Last Sold Price
104,500 Lot Size2.40 Acres
530 Firetower Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516

Description

This property, situated in the Down East community of Otway, offers 2.399 acres of space to build your dream home, with a septic permit on hand for a three-bedroom residence and 130 feet of road frontage. It is conveniently close to the Harkers Island boat ramp and downtown Beaufort.This property, situated in the Down East community of Otway, offers 2.399 acres of space to build your dream home, with a septic permit on hand for a three-bedroom residence and 130 feet of road frontage. It is conveniently close to the Harkers Island boat ramp and downtown Beaufort.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Holland Shepard Group Team • Brokerage DRE #C-26989 • Keller Williams Crystal Coast
    P: (252) 504-2400 hollandshepardgroup@gmail.com

Property Details for 530 Firetower Road

Status
MLS #
100417395
Days on Market
4
Taxes
$96 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Land / Residential Land
Year Built
-
Lot Size
2.40 AC
Subdivision Name
Not In Subdivision
Waterfront
No
Zoning
R

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$65,000

Avg days on market

274

Sale-to-list ratio

80.7%

[Beaufort, NC]

9 comparable properties found

$70,000 | 438 Firetower Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
1/8
1

$70,000

Sold 05/13/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.57
Acres
$65,000 | 311 Anson Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
1/2
2

$65,000

Sold 12/10/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.43
Acres
$65,000 | 206 Leeward Lane, Beaufort, NC 28516
1/13
3

$65,000

Sold 02/21/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.61
Acres
$68,000 | 313 Anson Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
1/4
4

$68,000

Sold 09/24/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.47
Acres
$65,000 | 204 Leeward Lane, Beaufort, NC 28516
1/13
5

$65,000

Sold 02/21/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.61
Acres
$50,000 | 202 Leeward Lane, Beaufort, NC 28516
1/3
6

$50,000

Sold 04/27/26

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.54
Acres
$65,000 | 102 Jade Street, Beaufort, NC 28516
1/3
7

$65,000

Sold 10/30/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
2.5
Acres
$49,900 | 113 Jade Street, Beaufort, NC 28516
1/8
8

$49,900

Sold 06/30/26

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.53
Acres
$40,000 | 406 Pelican Harbor Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
1/9
9

$40,000

Sold 09/16/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.48
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 530 Firetower Road

Lot Size2.40 AC

Payment Calculator

$313 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$305

Property Taxes

$8

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 530 Firetower Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • In City Limits: No
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Directions: Travel Highway 70 East, Turn Left onto Firetower Road.
  • Latitude: 35
  • Longitude: -77
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
  • Topography: Cleared/Partial, Wooded
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: none known
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 733800372881000
  • Tax Block: 25
  • Tax Book Number: 15
  • Tax Legal Description: L8 WALTER E THOMPSON
  • Tax Map Number: 733800372881000
  • Tax Assessed Value: $17,716
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Elementary School: Smyrna
  • High School: East Carteret
  • Middle Or Junior School: Down East
Property
Lot Information
  • Buildings On Property: None
  • Total Road Frontage: 130.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.4
  • Lot Size Area: 2.4
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 104500.0
  • Lot Features: Partially Cleared, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: None
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 1807
  • Deed Page: 96.0
  • Soil Evaluation: Soil Evaluation - No
  • Environmental Hazard: Unknown
  • Deed Restriction: No
  • Current Use: Vacant, Residential
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow, At Closing
  • Property Sub Type: Residential Land
  • Property Type: Land
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Septic Permit On File
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: None
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: MLS
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Sold Exclusive: No

Property History for 530 Firetower Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 20, 2023

Sold

NCRMLS #100417395

$60,000
Dec 18, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1524880670

$60,000

+171.1% / yr

Dec 8, 2023

Pending

NCRMLS #100417395

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/20/2023

Sold

NCRMLS #100417395

$60,000
12/18/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1524880670

$60,000

+171.1% / yr

12/08/2023

Pending

NCRMLS #100417395

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 530 Firetower Road

Taxable ValueLand$53,385Additions$2,625Total$56,010
Tax Record2025$199 ($17 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size98,751 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous Vacant LandCountyCARTERETAPN7338.00.37.2881000

Schools near 530 Firetower Road

This home is within Carteret County Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 530 Firetower Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
$60,000
104,500
3
2
1,400
104,544
$125,000
3
1,200
131,551
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972
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