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Dare County is part of Coastal NC , North Carolina. The Outer Banks area offers a diverse mix of neighborhoods — from walkable urban cores to quieter residential communities — drawing new residents from across the region and the country.
The neighborhood landscape across Dare County spans a wide range of living experiences, with options for urban renters, first-time buyers, growing families, and buyers seeking established communities with long-term value.
The regulatory environment in North Carolina offers homeowners meaningful advantages. The legal residence exemption lowers the assessment ratio for owner-occupied properties, significantly reducing annual tax bills for primary residents — but the application must be filed with the Dare County assessor within one year of closing. School assignments, utility districts, and zoning boundaries all vary by location and are key factors for buyers evaluating specific neighborhoods.
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Corolla is part of Currituck County.
Explore Corolla →Duck is part of Dare County.
Explore Duck →Southern Shores is part of Dare County.
Explore Southern Shores →Kitty Hawk is part of Dare County.
Explore Kitty Hawk →Kill Devil Hills is part of Dare County.
Explore Kill Devil Hills →Nags Head is part of Dare County.
Explore Nags Head →Manteo is part of Dare County.
Explore Manteo →Wanchese is part of Dare County.
Explore Wanchese →Rodanthe is part of Dare County.
Explore Rodanthe →Waves is part of Dare County.
Explore Waves →Salvo is part of Dare County.
Explore Salvo →Avon is part of Dare County.
Explore Avon →Buxton is part of Dare County.
Explore Buxton →Frisco is part of Dare County.
Explore Frisco →Hatteras Village is part of Dare County.
Explore Hatteras Village →Ocracoke is part of Hyde County.
Explore Ocracoke →Currituck Club is part of Currituck County.
Explore Currituck Club →Pine Island is part of Dare County.
Explore Pine Island →Whalehead is part of Currituck County.
Explore Whalehead →Monteray Shores is part of Dare County.
Explore Monteray Shores →Find out more about schools — including SC Dept of Education ratings
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