Buxton, NC Homes for Sale

Looking for Buxton, NC Homes and Land for Sale?  The unincorporated community of Buxton rests on Hatteras Island in popular Outer Banks area of North Carolina. The community is part of Dare County, and lies along North Carolina Highway 12. The community, like many others in the area, is governed by the Dare County Board of Commissioners.

Buxton is home to the well-known Cape Hatteras Lighthouse which is America’s tallest brick construction lighthouse standing 208 feet tall. During the spring, summer and fall the lighthouse is open for climbing and in the winter the grounds and museum remain accessible. The area off the cape is known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Approximately 3000 shipwrecks lie along the coast of the Outer Banks. Strong tides periodically expose pieces of these shipwrecks and at times pieces of wreckage are even washed up along the dunes making it the perfect place for treasure hunting. The area around Buxton is well suited for surf fishing, surfing, swimming and many other water sports. Buxton Woods is a sprawling maritime forest that covers much of the island beautiful flora and fauna call the forest home. Buxton’s economy rests largely on the tourism trade and during the tourist season the area population skyrockets.  Homes for sale in Buxton range from small homes and fixer uppers up through modern luxury homes, but the majority of homes fall into the middle class to upper middle class range. Visitors and residents alike enjoy the simple old world charms of the community of Buxton, as well as the mild climate and beautiful surroundings that are unique to the Outer Banks. The community is perfect for relaxation whether you wish kite board, surf fish or simply sun on the sand. Residents enjoy the laid back lifestyle and a strong sense of community, as well as a hefty respect for the nature they live in such proximity too. Local real estate agents await to help you find the home or summer home of your dreams.


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