278 Garbacon Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516 (MLS# 100576037)

278 Garbacon Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516

$37,000

Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 70,132 Status: Active

Current Price: $37,000 List Date: 5/22/2026 Last Modified: 6/05/2026

Overview

Description

Build your coastal vision on this 1.61-acre level vacant lot at 278 Garbacon Dr in Beaufort, NC. Located in the Merrimon Bay area, this property offers a quiet wooded setting near the water with the natural coastal atmosphere that makes Carteret County so appealing. With access to electricity, and well and septic needed, the lot provides a strong starting point for buyers looking to create a future homesite, vacation retreat, or long-term land investment. The level terrain gives buyers more flexibility for planning a potential build site, driveway, outdoor living space, or private coastal getaway. The surrounding area offers a peaceful setting for those who appreciate nature, privacy, boating, fishing, kayaking, birdwatching, and the slower pace of coastal North Carolina living. Beaufort is one of the most desirable small towns along the Crystal Coast, known for its historic waterfront, local restaurants, marinas, boutique shopping, museums, and relaxed coastal charm. Families an ... (Read more) Build your coastal vision on this 1.61-acre level vacant lot at 278 Garbacon Dr in Beaufort, NC. Located in the Merrimon Bay area, this property offers a quiet wooded setting near the water with the natural coastal atmosphere that makes Carteret County so appealing. With access to electricity, and well and septic needed, the lot provides a strong starting point for buyers looking to create a future homesite, vacation retreat, or long-term land investment. The level terrain gives buyers more flexibility for planning a potential build site, driveway, outdoor living space, or private coastal getaway. The surrounding area offers a peaceful setting for those who appreciate nature, privacy, boating, fishing, kayaking, birdwatching, and the slower pace of coastal North Carolina living. Beaufort is one of the most desirable small towns along the Crystal Coast, known for its historic waterfront, local restaurants, marinas, boutique shopping, museums, and relaxed coastal charm. Families and visitors can enjoy nearby beaches, parks, boat ramps, Cape Lookout, Shackleford Banks, Fort Macon, and other outdoor destinations throughout the area. The location offers the quiet feel of a coastal community while keeping buyers within reach of everyday conveniences in Beaufort, Morehead City, and Atlantic Beach. From an economic standpoint, the area benefits from tourism, boating and marine services, healthcare, education, construction, hospitality, fishing, retail, and local service industries. Nearby Morehead City adds expanded shopping, dining, medical services, port-related activity, and job opportunities, while Havelock, New Bern, Jacksonville, and Wilmington provide additional regional employment, entertainment, and travel access. For buyers looking for usable acreage, a peaceful wooded setting, coastal lifestyle appeal, and proximity to some of North Carolina's most loved waterfront destinations, this Garbacon Dr lot is a great opportunity to explore. Buyer to verify utilities, well/septic suitability, wetlands/floodplain status, building requirements, road access, and intended use.

Listing Details MLS# 100576037

Contract Info

Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2026-05-21
Sub-Type: Residential Lot
Listing Price: 37000
List Price/Acre: 22981.37
Stipulation of Sale: Seller not Owner

Location Information

Street #: 278
Street Name: Garbacon
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Carteret
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28516
City Limits: No
Marketing City: Beaufort
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: From Downtown Beaufort, head northeast on US-70 E and continue toward the Merrimon area. Turn onto Merrimon Rd and follow it north along the waterfront/rural coastal route. Continue to Garbacon Dr, then turn onto Garbacon Dr and proceed to the subject property at 278 Garbacon Dr, Beaufort, NC 28516.
Sign on Property: No

Property Exterior Info

Acres - Total: 1.61
Lot SqFt: 70132
Total Road Frontage: 212
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
Location Type: Mainland
Horses Y/N: No

Legal and Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 7905
Deed Book: 1061
Deed Page: 91
Legal: L167 Merrimon Bay Sec 2A
Broker Owner: No
PID: 740500355475000
Tax Identifier: 740500355475000
Special Assessments: N/A
Tax Year: 2024
Zoning: unknown
HOA: Yes
Cobra Zone: No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: No
Elementary School: Beaufort
Middle School: Beaufort
High School: East Carteret
Plat Book: No
Plat Page: No

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year: 345

More Information

Current Use

Vacant: Yes

Bldgs on Property

None: Yes

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Gated: Yes
Ramp: Yes
Waterfront Community: Yes

Soil Evaluation

Soil Evaluation - No: Yes

View Type

Sound View: Yes

Topography

Level: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Fuel Tank

None: Yes

Environmental Hazard

Unknown: Yes

Lot Description

Level: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Paved: Yes

Utilities

Electricity Available: Yes

Property Features

Current Use: Vacant Bldgs on Property: None Soil Evaluation: Soil Evaluation - No Topography: Level View Type: Sound View Fuel Tank: None Environmental Hazard: Unknown Utilities: Electricity Available HOA and Neigh Amenities: Gated; Ramp; Waterfront Community Terms: Cash; Conventional

IDX

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Preferred Properties

Last Updated: June - 05 - 2026

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278 Garbacon Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516 (MLS# 100576037)