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Nags Head,NC 27959
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID 100462689
Style Wood Frame
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Originating Board North Carolina Regional MLS
Year Built 1913
Annual Tax Amount $1,545
Lot Size 0.425 Acres
Acres 0.43
Lot Dimensions 62x300
Property Description
Known as the ''Soul of The Outer Banks,'' boasts an extraordinary history. Built in 1913, this property first served as Mattie Midgette's Store, a community general store that even supplied President Franklin D. Roosevelt during his 1927 visit. Later, it became the Beachcomber Museum, curated by Nellie Myrtle Pridgen, housing what was considered ''the greatest modern collection of beach treasures in the world.'' This property is located in the Historic Cottage district of Nags Head but stands apart with its own unique historic designation due to its community contributions. Early Outer Banks developer David Stick once said it was ''next to Jockey's Ridge and the Wright Brothers Memorial, the most historically significant place on the Northern Outer Banks.'' The ground level includes a sitting room, kitchen, storage areas, washroom, half bath, and a 584 sq. ft. storefront that once displayed the Beachcomber Collection. The home is rich with history, featuring a dining table salvaged from the USS Huron, paneling from the former Carolinian Hotel, and one of the first public telephone booths in Nags Head. The second floor features a wooden stairwell leading to an office or bedroom, a full bath with a clawfoot tub, a large main bedroom, and a versatile front room. A large covered porch offers ocean views and a connection to the historic neighborhood. Situated on a 62'x300' C5 zoned commercial lot, this mixed-use property is a unique opportunity for the right buyer. With thousands of visitors drawn to it regularly, it offers potential for businesses looking to continue its legacy or create something new. The second home at the rear provides rebuilding potential, making this property ideal for live-in owners with a business below or employee housing, offering a rare chance to preserve and celebrate the heritage of the Outer Banks. Due to homes age and heat sources, NCREC guidelines require the home to be listed as Non Heated Square Footage. (There are heat sources).
Location
State NC
County Dare
Community Other
Zoning C5
Direction Please use ShowingTime to request appointment. Listing Agent 1 or 2 must accompany on all showings. Listing Firm does not hold EMD. Dare County Tax Records show parcel measurements inaccurately, Survey in docs shows accurate size of the lot.
Location Details Island
Rooms
Other Rooms See Remarks,Storage
Basement None
Interior
Interior Features Foyer,Solid Surface,Bookcases,Pantry
Heating Space Heater,Baseboard,Electric
Cooling Wall/Window Unit(s),None
Flooring Carpet,Vinyl,Wood
Fireplaces Type None
Fireplace No
Appliance Freezer,Washer,Stove/Oven - Electric,Refrigerator,Dryer
Laundry Hookup - Dryer,Washer Hookup,Inside
Exterior
Garage Asphalt,None,Off Street,On Site
Utilities Available Water Connected
Waterfront No
Waterfront Description Second Row
View Ocean
Roof Type Architectural Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Covered,Deck
Parking Type Asphalt,None,Off Street,On Site
Building
Lot Description Level
Story 2
Foundation Combination,Brick/Mortar,Block,Other
Sewer Septic On Site
Water Municipal Water
Architectural Style Historic District,Historic Home
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 008569000
Acceptable Financing Cash
Listing Terms Cash
Special Listing Condition None