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40594 NC 12 Highway, Lot# 2 Avon, NC 27915
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Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Restaurant
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID 131870
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 2004
Tax Year 2025
Property Sub-Type Restaurant
Property Description
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.
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.
Location
State NC
County Dare
Area Avon Soundside
Zoning C-2
Interior
Heating Central
Exterior
Garage Description Parking Lot, Paved, Off Street
Waterfront Description None
View Y/N No
Roof Type Asphalt/Fiber Shingle
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Level
Sewer Private Septic
Water Municipal Water
Others
Ownership Owned More than 12 Months

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