237 97 Garbacon Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516

$140,000
Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 156,380 Status: Active
Current Price: $140,000 List Date: 8/10/2025 Last Modified: 8/10/2025

Description

Welcome to 237 Garbacon Drive—an exceptional 3.6-acre waterfront property located in the private, gated community of Merrimon Bay, just outside Beaufort, NC. This spacious homesite offers stunning views of the Neuse River and is the perfect canvas for your dream coastal getaway. With over 100 feet of shoreline, you'll enjoy the sights and sounds of the water every day, whether you're watching dolphins from your porch or casting a line from your future private dock. Merrimon Bay is tucked away in the unspoiled beauty of Carteret County, offering a quiet, natural setting filled with deer, turkey, and local birdlife. The neighborhood features a community boat ramp and dock, giving you quick access to boating, fishing, and exploring the nearby barrier islands, including Cape Lookout and Shackleford Banks. It's the ideal launch point for weekend adventures on the water. Despite the peaceful, rural feel, you're only 25 miles from the vibrant NC Crystal Coast towns of Beaufort, Morehead City, and Atlantic Beach. That means easy access to shopping, restaurants, marinas, and sandy beaches—all within a short drive. As an added bonus, 239 Garbacon, immediately to the right of this property is also for sale. This creates an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a larger homesite to own almost 7 acres of riverfront heaven at a very reasonable price. Creating great value for for those looking to build or invest. Whether you're planning to build a full-time home or a weekend retreat, 237 Garbacon Drive offers privacy, space, and incredible waterfront views in one of North Carolina's hidden gems. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of this coastal paradise.

More Information MLS# 100524238

Contract Info

Delayed Marketing?: No Sub-Type: Residential Land List Price/Acre: 38997.21 Stipulation of Sale: Standard Status: Active Marketing Start Date: 2025-08-10 Listing Price: 140000 Current Price: $140,000

Location Information

Lot #: 97 City Limits: No Marketing City: Beaufort Secondary Subdivision: N/A Street #: 237 Street Name: Garbacon Street Suffix: Drive County: Carteret State/Province: NC Zip Code: 28516 Subdivision: Merrimon Bay Geo Lat: 34.979041 Geo Lon: -76.658988

Remarks and Showing

Sign on Property: Yes Directions to Property: From Beaufort, take US Hwy 70 E to Merrimon Road. Follow Merrimon Road for approx 15.4 miles (Merrimon Rd will turn into 4H road, and then into Merrimon Bay Rd) until you reach Garbacon Drive. Turn right onto Garbacon Drive, lot is number 94 and will be approx. 1.1 miles on the left.

Property Exterior Info

Acres - Total: 3.59 Lot Dimensions: 125' X 1270' Lot SqFt: 156380 Deed Restriction: Yes Waterfront: Yes Total Road Frontage: 125 Waterview: Yes Location Type: Mainland Water Frontage: 125 Horses Y/N: No

Legal and Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 156945 Deed Book: 1066 Deed Page: 449 Legal: L97 Merrimon Bay sec 2B Broker Owner: No PID: 740500150551000 Tax Identifier: 740500150551000 Plat Book: 30 Plat Page: 515 Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 114 Special Assessments: None Known Deferred Taxes: No Tax Year: 2023 Zoning: Residential Cobra Zone: No Elementary School: Beaufort Middle School: Beaufort High School: East Carteret

Current Use

Vacant: 1

Bldgs on Property

None: 1

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Maint - Comm Areas: 1 Maint - Roads: 1 Ramp: 1

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year: 345 Association Name: Merrimon Bay HOA HOA 1 Mgmt. Company: Chalk and Gibbs HOA 1 Mgmt. Phone: 2522227833

Soil Evaluation

Soil Evaluation - Yes: 1

Frontage Type

ICW Front: 1 River: 1 Sound Front: 1

View Type

ICW View: 1 River: 1 Sound View: 1

Topography

Flood Plain: 1 Level: 1 Marsh/Wetland: 1 Wooded: 1

Lot Water Features

Deeded Waterfront: 1

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative

Terms

Cash: 1

Fencing

None: 1

Fuel Tank

None: 1

Environmental Hazard

No: 1

Lot Description

Level: 1 Rural: 1 Subdivision: 1

Road Type/Frontage

Paved: 1 Private Road: 1

Utilities

Electricity Available: 1

Sewer

None: 1

Water Source

None: 1

Property Features

Current Use: Vacant Bldgs on Property: None Soil Evaluation: Soil Evaluation - Yes Frontage Type: ICW Front; River; Sound Front Topography: Flood Plain; Level; Marsh/Wetland; Wooded View Type: ICW View; River; Sound View Fencing: None Fuel Tank: None Environmental Hazard: No Lot Description: Level; Rural; Subdivision Utilities: Electricity Available Sewer: None Water Source: None Lot Water Features: Deeded Waterfront HOA and Neigh Amenities: Maint - Comm Areas; Maint - Roads; Ramp Terms: Cash
Listing Office: United Country Respess Wilder
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Last Updated: August - 10 - 2025
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