940 Lightwood Drive, Newport, NC 28570

$183,000

Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 142,006 Status: Active

Current Price: $183,000 List Date: 7/04/2026 Last Modified: 7/16/2026

Overview

Description

Buildable acreage on navigable creekfront of Newport River. Previously permitted in 2007, now expired, for 3BR,3Bath home. 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 includes covenants, yet not enforced. Buildable area, see recorded survey & expired permit. Utility easements in place, easy hook-up access as community is established. Located off Hwy 70, behind Garner Farms, which offers fresh plants & 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, 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.

Listing Details MLS# 100586503

Contract Info

Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2026-07-03
Sub-Type: Residential Lot
Listing Price: 183000
List Price/Acre: 56134.97
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 940
Street Name: Lightwood
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Carteret
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28570
City Limits: No
Marketing City: Newport
Subdivision: Riverwood
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: 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.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

Acres - Total: 3.26
Acres - Wooded: 3.2
Lot Dimensions: 133904 X 133903
Lot SqFt: 142006
Deed Restrictions: No
Waterfront: Yes
Water Frontage: 160
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Mainland

Legal and Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 157440
Deed Book: 1248
Deed Page: 112
Legal: PARCEL 1 THOMAS/CHRISTA LUPTON
Broker Owner: No
PID: 635701265489000
Tax Identifier: 635701265489000
Plat Book: 31
Plat Page: 331
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 530.02
Special Assessments: None
Deferred Taxes: No
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: R-20
HOA: No
Elementary School: Newport
Middle School: Newport
High School: West Carteret

Soil Evaluation

Other: Permit Expired
Soil Evaluation - Yes: Yes

More Information

Currently Not Used

Additional Parcels Description: Original Deed is for 2 parcels in 2007. Current Tax Map Data is only Parcel 1 still owned by Creech, for sale.

Current Use

Residential: Yes

Bldgs on Property

None: Yes

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Street Lights: Yes
Waterfront Community: Yes

Frontage Type

Canal Front: Yes
Creek: Yes

View Type

Creek/Stream: Yes
Marsh View: Yes
Water: Yes

Topography

Wooded: Yes

Lot Water Features

Creek: Yes
Navigable Water: Yes
River Access: Yes
Salt Marsh: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Construction to Perm.: Yes
Conventional: Yes
Lot Loan: Yes

Fuel Tank

None: Yes

Environmental Hazard

No: Yes
Unknown: Yes

Lot Features

Creek: Yes
Cul-De-Sac: Yes
Irregular Lot: Yes
Shopping Nearby: Yes
Subdivision: Yes

Lot Description

Dead End: Yes
Secluded: Yes
Wetlands: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Paved: Yes
Public (City/Cty/St): Yes

Utilities

Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Available: Yes
Utility Easement: Yes

Sewer

Septic Permit On File: Yes

Water Source

None: Yes

Property Features

Current Use: Residential Bldgs on Property: None Soil Evaluation: Soil Evaluation - Yes Frontage Type: Canal Front; Creek Topography: Wooded View Type: Creek/Stream; Marsh View; Water Fuel Tank: None Environmental Hazard: No; Unknown Lot Features: Creek; Cul-De-Sac; Irregular Lot; Shopping Nearby; Subdivision Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Utility Easement Sewer: Septic Permit On File Water Source: None Lot Water Features: Creek; Navigable Water; River Access; Salt Marsh HOA and Neigh Amenities: Street Lights; Waterfront Community Terms: Cash; Construction to Perm.; Conventional; Lot Loan

IDX

Listing Office: Big Rock Real Estate & Property Management

Last Updated: July - 16 - 2026

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