Why this home stands out
Land of this size is genuinely hard to come by on Knotts Island, where the geography itself — bordered by Currituck Sound and accessible only by ferry or a scenic drive through Virginia Beach — keeps the community small and the parcels scarce. Forty-three acres here means real space, real quiet, and real flexibility to shape the land on your own terms, whether that's farming, building, or simply holding a piece of coastal Carolina.
KNOTTS ISLAND NC and the Knotts Island real estate market
Knotts Island sits at the southern tip of a peninsula that straddles the North Carolina–Virginia state line, surrounded by the waters of Currituck Sound and Back Bay. It's the kind of place people discover and then quietly tell their closest friends about. The island has no stoplights, no chain stores, and no traffic — just marshland, wildlife, working farms, and a tight-knit community that values its distance from the sprawl. Getting here from Virginia Beach means either a free state-operated ferry ride across Currituck Sound or a winding scenic drive through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Either way, the arrival feels intentional. Currituck County governs the island, and the rural character is protected by the simple fact that development here has always been slow and deliberate. If you want land that feels genuinely apart from the noise of Hampton Roads, Parker Road delivers exactly that.
What's nearby
Daily life on Knotts Island is unhurried by design. IslandLotus Yoga & Spa is just 0.1 miles away — a surprisingly convenient wellness anchor for such a rural setting. Kids and families gravitate toward Knotts Island Skate Park, about 0.8 miles out, and Knotts Island Ruritan Park at 0.9 miles offers green space for community gatherings and outdoor recreation. For broader shopping, dining, and services, Virginia Beach is accessible via the ferry landing, putting the full amenities of a major metro within reach without sacrificing the peace of island living.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Dam Neck Annex is roughly 41 minutes away — close enough for a manageable commute, far enough to feel completely removed from base-adjacent congestion. For a military family thinking about putting down roots in a place that won't feel like every other suburb near a gate, 43 acres on Knotts Island is a genuinely different kind of option. A VA loan can make raw land financing worth exploring with your lender.
For buyers drawn to character
If your idea of the right property involves acreage, water nearby, a working landscape, and neighbors who wave from tractors — this is your corner of coastal Carolina. Forty-three acres on Knotts Island is the kind of land that attracts people who've been looking for something specific and know it when they see it. The island's geography keeps it authentic, and a parcel this size keeps your options wide open.
More buyer questions
How far is 43-AC Parker RD from Dam Neck Annex?
The drive from Knotts Island to Dam Neck Annex takes approximately 41 minutes under normal conditions, depending on ferry timing or the route taken through Virginia Beach via Back Bay.
How do you get to Knotts Island, NC?
Knotts Island is accessible two ways: a free state-operated ferry across Currituck Sound from Currituck, NC, or a scenic drive south through Virginia Beach along the Back Bay corridor — both routes are part of the island's appeal.
What can land on Knotts Island be used for?
Knotts Island's rural Currituck County zoning generally supports agricultural use, single-family residential development, and conservation — buyers should confirm specific permitted uses with Currituck County Planning.
Is Knotts Island in North Carolina or Virginia?
The island straddles the state line, but 43-AC Parker RD carries a Knotts Island, North Carolina address and falls under Currituck County, NC jurisdiction.
What is the flood risk situation for land on Knotts Island?
Knotts Island's coastal and marsh-adjacent geography means flood zone status varies by parcel — the FloodRisk tile on this page provides the specific FEMA designation for this acreage, and a survey or environmental review is always advisable for raw land.
Curious about building, farming, or simply owning 43 acres on one of coastal Carolina's most distinctive islands? Tom and Dariya Milan can walk you through what's possible — reach out and start the conversation.
