully appointed clubhouse, plus
swimming pools and lighted tennis courts.
Scheduled recreational activities for all
ages are available. One of the prettiest
Outer Banks settings enhances the Victorian nautical design of these homes.
Shallowbag Bay Club
US 64/264, Manteo
(252) 261-5500, (800) 395-2525
www.manteocondos.com
Manteo's newest development, this luxury
condominium complex and marina has
breathtaking views. There are 60 luxury
three-bedroom condos in The Harbor and
17 condo suites in The Point. Amenities
include 91 private boat slips, a full-service
marina, a waterfront restaurant, fitness
center, pool and hot tub, meeting room,
water taxi to downtown Manteo, and clubhouse. Association fees are charged to
owners. The entrance to Shallowbag Bay
Club is on U.S. Highway 64/264, right
behind McDonald's.
Roanoak Village
Manteo
Roanoak Village offers options for building
a variety of homes ranging in size from
860 to 2,100 square feet. The development
is being built in three phases and encompasses nearly eight acres with a potential
of 57 homesites. Interiors range from
two-bedroom, one-bath styles to four-
bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath homes.
Some models feature hardwood floors. For the new neighborhood, local architect John Wilson IV designed approximately 10 house plans in keeping with the
older building styles still evident in downtown Manteo, giving the project a homey
feel with a historic thrust. The neighborhood is within walking
distance of Roanoke Island's bike trails,
the public library, local churches, town,
and the Manteo waterfront.
Heritage Point
Pearce Road, Northern Roanoke Island
(252) 473-1450
This year-round resort community is subdivided into 111 lots off US 64/264 next
to Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.
Restrictive covenants are in place. Interior, soundview, and soundfront lots overlooking the Croatan and Albemarle
Sounds are available. Lot sizes range
from a half-acre to more than three-anda-half acres. Each lot has a boat slip, and
there is a fishing pier for homeowners.
The community sports two tennis courts,
and a parking area and common beach
are provided. Homeowner association
fees apply.
The Peninsula
Russell Twiford Road, Manteo
(252) 453-3600
This exclusive boating community
includes 34 private waterfront homesites
with a lighted dock in excess of 2,000
feet, a boat ramp, a pump-out station,
deepwater canals, and three gazebos over
the water. These homes on the Manteo
sewage system feature looped water lines
to prevent sediment buildup. Homes have
direct access to the sound. Some
covenant restrictions apply.
Hatteras Island
Resort Rodanthe
Resort Rodanthe Drive off NC 12
Rodanthe
This resort consists of one building with 12
two-bed and 8 one-bed condominium
units. Views of the ocean and sound vary
by unit. Lower floor units have sound
views. The condos are for sale, but owners
also rent them. Amenities include a swimming pool and private ocean access.
Hatteras High Condominiums
Resort Rodanthe Drive, off NC 12
Rodanthe
Hatteras High features four oceanfront
condominium buildings with 12 units in
each. These two-bed, two-bath condos
connect to the beach by boarded walkway.
A swimming pool is behind the buildings.
Mirlo Beach
NC 12, Rodanthe
This sound-to-oceanfront resort community
is 12 miles south of the Oregon Inlet Bridge,
adjacent to Pea Island National Wildlife
Refuge. There are approximately 10 large
oceanfront cottages in Mirlo Beach, each of
which comfortably sleeps an average of 12.
Amenities include tennis courts and private
beach and sound accesses. This resort has
a solid rental history.
St. Waves
NC 12, Waves
This subdivision, developed during the
1980s, consists of approximately 55 lots and
20 houses. Homes and homesites are available for sale. Properties offer ocean, sound,
and lake views. The homes are upscale, and
architectural controls are in effect. Amenities include a swimming pool, a tennis court,
and a centrally located lake. St. Waves maintains an excellent rental history.
Kinnakeet Shores
NC 12, Avon
Once a desolate stretch of narrow land
between the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico
Sound, Kinnakeet Shores is a residential
community being quickly developed. It
consists of 500 acres next to beautiful
marshlands and one of the best windsurfing areas in the world. Recreational amenities include swimming pools and tennis
courts. This is the largest development on
Hatteras Island, and the homes tend to be
big, reminding us of the ones on the
northern beaches. This is primarily a
second-home development, offering one
of the most popular rental programs on
the island.
Hatteras Pines
NC 12, Buxton
This 150-acre subdivision nestles in a maritime forest in the heart of Buxton. It consists of 114 wooded lots rolling along the
dunes and ridges. The roads for this
development are intact, along with protective covenants. A pool and tennis court
are part of the package.
Sunset Village
Sunset Strip, Frisco
(252) 995-3313
www.landsendinc.com
Only a few homesites are currently available in this new soundside community, but
the area is beginning to develop. Lots
come with a deeded boat slip.
Hatteras Landing
NC 12, Hatteras Village
This development features 41 homesites, a
restaurant, gift shop, bookstore, deli, convenience store, coffee shop, clothing
stores, and other retail opportunities.
Homeowners have access to the on-site
Holiday Inn Express pool. Oceanfront and
soundfront lots are available. Homeowners
build the homes of their choice.
Hatteras By The Sea
NC 12, Hatteras Village
This rather small community of 36 lots on
25 acres is one of the last oceanfront
areas available for residential living. The
southern end of the Outer Banks has little
land, and a good portion is preserved by
the National Seashore designation. A large
pool and some carefully designed nature
paths are included. Sunrise and sunset
views are unobstructed here.
