857 Mill River Rd

481,774 / 11.06
Lot Size / Acres

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.
  1. Listed by Brett Baughman • Brokerage DRE #C23319 • Terri Alphin Smith & Co
    P: (252)-521-2679 C: (252)-521-2679 brett.baughmanre@gmail.com

Property Details for 857 Mill River Road

Subdivision Name
West River
View
Creek, Creek/Stream
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
None
Zoning
R-15
LISTING UPDATED: 07/15/2026 10:23 AM

Property Details for 857 Mill River Road

StatusActive
MLS #100589008
Days on Market1
Taxes$88 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Recreation
Year Built-
Lot Size11.06 AC
CountyOnslow County

Location

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Building Information for 857 Mill River Road

Lot Size11.06 AC

Payment Calculator

$381 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$374

Property Taxes

$7

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 857 Mill River Road

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
Jul 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100589008

$75,000
May 28, 2025

Sold

NCRMLS #100500908

$60,000
May 7, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1559069152

$60,000

+48.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/15/2026

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100589008

$75,000
05/28/2025

Sold

NCRMLS #100500908

$60,000
05/07/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1559069152

$60,000

+48.8% / yr

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Public Records for 857 Mill River Road

Taxable ValueLand$13,470Additions-Total$13,470
Tax Record2025$88 ($7 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size481,774 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningR-15CountyONSLOWAPN039433

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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857 Mill River Road is a 11.06 ac of land for sale in Jacksonville, NC 28540. This property was listed for sale on July 15, 2026 by Terri Alphin Smith & Co, it's currently listed at $75,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on May 28, 2025. This listing's school district is Onslow County School District. Nearby schools include Blue Creek Elementary, Southwest Middle and Southwest High. 857 Mill River Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 11.06 ac of land on a 481,774 sq. ft. / 11.06 acres lot.

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