Residential homes in the Outer Banks are few, but can be found.  Many communities here include resorts and developments that offer recreational amenities and easy access to the ocean and sound, those that provide a mixture of both seasonal and year-round living, and neighborhoods with more of a year-round lifestyle. Most developments have strict architectural guidelines, or covenants, to ensure quality development. It should also be noted that there are many one-road (cul-de-sac) subdivisions scattered throughout the Outer Banks. Some of these subdivisions offer private roads and private ocean or sound accesses, but provide less amenities than those in the more "touristy" areas.  Please Click Here to find out more info on the beautiful Outer Banks communities!