Discover the perfect blend of peace, privacy, and maritime adventure. This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is nestled on a lush half-acre lot, offering a quiet sanctuary in the heart of the Down East. Whether you're a boater, an angler, or a seeker of sunsets, the location is unbeatable; just 10 minutes to Harker's Island, boat ramps and historic downtown Beaufort. The home combines coastal promise with practical peace of mind, featuring a durable metal roof, a Generac whole-home generator, and wheelchair accessibility. Relax in the spacious enclosed sunroom--the ideal spot for morning coffee or catching the evening breeze. Add your personal flair to this cozy coastal cottage and create the perfect weekend headquarters for fishing and boating, where life moves to the rhythm of the tides.
For sale
$229,000
195 Firetower Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
3beds
1,358sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
0.52 Acres Lot
$222,300 Zestimate®
$169/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious enclosed sunroomDurable metal roof
- 11 days |
- 989 |
- 19 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 18, 2026 at 02:49pm
Listed by:
Michele Moffitt 919-749-6115,
Keller Williams Crystal Coast
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100555327
Originating MLS: Carteret County Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Carteret County Association of RealtorsTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2
Heating
- Propane, Gas Pack
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Electric Range
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Whole-Home Generator, Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Basement: None
- Attic: Access Only
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,358
- Total interior livable area: 1,358 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street, On Site, Paved, Garage6
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Waterfront features: None
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 202 x 120 x 200
Details
- Parcel number: 733803332651000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Beaufort
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $169/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $232,939
- Annual tax amount: $924
- Date on market: 2/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$222,300
$211,000 - $233,000
$2,109/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,000-8.4%$169/sqft |
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| 12/31/2025 | Listing removed | $250,000$184/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100520889 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2025 | Price change | $250,000-9.1%$184/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Price change | $275,000-8%$203/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000$220/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100520889 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2025 | Listing removed | $299,000$220/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100514971 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000+135.4%$220/sqft |
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| 7/17/2009 | Sold | $127,000$94/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #10900972 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $896 -7.6% | $147,697 |
| 2023 | $970 +6.5% | $147,697 |
| 2022 | $910 +3.4% | $147,697 +5.4% |
| 2021 | $881 -0.9% | $140,119 -5.1% |
| 2020 | $889 +50.3% | $147,697 +13.6% |
| 2019 | $591 | $129,968 |
| 2017 | $591 -22% | $129,968 |
| 2016 | $758 | $129,968 |
| 2015 | $758 +6.4% | $129,968 -7.7% |
| 2014 | $713 | $140,866 |
| 2013 | -- | $140,866 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | $152,839 |
| 2009 | -- | $152,839 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,271/mo
Principal & interest
$1181
Property taxes
$90
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28516
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Harkers Island Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 5.9 mi
- 4/10Smyrna Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10East Carteret High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Smyrna
- Middle: Down East
- High: East Carteret
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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