Rare 68-ac parcel with multi-zoned and mixed used opportunity buy while you can in its entirety or can be broken up as follows.
Parcel #1 20ac-ZONED Industrial Warehouse on this commercial parcel with 700' of frontage to the Norfolk Southern Railway at the east side parcel line.
Parcel #2 26-ac ZONED R-20 (Allowable uses in listing docs; to include single family, duplex, office, schools). We also have a preliminary design for 68-duplex units in this listing.
Parcel #3 22-ac Zoned R-20, we also have a preliminary design for 36-duplex units.
The Port of Morehead traded (2024) $464 million in goods, producing a $2.5 billion in local economy and MC Air Base Cherry point as of (2024) produced $2.6 billion economic impact and will produce an additional 5,000 jobs in the F35 program to be completed 2030! The completion of HWY 42 in 2027 will only grow this opportunity and raise land prices in the future. Ideally situated within Newport city limits and offering endless potential for development. With water and sewer available through the Town of Newport, this property is primed for a wide range of industrial, warehouse, or commercial uses. Possibles for rezoning to Planned Unit Development (PUD), townhouses, apartments, duplex units or section 8 could exist. Location is everything, and this PARCEL delivers. Positioned centrally to Newport, Morehead City, and Havelock (home to MCAS Cherry Point), the property offers convenient access to the surrounding region's commercial, residential, and military communities -- making it an ideal hub for businesses serving Eastern Carteret and Craven Counties. Beyond its commercial advantages, this parcel benefits from an exceptional neighborhood setting. It sits approximately a quarter-mile from both Newport Elementary and Newport Middle School, as well as Fort Benjamin Park and Recreation Center -- a premier community amenity featuring soccer and ballfields, basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts, playgrounds, a running track, walking trails, and an indoor activities center. This proximity to schools and recreational amenities adds long-term value and appeal, whether for workforce accessibility or future mixed-use potential. This listing is one of three available parcels in the highly sought after Newport, NC., offering flexibility for investors or developers looking to acquire additional acreage or phase a larger project. Whether you're planning a warehouse, distribution center, light industrial facility, or another qualifying commercial use, this property offers the zoning, utilities, and location to make it happen. Don't miss your chance to secure a foothold in one of Newport's most strategically located commercial corridors. Hwy 42 connecting Garner to the Port of Morehead has been under construction for 8-years to be completed late 2027. Hwy 42 will greatly improve transportation, freight movement, and tourism. Take advantage before Hwy 42 to be completed and the land prices WILL reflect it! As well city utilities available and room to grow this 68-acre parcel is ready for your vision. Contact us today to learn more about this RARE listing or if your needs are to buy these 3-TRACTS individually before they are gone!
Lot/land
$2,975,000
000 Willis Farm (68ac All 3 Lots), Newport, NC 28570
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0baths
68Acres
Mixed Use
Built in ----
68 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
City utilities available
- 23 days
- 147
- 10
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scott McAloon 252-241-6172,
RE/MAX Ocean Properties,
Meredith & Matt Team Johnson 252-269-9177,
RE/MAX Ocean Properties
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100609565
Originating MLS: Carteret County Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Property
Features
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 68 Acres
- Features: See Remarks, Open Lot, Development, Multi-Zones, Partially Cleared, Level, Farm, Pasture, Wetlands, Wooded, Secluded
- Topography: Cleared,Cleared/Partial,Level,Undeveloped,Wooded,See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 634701475824000 (Partial)
- Zoning: R20 and IW
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Utility Easement
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Location
- Region: Newport
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,390,000
- Date on market: 10/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 23 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Will Divide,Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,975,000 |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28570
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Newport
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






