Cheap Land in North Carolina near Pamlico Sound
Owner Financing Available! (see details below)
This unrestricted, 9-acre creekside lot comes with all utility hook-ups, gates, picnic table, and a gazebo, so make this perfect camping spot your new home away from home!
- Creekside (Tar Creek)
- Cleared Site w/Gates and Gazebo
- All Utility Hook-ups
- Perfect for Camping
- Paved Road Frontage
- Only 10 mins from one of NC’s most charming seaside towns (Oriental)
- Priced Well Below Market
- No Restrictions!
PROPERTY: This incredible 9-acre creekside property near Pamlico Sound offers the perfect blend of residential and recreational opportunities. Nestled along the tranquil Tar Creek, this lot comes fully equipped with all utility hookups, a gated entrance, gazebo, fire pit, and a steel picnic table – ideal for camping or, since the large clearing lies outside the floodplain, building your dream vacation home. The clearing where all the infrastructure has been installed lies near the road and features approximately 469 feet of paved public frontage on Orchard Creek Rd, making access easy. With no zoning restrictions, you have the freedom to build as you wish – whether it’s a cabin, tiny home, or mobile home. The property is pre-platted and surveyed, with utilities including power, water, and a septic system already in place. Situated in a peaceful neighborhood, you’ll enjoy abundant wildlife and the convenience of being just 10 minutes from the charming coastal town of Oriental, with shopping, dining, and recreation nearby. Boaters will love just being 1 minute away from the nearest marina. To top it all off, taxes are incredibly low, and there’s no HOA or deed restrictions! Grab a huge slice of coastal Carolina freedom at an unbeatable Acretown price!
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email info@acretown.com if you have any questions or would like to make an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you. We’ve posted a lot of info below – including critical instructions for visiting the property – so please keep reading!
Best Deal in the Market – Check Zillow or Redfin and You’ll Agree!
After opening this map, you may see even more information about the area by clicking on Map Legend, then Overlays.
- ADDRESS: 3247 Orchard Creek Rd, Oriental, NC, 28571
- SIZE: 9 acres
- GPS COORDINATES: 35.076251, -76.623491
- PARCEL #: K081-83-1
- ABRIDGED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 4 A S/S Sr 1317 Mb 6 84
- FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION: view here
- PLAT MAP/SURVEY: view here (get County’s boundary/KML file here – opens in Google Earth)
- TITLE: General Warranty deed (clean – no back taxes, no liens)
- MINERAL RIGHTS: any mineral rights we own will convey to buyer (we have no knowledge of severance of mineral rights by a previous owner)
- DIMENSIONS (approximate): starting at NW corner, 469′ E (along road) x 2994′ S (along creek) x 290′ W x 2547′ NW/N/NE to POB
- FLOODPLAIN: entirely within 100-year floodplain (as is surrounding home-built neighborhood and entire town of Pamlico)
- WETLANDS: approximately 1.65 acres along creek; cleared 1-acre campsite area in front is entirely free of wetlands
- ELEVATION: 4 feet
- TERRAIN: generally flat
- CONDITION: cleared 0.96 acre campsite up front w/pavilion, deck + utilities, wooded in back
- ACCESS: 469 feet of direct frontage on Orchard Creek Rd, a paved public road
- POWER: on-site hookup (Tideland EMC, 800-637-1079)
- WATER: on-site hookup (Pamlico County Water, 252-745-5453)
- WASTEWATER: on-site septic system rated for 3-bedrooms
- The built-in savings you receive on all Acretown properties frees up extra money to install a variety of conventional and more modern, non-conventional septic systems, like mound systems, pressurized dosing, plastic chamber leach fields, aerobic treatment, etc. (which have become popular solutions in rare cases of non-satisfactory perc tests).
- TAXES: $157.20 in 2023
- HOA: none
- DEED RESTRICTIONS: none
- RESTRICTIONS/ZONING: no zoning, NO RESTRICTIONS – do what you want with your land!
- homes and accompanying outbuildings such as garages, workshops, barns are all OK
- no size/height restriction on homes/structures on the lot
- no setback requirements
- no time limit to build – leave the lot as-is for as long as you want or need
- RVs, campers, mobile homes, cabins, tiny homes are all OK
- animals, livestock, etc OK
- no HOA or CC+R’s
- or, simply leave it as-is and enjoy being surrounded by nature!
- homes and accompanying outbuildings such as garages, workshops, barns are all OK
- SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Fred Anderson (Elementary) – Pamlico County (Middle School) – Pamlico County (High School)
- NEAREST CITIES: Oriental < New Bern/Trent Woods < Raleigh
- NEAREST AIRPORTS: Coastal Carolina Regional (38 mins), Raleigh-Durham International (2 hrs 43 mins)
- COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
- Assessor (252) 745-3105
- Treasurer (252) 745-4125
- Recorder (252) 745-4421
- Clerk (252) 745-6600
- County GIS
You can go view the property at your convenience – owner does not need to accompany. Please call/text us to let us know you’re heading out, so we can (1) confirm its availability (our land does sell fast), and (2) ensure we have our phone on us in case you need help or have any questions. We’d appreciate a couple hours notice if possible. In case you lose cell phone service, it may be helpful to print off as many helpful documents as you can before you head out there.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Click HERE to open the destination in Google Maps, and simply enter your starting point to get step-by-step directions.
