77± Acre Creek Front Land In Merrimon, NC

Welcome to this exceptional 77 acre property for sale in Merrimon, Carteret County, North Carolina, offering a rare opportunity to own a diverse tract that combines outstanding recreational opportunities, mature timber, creek frontage, abundant wildlife habitat, and excellent potential for a private homesite or future investment. Comprised of two adjoining parcels totaling approximately 56 acres and 21 acres, this property delivers the versatility that land buyers are searching for along North Carolina's Crystal Coast region. With more than 2,000 feet of combined road frontage, the property offers convenient access while providing flexibility for future use. Whether your plans include building a private residence, establishing a hunting retreat, managing timber, or simply enjoying the outdoors, this tract offers multiple possibilities. Several locations throughout the property appear suitable for soil evaluation for potential residential construction. Buyers should conduct their own soil testing and due diligence to determine suitability for their intended use. A well-established internal trail system extends throughout much of the property, making it easy to explore by ATV, UTV, truck, or on foot. The trail network allows convenient access for hunting, timber management, wildlife observation, and recreational enjoyment. Whether you're checking game cameras, maintaining food plots, harvesting timber, or simply taking a peaceful ride through the woods, the property is ready to enjoy from day one. One of the property's most attractive natural features is the more than 1,000 feet of frontage along Dumpling Creek. The creek creates a scenic natural boundary while providing valuable wildlife habitat and adding to the property's overall beauty. The combination of creek frontage, wetlands, hardwoods, and upland timber creates a diverse ecosystem that supports a wide variety of wildlife throughout the year. The rear portion of the property features beautiful hardwood ridges that are rarely found in this part of Carteret County. These mature hardwood stands provide outstanding character and natural diversity while serving as excellent habitat for wildlife. The varied topography and timber composition create ideal travel corridors and bedding areas for game species while offering attractive scenery during every season. Hunters will appreciate the property's exceptional wildlife habitat. Deer, black bear, wild turkey, and waterfowl are all known to utilize the area, and abundant wildlife sign can be found throughout the tract. A large, elevated deer stand is already in place, allowing the next owner to immediately begin preparing for hunting season. The established trail system, diverse habitat, creek frontage, and mature timber all contribute to creating an excellent recreational property that can be enjoyed year after year. In addition to its recreational appeal, the property also offers significant timber investment potential. The tract contains mature merchantable pine timber, providing immediate and future income opportunities through responsible timber management. For buyers seeking both recreational enjoyment and long-term investment value, the combination of merchantable timber and quality wildlife habitat makes this property especially appealing. Located in the quiet rural community of Merrimon, this property offers privacy while remaining within convenient driving distance of the Crystal Coast, public boat ramps, coastal fishing opportunities, and the amenities of nearby communities. Whether you're looking for a recreational retreat, hunting property, timber investment, future homesite, or a combination of all four, this diverse tract offers the flexibility to meet a wide variety of ownership goals. Opportunities to purchase a property that combines creek frontage, mature timber, hardwood ridges, excellent access, established trails, abundant wildlife, and potential building locations are increasingly difficult to find in Carteret County. This 77 acre Merrimon property is well-suited for buyers seeking a versatile investment that can be enjoyed today while offering long-term value for years to come. Property shown by appointment only. Do not access the property without a licensed North Carolina real estate agent present. Contact the listing agent to schedule a showing at 252-499-9543.