Carteret Homes with Secluded Lot features

Welcome to Carteret County, North Carolina, a hidden gem nestled between the stunning Atlantic coast and the serene waters of Bogue Sound. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, charming coastal towns, and rich maritime heritage, Carteret County offers an idyllic setting for those seeking a tranquil, seaside lifestyle. With a mild climate, abundant recreational opportunities, and a welcoming community, it’s no wonder that so many are drawn to this beautiful region.

One of the most appealing aspects of life in Carteret County is the availability of homes with secluded lot features. Imagine waking up each morning to the gentle sound of waves crashing nearby, surrounded by lush greenery and a sense of privacy that feels like your own personal retreat. These homes are perfect for those who value peace and tranquility, offering ample space to unwind and connect with nature. Whether you’re looking for a cozy beach cottage, a modern family home, or a spacious estate, Carteret County has a diverse selection of properties that cater to your every need.

Explore the charming towns of Beaufort, Morehead City, and Emerald Isle, where you can enjoy local shops, delicious seafood, and a vibrant arts scene. With miles of pristine beaches, scenic hiking trails, and opportunities for fishing and boating, Carteret County is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

If you’re ready to embrace a lifestyle of serenity and natural beauty, consider making Carteret County your new home. Here, you’ll find not just a house, but a place to create lasting memories in a truly enchanting setting.

Newest Carteret Homes with Secluded Lot features

$259,000

100589281 MLS

This 5.5 Acre tract is partially cleared and has approximately 400 feet of road frontage on Harkers Island Road. It also has a 15 Aceess easement for ingress and regress across the adjoining property. Septic Improvement permit available for a 3 bedroom home. There is approximately 2.5 acres of wetlands that have not been delignated.

1126 Harkers Island Rd, Beaufort

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Farron Midgett () from Listing Office: Lighthouse Realty.

$183,000

100586503 MLS

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.

940 Lightwood Dr, Newport

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Jennifer Harvell () from Listing Office: Big Rock Real Estate & Property Management.

$830,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100585395 MLS

Nestled among the trees on an elevated homesite along quiet Cedar Tree Lane, this charming island retreat offers the perfect blend of privacy, tranquility, and coastal living. Relax to the soothing sounds of the surf and refreshing ocean breezes, with the beautiful beaches of Emerald Isle just minutes away at the opposite end of the street. Designed with a desirable inverted floor plan, the upper level features an open-concept living with alluring electric fireplace on chilly eves, dining, and kitchen area complete with a pantry and convenient half bath. Covered and open decks on the front and rear of the home provide inviting spaces to enjoy your morning coffee, entertain guests, or simply unwind while taking in the island breezes. The second level offers three comfortable bedrooms, two full baths, a laundry closet, and the welcoming entry foyer. On the ground level, you'll find covered parking for up to four vehicles, plus a golf cart that conveys with full price offer, making trips to the beach effortless. An enclosed outdoor shower is perfect for rinsing away the sand and salt after a day by the ocean, while the spacious storage room provides ample space for beach gear, fishing equipment, bicycles, and more. Ideally located near the Emerald Isle bike path that spans the length of the island and just a short drive to the public boat launch, this home is perfectly suited for enjoying everything the Crystal Coast has to offer. Lovingly maintained as a second home and successful weekly vacation rental, recent improvements include a fortified roof in 2025, fresh interior paint, and new carpeting, plus a $5,000 Buyer credit at closing offering peace of mind for the next owner. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, a relaxing second home, or an income-producing investment property, this inviting Emerald Isle getaway is ready for you to start making lasting coastal memories.

5415 Cedar Tree Ln, Emerald Isle

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Donald A Whiteside () from Listing Office: Emerald Isle Realty.

$1,425,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100585027 MLS

Welcome to this custom-built, one-owner waterfront home overlooking the expansive waters of the White Oak River. Designed with a desirable reverse floor plan to maximize the breathtaking views, this thoughtfully crafted residence offers over 3,000 htd sq ft of comfortable living space, complete with an elevator providing convenient access to both levels. The top level features a welcoming foyer that opens to a spacious living area with fireplace, dining room, well-appointed kitchen with pantry, and primary suite. A 1/2 bath and laundry room complete the main living level, creating an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining while enjoying spectacular river views. Living extends outside onto the bounteous screened porch and open deck off the main living areas. The lower level offers 3 more bedrooms, a full bath, 2 car garage, and a large storage utility area, providing ample space for family, guests, and all your coastal gear. Covered porches on both levels are surrounded by mature natural vegetation, offering exceptional privacy and shade while preserving the home's stunning waterfront setting. A whole-house generator provides uninterrupted living comfort. With 90' on the water, there's opportunity to build your own private pier and boat dock, making it easy to enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, and all that coastal living has to offer. Located in desirable Silver Creek S/D, residents enjoy access to a community day pier and a neighborhood boat launch. Conveniently situated just minutes from the pristine beaches of Emerald Isle, shopping, restaurants, grocery stores & pharmacies, local produce markets, and home improvement stores, this exceptional property offers the perfect blend of waterfront serenity and everyday convenience. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, a coastal retreat, or your forever waterfront home, this rare White Oak River property presents an outstanding opportunity to enjoy the very best of Eastern North Carolina living.

