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All The Homes For Sale In Southern Shores On The Outer Banks NC

Southern Shores is made of of 8 different neighborhoods from Sea Crest Village and Pelican Watch on the oceanfront and the neighborhoods of Chicahauk, Mallard Cove, Fairway Estates, over on the soundside of Rt.12, with the rest of the Town proper. The newest addition is Southern Shores Landing.

The oceanfront is separated from the soundfront by a large dune ridge than runs the entire length of the town. On the oceanside of the ridge there are rolling sand dunes with the beach wind swept vegetation. The sound side of the ridge is protected from the salty ocean wind offering protection for a maritime forest of hickory, dogwood, holly and other hardwood trees. Southern Shores also has a variety of amenities.

If the house you are looking for is not on this page, but you still would like to buy a beach house in Southern Shores, you will find the rest of the properties for sale spread out throughout this site. If watching the sun rise over the ocean is your thing, we have a section for Southern Shores Oceanfront Homes and a section for Southern Shores Soundfront Homes with sunset views over open water. For the boaters, there is a section for Canalfront Homes in Southern Shores and if your plans are in the future and you just want to get your foot in the door then a building lot in Southern Shores might what's needed to get you started. Browse and enjoy.

You can drive through rolling, wooded hills reminiscent of the mountains to suddenly find yourself at the beach as you cross over the top of the ridge.

Because of this diversity and the oversized lots, Southern shores real estate values have consistently outpaced most of the Outer Banks.

Stunning Coastal Retreat in Southern Shores.Welcome to 9 Ocean View Loop, a beautifully updated 5-bed, 4.5-bath coastal oasis. Located in the highly sought-after community of Southern Shores, this home blends modern luxury with relaxed Outer Banks living. Just a short stroll from pristine beaches and minutes from the Wright Memorial Bridge, this home is an exceptional find as a primary residence, second home, or high-performing rental investment. Top Floor: Open-concept living anchored by a remodeled kitchen with premium quartz countertops, a stylish tile backsplash, stainless appliances, and a breakfast bar for casual dining—plus spacious living and dining areas for seamless entertaining, and a half bath conveniently located off of the living area. Also, an expansive top deck with a peek-a-boo ocean view and views directly over your private backyard oasis and pool. The luxury primary suite is conveniently located on this level, featuring a beautifully remodeled bathroom with a large tiled walk-in shower and double sinks. Mid-Level: Three generous bedrooms offer plenty of privacy for family and guests; one bedroom features its own private full bath, and the other two share a jack-and-jill bath. Two bedrooms step out directly to the mid-level deck, perfect for morning coffee. The laundry area is also located on this level. Ground Level: Large recreational room with pool table and entertaining wet bar area perfect for mixing drinks and poolside snacks. The fifth bedroom and full bath are also located on this level and lead to your outdoor oasis. The expansive outdoor space includes a fully fenced in-ground pool with incredible space for sunbathing, lounging, and dining. Large backyard providing plenty of room for outdoor living and yard games. A brief walk to the ocean and just minutes from shopping and dining. Schedule your private tour today! For a nominal annual fee, enjoy Southern Shores Civic Amenities, tennis courts,soundside beach, and boat launch access. See the full list of updates in the docs.
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Welcome to this exceptional 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home located in the desirable Chicahauk neighborhood, close to the beach. Beautiful hardwood floors flow through the spacious, light-filled main living areas. Generous floor plan featuring 5 spacious bedrooms and 4.5 baths, offering plenty of room for family and guests to relax in comfort. Step outside to your personal backyard paradise, complete with a private saltwater in-ground pool and fire pit great for summer relaxation and outdoor entertaining. Added storage includes a convenient outdoor storage shed, ideal for beach gear, lawn equipment, or sports gear. Enjoy all the unbeatable perks of the Chicahauk community, including access to tennis courts, basketball court, bocce court, pickleball court, softball/soccer field, child play area, picnic area, and a pavilion. Combine coastal living with top-tier community amenities—schedule your tour today!
