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
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