

$154,000
About this home
Some properties invite you to see what is there. Others invite you to imagine what could be. At 684 W. Firetower Road, approximately one wooded acre in Carteret County offers the setting for your next project. Mature live oaks frame the grounds, creating a sense of privacy and an established coastal landscape that would take years to grow from scratch. The property includes multiple detached buildings, sheds, and a fenced garden area. For an investor or renovator, the existing improvements offer a project to evaluate and reimagine. For a buyer drawn to the land, the spacious, tree-filled setting offers an opportunity to explore plans for a private homesite. There is no HOA, leaving room to consider a vision that suits your needs, subject to applicable requirements. The location brings another layer of appeal. A nearby public boat ramp puts days on the water within reach, while the beaches of Emerald Isle and the shops, dining, and waterfront charm of Swansboro are a convenient drive away. It is a rare combination of wooded privacy and access to the Crystal Coast lifestyle. This is a property for a buyer ready to take on substantial work and see the potential beyond its current condition.
Property details
- MLS #
- 100608482
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Not In Subdivision
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 2
- On market date
- October 6, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.98 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 746
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
- District
- Carteret County Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 701
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
- District
- Carteret County Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 910
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
- District
- Carteret County Public Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Swansboro's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 2 days ago.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.