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$699,000
SOLD Price: $690,000
Closing Date 9/3/2026
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Enjoy relaxed coastal living in this inviting canalfront home in Southern Shores. This home sits on a gorgeous corner canalfront lot that is located in an X Flood Zone. Dock your boat out your back door where you are just a short boat ride to the bay where you can enjoy fishing or boating with friends and & family. Ideally located near schools, shopping, restaurants, and golf courses, the property combines waterfront serenity with access to everyday amenities. Enjoy the outdoors by gardening year around in the greenhouse or in the spacious backyard. Grill out, entertain friends and family, or simply unwind on the expansive sun decks or on the screened in porch. This home is outdoor living at its best. Venture inside the front door to an open concept living and dining area featuring hardwood floors, exposed beams, and a wood burning fireplace. A spacious kitchen with granite countertops is ready for the chef in the family. The generously sized Master Suite is also located on the first floor with an ensuite bathroom and two walkin closets. Also on this level there is an office space, half bathroom, & Laundry area. The second level offers two large guest bedrooms with large closets and a shared guest bathroom. There is plenty of storage in the walkin storage closet as well as attic storage space. This spacious canal front home offers the perfect combination of waterfront living, comfort, & convenience on the Outer Banks and is ready to welcome your personal touch.
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Custom Waterfront Home on .61 acres of pristine Maritime Forest. Heart Pine floors with Juniper T&G ceiling. Live wood burning fireplace. Also, abundant storage space with XL walk in attic. Ground level could easily become a separate suite. Well-built sanctuary hidden in Southern Shores. Unique full basement and block foundation make this home a sturdy investment. Built into the natural landscape with very little disturbance of Natural Flora. This is a peacefeul paradise and one of a kind Outer Banks home.
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Chicahauk, CANALFRONT, three bedroom, two and a half bath immaculate home with a great floorplan. Soughtafter X-Zone! A portion of the lot is in an AE flood zone. The home is in an X-flood zone. Top notch kitchen. The people who owned this home before the present owner, owned a kitchen and bath store and went all out on updating the kitchen. It is a gourmet, galley style, dream kitchen. Stainless appliances, double ovens, butler’s pantry with vegetable sink. The living area is spacious with a two-story tall cathedral ceiling , dining area and a gorgeous gas fireplace. That area opens to an inviting tiled floor Florida room that is heated by the heat pump system but also has an attractive gas fireplace. Stunning Juniper tray ceiling and Juniper trim. 5 Pella sliders/doors surround this cozy room making it feel like you are outside. Nice views of the canal from the Florida room or the decks. Open each of those and you have a screen porch. Down the hall there is a cute powder room conveniently located off from the living area. Almost all of the downstairs just had new LVP installed in August 2026. Further down the hall on the ground floor is the primary bedroom with a slider out onto the sundeck with a hot tub. A super nice primary bathroom. The washer and dryer are conveniently located in the primary walk-in closet. Up the stairs there is a hall bathroom and two nice bedrooms. The bedroom on the west has a great view of the canal. The owners want most personal items and most nik-naks but are willing to leave most of the furnishings. You will notice some items with blue tape that the owners want. The canalfront is fully bulkheaded. A stone patio would be great for a firepit. In front there is a beautiful 42-foot-wide inviting covered porch that also connects to the detached 541 square foot two car garage. New Fortified Roof in 2020. Amerigas rent on tank paid for 2026. New microwave 2023. Gutter and siding repair and upgrade in May 2022. Water heater replaced in August 2026. There is no vacant lot in between this house and the homes on either side. It is just a wide lot. Look in associated docs for County Permits & Survey, Expenses, MOG/RPD, House Sketch, Southern Shores Realty Disclosure etc. Agent & owner do not guarantee floor plans or measurements completed by Lighthouse Visuals. Close to the Chicahauk common areas tennis courts, gazebo, soccer field. Close to the Market Place Shopping Center, shopping, restaurants. For $160 per year Chicahauk HOA dues include Tennis Courts, Pavilion, Kids play area, Soccer Field, Picnic Area, canal access & canal side picnic area. Ocean access parking in the Chicahauk beach access parking lot. In addition, for a low $70 per year the SS Civic Association lets you take advantage of 33 ocean accesses, three sound side marinas with picnic & crabbing areas. Belong to the Boat Club for $30 per year & the Racquet Club for $25 per year. The Southern Shores Civic Association info can be accessed at SSCAOBX.ORG. Chicahauk association information can be accessed at https://www.cpoaobx.org/covenants/bylaws/ Combo lockbox EZ to Show.
