$11,950,000
About this home
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.
Property details
- MLS #
- 100561569
- Property type
- Business
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 203
- On market date
- March 20, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 6.07 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 548
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
- District
- Dare County Schools
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
- District
- Dare County Schools
- Enrollment
- 583
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
- District
- Dare County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Nags Head's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 19, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.