WATERFRONT PROPERTY!! 297 Garbacon Drive features almost an acre and a half of wooded land and 125 feet of deeded waterfront along the Intracoastal Waterway making this lot the perfect location to build a custom home. The gated waterfront Merrimon Bay community is known for its quiet, rural atmosphere and abundant wildlife and its convenient access to nearby coastal towns like Beaufort, Morehead City, and Atlantic Beach. A private community boat ramp and dock provides direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Neuse River. The paved, private roads and picnic and recreational areas are also maintained by the HOA. The Town of Beaufort Planning and Inspections Department is the best resource for information about permits, zoning, and floodplain requirements. HOA Covenants and Bylaws are listed under documents. Expired three bedroom septic permit in hand.
Sold for $50,000
$50,000
297 Garbacon Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516
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Listed by:
Laura E. Conrad 252-503-7122,
LPT Realty
Bought with:
Laura E. Conrad, 310510
LPT Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100526862
Originating MLS: Carteret County Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Carteret County Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: ICW, Sound, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound,Water
- Waterfront features: Sound Side, Water Access Comm, ICW Front
- Frontage type: ICW Front
Lot
- Size: 1.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 125 x 442 x 125 x 488
- Features: Deeded Water Rights, Level, Wooded, Sound Side, Water Access Comm
- Topography: Level,Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: See Remarks
- Parcel number: 740500366185000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: None
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Merrimon Bay
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Waterfront Community, Boat Dock, Gated, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Roads, Management, Master Insure, Picnic Area, Ramp
- HOA fee: $345 annually
- HOA name: Merrimon Bay HOA
- HOA phone: 252-222-7833
Location
- Region: Beaufort
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $30,000
- Annual tax amount: $120
- Date on market: 8/24/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 10 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Sold | $50,000 |
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| 9/2/2025 | Pending sale | $50,000 |
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| 8/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $50,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $589 +263.5% | $170,687 +469% |
| 2024 | $162 +1.9% | $30,000 |
| 2023 | $159 +3.9% | $30,000 |
| 2022 | $153 | $30,000 |
| 2021 | $153 +1.5% | $30,000 |
| 2020 | $151 +29.3% | $30,000 -4.8% |
| 2019 | $117 | $31,500 |
| 2017 | $117 | $31,500 |
| 2016 | $117 | $31,500 |
| 2015 | $117 +2.8% | $31,500 -77.3% |
| 2014 | $113 | $138,795 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28516
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Beaufort Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 17.2 mi
- 4/10Beaufort Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 17.3 mi
- 8/10East Carteret High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Beaufort
- Middle: Beaufort
- High: East Carteret
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- North Carolina
- Carteret County
- Beaufort
- 28516
- 297 Garbacon Drive
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