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Nestled beneath mature live oaks in the heart of Southern Shores, this charming coastal retreat offers the perfect combination of privacy, character, and location. Just a short walk to the beach access at the end of the road, this beautifully maintained home sits on a large wooded lot with room for a pool. The desirable reverse floor plan features 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Downstairs has a huge master bedroom off of large porch and the second bedroom with wood beam ceilings. The lofted upstairs bedroom could be closed off if desired or could provide a home office, gym, or great open room for kiddos. Hardwood floors, exposed beams, abundant natural light, and unique architectural details create a warm, inviting atmosphere. The custom kitchen was completely remodeled in 2024, with additional updates including a new roof (2020), water heater (2026), new carpet (2024), and updated bathrooms. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, vacation home, or investment property, this home delivers with a strong rental history, easy access to Duck Village, bike paths, and the highly sought-after Kitty Hawk Elementary School district. A rare opportunity to own a distinctive Southern Shores home at an exceptional value.
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A beach house you'll love owning, and an investment that already knows how to perform. Welcome to Sea Oats Saltbox, a beautifully updated Southern Shores retreat offering the rare combination of personal enjoyment, turnkey ownership, and a proven rental history generating well over 10% in annual gross rental income versus sales price. Tucked away on a spacious, private lot and just a short walk to the beach, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home captures everything people love about Southern Shores. Spend mornings biking beneath the trees, afternoons at the beach, and evenings in your own private backyard retreat. The fully fenced yard has been thoughtfully transformed for outdoor living with a custom heated gunite saltwater pool, sun shelf, automatic pool cover and beautiful travertine pavers surrounding the pool. A pool heater helps extend the rental and swimming season beyond the peak summer months, while a full-yard irrigation system keeps the professionally landscaped grounds looking their best. After a day at the beach, rinse off in the outdoor shower, unwind in the SISU barrel sauna, or gather beneath the home for an evening outdoors. Under-deck waterproofing and string lights create an additional covered outdoor living space. Inside, the bright and inviting open floor plan was made for gathering. An open kitchen with stainless steel appliances and bar seating flows into the main living space, while four bedrooms give family and guests plenty of room to settle in. Both bathrooms have been renovated, and brand-new front and rear decks featuring TimberTech® composite decking were completed in 2026, adding another major improvement that's already been taken care of for the next owner. For the investment-minded buyer, this property is equally impressive. 2025 gross rental income exceeded $102,000 — representing well over 10% annual gross rent versus sales price. The home has an established Airbnb presence with exceptional guest reviews and is professionally managed by an experienced boutique Outer Banks vacation-rental manager. Best of all, the work of creating a successful vacation rental has already been done. The home is being offered fully furnished. Use it. Rent it. Or do a little of both. Located in sought-after Southern Shores with easy access to Duck, Kitty Hawk, the beach, sound, biking and everything that makes this part of the Outer Banks so special, Sea Oats is more than an investment property — it's a place you'll actually want to keep a few weeks for yourself.
