Welcome to this exceptional 56± acre recreational, timber, and potential homesite property in Merrimon, Carteret County, North Carolina. Offering a rare combination of mature timber, outstanding wildlife habitat, scenic creek frontage, beautiful hardwood ridges, and future development potential, this versatile property is well-suited for outdoor enthusiasts, investors, and those seeking a private retreat along North Carolina's Crystal Coast.

With more than 1,000 feet of road frontage, the property provides excellent accessibility and multiple potential entry points. Whether your vision includes building a private residence, creating a hunting retreat, managing timber resources, or simply enjoying a peaceful escape, this tract offers flexibility to accommodate a variety of ownership goals.

One of the property's defining features is its 1,000+ feet of frontage along Dumpling Creek, which creates a scenic natural boundary while enhancing the property's recreational appeal. The creek provides valuable wildlife habitat and contributes to the diverse landscape found throughout the tract. This combination of creek frontage, mature timber, and varied terrain creates an ideal environment for year-round outdoor enjoyment.

The rear portion of the property showcases a series of beautiful hardwood ridges that are rarely found in Carteret County. These elevated hardwood areas provide exceptional scenery and natural diversity while offering outstanding habitat for wildlife. Their elevation also creates several attractive locations that may be suitable for soil evaluation for a future homesite overlooking the surrounding landscape. Buyers should complete their own inspections and soil evaluations to determine suitability for their intended use.

The property is stocked with mature merchantable pine timber, offering both immediate and long-term investment potential. Whether managed for future timber income or retained to enhance wildlife habitat and privacy, the timber adds significant value to this already impressive property.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the established network of internal trails that provides convenient access throughout the property by ATV, UTV, truck, or on foot. The trail system allows easy travel for hunting, timber management, hiking, wildlife observation, or simply enjoying the peaceful setting.

Wildlife is abundant throughout the property. Deer, black bear, wild turkey, and waterfowl regularly utilize the diverse habitat created by the mature timber, hardwood ridges, creek frontage, and surrounding natural landscape. Whether you enjoy hunting, photography, or wildlife watching, this property offers exceptional opportunities throughout every season.

Several locations across the tract appear suitable for soil testing and potential residential construction, making the property an attractive option for those seeking a permanent residence, a hunting lodge, a cabin, or a weekend getaway. Buyers should conduct their own due diligence regarding soil suitability, permitting, and intended use.

Located in the quiet community of Merrimon, the property offers the privacy of rural coastal North Carolina while remaining within convenient driving distance of Beaufort, Morehead City, Harkers Island, public boat ramps, and the many fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation opportunities found along the Crystal Coast.

Properties offering mature merchantable timber, creek frontage, established trails, beautiful hardwood ridges, abundant wildlife, and future homesite potential are becoming increasingly difficult to find in Carteret County. Whether you're searching for a premier hunting property, a timber investment, a recreational retreat, or a place to build your dream home, this exceptional 56± acre Merrimon property offers outstanding versatility and long-term value.

NO trespassing on the property. All buyers must have a licensed real estate agent with them to walk the property. Please call our office to schedule a showing at 252-499-9543.