Ocracoke Island
Ocracoke Horizon Condominiums
Silver Lake Road, Ocracoke
(252) 928-5711
These five soundfront condominiums were
developed by Midgett Realty in Hatteras
but are handled by Sandy Shores Realty
on Ocracoke Island. Features include two
two-bedroom and three three-bedroom
units with either two or two-and-a-half
baths and whirlpool tubs. The units overlook Pamlico Sound and Portsmouth
Island. Sales and rentals are available.
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Time-sharing is a deeded transaction
under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina
Real Estate Commission. A deeded share is
1/52 of the unit property being purchased
(one week of a year). This deed grants the
right to use the property in perpetuity.
Always ask if the property you're inspecting is a deeded time-share because there
is such a thing as undeeded time-shares-these give the right to use a property, but
the property reverts to the developer in
the end.
What you buy in a time-share is the
right to use a specific piece of real estate
for a week per year. The weeks are either
fixed at the time of sale or rotate yearly.
Members trade their weeks for different
time slots at a variety of locations around
the world. Qualifying for the purchase of a
time-share unit can be no more difficult
than qualifying for a credit card, but be
aware of financing charges that are higher
than regular mortgages.
Most time-share resorts on the Outer
Banks are multifamily constructions with
recreational amenities varying from minimal to luxurious and sometimes include
the services of a recreational director.
Time-share units usually come furnished
and carry a monthly maintenance fee. Tax
advantages for ownership and financing
are not available to the purchaser of a
time-share.
Many time-share ventures offer "free
weekends"-you agree to a sales pitch and
tour of the facilities in exchange for accommodations. Listen, ask questions, and stay
in control of your money and your particular situation. If you get swept away, you'll
only have five days to change your mind,
according to the North Carolina Time Share
Act that governs the sale of time-shares.
It is best to keep the purchase of time-
shares in proper perspective; your deeded
share only enables you to vacation in that
property during a designated time period
each year for as long as you own that
share. This makes time-share very different
from other potential investments.
All real estate investment decisions
require thorough research and planning,
and time-share is no exception. Time-share
salespeople are licensed (to everyone's
advantage) and earn commissions. Some
great arrangements are out there, while
others are not so good. Check thoroughly
before buying. Several Outer Banks companies specialize in time-sharing. The following list includes some of these.
Barrier Island Ocean Pines
NC 12, Duck
(252) 261-3525
Ocean Pines offers time-sharing opportunities featuring oceanfront one- and two-
bedroom condominiums. Amenities
include an indoor pool, tennis courts,
whirlpool tubs, and, of course, the beach.
Barrier Island Station
NC 12, Duck
(252) 261-3525
Barrier Island, one of the largest timeshare resorts on the Outer Banks, is on a
high dune area of ocean-to-sound property. These are multifamily units of wood
construction. There is an attractive, full-
service restaurant and bar with a sound-
side sailing center, in addition to the beach.
A full-time recreation director is on board
for a variety of planned activities and
events. Indoor swimming, tennis courts,
and other recreational facilities round out a
full amenities package. This is a popular
resort in a just-as-popular seaside village.
Barrier Island Station at Kitty Hawk
1 Cypress Knee Trail, Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-4610
www.bistation.com
Barrier Island Station at Kitty Hawk is a
multifamily vacation ownership resort set
in a maritime forest. The 100 acres of private land sport a million-dollar sports complex featuring an indoor pool, free weights,
circuit training, and aerobic and massage
facilities. Shoot pool or play table tennis in
the game room. Condominiums have one,
two, or three bedrooms. The community is
near two shopping centers.
Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas
US 158, MP 2 1/2, Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-3837
There are plenty of recreational opportunities here: tennis courts, three swimming
pools, an indoor recreation facility, an
exercise room, and a game room. The Villas are next to the Sea Scape golf course.
The two-bed, two-bath units are of wood
construction, and they are on the west
side of US 158. Sea Scape offers a unique
opportunity for time-share ownership and
an active rental program.
Outer Banks Beach Club
NC 12, MP 9, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-6321
The round, wooden buildings of the Outer
Banks Beach Club were the first timesharing opportunities built and sold on
the Outer Banks. The 160 units include
oceanfront and oceanside units, plus clubhouse units across the Beach Road, near
the clubhouse and its indoor pool. There
are two outdoor pools in great oceanfront
locations. One-, two-, and three-bedroom
units have access to whirlpools, tennis
courts, and a playground. There is a full-
time recreation director offering a variety
of activities and games.
Outer Banks Resort Rentals
Croatan Centre, MP 13 1/2, Nags Head
(252) 441-2134
This company deals exclusively with time-
shares, handling rentals and resales at all
the time-share complexes on the Outer
Banks. All the units this company represents are furnished and self-contained,
and all have swimming pools.
Dunes South Beach and Racquet Club
NC 12, MP 18, Nags Head
(252) 441-4090
Townhome time-sharing at this resort features two- and three-bedroom units with
fireplaces, washers and dryers, and whirlpool tubs. The 20 units are mostly oceanfront; the remainder of the units are
oceanside. A pool, tennis court, putting green, and playground make up the recreational amenities.
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