
Residential Land for Sale in Newport, North Carolina
940 Lightwood Dr, Newport, NC 28570
Buildable acreage on navigable creekfront of Newport River. Previously permitted in 2007, now expired, for 3BR,3Bath home. Single family residential lot, just over 3 acres. Wooded land will need new permit for septic/well. Private dock is possible, tidal water depth. No HOA, Riverwoods includes covenants, yet not enforced. Buildable area, see recorded survey & expired permit. Utility easements in place, easy hook-up access as community is established. Located off Hwy 70, behind Garner Farms, which offers fresh plants & vegetable farm. Quiet and private residential acreage awaits your desired choice of home selection. Rare opportunity to embrace the freedom and water access that's all yours, close to west Morehead shopping, dining, quick access to Hwy 70 and Hwy 24, Cherry Point, and coastal beaches and historic small towns. This ideal location offers the flexibility you want. Seller motivated. Appointment required to show.
Location
- Street address
- 940 Lightwood Dr
- County
- Carteret County
- Zip code
- 28570
- Community
- Riverwood
- Elevation
- 2 feet
Directions
Hwy 70 East to Sam Garner Road. Over RR tracks, enters Riverwoods, 1st right onto Clayton Dr. Next right onto East Branch, to Lightwood Dr. Follow to end paved road - sign on property.
Property details
- Acreage
- 3.26 acres
- Zoning
- R-20
- MLS #
- HMLS 100586503
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $530
Parcels
- 635701265489000
Legal description
PARCEL 1 THOMAS/CHRISTA LUPTON
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
Lot
- View
- Water
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Features
- Creek, Cul-De-Sac, Dead End, Navigable Water, River Access, Salt Marsh, Secluded, Subdivided, Wetlands, Wooded
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Newport | Elementary |
| Newport | Middle |
| West Carteret | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 4, 2026 | New listing | $183,000 | — | HMLS |






