Welcome to your own private retreat in Newport! This beautiful fully renovated (2019) 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers over 1,800 square feet of comfortable living space, including a versatile bonus room that's perfect for a home office, playroom, or guest area.
Out back, enjoy a true backyard oasis featuring a covered porch, heated/cooled saltwater pool, fire pit, and a perfect spot to hang your hammock. The lush landscaping is supported by a full irrigation system, making outdoor living both beautiful and easy to maintain.
Tucked inside the fenced yard, you'll find a detached, climate-controlled building with endless possibilities. Whether you need a workshop, gym, studio, or hobby space, this setup delivers. It includes a covered lounge area, a custom handmade bar that conveys, and a single bay roll-up door for extra storage or project space.
Located just a short drive from MCAS Cherry Point, area beaches, shopping, and local schools, this property blends comfort, functionality, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle—all in one. Don't miss your chance to make it yours!
Sold for $490,000
$490,000
2540 E Forest Drive, Newport, NC 28570
3beds
1,885sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
0.51 Acres Lot
$500,000 Zestimate®
$260/sqft
$2,199 Estimated rent
Home value
$500,000
$440,000 - $570,000
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Lush landscapingBackyard oasisVersatile bonus roomComfortable living spaceFull irrigation systemPrivate retreatFire pit
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Listed by:
Holland Shepard Group Team 252-504-2400,
Keller Williams Crystal Coast
Bought with:
Salty Knot Properties, LLC Team, 340992 / 205994
Realty World First Coast Rlty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100520831
Originating MLS: Carteret County Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Carteret County Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bonus Room
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.75 x 10.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 10.6
Bonus room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 19.4 x 15.8
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.4 x 13
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16.9 x 13
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Microwave, Freezer, Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, LVT/LVP
- Basement: None
- Attic: Walk-In
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,885
- Total interior livable area: 1,885 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Irrigation System
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Dimensions: 93 x 200 x 22 x 101 x 71 x 58 x 108
- Features: Open Lot, Interior Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 633812956637000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $260/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $263,238
- Annual tax amount: $2,344
- Date on market: 10/4/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2025 | Sold | $490,000-6.7%$260/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100520831 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Contingent | $525,000$279/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100520831 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000+556.3%$279/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100520831 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2019 | Sold | $80,000+33.3%$42/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100162705 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2019 | Pending sale | $60,000$32/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Town & Country Realty #100162705 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2019 | Listed for sale | $60,000-36.3%$32/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 TOWN & COUNTRY REALTY #100162705 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2019 | Sold | $94,136-44.5%$50/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2015 | Sold | $169,500$90/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,016 +2.3% | $407,812 +54.9% |
| 2024 | $993 +9.1% | $263,238 |
| 2023 | $910 +11.3% | $263,238 |
| 2022 | $818 | $263,238 +30.8% |
| 2021 | $818 | $201,294 +27.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $157,701 -2% |
| 2019 | $50 | $160,904 |
| 2017 | $50 -90.3% | $160,904 |
| 2016 | $514 | $160,904 |
| 2015 | $514 | $160,904 |
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Neighborhood: 28570
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Newport Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Newport Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 5/10West Carteret High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Newport
- Middle: Newport
- High: West Carteret
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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