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11/28/2025
Listed
$109,000
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Property Description
Live the coastal lifestyle you've been dreaming of with this 3.4-acre waterfront lot at 257 Garbacon Drive in Beaufort, NC-offered at $38,000 below tax value and ready to build with a valid 3-bedroom septic permit in place. Located in the private, gated community of Merrimon Bay, this rare homesite offers expansive views of the Neuse River, your very own white sand beach, and access to a private neighborhood boat ramp. Launch your boat, kayak, or paddleboard right from your backyard and explore miles of open water, peaceful creeks, and rich coastal ecosystems. By car or boat, you're just 30 minutes from the vibrant Crystal Coast-home to charming waterfront towns like Beaufort, Morehead City, and Atlantic Beach. Enjoy fresh seafood, historic downtowns, shopping, festivals, and world-class fishing and boating. The area is also home to Cape Lookout National Seashore, Shackleford Banks (wild horses!), and some of North Carolina's clearest waters. With plenty of room for a custom home, outdoor living spaces, and a potential private dock (pending approvals), this lot is ideal for year-round living, a weekend retreat, or a recreational escape. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of paradise-peaceful, private, and packed with potential. Come experience the best of the NC coast at Merrimon Bay!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 257 Garbacon Dr Dr
General
- Price: $109,000
- HOA FEE: $29/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Land Residential
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100505415
- Updated: 5/13/2026
- Added to Site: 167 day(s) ago
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Boat Dock, Gated, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Roads, Master Insure
Location
- County: Carteret
- Subdivision: Merrimon Bay
- Driving Directions: Take US 70 out of Beaufort, continue on Merrimon Road at the East Carteret High traffic light for12 miles, turn left on 4H Road at the Methodist Church. Continue of 4H road for approx. 2 1/2 miles, turn right into Merrimon Bay. Continue straight on Merrimon Bay Drive until you reach the stop sign, turn right on Garbacon Drive, lot will be on the left in approximately 1.6 miles.
School Information
- Elementary School: Beaufort
- Middle School: Beaufort
- High School: East Carteret
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Merrimon Bay HOA
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Permit On File
- Utility Description: Electricity Available
Structural Information
- Current Bldg. Use: Vacant
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 3.4
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 148,104
- Lot Dimensions: 120 x 1157'
- Frontage: Private Road, Paved, Paved
- Topography: Cleared/Partial, Flood Plain, Level, Marsh/Wetland
- Lot Features: Development, Partially Cleared, Rural, Subdivided, Level, Wetlands, Deeded Waterfront
- Zoning: residential
- Fencing (Description): None
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Deeded Waterfront
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Acre: $32,058.82
- Association Fee: $345
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Amount: $147,494
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: L106 S2a Merrimon Bay
- Property ID: 740500261052000
- Block: 489
- Lot Number: 106
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Schools
Schools serving 257 Garbacon Dr Dr
School District:Carteret County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Beaufort Elementary School, Beaufort, NC 110 Carraway Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516 | PK-5 | 17.3 mi |
Beaufort Middle School, Beaufort, NC 100 Carraway Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516 | 6-8 | 17.3 mi |
East Carteret High School 3263 U.S. 70, Beaufort, NC 28516 | 9-12 | 13.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
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257 Garbacon Drive Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516 (MLS# 100505415) is a Land Residential property with a lot size of 3.4 acres. 257 Garbacon Drive Drive is currently listed for $109,000 and was received on November 28, 2025. Want to learn more about 257 Garbacon Drive Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Land Residential real estate for sale in Beaufort? You can browse all Beaufort real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.