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Dare County real estate

Dare County

RestrictedOpportunity Zone

Dare County, Dare County · Kill Devil Hills, NC

Median Home Value

$588,669

-0.3%

Est. Cap Rate

3.3%

Based on rent yield × 65%

Vacancy Rate

52.7%

78% owner-occupied

Population

38K

Median income: $81,214

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19/100Caution

Investment Score — Dare County

Composite score based on cap rate, rent yield, affordability, occupancy, and appreciation

Cap Rate3.3%
Rent Yield5.0%
Affordability$588,669
Occupancy47.3%
Appreciation-0.3%

Dare County Investment Analysis

Dare County (population 38K) offers median home values of $588,669 — positioning it as a premium market for investors. With a 3.3% cap rate, Dare County is primarily an appreciation play. Investors here are betting on long-term value growth rather than immediate cash flow. A modest 0.3% year-over-year decline suggests the market is cooling — favorable for buyers negotiating from strength.

Market Profile
Avg: 32/100
Cash Flow3.3% cap
Appreciation-0.3% YoY
Affordability$589K
Occupancy47.3% occ.
Rent Yield5.0%
Employment99.3%
Price vs. Rent Analysis
Price-to-Rent Ratio20.2x
Cash FlowBalancedAppreciation

Balanced market — moderate cash flow with appreciation upside

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI

$588,669
Median Monthly Rent

Zillow ZORI

$2,432
Annual Rent
$29,184
Gross Rent Yield

Annual rent ÷ home value

5.0%

Market Details

Housing Stock

35K units

Single-family: 27K

Multifamily: 5K (15.3%)

Investment Metrics

Gross Yield 5.0%

Cap Rate 3.3%

Price-to-Rent 20.2 (Favors renting)

Property Tax $2,245/yr

Demographics

Median Income $81,214

Median Age 48.5

Employment 99.3%

Home Value Trends

1-Year Appreciation -0.3%

3-Year Appreciation +4.2%

5-Year Appreciation +46.1%

Rental Market

$2,432/mo

Renter population: 22.2%

Lending Status

Restricted

$150K – $10M · Business purpose

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · Zillow Home Value Index (Feb 2026) · USDV Capital analysis

Community Snapshot
Population38K

98/sq mi

Median Income$81,214

$46,784 per capita

Employment99.3%

5.8% unemployment

Occupancy47.3%

22.2% renters

College Educated42.8%
Median Age: 48.535K Housing UnitsMedian Built: 1987

Partial Opportunity Zone

Select census tracts in this area are federally designated

Investors in Dare County may qualify for significant tax advantages under the Opportunity Zones program (IRC §1400Z-2).

Tax Deferral

Defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting into Qualified Opportunity Funds

Step-Up in Basis

10% exclusion on deferred gains after 5 years of holding

Tax-Free Growth

Zero capital gains on QOF appreciation if held 10+ years

Consult a qualified tax advisor to determine eligibility. Opportunity Zone designations are subject to change. USDV Capital finances projects in designated Opportunity Zones — speak with an advisor to explore QOF-eligible structures.

Top Cities in Dare County

14 cities by population

CityHome Value
Kill Devil HillsDare County$513,041View →
Kitty HawkDare County$628,054View →
Nags HeadDare County$704,645View →
Southern ShoresDare County$783,677View →
ManteoDare County$508,340View →
WancheseDare County$358,253View →
BuxtonDare County$467,976View →
Manns HarborDare County$335,945View →
DuckDare County$993,340View →
FriscoDare County$498,913View →
HatterasDare County$508,980View →
AvonDare County$541,106View →
RodantheDare County$607,101View →
SalvoDare County$635,717View →
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Property Details

$588,669
$100K$2M
25% ($147,167)
15%50%
7.50%
6%10%
$2,432

Investment Projection

Monthly Cash Flow

-$1,391

Cash-on-Cash

-11.3%

DSCR Ratio

0.79

Annual Cash Flow

-$16,691

Monthly P&I: $3,087 | Est. Expenses: $736

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