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About this home
NEW PRICE -- $529,900! Now offered more than $10,000 BELOW its recent $541,000 appraised value! BACK ON MARKET -- NO FAULT OF THE SELLERS! The previous buyers' job opportunity changed, giving you another chance at this beautiful Waterfront Community, Pickett Bay home. The home inspection and appraisal have already been completed and are available for review. Welcome to coastal living in Pickett Bay, a waterfront community offering deeded water access, a community pier, kayak launch and storage, and picnic area. Situated on a desirable, oversized corner lot with water views, this extensively updated home offers charm, functionality, and flexibility, including a finished apartment above the oversized detached garage. A brick walkway and expansive wraparound covered porch welcome you into a bright, updated interior. The main level features a spacious living room with gas logs and an updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, newer cabinetry, modern appliances, 5-burner gas range, pantry, dining area, and window seat. The main-floor primary suite offers convenience and privacy, while upstairs you'll find two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Outside, enjoy a generous 13x36 deck perfect for entertaining. The 32x29 detached garage features an approximately 486 sq. ft. finished apartment above with hardwood flooring, full bath, and dedicated heat pump, providing flexible space for guests, extended family, an office, or hobbies. Major 2024 improvements include new roofs on the home and garage, new siding, black windows with lifetime warranty, gutters, patio slider, porch ceiling, front door, exterior lighting, and two new HVAC units. Additional updates include flooring, paint, kitchen and bathrooms, decking, railing, fencing, and landscaping. Septic was pumped and leach lines serviced in January 2026. Convenient to shopping, dining, medical offices, and approximately 6 miles from the beach. With a NEW PRICE of $529,900 -- more than $10,000 below its recent appraised value -- this one deserves another look. If you missed it the first time, here's your second chance!
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1997
- Lot
- 0.66 acres
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- HOA
- $150 / annually
- Community
- Pickett Bay
- County
- Onslow
- Price per sq ft
- $292
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $2,848 / year (2025)
- Listed
- Aug 25, 2026
- MLS #
- 100571845
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Apt/Suite
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Pantry
- Walk-in Shower
- Blinds/Shades
- Gas Log
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- LVT/LVP
- Carpet
- Tile
- Wood
- Gas Cooktop
- Built-In Microwave
- Dryer
Outside
- Gas Log
- Storm Doors
- Corner Lot
- Water
Community
- Waterfront Community
- Boat Dock
- Picnic Area
- RV/Boat Storage
Parking
- Paved
Heating & cooling
- Propane
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
Directions to 48 Pickett Way
Hwy 24 to Swansboro, take Main St Extension to Mt Pleasant Rd, right on Pickett Way, house on the corner of Pickett Way and Pickett Ct.
Schools
- Elementary
- Swansboro
- Middle
- Swansboro
- High
- Swansboro
As listed in the MLS (Onslow). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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About 48 Pickett Way
48 Pickett Way is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 1,813 square feet, built in 1997, on 0.66 acres in Pickett Bay, Swansboro, Onslow County, NC 28584.
1 other home is for sale in Pickett Bay right now (median asking $519,000).
Across ZIP 28584, 154 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $395,950.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 48 Pickett Way
How much is 48 Pickett Way?
48 Pickett Way is under contract. Its last asking price was $529,900.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 48 Pickett Way have?
3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 1,813 square feet.
What neighborhood is 48 Pickett Way in?
Pickett Bay, in Swansboro, Onslow County, North Carolina.
Does 48 Pickett Way have an HOA fee?
Yes: $150 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 48 Pickett Way built?
1997.
Who is the listing broker for 48 Pickett Way?
REAL Broker LLC (MLS #100571845).
Can I tour 48 Pickett Way?
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