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Prime Commercial Development Land on US Highway 17 | Hertford NC

$849,950

Ocean Hwy N, Hertford, NC 27944

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Last Updated: 08/21/2026

9.55 acres

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Details:
Lot Area:    9.55 acres
Highlights:
  • 9.55± Acres
  • Ground Lease Opportunity
  • 795± Feet of Frontage on US Highway 17 ( Ocean Hwy North ) - More frontage means more flexibility for multiple users and greater long-term value.
  • 18500 AADT ( NCDOT 2024 ) - Provides consistent exposure for future businesses.
  • Full Median Crossover providing northbound and southbound access.
  • Commercial Highway (CH) Zoning - Reduces entitlement risk and accelerates development.
  • Future Interstate 87 Corridor - Positions the property to benefit from future transportation improvements, increased traffic volumes, and long-term regional growth.
  • Approximately 7.57 Acres CH and 1.98 Acres Rural Agriculture
  • The combination of Commercial Highway and Rural Agriculture zoning provides room for future expansion, stormwater facilities, outdoor amenities, or additional phases of development.
  • Excellent Visibility
  • 8+/- miles from Hertford and 6+/- miles from Elizabeth City / Walmart Exit
  • Convenient Access to Elizabeth City, Edenton, and the Hampton Roads Virginia region
  • Ideal for Retail, Hospitality, Automotive and Mixed-Use Development
Description:

Position your business or investment along one of northeastern North Carolina's primary commercial corridors. This 9.55-acre development site offers outstanding visibility, excellent highway access, and nearly 800 feet of frontage on US Highway 17 (Ocean Highway North) just north of Hertford.
The property benefits from a full median crossover, allowing convenient access for both northbound and southbound traffic—an increasingly valuable feature along major highways.
With approximately 7.57 acres zoned Commercial Highway (CH) and an additional 1.98 acres zoned Rural Agriculture (RA), the property provides flexibility for a wide variety of commercial uses while offering additional land for future expansion, stormwater management, or supporting uses.

Strategically located just north of Hertford on US Highway 17 (Ocean Highway North), this property offers exceptional access to one of northeastern North Carolina's primary transportation corridors connecting the Hampton Roads region of Virginia with Elizabeth City, Edenton, and the Outer Banks. Hertford serves as the county seat of Perquimans County and is experiencing continued commercial growth driven by regional traffic, tourism, agriculture, and expanding residential development.

Successful commercial developments begin with the right location. Developers all look for the same characteristics—strong highway visibility, easy access, commercial zoning, available utilities, and room to grow. This 9.55-acre development site delivers each of these advantages while offering nearly 800 feet of frontage on US Highway 17, one of northeastern North Carolina's primary commercial corridors. Even more importantly, the property is positioned along the Future Interstate I-87 corridor, placing your investment in the path of long-term regional growth and increasing commercial activity. US Highway 17 has been designated as part of the Future Interstate 87 Corridor, a long-term transportation initiative that will ultimately create a direct interstate connection between Raleigh, northeastern North Carolina, and the Hampton Roads region of Virginia.

Please note that on pages 7-8 are conceptual renderings which are for illustrative purposes only and are intended to demonstrate one possible development scenario. Final site design, building layout, access, approvals, and improvements are subject to purchaser due diligence, engineering, governmental approvals, and applicable zoning regulations.

Dominion Energy

Perquimans County - water provider

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