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!
Lot/land
$109,000
257 Garbacon Drive Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516
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3.4Acres
Land
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3.4 Acres Lot
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$29/mo HOA
What's special
- 223 days |
- 82 |
- 2 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 28, 2025 at 12:41pm
Listed by:
Stacey Respess Bowen 252-945-3198,
United Country Respess Wilder
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100505415
Originating MLS: Carteret County Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Property
Features
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: ICW, Sound, River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound,River
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, ICW Front, Sound Front
- Frontage type: River,ICW Front,Sound Front
Lot
- Size: 3.4 Acres
- Dimensions: 120 x 1157'
- Features: Development, Partially Cleared, Rural, Subdivided, Level, Wetlands, Deeded Waterfront
- Topography: Cleared/Partial,Flood Plain,Level,Marsh/Wetland
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 740500261052000
- Zoning: residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Merrimon Bay
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Boat Dock, Gated, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Roads, Master Insure
- HOA fee: $345 annually
- HOA name: Merrimon Bay HOA
- HOA phone: 222-7833
Location
- Region: Beaufort
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $147,494
- Annual tax amount: $154
- Date on market: 5/5/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 223 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,649/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $109,000 |
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| 11/11/2025 | Listing removed | $109,000 |
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| 5/7/2025 | Price change | $109,000-0.8% |
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| 5/6/2025 | Price change | $109,900+0.8% |
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| 5/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $109,000-0.8% |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $154 +1.9% | $28,500 |
| 2023 | $151 +3.9% | $28,500 |
| 2022 | $145 | $28,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: 28516
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Beaufort Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 17.3 mi
- 7/10East Carteret High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.8 mi
- 9/10Beaufort Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 17.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Beaufort
- Middle: Beaufort
- 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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