$168,000
940 Lightwood Drive
Newport, NC 28570
MLS# 100586503



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Property Description
Buildable acreage on navigable creekfront of Newport River. Previously permitted in 2007, now expired, for 3BR,3Bath home. Single family residential lot, just over 3 acres. Wooded land will need new permit for septic/well. Private dock is possible, tidal water depth. No HOA, Riverwoods includes covenants, yet not enforced. Buildable area, see recorded survey & expired permit. Utility easements in place, easy hook-up access as community is established. Located off Hwy 70, behind Garner Farms, which offers fresh plants & vegetable farm. Quiet and private residential acreage awaits your desired choice of home selection. Rare opportunity to embrace the freedom and water access that's all yours, close to west Morehead shopping, dining, quick access to Hwy 70 and Hwy 24, Cherry Point, and coastal beaches and historic small towns. This ideal location offers the flexibility you want. Seller motivated. Appointment required to show.

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Legal and Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 157440
Deed Book: 1248
Deed Page: 112
Legal: PARCEL 1 THOMAS/CHRISTA LUPTON
Broker Owner: No
PID: 635701265489000
Tax Identifier: 635701265489000
Plat Book: 31
Plat Page: 331
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 530.02
Special Assessments: None
Deferred Taxes: No
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: R-20
HOA: No
Elementary School: Newport
Middle School: Newport
High School: West Carteret
Location Information
Street #: 940
Street Name: Lightwood
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Carteret
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28570
City Limits: No
Marketing City: Newport
Subdivision: Riverwood
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Geo Lat: 34.765375
Geo Lon: -76.826451
Contract Info
Status: Active
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2026-07-03
Sub-Type: Residential Lot
Listing Price: 168000
Current Price: $168,000
List Price/Acre: 51533.74
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Remarks and Showing
Directions to Property: Hwy 70 East to Sam Garner Road. Over RR tracks, enters Riverwoods, 1st right onto Clayton Dr. Next right onto East Branch, to Lightwood Dr. Follow to end paved road - sign on property.
Sign on Property: Yes
Property Exterior Info
Acres - Total: 3.26
Acres - Wooded: 3.2
Lot Dimensions: 133904 X 133903
Lot SqFt: 142006
Deed Restrictions: No
Waterfront: Yes
Water Frontage: 160
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Mainland
Soil Evaluation
Other: SepticPermit Expired
Property Features
Current Use: Residential
Bldgs on Property: None
Frontage Type: Canal Front; Creek
Topography: Wooded
View Type: Creek/Stream; Marsh View; Water
Fuel Tank: None
Environmental Hazard: No; Unknown
Lot Features: Creek; Cul-De-Sac; Irregular Lot; Shopping Nearby; Subdivision
Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Utility Easement
Sewer: Septic Permit On File
Water Source: None
Lot Water Features: Creek; Navigable Water; River Access; Salt Marsh
HOA and Neigh Amenities: Street Lights; Waterfront Community
Terms: Cash; Construction to Perm.; Conventional; Lot Loan

IDX
Listing Office: Big Rock Real Estate & Property Management

Last Updated: September - 16 - 2026

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