Commercial

40594 NC 12 Highway Lot# 2, Avon

$1,999,999.00

  • Listing ID #: 131870
  • Status: Active
  • Address: 40594 NC 12 Highway Lot# 2, Avon, NC 27915
  • Date Listed: 2/19/2026
  • Days on Market: 93
  • Acres: 0.83
  • Stipulations: No

Location Location

Agent Comments Agent Comments
A rare opportunity to own one of Avon’s most established and beloved dining destinations. The Mad Crabber has been family-owned and operated since 1991, serving generations of locals and Outer Banks visitors with the kind of consistency and hospitality that builds lifelong repeat customers. While the restaurant has operated in its current location for a shorter period of time, the brand itself has been successfully established for over three decades. Located in the heart of Avon, this well-known restaurant benefits from steady seasonal tourism and strong community loyalty. For years, the owners have carefully maintained the building with consistent upkeep and attention to detail, preserving both its charm and functionality. The restaurant is fully operational and positioned for continued success under new ownership, offering a true turnkey opportunity in a thriving coastal market. Included in the sale is the adjacent 15,000 square foot parcel, which allows additional entry from Harbor Road. This added flexibility creates significant value and future potential. The extra lot could be utilized for expanded parking, outdoor dining or event space, future employee housing, or held as an investment for expansion down the road. Opportunities to acquire a long-standing, highly recognized restaurant with additional land in the heart of Hatteras Island are exceptionally rare. Whether you’re an experienced restaurateur looking to expand or an investor seeking a proven, income-producing property in the Outer Banks, The Mad Crabber presents both stability and upside potential in one of the island’s most desirable commercial areas.

Additional Features Additional Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • County: Dare
  • Days on Market: 93
  • Flood Zone: AE
  • Pool: No
  • Property Sub Type: Restaurant
  • Sale or Rent: S
  • Sewer: Private Septic
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Water/Sewer: Municipal Water
  • Year Built: 2004

Financial Financial
  • Annual Tax Amount: 3071.88
  • Bank/Institution Owned: No
  • Buyer Financing: Commercial,Cash
  • Original Price: 1999999
  • Ownership: Owned More than 12 Months
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Price Update Date: 2026-02-19T20:23:56.5+00:00
  • Short Sale: No
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior Features Interior Features
  • Cool System: Central
  • Heat System: Central

Exterior Features Exterior Features
  • Fuel Tanks: Leased
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 36000
  • Road Surface Type: Public,Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt/Fiber Shingle
  • Water Source: Municipal Water
  • Waterfront Feature: None

Location Location
  • Flood Zone: AE
  • Street Number: 40594
  • MLS Area Minor: Avon Soundside

Listed by: Tricia from Resort Realty - Frisco.

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