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COASTAL LIVING AT ITS BEST — JUST ONE BLOCK TO THE BEACH! Wake up to the coastal lifestyle you’ve been dreaming about. Nestled on a spacious corner lot in the heart of Southern Shores, this inviting 5-bedroom, 4-full-bath retreat offers the perfect combination of location, space, privacy, and resort-style living. Imagine sun-filled days by your private in-ground pool, afternoons relaxing on the expansive sun deck, and evenings unwinding in the ocean-view den. With the beach just a short walk away, it’s easy to spend your days in the sand and surf before returning home to your own private oasis. Designed for family, friends, and memorable gatherings, this home offers plenty of room to spread out. Two of the bedrooms are en suite, studio-style apartments added in 2014, creating exceptional privacy and flexibility for extended family, guests, or rental opportunities. The location is hard to beat. Enjoy the peaceful charm of Southern Shores while being just minutes from the shops, restaurants, and attractions of downtown Duck. This is more than a beach house—it’s where mornings begin with ocean breezes, afternoons are spent poolside, and evenings become memories shared with the people you love. One block to the ocean. Private pool. Ocean views. Proven rental history. Room for everyone. Make this Southern Shores retreat your own.
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Price Reduction! Discover the charm of coastal living in this inviting 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home ideally located on the oceanside of Southern Shores. Nestled on a beautifully wooded lot, the property offers exceptional privacy and a peaceful setting while being just an easy stroll to the pristine beaches of the Outer Banks. The spacious floor plan provides comfortable living for family and guests, making it an excellent choice as a primary residence, second home, or vacation getaway. Enjoy the best of Southern Shores, with its quiet streets, mature maritime forest, and convenient access to the beach, bike paths, parks, shopping, and dining. This is a wonderful opportunity to own a home in one of the Outer Banks' most sought-after coastal communities.
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Welcome to your ultimate coastal retreat! Perfectly designed for high-yield weekly rentals or comfortable year-round living, this exceptional 6BR/4.5BA home absolutely does not disappoint. Enjoy an easy, breezy walk to the ocean! Your route from Wax Myrtle Trail to Hillcrest Drive features a pedestrian-controlled stoplight, ensuring a safe and seamless crossing directly to the pristine Hillcrest beach. Enjoy an Elevated Living & Outdoor Oasis, commanding a great elevation above the street, the property features a sparkling private saltwater pool surrounded by an expansive deck—the perfect backdrop for sunbathing, grilling, and entertaining. The heart of the home boasts a beautifully appointed kitchen and dining area complete with a gas cooktop, premium granite countertops, and dramatic vaulted ceilings that maximize the sense of space. A dedicated third-floor lounge area enhances the open, airy feeling of the home, giving guests or family members plenty of room to spread out and relax. Built to handle the crowd, there is plenty of parking to easily accommodate weekly renters. This high-performing turn-key ready rental property turns over on Sundays. Opportunities like this on Wax Myrtle Trail rarely last long. Schedule your tour today and see this coastal gem before it’s gone!
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Tucked beneath a canopy of majestic live oaks on a quiet, shady street in Southern Shores, this classic coastal retreat offers the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and location. Featuring 5 spacious bedrooms and 3 full baths, this well-loved beach home has a strong, consistent rental history, making it as smart an investment as it is a relaxing getaway. Inside, warm pine floors set the tone for a timeless coastal feel, while the open living spaces invite gatherings with family and friends. Step outside to enjoy your own private swimming pool, a screened-in porch perfect for breezy evenings, and a rooftop deck ideal for stargazing under clear coastal skies. A charming playhouse adds an extra touch of fun for younger guests. Best of all, the beach is just a leisurely 7-10 minute walk away—with no roads to cross—making daily ocean visits effortless and safe. Southern Shores is beloved for its peaceful atmosphere, winding walking paths, scenic parks, and uncrowded, pristine beaches. When you’re ready for a change of pace, you’re just a short drive or bike ride from Duck, where you’ll find an array of restaurants, boutique shops, and a picturesque waterfront boardwalk. Whether you’re looking for a serene second home or a proven income-producing property, this inviting beach house captures the essence of coastal living.
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Charming 3 bed, 1.5 bath home in sought after Southern Shores. Classic beach box with natural theme. Enjoy the expanded outside decks with roof top deck and extra sitting areas. Take in the sound and smell of ocean air. Designated walkway across Rt 12., then steps to the beach. Bring your fish home and clean at the outside sink. Rinse off in the outdoor shower. Community offers soundside park and playground, boat ramp, oceanside parking and lots of bike paths. Sold fully furnished. Come enjoy this happy home!
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