Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/04/2026
Listed
$183,000
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Property Description
Acreage on navigable creekfront of Newport River. Previously permitted in 2007, now expired. Single family residential lot just over 3 acres. Wooded land will need new permit for septic/well. Private dock is possible, tidal water depth. No HOA, Riverwoods covenants, yet not enforced. Buildable area, see recorded survey. Utility easements in place, easy hook-up access as community is established. Located off Hwy 70, behind Garner Farms, which offers fresh plant & vegetable farm. Quiet and private residential acreage awaits your desired choice of home selection. Rare opportunity to embrace the freedom and water access that's all yours, still close to west Morehead shopping, dining, quick access to Hwy 70 and Hwy 24, Cherry Point, and coastal beaches and historic small towns. This ideal location offers the flexibility you want. Seller motivated. Appointment required to show.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 940 Lightwood Dr
General
- Price: $183,000
- Taxes: $530 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Residential Lots
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100586503
- Updated: Today (7/4/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Waterfront Community, Street Lights
Location
- County: Carteret
- Subdivision: Riverwood
- Driving Directions: Hwy 70 East to Sam Garner Road. Over RR tracks, enters Riverwoods, 1st right onto Clayton Dr. Next right onto East Branch, to Lightwood Dr. Follow to end paved road - sign on property.
School Information
- Elementary School: Newport
- Middle School: Newport
- High School: West Carteret
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Permit On File
- Water: None
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Utility Easement
Structural Information
- Current Bldg. Use: Residential
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 3.26
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 142,006
- Lot Dimensions: 133904 x 133903
- Frontage: City Street, State Road, Paved, Paved
- Topography: Wooded
- Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End, Subdivided, Wetlands, Wooded, Creek, Navigable Water, River Access, Salt Marsh, Secluded
- Zoning: Residential
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Canal Front, Salt Marsh
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Acre: $56,134.97
- Assessment Amount: $157,440
- Tax Amount: $530.02
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Construction to Perm., Cash, Conventional, Lot Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: PARCEL 1 THOMAS/CHRISTA LUPTON
- Property ID: 635701265489000
- Block: 331
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Schools
Schools serving 940 Lightwood Dr
School District:Carteret County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Newport Elementary School 219 Chatham Street, Newport, NC 28570 | K-5 | 2.6 mi |
Newport Middle School 500 East Chatham Street, Newport, NC 28570 | 6-8 | 2.1 mi |
West Carteret High School 4700 Country Club Road, Morehead City, NC 28557 | 9-12 | 2.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 940 Lightwood Dr
Tax History
Tax History for 940 Lightwood Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$530
49%
$160,615
117%
2024
$355
12%
$73,900
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2020
$318
-5%
$73,900
-12%
2018
$336
5%
$83,900
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2016
$319
3%
$83,900
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2015
$310
-8%
$83,900
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2019
$336
17%
$83,900
5%
2013
$287
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$79,705
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940 Lightwood Drive, Newport, NC 28570 (MLS# 100586503) is a Residential Lots property with a lot size of 3.26 acres. 940 Lightwood Drive is currently listed for $183,000 and was received on July 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 940 Lightwood Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Residential Lots real estate for sale in Newport? You can browse all Newport real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.