471 Firetower Road

Closed 5/18/23
Closed 5/18/23
Exterior
Exterior
Front Yard
Front Yard
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Entry
Map
Screened Porch
Kitchen
Living/Kitchen
Bedroom
Exterior
Exterior
Sold
Last Sold Price
$147,500
4 beds1,150 sqft
471 Firetower Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.99 acresLot Size
1942Year Built
$128/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Four-bedroom, two bath cottage with almost an acre of land. Great screen porch to enjoy nature. Wood floors. Fixer upper... Perfect for investment, second home or permanent resident! Lots of mature trees in quiet setting. Being sold as is.Four-bedroom, two bath cottage with almost an acre of land. Great screen porch to enjoy nature. Wood floors. Fixer upper... Perfect for investment, second home or permanent resident! Lots of mature trees in quiet setting. Being sold as is.
  • Listed by: Copeland Bernauer Team 252.726.3105 Brokerage DRE #C40306 • Bluewater Real Estate AB
Listing closed: 05/18/2023 12:00 AM • Source: NCRMLS, MLS#: 100379581

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$220,000

Avg days on market

87

Sale-to-list ratio

89.6%

Beaufort, NC

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Property Information for 471 Firetower Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Carteret County
  • Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: Res
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Lot Size: 0.99 AC / 42,950 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • In City Limits: No
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Directions: Highway 70 E. to Otway. Left on Firetower Road
  • Latitude: 35
  • Longitude: -77
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: None
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 733800276084000
  • Tax Book Number: 0
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT SR 1325 OTWAY
  • Tax Map Number: 0
  • Tax Assessed Value: $83,498
  • Tax Year: 2022
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Unpaved
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1150.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.99
  • Lot Size Area: 0.99
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 42950.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 164x295x214x IRR
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1150.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Structure Type: Wood Frame
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 950
  • Deed Page: 391.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Partial, Split Rail
  • Foundation Details: Block, Raised
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Dining Room Type: Kitchen
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Basement: None
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Space Heater
  • Interior Features: Furnished
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Levels: One
  • Rooms Total: 6
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Unit Type: 4 Bedroom Or More
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Sold Exclusive: No

Property History for 471 Firetower Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 18, 2023

Sold

NCRMLS #100379581

$147,500—
May 12, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1511323641

$147,500—
Apr 20, 2023

Pending

NCRMLS #100379581

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/18/2023

Sold

NCRMLS #100379581

$147,500
05/12/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1511323641

$147,500
04/20/2023

Pending

NCRMLS #100379581

—

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Public Records for 471 Firetower Road

Taxable ValueLand$42,729Additions$106,701Total$149,430
Tax Record2025$628 ($52 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,152 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,152 SqFtStories1Lot Size34,804 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942Year Renovated1990CountyCARTERETAPN7338.00.27.6084000

Schools near 471 Firetower Road

This home is within Carteret County Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Smyrna Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
East Carteret High School
Public - 9 to 12
Bridges School
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Smyrna Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

East Carteret High School
Public9 to 12

Bridges School
Public6 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 471 Firetower Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
$147,500
4
1,150
42,950
463 Firetower Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
–
–
–
–
34,456
483 Firetower Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
$33,000
2
1,728
44,866
453 Firetower Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
–
2
1
728
19,994
479 Firetower Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
–
–
–
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91,040
456 Firetower Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
–
3
1
1,608
68,825

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