Waterfront recreation comes to life on this 65 acre site. This waterfront property offers a lot of potential, not to mention the star gazing. There is 131' of road frontage on Nelson Neck Rd. with a septic installed near the road. The property will need a well. The owner is in the process of having some clearing done on the high ground to make is easier to show. On the rear of the lot there is a canal that separates the high ground from over 60 acres of natural marsh with Over 4200' of feet of shoreline. A nature lovers dream come true! Investigate the shell fish, crabs, waterfowl, plant life, etc. or go duck hunting, or fishing. Located near the Cedar Creek Campground. There are public and private boat ramps nearby as well as boat dockage. The waterfront opens into Styron's Bay & Core Sound, and is just a few miles from the Outer Banks, Cape Lookout National Seashore, and the Ophelia Inlet. Sea Level offers a fish house, clam and oyster house, Dollar General, health clinic, post office and pharmacy, There is an elementary school in Atlantic nearby and small Ferry to the Outer Banks.
Lot/land
$119,000
249 Nelson Neck Road, Sea Level, NC 28577
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65.24Acres
Land
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65.24 Acres Lot
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What's special
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 24, 2026 at 10:08am
Listed by:
Penny E Smith 252-241-6985,
Realty World First Coast Rlty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100556369
Originating MLS: Carteret County Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Property
Features
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Salt Marsh, Sound Side, Sound Front
- Frontage type: Bay/Harbor,Sound Front
Lot
- Size: 65.24 Acres
- Dimensions: appro x 2 acres of uplands
- Features: Partially Cleared, Creek3, Deeded Waterfront, Salt Marsh, Sound Side
- Topography: Cleared/Partial,Marsh/Wetland,Undeveloped,Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 748102560195000
- Zoning: unzoned
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: None
- Utilities for property: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sealevel
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $103,439
- Annual tax amount: $93
- Date on market: 2/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 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
$1,289/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $119,000+90.4% |
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| 3/15/2018 | Sold | $62,500 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $24 -90% | $47,288 |
| 2016 | $239 | $47,288 |
| 2015 | $239 +2% | $47,288 +51.5% |
| 2014 | $234 | $31,205 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: 28577
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Atlantic Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.6 mi
- 4/10Smyrna Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 11.1 mi
- 7/10East Carteret High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 15.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Atlantic
- 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.







