257 106 Garbacon Drive Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516

$109,000

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Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 148,104 Status: Active

Current Price: $109,000 List Date: 11/28/2025 Last Modified: 3/02/2026

Overview

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 cust ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 100505415

Contract Info

Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2025-05-05
Sub-Type: Residential Land
Listing Price: 109000
List Price/Acre: 32058.82
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 257
Street Name: Garbacon Drive
Street Suffix: Drive
Lot #: 106
County: Carteret
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28516
City Limits: No
Subdivision: Merrimon Bay
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: 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.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

Acres - Total: 3.4
Lot Dimensions: 120 x 1157'
Lot SqFt: 148104
Deed Restriction: Yes
Total Road Frontage: 120
Waterfront: Yes
Water Frontage: 120
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Mainland
Horses Y/N: No

Legal and Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 147494
Deed Book: 1063
Deed Page: 40
Legal: L106 S2a Merrimon Bay
Broker Owner: No
PID: 740500261052000
Tax Identifier: 740500261052000
Plat Book: 30
Plat Page: 489
Special Assessments: None Known
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: residential
HOA: Yes
Cobra Zone: No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes
Elementary School: Beaufort
Middle School: Beaufort
High School: East Carteret

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative

More Information

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year: 345
Association Name: Merrimon Bay HOA
Association Phone: 222-7833
HOA 1 Mgmt. Company: Chalk and Gibbs
HOA 1 Mgmt. Phone: 222-7833

Current Use

Vacant: Yes

Bldgs on Property

None: Yes

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Boat Dock: Yes
Gated: Yes
Maint - Comm Areas: Yes
Maint - Roads: Yes
Master Insure: Yes

Soil Evaluation

Soil Evaluation - Yes: Yes

Frontage Type

ICW Front: Yes
River: Yes
Sound Front: Yes

View Type

ICW View: Yes
River: Yes
Sound View: Yes

Topography

Cleared/Partial: Yes
Flood Plain: Yes
Level: Yes
Marsh/Wetland: Yes

Lot Water Features

Deeded Waterfront: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Fuel Tank

None: Yes

Environmental Hazard

No: Yes

Lot Description

Level: Yes
Wetlands: Yes

Lot Features

Development: Yes
Partially Cleared: Yes
Rural: Yes
Subdivision: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Paved: Yes
Private Road: Yes

Utilities

Electricity Available: Yes

Sewer

Septic Permit On File: Yes

Property Features

Current Use: Vacant Bldgs on Property: None Soil Evaluation: Soil Evaluation - Yes Frontage Type: ICW Front; River; Sound Front Topography: Cleared/Partial; Flood Plain; Level; Marsh/Wetland View Type: ICW View; River; Sound View Fencing: None Fuel Tank: None Environmental Hazard: No Lot Features: Development; Partially Cleared; Rural; Subdivision Utilities: Electricity Available Sewer: Septic Permit On File Lot Water Features: Deeded Waterfront HOA and Neigh Amenities: Boat Dock; Gated; Maint - Comm Areas; Maint - Roads; Master Insure Terms: Cash; Conventional

IDX

Listing Office: United Country Respess Wilder

Last Updated: March - 02 - 2026

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