A rare oceanfront opportunity in Kill Devil Hills, this vintage home sits on an expansive 42,000-square-foot lot with a well-established dune line. Built between 1938 and 1940, the property exudes rustic charm and nostalgia for the Outer Banks of decades past. While currently used as a vacation rental with modest income, its true value lies in the land (100 feet wide), offering endless possibilities for redevelopment.  Steeped in history, the main living areas of “Sea Chanty” are wrapped in Juniper paneling with exposed beams, preserving the character of a bygone era. The layout reflects its time, with a cozy oceanfront bedroom and private bath tucked behind the kitchen. The central family room opens onto an expansive covered deck and screened porch, both offering sweeping ocean views to the east and south. Upstairs, two bedrooms and a half bath enjoy stunning ocean vistas, with one bedroom providing access to a spacious sundeck. On the ground level, a separate updated bedroom with a full bath and adjacent laundry room adds convenience and privacy. A detached outbuilding remains on the property, offering additional space for storage or potential use. Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, this oceanfront retreat is just moments from restaurants, attractions, and shopping. Whether restoring its vintage charm or envisioning a new coastal estate, this is a rare chance to secure a premier piece of oceanfront land in a sought-after location.  Property is listed as lot 16 & 17, and could be subdivided into two (2) lots as per the town of KDH.
Sold for $2,400,000 on 05/01/25
$2,400,000
1511 N Virginia Dare Trl LOT 16-17, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
4beds
1,560sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1938
0.96 Acres Lot
$2,397,500 Zestimate®
$1,538/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 02, 2025 at 01:38pm
Listed by:
The Myatt Group Team,
Keller Williams - Outer Banks
Bought with:
Howard Hanna Outer Banks Realt
Source: OBAR,MLS#: 128385

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Washer
Features
- Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,560
- Total interior livable area: 1,560 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
- Details: Garage: Attached, Carport
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- Waterfront features: Ocean Front, Beach Front, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.96 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 420
- Features: Beach Frontage, Waterfront
Details
- Zoning: OIR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding, Cement Fiber Board
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Kill Devil Hills
- Subdivision: Croatan Shores
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Owned More than 12 Months
- Road surface type: Paved
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