500 Indian Trail Rd

Edenton, NC 27932

$6,750,000
Price
42,009,264 / 964.4
Lot Size / Acres
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Description

Welcome to Shepard's Long Beach--a truly irreplaceable waterfront estate encompassing approximately 964± acres along the pristine shores of North Carolina's Albemarle Sound. Offering more than 4,600 feet of direct shoreline, this extraordinary property combines privacy, natural beauty, investment potential, and centuries of history into one remarkable offering. Located just six miles from the charming waterfront town of Edenton, one of North Carolina's most celebrated historic communities, Shepard's...Welcome to Shepard's Long Beach--a truly irreplaceable waterfront estate encompassing approximately 964± acres along the pristine shores of North Carolina's Albemarle Sound. Offering more than 4,600 feet of direct shoreline, this extraordinary property combines privacy, natural beauty, investment potential, and centuries of history into one remarkable offering. Located just six miles from the charming waterfront town of Edenton, one of North Carolina's most celebrated historic communities, Shepard's Long Beach enjoys the perfect balance of secluded coastal living and convenient access to fine dining, shopping, marinas, and modern amenities. Luxury waterfront homes border the eastern boundary, further underscoring the property's premier location. Accessibility is exceptional, with approximately 4,130± feet of frontage along Indian Trail Road and an additional 5,855± feet of frontage on Long Beach Road, a state-maintained gravel road. According to the Farm Service Agency (FSA), the property also includes approximately 99.26 acres of productive farmland, offering opportunities for agricultural income while enhancing the estate's diversity and long-term investment appeal. The farmland is comprised primarily of highly regarded Perquimans silt loam, Yeopim loam, and Dogue fine sandy loam. Soil types that have long supported productive agriculture throughout North Carolina's coastal plain. With an average NCCPI rating exceeding 81, the agricultural acreage demonstrates strong productivity and is well suited for continued row crop production, while complementing the property's timber investment, wildlife habitat, and long-term land value. The landscape itself is remarkably diverse, featuring productive farmland, professionally managed timberlands, mature upland and bottomland hardwood forests, towering pine stands, scenic wetlands, and breathtaking waterfront vistas. The timber has been carefully stewarded through an active management program, with pine stands thinned and replanted on a rotating schedule in 1995, 2004, 2016, and 2021, demonstrating a long-term commitment to sustainable forest management while preserving the property's value for future generations. Few properties possess the versatility found at Shepard's Long Beach. Whether envisioned as a private sporting estate, an equestrian or agricultural legacy property, a multi-generational family compound, a corporate retreat, a long-term timber investment, or a thoughtfully planned waterfront development, the possibilities are as expansive as the property itself. Opportunities to acquire nearly 1,000 contiguous acres with significant Albemarle Sound frontage, extensive road frontage, productive farmland, and professionally managed timber are extraordinarily rare, making Shepard's Long Beach a legacy property that is unlikely to be duplicated. Shepard's Long Beach is a property steeped in nearly 400 years of American history. The land traces its origins to a 1627 royal grant from King Charles I of England to Sir Edward Coke, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, making it one of the earliest documented landholdings in what would become North Carolina. Throughout the Colonial era, the property passed through the hands of prominent English families, including the Collins family of Somerset Plantation, before being acquired in the late 1800s by Thomas Harrison Shepard, son of U. S. Congressman William Biddle Shepard. Today, ownership remains with the direct descendants of these historic families. Perhaps the property's most fascinating distinction is its connection to World War II. Thomas Harrison Shepard Jr., a General Electric executive responsible for supplying power plants to the U. S. Navy, named the USS Long Beach after Shepard's Long Beach in Chowan County--not Long Beach, California--creating a unique and enduring legacy that ties this extraordinary property to American naval history. - 964± Contiguous Acres on the shores of North Carolina's renowned Albemarle Sound

- 4,600± Feet of Albemarle Sound Frontage, offering expansive water views and exceptional privacy

- 4,130± Feet of Frontage on Indian Trail Road

- 5,855± Feet of Frontage on Long Beach Road, a state-maintained gravel road

- 99.26± FSA Cropland Acres with highly productive agricultural soils

- Average NCCPI Rating of 81.5, reflecting strong agricultural productivity across the farmland

- Professionally managed timber investment featuring mature hardwoods, bottomland hardwoods, and multiple generations of pine plantations

- Pine stands established on a sustainable rotation in 1995, 2004, 2016, and 2021

- Diverse ecosystems including cropland, upland forests, wetlands, wildlife habitat, and scenic waterfront

- Approximately 6 miles from Historic Downtown Edenton, one of North Carolina's most desirable waterfront communities

- Extensive road frontage and existing infrastructure provide exceptional access throughout the property

- Outstanding opportunities for hunting, fishing, boating, farming, timber production, conservation, and recreation

