Residential Land for Sale in Hertford, North Carolina

Seller is offering to contribute toward the buyer's closing costs on this spacious 3.84-acre homesite in Phase 2 of The Rivers Edge, offering beautiful water views from the front portion of the lot. With approximately 1.56 acres of upland buildable area and over 20,000 square feet of allowable impervious coverage, this property offers excellent flexibility for custom home placement and outdoor living design. Property is located in FEMA Flood Zone X, designated as an area of minimal flood risk per current flood maps. A designated Easement Area located on a portion of the rear of the lot is dedicated to the North Carolina Ecological Enhancement Program (NCEEP), preserving natural marshland and shoreline buffer. In addition, a portion of the rear of the property lies within a larger recorded Conservation Area also dedicated to NCEEP, as shown on the recorded plat. These permanently protected areas preserve the natural landscape and enhance long-term privacy behind the property. Enjoy peaceful surroundings, mature wooded buffers, and the security of knowing that protected conservation land surrounds portions of the rear of the property. Please note: a confirmed active bald eagle nest is located on the property. The property is currently in the eagle non-breeding season; the nest remains federally protected year-round, and development, clearing, and site use may be subject to federal and state regulations and potential permitting requirements. Buyer is advised to independently verify all restrictions and feasibility of intended use. A rare opportunity to build in an established community just minutes from Elizabeth City with convenient access to Hampton Roads and the Outer Banks. Ideal for buyers seeking space, views, and a permanently protected natural setting. This listing is for the vacant lot only. A separate MLS listing offers a proposed lot + construction package for buyers interested in building.