Sold
Last Sold Price
481,774 Lot Size11.06 Acres

857 Mill River Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540

LandProperty Type
11.06 acresLot Size

Description

Some investments pay dividends. Others pay in opening mornings, campfire stories, and fish tales that somehow get bigger every year. If you've ever dreamed of owning your own hunting camp instead of paying annual dues to hunt someone else's land, this is your chance. Nestled on 11.06 acres just outside Jacksonville, this recreational retreat offers the freedom to create your own traditions. Follow the game trails through mature hardwoods, settle into the elevated hunting cabin before sunrise, spend...Some investments pay dividends. Others pay in opening mornings, campfire stories, and fish tales that somehow get bigger every year. If you've ever dreamed of owning your own hunting camp instead of paying annual dues to hunt someone else's land, this is your chance. Nestled on 11.06 acres just outside Jacksonville, this recreational retreat offers the freedom to create your own traditions. Follow the game trails through mature hardwoods, settle into the elevated hunting cabin before sunrise, spend the afternoon casting a line into the winding creek, and end the day watching the sun disappear from the wraparound deck. The cabin is ready for your next adventure with bunk beds, a propane stove, and a strategically planted persimmon tree within bow range. Deer, turkey, bass, bluegill, and the quiet that only the outdoors can provide are all part of the experience. Land like this isn't just measured in acres--it's measured in seasons. In opening days. In stories told around the fire. In weekends you'll look forward to all year long. Stop paying for memories on someone else's property. Start building them on your own.
  • Listed by: Brett Baughman 252.521.2679 brett.baughmanre@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #C23319 • Terri Alphin Smith & Co
Listing closed: 08/24/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Hive MLS, MLS#: 100589008
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Property Information for 857 Mill River Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $88 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Recreation
  • Subdivision Name: West River
  • View: Creek, Creek/Stream
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Zoning: R-15

Building Information

  • Lot Size: 11.06 AC

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • In City Limits: No
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Waterfront Footage: 2400.0
  • Directions: From northbound Haws Run Road, turn left onto Mill River Road. Follow the bend. Access is between 856 and 858 Mill River Road.
  • Latitude: 35
  • Longitude: -78
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained, See Remarks, Paved
  • Topography: Flood Plain, Marsh/Wetland, Watershed, Wooded, See Remarks
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: N/A
  • Parcel Number: 325c-81
  • Tax Block: SUBDIV
  • Tax Book Number: 00NO
  • Tax Legal Description: MILL RIVER RD
  • Tax Map Number: 039433
  • Tax Assessed Value: $13,470
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: Blue Creek
  • High School: Southwest
  • High School District: Onslow
  • Middle Or Junior School: Southwest
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No

Property

Lot Information
  • Buildings On Property: See Remarks
  • Total Road Frontage: 30.0
  • Frontage Type: Creek
  • Lot Size Acres: 11.06
  • Lot Size Area: 11.06
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 481774.0
  • Lot Features: See Remarks, Wetlands, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: See Remarks
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 5809
  • Deed Page: 883.0
  • Soil Evaluation: Soil Evaluation - No
  • Environmental Hazard: No, Unknown
  • Current Use: Hunting, Vacant, Recreational, Timber
  • Property Sub Type: Recreation
  • Property Type: Land
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Fuel Tank Details: None

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Fencing: None
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: MLS

Agent

Sale and Listing
  • Sold Exclusive: No

Property History for 857 Mill River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 24, 2026

Sold

Hive MLS #100589008

$75,000—
Aug 20, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #151405779

$75,000

+18.9% / yr

Aug 10, 2026

Pending

Hive MLS #100589008

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/24/2026

Sold

Hive MLS #100589008

$75,000
08/20/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #151405779

$75,000

+18.9% / yr

08/10/2026

Pending

Hive MLS #100589008

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Public records

857 Mill River Road

Beds

0

Lot Size

481,774 SqFt

Style

Residential

Zoning

R-15

County

ONSLOW

APN

039433

Schools near 857 Mill River Road

This home is within Onslow County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 1 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Blue Creek Elementary
PublicK to 5

Southwest Middle
Public6 to 8

Southwest High
Public9 to 12

Onslow Virtual Secondary
Public1 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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