Marina & Waterfront Development Site - Engelhard NC
55+/- Acre Waterfront Development Site & Marina
Marketing description
This 55.97-acre waterfront property on Far Creek presents a rare opportunity to acquire a large coastal tract with deepwater access and existing dock infrastructure already in place. Far Creek is a federally maintained 14-foot deepwater channel, providing reliable navigational access for a variety of commercial and recreational vessels. With significant frontage and ample acreage, the property offers exceptional potential for marina development, waterfront residential development, eco-tourism, or a private coastal retreat. Strategically located in Engelhard, this property offers direct access to some of North Carolina's most sought-after coastal destinations. The site is in close proximity to Lake Mattamuskeet, Ocracoke Island, Nags Head, and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, making it ideally positioned to capitalize on boating, fishing, tourism, and outdoor recreation. With existing deepwater docks and substantial development potential, this is a unique opportunity for investors, developers, or owner-operators seeking a premier waterfront asset along North Carolina's Outer Banks region.
Investment highlights
- 55.97 acres of waterfront land on Far Creek with municipal water and sewer.
- On the West side of the property is a protected marina basin that includes 513' of dock space on the left side of the peninsula, and 586' of bulkheaded dock space on the right side of the peninsula adjacent to the warehouse.
- The marina is 586' in length and approximately 140' in width. The existing upland peninsula in the marina was previously permitted for removal, - providing a clear redevelopment path-while a new permit will be required to reauthorize the work, the prior approval helps streamline the process with established scope and environmental considerations.
- 870' of deepwater dock space on Far Creek, including a 10,000 gal fuel tank with a fuel pump to service boats on the water.
- 7,044 SF Warehouse on Far Creek with a 25' x 25' covered shelter, 3 phase power, Walk in Freezer and Cooler, 5 ton, 6 ton and 4 ton Ice machines, a shrimp grader and conveyor, and deep water well.
- Men & Women's Bathhouse with laundry facilities.
- Far Creek is a 14' deep federally maintained channel.
- The channel from Far Creek to Oregon Inlet is also a federally maintained channel.
- 30 Mini Storage units including: 18 - 10 x 15 units, 9 - 10 x 10 units and 3 - 10 x 20 units. Beside the mini storage is a 14 X 72 mobile home trailer.
- Engelhard is approximately 25 miles from Oregon, Hatteras, and Ocracoke inlets and the Atlantic Ocean.
- Close proximity to Lake Mattamuskeet and the Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge.
- Over 1,000,000 visitors to Ocracoke Island each year access the island via ferry. The ferry crossing to Ocracoke Island is located in Swanquarter, a 30 minute drive from Engelhard.
- The Cape Hatteras National Seashore - for 2025, Cape Hatteras National Seashore recorded approximately 2.68 to 2.75 million recreational visits. The park continues to be one of the most visited national seashores in the US.
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