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
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.
More Information MLS# 100561569
Building/Ext Features
# of Units: 0
Fireplace Y/N: No
Lot Acres: 6.07
Lot SqFt: 264409
Lot Dimensions: 0
SqFt - Total Available: 9279
Location Type: Island
Contract Info
Available Date: 2026-12-31
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Business
Garage: Masterlock
Sale/Lease: Sale
List Price/SqFt: 1287.85
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2026-03-19
Listing Price: 11950000
Current Price: $11,950,000
Location Information
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Nags Head
Street #: 6715
Pre Direction: S
Street Name: Croatan
Street Suffix: Highway
County: Dare
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 27959
Subdivision: None
Geo Lat: 35.91882
Geo Lon: -75.603326
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: No
Directions to Property: Off Croatan Hwy
Building Info
New Construction: No
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
Zoning: C2 & CR
Cobra Zone: No
Year Built: 1932
Showing Instructions
24 Hour Notice: 1
Business Type
Hotel/Motel: 1
Unimproved: 1
Current Use
Hotel/Motel: 1
Vacant: 1
HOA and Neigh Amenities
Beach Access: 1
Cable TV: 1
Outdoor Pool: 1
Attic
None: 1
Basement
None: 1
Frontage Type
See Remarks: 1
Oceanfront: 1
View Type
Ocean: 1
Sound View: 1
Water: 1
Development Status
Development: 1
Raw Land: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Lot Water Features
Ocean Side: 1
Current Service Providers
Electric Provider: Dominion Energy
Trash Provider: Dare County
Exterior Finish
Cedar: 1
Shake Siding: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Foundation
Pilings: 1
Flooring
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Fuel Tank
None: 1
Parking Features
Off Street: 1
Paved: 1
Sale/Lease Includes
Buildings: 1
Business: 1
Equipment: 1
Fixtures: 1
Furniture: 1
Land: 1
Roof
Asphalt: 1
Shingle: 1
Lot Description
Level: 1
Oceanfront: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Paved: 1
Public (City/Cty/St): 1
Cooling
Heat Pump: 1
Heating
Heat Pump: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Utilities
Electricity Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Water Source
Municipal Water: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Lease Types
Modified: 1
BuildingExt Features
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 9279
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
Copyright 2024 NCRMLS. All rights reserved. North Carolina Regional Multiple Listing Service, (NCRMLS), provides content displayed here (“provided content”) on an “as is” basis and makes no representations or warranties regarding the provided content, including, but not limited to those of non-infringement, timeliness, accuracy, or completeness. Individuals and companies using information presented are responsible for verification and validation of information they utilize and present to their customers and clients. NCRMLS will not be liable for any damage or loss resulting from use of the provided content or the products available through Portals, IDX, VOW, and/or Syndication. Recipients of this information shall not resell, redistribute, reproduce, modify, or otherwise copy any portion thereof without the expressed written consent of NCRMLS.