Paver parkway beneath the live oak canopy at Roosevelt Reserve, Pine Knoll Shores NC
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The History of Roosevelt Reserve · Pine Knoll Shores, NC

A rare coastal legacy, now thoughtfully released.

The History

“Shaped only by the passage of time, the coastal wind, and the Atlantic tide.”

For generations, this exclusive stretch of Pine Knoll Shores remained untouched by the open market. Originally part of the Roosevelt family's private legacy, the land was conveyed in 1949 to the Diocese of East Carolina. Its purpose was sacred: to serve as a sanctuary for gathering, retreat, and reflection.

While the North Carolina coastline gradually evolved, this tract, now known as Roosevelt Reserve, was held apart. Protected as a lush maritime forest, the landscape has been shaped only by the passage of time, the coastal wind, and the Atlantic tide.

After decades of careful stewardship, this historic land is entering its next chapter. Roosevelt Reserve represents the final release of this preserved landscape: a limited, premier collection of eight luxury homesites nestled within one of the last untouched maritime environments on the Crystal Coast.

In a region where most oceanfront real estate has long since been subdivided, Roosevelt Reserve stands alone. This is not a redevelopment; it is a rare continuation of a carefully preserved heritage. Each homesite offers the opportunity to create an enduring legacy: a coastal home designed for today and for generations to come.

Before

Held within the Roosevelt family's private coastal holdings.

1949

Conveyed to the Diocese of East Carolina as a place of gathering, retreat, and reflection.

Decades

Protected as maritime forest while the coastline around it was developed.

Today

The final release: eight homesites, offered once.

Private gated entrance to Roosevelt Reserve Aerial of the beach and maritime forest at Pine Knoll Shores
The Land

Gated oceanfront land with a rare harmony of privacy and natural beauty.

Ancient maritime forest

Build among mature live oaks and a native forest canopy.

Pristine topography

Natural dune formations providing elevation and character.

Unrivaled privacy

A quiet, gated atmosphere removed from through traffic.

Direct Atlantic access

Private, immediate access to the pristine shoreline of Pine Knoll Shores.

Community Features

  • 4 oceanfront homesites
  • 4 ocean-view homesites
  • Deeded community beach walkover
  • Private gated community
  • Custom paver loop parkway
  • Looped water system
  • Decorative street lighting
  • Central maritime forest park
  • Architectural review to ensure consistency
  • Minutes from Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle

Location Features

Proximity to airports

Only 20 minutes from the Beaufort private jetport, and 45 to 60 minutes from New Bern commercial airport.

World-class fishing

Some of the best inshore and offshore fishing in the entire country, with multiple fishing competitions hosted here.

Country club nearby

The nearby Crystal Coast Country Club offers premier golfing, dining, and activities.

Once these eight homesites are claimed, the opportunity is gone forever.

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