239 98 Garbacon Drive Beaufort, NC 28516 · Merrimon Bay

About this home

Welcome to 239 Garbacon Drive, a beautiful 3.5-acre waterfront homesite nestled along the shores of the Neuse River in the private, gated community of Merrimon Bay. This peaceful coastal property is the ideal spot for anyone looking to build a getaway or full-time home surrounded by natural beauty and recreational opportunity. With over 130 feet of direct waterfront and a gentle slope to the shoreline, it's a perfect setting for enjoying panoramic views, launching kayaks, or simply relaxing as the sun sets over the river. Merrimon Bay is located just 25 miles from the heart of North Carolina's Crystal Coast, offering easy access to Beaufort, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, and Cape Lookout. Whether you're craving a day on the water, fresh local seafood, or exploring the historic waterfronts, everything you need is within reach. The community features a private boat ramp and day dock for residents, making it easy to get out on the water for fishing, sailing, or cruising. 239 Garbacon Drive offers ample space to build the home of your dreams, with room for outdoor living spaces, gardens, and even a private path to the water. Offered at $26,000 below tax value, this is an outstanding opportunity to own prime riverfront property at an exceptional value. As a bonus, 237 Garbacon, immediately to the left of this property, is also for sale, giving buyers seeking a larger homesite an excellent opportunity to own almost 7 acres of riverfront paradise, at a very reasonable price. Come experience the quiet side of coastal Carolina — where privacy, nature, and water meet.

Facts

Type

Residential Lot

Lot

3.5 acres

Waterfront

Deeded Waterfront

HOA

$345 / annually

Community

Merrimon Bay

County

Carteret

Property tax

$114 / year (2023)

Listed

Aug 10, 2025

MLS #

100524237

Features

Directions to 239 98 Garbacon Drive

From Beaufort, take US Hwy 70 E to Merrimon Road. Follow Merrimon Road for approx 15.4 miles (Merrimon Rd will turn into 4H road, and then into Merrimon Bay Drive) until you reach Garbacon Drive. Turn right onto Garbacon Drive, lot is number 98 and will be approx. 1.2 miles on the left.

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About 239 98 Garbacon Drive

239 98 Garbacon Drive is a lot, on 3.5 acres in Merrimon Bay, Beaufort, Carteret County, NC 28516.

16 other homes are for sale in Merrimon Bay right now (median asking $97,450); 3 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $50,000, typically in about 217 days.

It has been on the market for 454 days.

Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for waterfront, condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.

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