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Nags Head is in the heart of the Outer Banks, just south of Kill Devil Hills, and is a great community to own real estate. The newly completed beach nourishment project has greatly enhanced the 10-mile stretch of beach, and now offers some of the best in the Outer Banks. Whether your preference is a condo, townhouse or single family dwelling, you can find a perfect beach home in Nags Head.

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You can find a great home for sale in Nags Head no matter what your preference. The Village at Nags Head is a 400-acre community that has both Oceanside and Soundside properties. It boasts great amenities including a Scottish links style golf course on the Soundside and a beach club with an Olympic sized pool and direct beach access. If boating is your pleasure, make sure to check out the homes for sale in Old Nags Head Cove, many of which are directly on a canal. And if a condo is your preference, Heron Cove and Diamond Shoals (in S. Nags Head) offer spacious, Oceanfront condos and great locations.

Nags Head History

Nags Head is the oldest town in the Outer Banks, and was established in the early 1800's as North Carolina's first tourist colony. Like the neighboring town of Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head is still characterized by high sand dunes, visible from miles out at sea. Jockey's Ridge, the highest of the dunes, has migrated over the years from wind and erosion. In fact, the Nags Head Hotel, built in the 1840's and which was once the center of the social scene in the Outer Banks, met its demise because of the shifting sands. The hotel, which is said to have stood two stories high and be able to host 200 guests, stood at the base of Jockey's Ridge, but eventually succumbed to the shifting sands and is said to remain intact under 100 feet of sand!

How Nags Head got its name

Similar to other towns in the Outer Banks, the name Nags Head is somewhat obscure. The most famous story revolves around pirates! If you have read through any history on the Outer Banks, you'll know it has been called "The Graveyard of the Atlantic" because of the historic number of shipwrecks off its shores. Pirates would use this to their advantage by tying lanterns around the necks of "old nags" with hopes of luring ships into the treacherous and shallow waters. Sea captains, seeing the bobbing lights, would believe them to be an anchored ship, until too late! The pirates would then attack and make off with their goodies!

Why buy here?

Nags Head recently completed one of the largest beach nourishment projects on the East Coast, bringing nearly 5 million cubic yards of sand to a 10 mile stretch of beach.  The result--Nags Head now has some of the best beaches in the OBX.  Additionally, there are many things to do, including golf, boating, and getting kite lessons on Jockey's Ridge.  Nags Head is also home to Jennette's Fishing Pier, now newly rebuilt and 1,000 feet long.

See the most recent listings of homes for sale in Nags Head below.

Recent listings of homes for sale in Nags Head, NC

8229 S Old Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head image
8229 S Old Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head $2,680,000

Fall in love with "Sweet Melissa" and all the fantastic recent upgrades. Take in unobstructed ocean views from this 10 bedroom oceanfront home in South Nags Head that is ...

  • 10 Beds
  • 9 Baths
Courtesy of Landmark Sotheby's International Realty

Listing courtesy of Landmark Sotheby's International Realty.

8103 S Old Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head image
8103 S Old Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head $2,550,000

Must see Nags Head Ocean Front with Solid Rental History and high ROI. Boasting tons of upgrades and updates. Roof (2019), newer A/C unit, newer water heaters, recently i...

  • 9 Beds
  • 7 Baths
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty Kh

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty Kh.

2229 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head image
2229 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head $624,900

Feel the ocean breeze, hear the waves crashing against the shore, and see the ocean across the dunes. This 2 bedroom oceanfront unit is imbued with subtle sand tones to ...

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
Courtesy of Sun Realty - Kdh

Listing courtesy of Sun Realty - Kdh.

8001 S Old Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head image
8001 S Old Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head $2,199,000

ONE OF A KIND!!! This immaculate oceanfront home is truly an Outer Banks GEM! From the awesome location to the ocean views to the luxury interior, you will find no bett...

  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
Courtesy of Re/Max Coastal Associates

Listing courtesy of Re/Max Coastal Associates.

3008 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head image
3008 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head $679,000

Nags Head and the beach...two things that go hand in hand. This prime location has it all in one spot. Beach access is almost direct at 3 lots North or 4 lots to the Sout...

Courtesy of Outer Banks Blue Realty Srvcs.

Listing courtesy of Outer Banks Blue Realty Srvcs..

3709 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head image
3709 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head $1,895,000

With an incredible $225K remodel done this offseason, get ready to be wowed by this oceanfront stunner. Showing as one of the best in one of the most desirable locations...

  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Baths
Courtesy of Landmark Sotheby's International Realty

Listing courtesy of Landmark Sotheby's International Realty.

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