Duck is located just north of Kitty Hawk on Highway 12 and offers miles of biking and walking trails. These trails add to Duck’s quaint and charming “village” feel, which is one of the major attractions to buying real estate in this community. Duck has less commercial development than the communities of Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head, and has an abundance of shops and eateries--a major draw for vacationers. And with beautiful sound or ocean views from most areas, it offers a peaceful retreat for people tired of the hustle and bustle of busier communities. Once a community that was predominantly vacation-goers, Duck is also growing in popularity for primary residents.
There is an abundance of homes for sale in Duck, which often carry a higher price tag than comparable homes in other communities. Most of the communities in Duck tend to be smaller, and often are limited to just one street. However, there are a few larger communities including Four Seasons, one of the newer communities in Duck that boasts luxury homes and great amenities and Sanderling, a community at the northern end of Duck that is full of natural landscaping and beauty, and has more traditional “Nags Head” style homes.
Duck was formed by an act of the NC Legislature in 2002. In 1984, Duck was actually established as a beautification district and included an ad valorem tax to install underground power lines versus 30-foot concrete poles, which would have destroyed the natural beauty.
Where did the name "Duck" come from?
"Duck" was aptly named after the sheer numbers of waterfowl that once flocked to this charming village during migratory seasons. In fact, as you wind your way through the many streets, you'll note that many are named after waterfowl.
Noteworthy.
On the northern end of town, the Army Corps of Engineers has a research facility, otherwise known as "Duck Pier" to study the ocean processes affecting the coast, including impact from storms and erosion.
See the newest listings of homes for sale in Duck listed below.
Nantucket Village living at it's best with Sound Views from each of the 3 levels of living. This building is situation perfectly to take advantage of the Sound Views from...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams - Outer Banks.
Step into unparalleled luxury with this recently renovated oceanfront masterpiece in prestigious Duck. Situated on a lot and a half, spanning a rare 120-feet of oceanfron...
Listing courtesy of Brindley Beach Vacations-Duck.
Enjoy coastal living at its finest with unobstructed water views over the Currituck Sound in this well appointed and ultra private Sanderling home. This stunning custom ...
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty Kh.
This Updated 5-bedroom home in Sound Sea Village has a small community feel with gravel roads. It has a reverse and open floor plan with new carpet, LVT flooring, Stainl...
Listing courtesy of Kingdom Real Estate Services, Inc. - Kitty Hawk.
Looking for a great home on an amazing oceanfront lot, this is it. Located in Carolina Dunes, this 75ft wide x approximately 300 foot deep oceanfront lot has beautiful v...
Listing courtesy of Stephanie Walker And Associates.
Discover coastal elegance and endless comfort in this exquisite 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home located in the charming town of Duck. Ideally situated just a short stroll fr...
Listing courtesy of Midgett Realty - Rodanthe.