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
$109,000
257 Garbacon Drive Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516
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3.4Acres
Land
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3.4 Acres Lot
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$--/sqft
$29/mo HOA
What's special
- 113 days
- on Zillow |
- 179 |
- 13 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 05, 2025 at 09:09am
Listed by:
Stacey Respess Bowen 252-945-3198,
United Country Respess Wilder
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100505415

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Property
Features
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Sound View, River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound View,River
- Waterfront features: Deeded Waterfront, River Front, 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, Subdivision, Level, Wetlands
- Topography: Marsh/Wetland,Flood Plain,Cleared/Partial,Level
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 740500261052000
- Zoning: residential
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit On File
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Merrimon Bay
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Boat Dock, Gated, Maint - Comm Areas, Maint - 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
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
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