Have you been looking for your move-in ready home with fenced in back yard, beautiful living spaces both indoor and out, modern kitchen and bathrooms, fantastic screened in porch to watch the sunsets over the water, and no HOA? Well this is it! This wonderfully well kept two bedroom, two bath home has been lovingly cared for and is ready for you. You will love the wild birds, the garden, the peaceful setting, all just minutes from boat ramps, beaches, and Beaufort, NC, America's Favorite Small Town! Inside and out the quality of this home is apparent. The new flooring, the great kitchen, the walk in closet, the huge master and master bath, the smooth ceilings, the oversized laundry room/home office. This home features high speed internet, an on demand water heater, architectural shingles on the roof, and storage shed on the back of the house. This place has a lot to offer! No city taxes, no water or sewer bill (home is on well and septic), and NO HOA, so if you want chickens, pigmy goats, or whatever, this is the place to do it! Come take a look at your next home today!
Welcome to this quiet and peaceful two bedroom home in Otway. Perfect for someone who wants to just get away from it all and create their own space. Home has laminate and tile. Updated kitchen has plenty of cabinets and a pantry. Both bathrooms have been updated. Master has a walk-in closet. There is a very convenient and large utility/laundry space right off the kitchen that leads outside. Recent updates include: new roof in 2011, HVAC 2017, and water heater 2015. This home also has vinyl windows, a great front porch and large yard. Easy to show.
Hive MLS #11005287
Mar 28, 2011
Sold
$15,000
$13/sq ft
Dec 3, 2010
Listed
$24,500
$22/sq ft
+7
BEING SOLD ''AS IS - WHERE IS'' 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH BUILT IN 1954. LOT SIZE APPX. 60' X 288'. NEEDS A LOT OF WORK. IDEAL PRICE FOR CONTRACTOR/LANDLORD. TAX VALUE $82,640.00. Cooling: Unknown
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$872 (+210.5%)
$38,254 + $179,811
$218,065
2024
$281 (−20.9%)
$38,254 + $179,811
$218,065
2023
$355 (+4.0%)
$11,882 + $21,981
$33,863
2022
$341 (+2.0%)
$11,882 + $21,981
$33,863
2021
$335 (−2.3%)
$11,882 + $21,981
$33,863
2020
$343 (−13.7%)
$11,882 + $21,981
$33,863
2019
$397 (−27.2%)
$11,882 + $21,981
$33,863
2018
$545 (+38.2%)
$19,521 + $27,654
$47,175
2017
$395 (+1.4%)
$19,521 + $27,654
$47,175
2016
$389 (+4.3%)
$19,521 + $27,654
$47,175
2015
$373 (+47.4%)
$19,521 + $27,654
$47,175
2014
$253
$24,180 + $35,454
$59,634
Tax history for 680 Firetower Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$872 (+210.5%)
$38,254 + $179,811
$218,065
2024
$281 (−20.9%)
$38,254 + $179,811
$218,065
2023
$355 (+4.0%)
$11,882 + $21,981
$33,863
2022
$341 (+2.0%)
$11,882 + $21,981
$33,863
2021
$335 (−2.3%)
$11,882 + $21,981
$33,863
2020
$343 (−13.7%)
$11,882 + $21,981
$33,863
2019
$397 (−27.2%)
$11,882 + $21,981
$33,863
2018
$545 (+38.2%)
$19,521 + $27,654
$47,175
2017
$395 (+1.4%)
$19,521 + $27,654
$47,175
2016
$389 (+4.3%)
$19,521 + $27,654
$47,175
2015
$373 (+47.4%)
$19,521 + $27,654
$47,175
2014
$253
$24,180 + $35,454
$59,634
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Appliances: Electric Oven, Water Softener, Refrigerator, Microwave
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
Fencing: Back Yard, Front Yard, Full, Vinyl, Wood, Privacy
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1137
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Asbestos, Wood Siding
Property Features
Has View
Accessibility Features: Accessible Full Bath
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 0.41
Lot Size Dimensions: 62 x 288
Lot Size Area: 0.41
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.41
Zoning: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $341.32
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: None
Location Information
Directions: From Beaufort, take HWY 70 North from town, and continue on it Down East, turning at East Carteret HS. Cross over the North River and Wards Creek bridges. Turn left onto Firetower Road at the General Store. Home will be down on left
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,116
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Carteret County
APN: 733800199046000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 25, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Carteret County Association of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Smyrna Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
5/10
East Carteret High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
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Climate risks
9/10 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
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Estimated sale price
$263,000 – $319,000
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