308 Silver Creek Landing Rd, Swansboro

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Donald A Whiteside () from Listing Office: Emerald Isle Realty.

$299,900

5 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100581542 MLS

This grand older home is perfect for large family, or a lodge offering 5 BR's. The private setting is get off the main road, with very little traffic. It is NOT in a flood zone. It offers a full acre with ample space to park cars, boats, R/V's, or trailers. There is an attached garage on one side of the house and a large covered porch on the other. Easy to show, call today for an appointment.

152 W Bayshore Dr, Cedar Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Penny E Smith () from Listing Office: Realty World First Coast Rlty.

$2,590,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100573587 MLS

Welcome to Southern Cross. Nearly 22 unzoned acres on Hadnot Creek in Carteret County -- a compound built with an intentionality and quality rarely seen on the North Carolina coast. No deed restrictions. No HOA. A fully equipped pier and boat lift, a custom main residence, a carriage house functioning as a complete second home, a professional workshop, and more infrastructure than most buyers think to ask about. This is not a property you scroll past. It stops you. The land is unzoned -- no constraints on what you can keep, grow, build, or run here. Bring horses. Farm the acreage. Gentle terrain, wooded sections, and direct tidal creek frontage with marsh views only moving water can provide. The main residence (3BR/2.5BA) is a custom low-country design that wears its heritage well. Wide covered porches wrap the home, drawing the outdoors in and creating shaded living spaces that feel like natural extensions of the interior. Built in 2010 using ICF construction -- the same structural methodology used in commercial buildings for its strength, energy efficiency, and wind resistance -- every detail reflects how seriously this home was built. A Kohler whole-house generator, dual heat system, and engineered double-footer construction are the foundation. Over 2,500 heated square feet of living space sits above 1,480+/- square feet of heated and cooled garage. Inside, Brazilian cherry floors, a two-story stone fireplace, a custom kitchen with copper sinks and a 36'' gas range, a primary suite with direct rear porch access, and a library/office with a private half bath create a main level that feels both grand and deeply grounded. The carriage house (1BR/1.5BA) deserves its own conversation. Designed with classic proportions that complement the main residence without competing with it, this 1,246 square foot heated & cooled living space sits above a three-car garage and offers a complete kitchen, loft great room, full bath, bamboo & tile floors, skylights, and a cupola that floods the space with natural light. Whether it becomes an income-producing rental, a multigenerational suite, guest quarters, or a creative studio, the privacy of the main residence remains fully intact. The choice is entirely yours. The supporting infrastructure is equally impressive. A professional woodworking workshop built in 2024, a 24x50 metal utility building with five garage doors, a pool and pool house studio, a sawmill, a drying shed, a chicken coop, a tool shed, a greenhouse, and an RV and boat parking pad with electric round out a compound built for people who know how they want to live. And anchoring it all: a pier on Hadnot Creek with a boat lift, kayak rack, electricity, and water. Hadnot Creek is a living amenity all its own. Kayak from your backyard, cast a line off your from the dock while herons, egrets, osprey, and eagles work the marsh around you. When ready for more, Hadnot Creek opens directly into the expansive White Oak River, putting miles of open water and coastal exploration right at your doorstep. What makes Southern Cross truly rare is the balance it strikes -- deep privacy on nearly 22 unzoned acres without a trace of remoteness in daily life. Historic Swansboro, Cape Carteret, and Cedar Point are minutes away, along with grocery stores, retail, restaurants, coffee shops, Star Hill Golf, the Western Park Recreation Center, nearby aquatic and gym facilities, and more. Emerald Isle beach is roughly 15 minutes across the high-rise bridge, putting one of the finest barrier island beaches on the East Coast within easy reach any day of the week. This is privacy on your own terms -- space, water, and land to live exactly as you choose, with a full coastal community just down the road. This property deserves to be experienced, not just described. Four-bedroom septic serves both residences. Pool and pool house are unpermitted structures. Buyers verify all permitting requirements prior to purchase.

2525 Hwy 58, Swansboro

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Cynthia A Earnhardt () from Listing Office: Bluewater Real Estate - EI.

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