Why this home stands out
Knotts Island is genuinely rare: a peninsula community accessible by a scenic NC Ferry route or a longer drive through Currituck County, which means the pace of life here is deliberate and the landscape stays open. At 2,926 square feet with five bedrooms and three and a half baths, 120 Martin Lane gives a household real room to spread out — the kind of square footage that's hard to find at this latitude without sacrificing the rural, water-adjacent character that makes Knotts Island special.
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Knotts Island sits in Currituck County, North Carolina, tucked between Currituck Sound and the Virginia state line. It's the kind of place where the horizon stays wide, wildlife refuges frame the back roads, and neighbors tend to know each other. The Knotts Island National Wildlife Refuge draws birders and kayakers year-round, and the Knotts Island Vineyard — one of North Carolina's oldest — is just a short drive away. Getting on and off the island is part of the lifestyle: the free NC Ferry to Currituck makes the commute scenic, and the drive north through Virginia Beach is straightforward once you're on the mainland. For a household weighing options, this address sits at an interesting crossroads — technically North Carolina, but functionally oriented toward Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach employment corridors, and the military installations that anchor the region's economy.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands pull you north toward Virginia Beach, where grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants are well within reach. Pungo, the rural southern Virginia Beach corridor, is the closest cluster of local services and farm stands. The Currituck County mainland — accessible via the ferry or the longer land route — adds more options for shopping and dining. Outdoor recreation is practically at the doorstep: Currituck Sound offers fishing and kayaking, and the wildlife refuge trails are minutes away. Virginia Beach's Oceanfront, with its full range of restaurants, entertainment, and the boardwalk, is reachable in under an hour.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Dam Neck Annex is roughly 35 minutes away and NAS Oceana about 39 — both manageable for a daily commute, especially when you factor in what you're coming home to. Five bedrooms handle a growing family or a dedicated home office without compromise, and a VA loan can make a property at this square footage more accessible than many families expect. Knotts Island's low-density character also means a noticeably quieter off-duty environment.
For families upgrading
Five bedrooms and three and a half baths in a 2002-built home means the layout was designed for modern family life from the start — no awkward retrofits, no undersized bathrooms. Knotts Island's rural setting keeps the neighborhood calm, and the acreage-style lots mean kids actually have room outside. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Knotts Island schools will find that 120 Martin Lane checks the space and setting boxes that are hardest to find together.
More buyer questions
How far is 120 Martin Lane from Dam Neck Annex?
The drive from 120 Martin Lane to Dam Neck Annex is approximately 35 minutes under normal traffic conditions, heading north through Virginia Beach via the NC Ferry connection or the land route through Currituck County.
How do you get on and off Knotts Island?
There are two options: the free NC Ferry Service between Knotts Island and Currituck, which runs on a regular schedule and takes about 45 minutes, or the longer land route north through Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. Most residents use the ferry for routine trips.
Is 120 Martin Lane in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this property is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which reflects the most current FEMA mapping data for the Knotts Island area.
What is the property tax jurisdiction for 120 Martin Lane?
120 Martin Lane falls within Currituck County, North Carolina, so property taxes are assessed and collected by Currituck County — not a Virginia jurisdiction, which is worth factoring in when comparing costs across the state line.
Are there HOA fees associated with 120 Martin Lane?
HOA status for this address should be confirmed through current disclosure documents; the property profile on this page will reflect whether a homeowners association applies.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of coastal North Carolina well — reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a visit to 120 Martin Lane.
