Dare County, North Carolina
Southern Shores Real Estate and Local Guide
Affluent, mostly residential Outer Banks town in Dare County between Kitty Hawk and Duck, set in a maritime forest of loblolly pines and live oaks with soundside and oceanfront neighborhoods. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Southern Shores best.
About the area
Living in Southern Shores, NC
Developed by artist Frank Stick after World War II and considered the first planned town on the Outer Banks.
The housing market
Homes in Southern Shores
- About 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 99% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $621,100.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Southern Shores home
Southern Shores Flat Tops
Mid-century flat-roofed beach cottages designed by developer Frank Stick in the 1950s, with about 25 remaining
Soundview Park
Soundfront town park on North Dogwood Trail with a playground, bocce court, horseshoe pit, and kayak launch
Sea Oats Park
Town park at Hickory Trail and Hillcrest Drive with a playground, half-court basketball, and an open field
Neighborhoods
Southern Shores areas to know
Chicahauk
Soundside subdivision of tree-lined streets entirely surrounded by Southern Shores
Sea Crest Village
Oceanfront neighborhood within the town
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.