Why this home stands out
Raw acreage this size on Knotts Island doesn't come around often. The island sits between Currituck Sound and Back Bay, giving the land a genuinely distinct character — water-influenced, wildlife-rich, and removed from the noise of the mainland. Whether you're envisioning a private homestead, a working farm, or a long-horizon investment, forty-three acres here gives you the canvas and the breathing room to do it right.
KNOTTS ISLAND NC and the Knotts Island real estate market
Knotts Island is one of those places that earns genuine loyalty from the people who find it. Technically part of Currituck County, North Carolina, the island is accessible by a free state ferry from Currituck or by road through Virginia Beach — which makes it feel like a world apart while still being connected to two states. The landscape is flat and open, shaped by the surrounding sounds and marshes, and the community is small, tight-knit, and deeply rooted in the land. Farming, fishing, and wide-open skies are the rhythm here. Parker Road sits in the heart of that character, where forty-three acres of land can be whatever you need it to be — a quiet retreat, a productive agricultural operation, or the foundation for a home built exactly to your vision. Currituck County's rural zoning framework and relatively low land costs make this corner of coastal North Carolina one of the more compelling places to put down roots on your own terms.
What's nearby
Daily life on Knotts Island moves at its own pace, and the immediate surroundings reflect that. IslandLotus Yoga & Spa is just a tenth of a mile away — a genuinely convenient spot for wellness and recovery. Knotts Island Skate Park is less than a mile out, and Knotts Island Ruritan Park, a community gathering space with outdoor recreation, is under a mile as well. For broader shopping and services, Virginia Beach is accessible via the northern road route, putting grocery stores, hardware suppliers, and medical facilities within reasonable reach without requiring a ferry crossing.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Service members stationed at Dam Neck Annex — roughly forty-one minutes away — sometimes look beyond the standard suburban options, and this parcel speaks to that instinct. A VA loan can be used to purchase land with a simultaneous construction loan in some configurations, making acreage like this worth a conversation with a lender who knows the program. Space, privacy, and a short enough commute to make it work.
For buyers drawn to character
If the standard subdivision lot has never felt like enough, forty-three acres on Knotts Island is the kind of property that resets the conversation entirely. You're not buying into someone else's vision here — you're starting from scratch on an island with real agricultural heritage, genuine wildlife habitat, and the kind of quiet that's increasingly hard to find this close to the Virginia coast.
More buyer questions
How far is 43-AC Parker Road from Dam Neck Annex?
The drive from Knotts Island to Dam Neck Annex runs approximately forty-one minutes, traveling north through Virginia Beach via the land route. The ferry from Currituck adds a scenic alternative but affects total commute time.
What can land on Knotts Island be used for?
Knotts Island falls under Currituck County's rural zoning, which typically accommodates agricultural use, single-family residential construction, and conservation-oriented land management. Buyers should verify specific permitted uses with Currituck County Planning before purchase.
Is Knotts Island accessible without taking the ferry?
Yes — while a free state ferry operates between Currituck and Knotts Island, the island is also accessible by road through Virginia Beach via NC-615 north, giving you a year-round land route regardless of ferry schedules.
Are there utilities available at 43-AC Parker Road?
Utility availability on rural Knotts Island land varies by parcel. Prospective buyers should contact Currituck County and local utility providers to confirm water, electric, and septic feasibility for their intended use.
What is the flood zone status for this property?
Given Knotts Island's coastal and sound-adjacent geography, portions of large parcels in this area may fall within FEMA-designated flood zones. The FloodRisk tile on this page provides current FEMA map data for this address.
Tom and Dariya Milan know this corner of coastal North Carolina well. Reach out to talk through what forty-three acres on Knotts Island could look like for your plans.
