
Land for Sale in Oriental, North Carolina
Pamlico County, Oriental, NC 28571
Nestled in River Dunes' most exclusive neighborhood, 49 River Watch Road is a gorgeous private wooded estate in The Preserve. This property overlooks Gum Thicket just off of the Neuse River and Intracoastal Waterway. If you've been waiting for a breath-taking view with wooded acreage, this is for you. There's simply nothing else like this. River Dunes is a place for back-porch afternoons with neighbors, the peace of an early morning run through The Preserve and fellowship on the docks in the afternoon. Enjoy active amenities, quiet creeks, walkable neighborhoods, and outdoor living. Savor the luxurious accommodations and delicious coastal cuisine. Every detail was considered to capture the best of life on the coast in a stunning natural setting. The award-winning, 28-acre inland basin marina on the Intracoastal Waterway offers year-round boating with 126 slips, floating docks, dock attendants, a boat ramp, boat storage, fuel, and deep-water access for sailing, cruising, or trophy salt-water fishing, just down the river from Oriental, NC. The protected entrance channel opens into Broad Creek, a natural deep-water creek just off the ICW and Neuse River. At the heart of the community, the Harbor Village features The Harbor Club, a pool and hot tubs, two restaurants, a harborside pavilion, shopping, provisions, fitness, pickleball and tennis courts, a community garden, accommodations, bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, and the Design Center. Get outdoors and enjoy the Lakehouse, community firepits, oyster tables, stocked fly-fishing ponds, neighborhood docks, paddling trails, and a 238-acre Preserve with trails for walking, running, and exploring. Your next adventure is right around the corner at River Dunes. Harbor Club Membership which includes Clubhouse, Pool, Hot Tub & Fitness Center is available for an additional fee. POA has Brightspeed Fiber Internet; reqrd for homes: $60/mo for 500mbps.
Location
- County
- Pamlico County
- Community
- River Dunes
- Elevation
- 3 feet
Directions
Straight Rd > Orchard Creek Rd > Old Lighthouse Road > Preservation Road > River Watch Road > First homesite on the left
Property details
- Acreage
- 5 acres
- Zoning
- PUD
- MLS #
- HMLS 100546359
- Posted
Expenses
- Home Owner Assessments Fee
- $2,581 annually
- Home Owner Assessments Fee
- $2,580 annually
Parcels
- 741970287400
Legal description
River Dunes Subdivision Preservation Section 02 Lot 16 as shown in the Pamlico Co Registry Plat Cab B Slide 10-10
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
Lot
- View
- River, Water
- Features
- Cul-De-Sac, P U D, Subdivided, Water Access Comm
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | Public | Available | — |
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamlico County Primary | Elementary | — | — |
| Pamlico County | Middle | — | — |
| Pamlico County | High | — | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | New listing | $325,000 | — | HMLS |












