- From this link, you can press “Directions” (on the left), enter your starting point, and Google Maps will provide you with step-by-step directions.
- You can also click “Send to Phone” if you’re viewing this on your computer
- And “Save” to download the directions so they’ll still work if you lose cell service.
If for some reason you’re having trouble with that link, you can navigate to GPS coordinates: 35.076251, -76.623491
WALKING THE PROPERTY LINES w/YOUR PHONE: We highly recommend downloading Google Earth to your phone if you don’t already have it. Then . . .
- Download the property boundary file (called a KML or KMZ file) here. You may be prompted to click “download” one more time, so do that . . . OR you may be prompted to immediately open the file with Google Earth and, in that case, do that and ignore the remaining steps. Otherwise . . .
- Open Google Earth
- Go to the main menu (the three horizontal lines at the top left of the screen), then Projects > Open > Import KML file > select the KML file you just downloaded (it should show up on that screen).
Now you should be able to see the property lines on the map, and the green dot represents where you’re currently standing. This is a very important tool to learn BEFORE you head out there. Please call us if you have any questions about it.
This property is perfectly positioned just 10 minutes up the road from the charming coastal town of Oriental – one of North Carolina’s last remaining hidden gems – offering quick access to recreational spots like River Dunes Harbor Club & Marina, Oriental Dog Park, and John Bond Beach. While Oriental serves as the nearest location for maritime outings, it also provides your basic shopping needs through popular stores like Dollar General and Piggly Wiggly. For a wider spectrum of shopping, drive 40 minutes west to New Bern, offering a Lowe’s, Target, Walmart, TJ Maxx, a multitude of fast food and fine dining, and much more. Whether you’re looking to enjoy waterside activities, explore local parks, or grab a bite at one of Oriental’s cozy restaurants, this location has it all.
NEARBY – River Dunes Harbor Club & Marina (7 mins), Oriental Dog Park (8 mins), Oriental’s History Museum (10 mins), Edward D. Lupton Mini-Park (11 mins), Ensign Harbor Marina, Inc. (12 mins), Lou Mac Park (12 mins), Oriental town dock (12 mins), Whittaker Pointe Marina (12 mins), John Bond Town Beach (12 mins), and many more!
ORIENTAL (10 mins, nearest beach & grocery store)
- RETAIL – Piggly Wiggly, Dollar General, Oriental Mini Mart
- RESTAURANTS – M&M’s, Brantley’s Village Restaurant, The Silos Restaurant, Rick’s NC BBQ, and more!
- MEDICAL SERVICES? Yes, CCHC Pamlico Medical Center
- RECREATIONAL – Edward D. Lupton Mini-Park, Ensign Harbor Marina, Inc., Lou Mac Park , Oriental town dock, Whittaker Pointe Marina, John Bond Town Beach, and many more!
NEW BERN (40 mins, nearest Walmart & city)
- RETAIL – Walmart, Lowe’s, Target, PetSmart, Belk, TJ Maxx, and much more!
- RESTAURANTS – Chick-fil-A, Dairy Queen, Annabelle’s, Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Persimmons Waterfront, and much more!
- MEDICAL SERVICES? Yes, full array
- RECREATIONAL – Union Point Park
OWNER FINANCING: We do offer owner financing under the following terms:
- Owner Financed Price = $76,700
- Down Payment = $15,000
- Monthly Payment = $1000.89
- Term = 8 years
- Interest Rate = 10.9%
- No Pre-Payoff Penalty!
We have a two-week waiting period after the posting of our original MLS listing before we open up the owner-financing option. Also, if you would like to make a larger down payment in exchange for a slightly lower interest rate and/or fewer payments, we can certainly accomodate that, so just let us know! If you’d like to buy this property via owner financing, call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email him at info@acretown.com and we’ll get you set up!
OUTSIDE FINANCING: Your best deal for third-party financing will come from AgCarolina Farm Credit and their details are below:
AgCarolina Farm Credit is one of the best local land lenders for rural properties and they require as little as 20% down up to a 20-year term, with interest rates at 9.5%, with no pre-payoff penalties. Please contact them by phone at 252-638-5673, or visit them in person here: 1309 South Glenburnie Road, New Bern, NC 28561. They do serve North Carolina.
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email at info@acretown.com if you’d like to discuss an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you.
FOR SALE BY OWNER: We are investors, and are selling this lot For-Sale-By-Owner. You do not need to submit your offer through a real estate agent, and in our experience we close transactions more quickly and easily by having our dedicated transaction coordinator work directly with the Title Company and Buyers. We will also both save money on commission/fees by cutting out agents as the middle men. However, if you feel strongly about working with a Realtor, then you’re welcome to have them contact us on your behalf.
WHY ARE YOU SELLING IT SO CHEAP? We are often asked why we price our properties at below market value, and the answer is really simple: because we can, and that’s our core business model. We are investors who purchase properties at a large volume and deeply liquidated rates, and by passing this discount on to our buyers, we can sell land quickly . . . and more of it! In fact, our average property only lasts 2-3 weeks on the market (vs. industry average of about 6 months).
DISCLAIMER: We attempt to provide detailed, accurate and up-to-date information in our listings, in order to help our buyers to the best of our ability. However, it ultimately remains the buyer’s responsibility to perform their own due diligence and double check any details that are of significant importance to you including acreage, utilities, build-ability, and approved/allowable use-age for the property. We are happy to help however we can.