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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
IDX
Last Updated: August - 10 - 2025
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