6715 S Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC 27959
$11,950,000
Property Type:
Comm Sale or Lease
Square Footage:
9,279
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
264,409
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$11,950,000
List Date:
3/20/2026
Last Modified:
3/20/2026
Overview
Description
First Colony Inn - Historic Outer Banks Inn with Oceanfront Development Opportunity A rare opportunity to acquire one of the most iconichospitality properties on the Outer Banks. Located in the heart of Nags Head, the historic First Colony Inn offers timeless coastal charm pairedwith a unique oceanfront investment component. Originally constructed in 1932 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the inn isone of the last remaining examples of the classic ''Old Nags Head style'' beach hotels that once defined the Outer Banks. The shingle-stylestructure features expansive wraparound verandas designed to capture ocean breezes and provide inviting spaces for guests to relax andgather. The property includes 26 uniquely appointed guest rooms, many offering kitchenettes, sitting areas, whirlpool tubs, or private porches.Amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, landscaped grounds, welcoming common areas, and convenient beach access nearby. The inn haslong been a favorite destination for weddings, reunions, and coastal getaways, with strong repeat clientele and year-round tourism demand.Included in the offering are oceanfront parcels totaling approximately 210 feet of direct Atlantic Ocean frontage, presenting a rare and valuableopportunity for future development, expansion, or preservation of premier beachfront property. Oceanfront land in this location is exceptionallylimited, making this component a significant investment asset. With nearly a century of history, strong brand recognition, and the added value ofsubstantial oceanfront holdings, the First Colony Inn represents a turnkey hospitality investment combined with a prime coastal real estateopportunity in one of North Carolina's most sought-after beach destinations.
Listing Details MLS# 100561569
Contract Info
- Available Date
- 2026-12-31
- Delayed Marketing?
- No
- Marketing Start Date
- 2026-03-19
- Sub-Type
- Business
- Garage
- Masterlock
- Sale/Lease
- Sale
- Listing Price
- 11950000
- List Price/SqFt
- 1287.85
- Stipulation of Sale
- Standard
Location Information
- Street #
- 6715
- Pre Direction
- S
- Street Name
- Croatan
- Street Suffix
- Highway
- County
- Dare
- State/Province
- NC
- Zip Code
- 27959
- City Limits
- Yes
- Marketing City
- Nags Head
- Subdivision
- None
Remarks and Showing
- Directions to Property
- Off Croatan Hwy
- Sign on Property
- No
Building Info
- New Construction
- No
BuildingExt Features
- SqFt - Heated (Primary)
- 9279
Legal and Taxes
- Tax Assessed Value
- 62272.26
- Deed Book
- 1815
- Deed Page
- 148
- Legal
- PIN 080011565522
- Broker Owner
- No
- PID
- 080011565522
- Tax Identifier
- 008823000
- Plat Book
- G
- Plat Page
- 93
- Total Real Estate Property Taxes
- 34041.54
- Special Assessments
- no
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Year Built
- 1932
- Zoning
- C2 & CR
- Cobra Zone
- No
More Information
Current Service Providers
- Trash Provider
- Dare County
- Electric Provider
- Dominion Energy
Building/Ext Features
- # of Units
- 0
- Fireplace Y/N
- No
- Lot Acres
- 6.07
- Lot SqFt
- 264409
- Lot Dimensions
- No
- SqFt - Total Available
- 9279
- Location Type
- Island
Showing Instructions
- 24 Hour Notice
- Yes
Business Type
- Hotel/Motel
- Yes
- Unimproved
- Yes
Current Use
- Hotel/Motel
- Yes
- Vacant
- Yes
HOA and Neigh Amenities
- Beach Access
- Yes
- Cable TV
- Yes
- Outdoor Pool
- Yes
Attic
- None
- Yes
Basement
- None
- Yes
Frontage Type
- See Remarks
- Yes
- Oceanfront
- Yes
View Type
- Ocean
- Yes
- Sound View
- Yes
- Water
- Yes
Development Status
- Development
- Yes
- Raw Land
- Yes
Construction
- Wood Frame
- Yes
Lot Water Features
- Ocean Side
- Yes
Exterior Finish
- Cedar
- Yes
- Shake Siding
- Yes
Terms
- Cash
- Yes
Foundation
- Pilings
- Yes
Flooring
- Tile
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Fuel Tank
- None
- Yes
Parking Features
- Off Street
- Yes
- Paved
- Yes
Sale/Lease Includes
- Buildings
- Yes
- Business
- Yes
- Equipment
- Yes
- Fixtures
- Yes
- Furniture
- Yes
- Land
- Yes
Roof
- Asphalt
- Yes
- Shingle
- Yes
Lot Description
- Level
- Yes
- Oceanfront
- Yes
Road Type/Frontage
- Paved
- Yes
- Public (City/Cty/St)
- Yes
Cooling
- Heat Pump
- Yes
Heating
- Heat Pump
- Yes
Heating System Fuel Source
- Electric
- Yes
Water Heater
- Electric
- Yes
Utilities
- Electricity Connected
- Yes
- Water Connected
- Yes
Water Source
- Municipal Water
- Yes
Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Yes
Lease Types
- Modified
- Yes
Property Features
Business Type:
Hotel/Motel; Unimproved
Showing Instructions:
24 Hour Notice
HOA and Neigh Amenities:
Beach Access; Cable TV; Outdoor Pool
Attic:
None
Basement:
None
Frontage Type:
Oceanfront; See Remarks
View Type:
Ocean; Sound View; Water
Development Status:
Development; Raw Land
Construction:
Wood Frame
Exterior Finish:
Cedar; Shake Siding
Flooring:
Tile; Wood
Foundation:
Pilings
Fuel Tank:
None
Parking Features:
Off Street; Paved
Roof:
Asphalt; Shingle
Lot Description:
Level; Oceanfront
Current Use:
Hotel/Motel; Vacant
Lot Water Features:
Ocean Side
Cooling:
Heat Pump
Heating:
Heat Pump
Heating System Fuel Source:
Electric
Water Heater:
Electric
Utilities:
Electricity Connected; Water Connected
Sewer:
Septic Tank
Water Source:
Municipal Water
Terms:
Cash
Lease Types:
Modified
Listing Office:
Harrell & Associates
IDX
Last Updated: March - 20 - 2026
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