Opportunity awaits at 279 Merrimon Road with this . 93-acre parcel ideally located near the North River and The Outer Banks National Scenic Byway. Offering approximately 131 feet of road frontage, this property provides a generous homesite with excellent potential for redevelopment, investment, or creating a new coastal retreat. The property experienced flooding during Hurricane Florence in 2018, and the existing structures sustained damage. The value is in the land, and the structures are being sold as-is with no assigned value. With its convenient location along the Merrimon Road corridor and close proximity to the water, this property presents a unique opportunity for buyers looking to build, invest, or reimagine the space while enjoying the natural beauty and coastal lifestyle on the Crystal Coast. Just Add Water to Your Lifestyle!
Vacant landProperty Type
0.93 acresLot Size
$64,516Price/Acres
Listed by Just Add Water to Your Lifestyle Rike & Kelinda Rike• Linda Rike Real Estate
A single-family residential district established to maintain a density of approximately three dwelling units per acre that permits manufactured homes.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Bed & breakfast
Mixed use
Educational / school
Golf related
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Exterior
Property Features
Other Structures: Residence, Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential Lot
Land Information
Topography: Cleared,Flood Plain
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
Lot Size : 0.93
Lot Size Area: 0.93
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.93
Zoning: R15M
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Beaufort
Middle Or Junior School: Beaufort
High School: East Carteret
Location Information
Directions: From Morehead City, take US-70 East toward Beaufort, continue over the Newport River Bridge, and turn left onto Merrimon Road (NC-101). Continue on Merrimon Road for approximately 7 miles. 279 Merrimon Rd will be on your right.
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.93 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Carteret County
APN: 731801162143000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 25, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Carteret County Association of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Beaufort Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.0mi
9/10
Beaufort Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
4/10
East Carteret High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$63,000 – $76,000
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