- Ideal for a private sporting estate, multigenerational family retreat, corporate retreat, conservation investment, or carefully planned luxury waterfront development

- Nearly 400 years of documented history, with ownership tracing back to a 1627 Royal Grant from King Charles I of England

- An extraordinarily rare opportunity to acquire one of the largest privately owned waterfront estates remaining on the Albemarle Sound
  1. Listed by Andrew Walters • Brokerage DRE #C24274 • Mossy Oak Properties Land and Farms
    P: (252)-904-3184 C: (252)-904-3184 awalters@mossyoakproperties.com
  2. Listed by John Perez • Brokerage DRE #C24274 • Mossy Oak Properties Land and Farms
    P: (252)-325-4766 jperez@mossyoakproperties.com

Property Details for 500 Indian Trail Road

Subdivision Name
Not In Subdivision
View
Sound, See Remarks, Water
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
Deeded Beach Access, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Water Rights, Deeded Waterfront, Sound Side
Zoning
A1
LISTING UPDATED: 06/26/2026 08:51 PM

Property Details for 500 Indian Trail Road

StatusActive
MLS #100584860
Days on Market4
Taxes$2,774 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Mixed Use
Year Built-
Lot Size964.40 AC
CountyChowan County
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Lot Size964.40 AC

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Property Information for 500 Indian Trail Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • In City Limits: No
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Waterfront Footage: 4600.0
  • Directions: From the Chowan Land Records Office located at 101 S Broad Street in Edenton, take a right onto E Church Street and continue onto Yeopim Road/NC-32 S. In about 4.8 miles, take a right onto NC-37 S and turn left into Indian Trail Road. In about 1.3 miles, turn right onto Long Beach Road. The property can be located on both sides of the road.
  • Latitude: 36
  • Longitude: -76
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained, See Remarks, Gravel, Paved
  • Topography: Cleared/Partial,Flood Plain,Marsh/Wetland,Undeveloped,Watershed,Wooded,See Remarks
Taxes and HOA
  • Deferred Taxes: Yes
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: none
  • Parcel Number: 784300280046
  • Tax Block: 00012
  • Tax Book Number: 0PB 8
  • Tax Legal Description: Long Beach (Approx. 964.40 acres)
  • Tax Map Number: 784300280046
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,723,020
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: White Oak/D F Walker
  • High School: John A. Holmes High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Chowan Middle
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
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Lot Information
  • Buildings On Property: None
  • Total Road Frontage: 4130.0
  • Frontage Type: See Remarks, Sound Front
  • Lot Size Acres: 964.4
  • Lot Size Area: 964.4
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4.2009264E7
  • Lot Features: See Remarks, Deeded Water Rights, Wetlands, Wooded, Deeded Beach Access, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Waterfront, Sound Side, Secluded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: None
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 526
  • Deed Page: 672.0
  • Soil Evaluation: Soil Evaluation - No
  • Environmental Hazard: No
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Current Use: Agricultural, Hunting, Vacant, Recreational, Timber, Agriculture, See Remarks
  • Property Sub Type: Mixed Use
  • Property Type: Land
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Fuel Tank Details: None
  • Utilities: See Remarks, Electricity Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: None
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: MLS
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Sold Exclusive: No

Property History for 500 Indian Trail Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100584860

$6,750,000—
Dec 31, 2024

Expired

NCRMLS #100407497

$7,534,000—
Sep 30, 2023

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100407497

$7,744,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/26/2026

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100584860

$6,750,000
12/31/2024

Expired

NCRMLS #100407497

$7,534,000
09/30/2023

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100407497

$7,744,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 500 Indian Trail Road

Taxable ValueLand$362,638Additions-Total$362,638
Tax Record2025$2,774 ($231 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size42,898,759 SqFtStyleAgricultural / RuralZoningA1CountyCHOWANAPN784300280046

Schools near 500 Indian Trail Road

This home is within Edenton-Chowan School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
White Oak Elementary
Public - PK to 2
D F Walker Elementary
Public - 3 to 5
Chowan Middle
Public - 6 to 8
John A Holmes High
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
White Oak Elementary
PublicPK to 2

D F Walker Elementary
Public3 to 5

Chowan Middle
Public6 to 8

John A Holmes High
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 500 Indian Trail Road, Edenton, NC 27932

500 Indian Trail Road is a 964.4 ac of land for sale in Edenton, NC 27932. This property was listed for sale on June 26, 2026 by Mossy Oak Properties Land and Farms, it's currently listed at $6,750,000. This listing's school district is Edenton-Chowan School District. Nearby schools include White Oak Elementary, D F Walker Elementary and Chowan Middle. 500 Indian Trail Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 964.4 ac of land on a 42,009,264 sq. ft. / 964.4 acres lot.

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