As both a Realtor with NC 12 Realty and a member of the Buxton Civic Association, I’m especially excited to share some incredible news with our community and future homeowners.
For the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of advocating for a healthier, more stable beach in Buxton. Today, I’m thrilled to say—it’s happening.
Construction is well underway on both the Beach Nourishment project and the Jetty repair, and the transformation is already visible.
Using offshore dredging, crews are placing approximately 2 million cubic yards of sand along nearly 3 miles of Buxton’s shoreline. Work began near Ocean Drive and will continue north toward the Haulover Day Use Area, better known as Canadian Hole. Once that section is complete, the project will return to Ocean Drive and continue south toward the end of Old Lighthouse Road.
Construction is also preparing to begin on repairing and reconstructing Buxton’s southernmost groin (jetty). These structures were originally built to help reduce erosion by trapping sand along the shoreline, including around the former Navy/FUDS site. Decades of storms and coastal erosion have taken their toll, leaving the groins significantly deteriorated. Through the combined efforts of Dare County, the Buxton Civic Association, state and federal partners, funding and permits were secured to repair the first groin, which remained structurally viable enough to restore.
Together, the beach nourishment project and groin repair represent a major investment in Buxton’s shoreline, helping to preserve our beaches while protecting one of Hatteras Island’s most cherished communities and safeguard NC Highway 12 for residents and visitors alike.
For those considering purchasing property on Hatteras Island, there’s never been a better time to discover what makes Buxton so special.
Buxton is home to the island’s only two public schools, the Fessenden Center, beautiful beaches, locally owned restaurants and shops, the Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative, and countless small businesses that give our village its unique character. And, of course, no visit is complete without stopping at Orange Blossom Bakery for one of their famous Apple Uglies.
Discover why there’s more beach to love in Buxton.