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Long-time dream of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center is free and open to the public seven days a week, year ’round. Hours of Operation: Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday noon–4 p.m. Located at the northern end of Roanoke Island, 4.5 miles north of downtown Manteo, turn left at the sign.
town! In this small theater you will also have an opportunity to watch two other nature and area-related films. In the main lobby, try to find 37 critters hiding in the pocosin diorama. Peek into a red wolf den. Have a picture taken of you as a genuine wild lands firefighter! A short interpreted nature trail wanders through the woods behind the center.
The Visitor The building is Center was LEED (Leadership a long-time in Energy & dream for Environmental the U.S. Fish Design) certified and Wildlife and energyEntering the new National Wildlife Refuges Service and the efficient, with Visitor Center on Roanoke Island. many refuge features including Photo credit: USFWS and wildlife solar panels, lowsupporters on the Outer Banks and in volume toilets, and a highly energyeastern North Carolina. It represents efficient heating and cooling system. 11 national wildlife refuges and one The center is staffed by volunteers. Our national fish hatchery, offering an non-profit friends group, the Coastal invitation to visit them all. Wildlife Refuge Society, operates Wild Through interactive exhibits, audioThings, a gift shop that offers innovative visual programs, and even a virtual wildlife-related gift items such as nature airplane ride, visitors may experience identification guide books, children’s a field trip to each refuge with hopes to toys and books, jewelry, apparel and entice them to visit these special places. other items to make your visit both See how the Outer Banks will change enjoyable and memorable. All proceeds as the sea level rises. Sit for a spell in benefit refuge programs. the old Dare Forest Supply Store and Reprinted from www.fws.gov/ experience life through a short multincgatewayvc/ courtesy of the USFWS. sensory film, when Buffalo City was a bustling logging and moonshining
5-Year Look Back at Residential Sales by Town
Data obtained from the Outer Banks Association of Realtors MLS
Residential Sales by Town 2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Corolla Units:
74
53
73
72
69
$ Volume (millions):
$44.1
$41.4
$42.1
$52.8
$46.1
Average:
$596,460
$781,900
$576,700
$733,500
$668,200
Units:
36
34
31
36
26
$ Volume (millions):
$18.2
$22.3
$19.1
$19.4
$17.8
Average:
$505,400
$654,900
$617,600
$540,000
$685,800
Duck
Southern Shores Units:
32
41
24
31
25
$ Volume (millions):
$13
$22.8
$12
$13.3
$13.8
Average:
$438,400
$555,300
$502,200
$430,000
$553,300
Kitty Hawk Units:
32
32
34
33
29
$ Volume (millions):
$10
$11.2
$9.3
$10.1
$7.5
Average:
$313,600
$349,300
$274,000
$307,000
$259,000
Kill Devil Hills Units:
90
87
99
77
62
$ Volume (millions):
$23.4
$21.2
$24.5
$21.6
$13.6
Average:
$260,000
$244,200
$248,000
$281,000
$219,300
Nags Head Units:
70
58
54
66
58
$ Volume (millions):
$33
$29.6
$23
$28.1
$22.1
Average:
$472,000
$510,200
$424,000
$425,600
$382,000
Roanoke Island Units:
25
42
32
23
34
$ Volume (millions):
$7.9
#12.3
$7
$6.7
$10.8
Average:
$318,200
$293,000
$220,000
$292,300
$317,000
70
92
81
Hatteras Island Units:
70
60
$ Volume (millions):
$22.6
$20.2
$24.2
$32.7
$30.1
Average:
$323,000
$337,000
$346,400
$355,000
$372,000
Village Realty Vacation Rental Reservations Are Up
We decided to look back and see where we were in reservations as of May 20, 2014 and compare it to the same period this year. We’re happy to report our reservations are up for June, July and August compared to the same time last year! June
July
August
May 20, 2014
73%
83%
88.7%
May 20, 2015
76.9%
88%
88.9%
As a percentage of the homes to be occupied
S e l e c t R eal Es tate fo r S a le
The Village at Nags Head
Beach access 100 yds away, meticulously cared for, many updates, community pool 5 BR, 4.5 BA • $529,000 • MLS 87595
The Village at Nags Head
The Village at Nags Head
Fantastic sound & golf views, elevator, hardwoods, new windows & doors, great rentals 6 BR, 5.5 BA • $785,000 • MLS 85847
Duck, Nantucket Village Condo
Ocean views, steps to beach, professionally decorated, gameroom, fireplace, comm.pool 5 BR, 4.5 BA • $595,000 • MLS 88214
Sound views, spacious 1st fl end unit, updated kitchen & bath, furnished, 1 car garage 2 BR, 1 BA • $239,000 • MLS 87275
The Currituck Club
Nags Head, Quay Condo Oceanfront
Stunning ocean & golf views, in The Reserve, high atop a hill, tastefully decorated, pool 5 BR, 5.5 BA • $610,000 • MLS 87944
Roanoke Island, Creef’s Ridge
Stunning classic, wraparound porch, fenced back yard, saltwater pool, guest house, barn 4 BR, 2.5 BA • $449,000 • MLS 84304
Remodeled throughout, spacious 1,530 sf, steps to the beach, comm. pool/tennis 3 BR, 3 BA • $399,500 • MLS 86920
The Village at Nags Head
Views, move-in ready, beautiful new furnishings, many new updates, pool, beach access 5 BR, 4 BA • $588,000 • MLS 85514
Kill Devil Hills Westside
Well maintained, upgraded kitchen, 2 decks crow’s nest w/ocean view, quiet cul-de-sac 3 BR, 2 BA • $338,000 • MLS 88161
Nags Head Semi-Oceanfront
New construction, will have ocean view, elevator, walk to beach, media room, pool 4 BR, 3.5 BA • $649,900 • MLS 86158
Nags Head, Soundside Rd. Lot
Unobstructed view of Jockey’s Ridge, bike to ocean, walk to soundside beach, hiking trails 15,000 sf • $169,900 • MLS 85518
The Currituck Club
Ocean view, patio-style home, tastefully furnished, hardwoods, pool, in cul-de-sac 4 BR, 3.5 BA • $375,000 • MLS 87431
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Old Nags Head Place
Fabulous location, walk to beach, 2,904 sf nicely deorated, saline pool w/hot tub, gameroom 5 BR, 5.5 BA • $479,900 • MLS 85623
Currituck Mainland, Powell’s Point
Ten minutes to the beach, on 1+ acre lot, some updates, beautiful yard, back deck, shed 2 BR, 1 BA • $169,000 • MLS 85717
KDH, Ocean Acres
Ocean view, 2 lots back, short walk to beach, 3,136 sf, pool, gameroom, two masters 6 BR, 4 BA, 2 PB • $529,000 • MLS 86496
KDH, Colington Harbour Soundfront
Major renovations completed, fully furnished, wheelchair ramp, seasonal rental ~$20K 3 BR, 2 BA • $329,900 • MLS 82178
KDH Semi-Oceanfront
Rare find, semi-oceanfront w/unobstructed ocean view, short walk to restaurants/shops 3 BR, 2.5 BA • $395,000 • MLS 83746
KDH, Colington Pointe Townhouse
Soundfront community w/pool, clubhouse & boat access, brand new, beautifully landscaped 3 BR, 3 BA • $234,000 • MLS 84080