2554 E Forest Drive, Newport, NC 28570

$324,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,379 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 20,909 Status: Active
Current Price: $324,000 List Date: 8/14/2026 Last Modified: 8/27/2026

Overview

Description

*** Seller offering $5000 use as you choose concession. *** Welcome to 2554 E Forest Dr. This move-in-ready home features 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, new flooring, and fresh paint throughout. The functional layout offers a spacious main living area plus a separate bonus room--perfect for a home office, gym, or playroom. The updated kitchen features modernized finishes and generous counter space. The exterior provides fantastic outdoor living and utility, featuring a private courtyard-style rear patio, a covered and enclosed porch off the carport, and a large yard with a partially fenced backyard. A detached storage building offers additional space for tools, lawn equipment, or hobbies. This property is eligible for FHA, VA, and USDA financing!

Listing Details MLS# 100596287

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Construction Type
Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?
No
Marketing Start Date
2026-08-12
Listing Price
324000
List Price/SqFt
136.19
Stipulation of Sale
Standard

Location Information

Street #
2554
Pre Direction
E
Street Name
Forest
Street Suffix
Drive
County
Carteret
State/Province
NC
Zip Code
28570
City Limits
Yes
Marketing City
Newport
Subdivision
West Newport

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property
US-70 (the main highway through Newport): Turn onto Howard Boulevard toward downtown Newport. Continue on Howard Boulevard for about 0.5 miles. Turn left onto E Forest Drive. Continue on E Forest Drive for approximately 1 mile. 2554 E Forest Dr will be on your right.
Sign on Property
No

Property Exterior Info

New Construction
No
Lot Acres
0.48
Lot SqFt
20909
Lot Dimensions
110x200x111x200
Waterfront
No
Location Type
Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary)
2379
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate)
2379
# Rooms
8
# Baths - Full
2
# Baths - Total
2
# Bedrooms
5
Master Bedroom Level
Primary Living Area
Stories Total
Yes
Fireplace Y/N
No

Legal Taxes

Year Built
1960

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level
Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider
Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative
Sewer Provider
City of Newport
Trash Provider
City of Newport
Water Provider
City of Newport

Property Features

Frontage Type: See Remarks View Type: None Attic: Stairs - Pull Down Basement: None Construction: Wood Frame Unit Type: 4 Bedroom Or More Architectural Style: Ranch Exterior Finish: Brick; Vinyl Siding Fencing: Back Yard; Chain Link Foundation: Crawl Space Parking Features: Attached Carport; Concrete; Paved Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; Rear Porch Roof: Shingle Levels: One Cooling: Central Air; Multi Units Heating: Baseboard; Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Sewer Available; Water Available Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Flooring: LVT/LVP Furnished: Unfurnished Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s) Laundry Features: Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer; Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 2200 - 2399 Dining Room Type: Combination Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bonus Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; USDA Loan; VA Loan

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
Kitchen
Bonus Room
Master Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 5
IDX
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Points East
Last Updated: August - 27 - 2026
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