161 Howard Lane, Swansboro, NC 28584 (MLS# 100517979)

161 Howard Lane, Swansboro, NC 28584

$1,850,000

Front porch provides a shady gathering place.

Deep front porches shade the windows and reduce energy bills. (Bench does not convey.)

Wrap around porch extends across the entire front of home.

Front wraparound porch continues along the kitchen/dining side of the home.

Detached garage just steps from front porch

Residence with backyard saltwater pool in upper left, detached garage/workshop and carport in foreground

Two bay doors, concrete pad and carport enhance the functionality of the detached garage/workshop. Wired to support horse trailers and RVs.

Huge kitchen with room for 8 to eat along outer counter with 10" overhang.

Kitchen sink window looks out over wrap around porch and into side yard.

Matching KitchenAid appliances and solid wood cabinetry.

Split-level ceiling for displaying treasures.

Living room for mother-in-law (MIL) suite. Countertop-level electrical outlets set to accommodate installation of kitchenette.

Private entrance for mother-in-law (MIL) suite's living room. Wood plank flooring.

Bedroom for mother-in-law (MIL) suite with living room entryway on right.

Mother-in-law suite bedroom, looking at bathroom and closet doors.

Mother-in-law suite bathroom with solid wood cabinetry

Bonus room with lacquered wood floor is located along front of house.

Bathroom accessed through back foyer serves large tiled guest room.

This bedroom provides access to the back wrap-around porch for morning coffee out of doors.

In-ground saltwater pool nestled between the two wings of the home.

Features of the wrap around back porch include ramp and gate, shade-roof, and a view of the pool.

Pool currently operated as saltwater system. This section of the backyard is completely enclosed by chain link fencing.

After a hard day of working and loving the farm, the pool provides a relaxing retreat.

The residence is near the entrance to the 28+ acres. The treeline and "end of lane" location offers the kind of privacy that makes curtains superfluous.

The expansive backyard is delineated by a 6'high chainlink fence enclosing a bit of the treeline but

Residence and garage in upper right, Pole Barn #1 at top of middle, Stable in center, Pole Barn #2 in bottom of middle, training paddock in upper left.

Horse Stable includes 5 stalls and a tack room with a fly-deterrent system, electricity, and running water. Ample room for hay steaming.

Stable windows have functional shutters and night lighting for keeping check on the horses at night from the residence. Pole Barn #1 in background.

Partial walls for additional protection from weather for equipment or animals. Note sea container on right - one of 2 on the property, with circulating fans. Snug for longer term hay storage.

Training paddock (left half of photo) near stable and one of the pole barns (right side of photo).

One gate oriented to stable and the other opens to the northernmost pasture. All fencing in excellent condition. Horse obstacles throughout the property are included in the sale.

Residence, detached garage, and two fully enclosed pastures along front of property

Ocean breezes blow across the treetops and down onto the pastures and homesite.

Almost three sides of the lush property are bordered by substantial woods with plenty of trees for shade inside pastures.

Room to stretch out and be at peace in the shade or in the sun.

Sporting a separate entrance and ample shelving!

Expansive dining and entertaining room spans nearly across entire front wing of home.

Pool view from the far end of the dining/entertaining space.

Open concept kitchen with bar seating aroung L-shaped outer countertop.

Bult-in side bar for serving in the dining or living spaces.

Kitchen and dining spaces comminicate with family room through doorway and cut-out above side bar.

Entertainment cabinetry matches cabinets in dining and kitchen.

Airy primary suite looks out over back porch and onto pool. Doors on either side of bed open to his and her bath suite.

Generous walk-in shower connects the "His" and "Hers" bathrooms.

"Her" side of the bath suite features a step-up garden soaking tub.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,944 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 886,446 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,850,000 List Date: 7/18/2025 Last Modified: 11/30/2025

Description

Welcome to 161 Howard Lane, a rare opportunity to own 28 acres of multi-use land in Swansboro, just minutes from Emerald Isle, Cedar Point, & Jacksonville. This unique property is being sold as a package with an adjoining parcel totaling approximately 28 acres. The main homesite features a spacious single-story residence with a metal roof, wraparound covered porches, & in-ground saltwater pool, perfect for enjoying the Carolina sunshine in peace & privacy. One bedroom, sitting area and bathroom situated and wired to be used as a separate efficiency apartment with private entrance. Guest wing also includes bonus room for home gym or office. Primary suite, in separate wing, graced by his and hers bath suite. Multiple outbuildings & workshops provide ample storage & flexible use options, while the horse stables, fenced pastures, and ample riding arena cater perfectly to equestrian needs. The grounds offer a blend of cleared land, wooded acreage, & established driveways, ideal for farming, hobby use, or future expansion. Located in a peaceful rural setting with easy access to shopping, dining, & the beach, this property is perfect for buyers looking for flexibility, acreage, & a true country lifestyle near the coast. Don't miss your chance to work, ride, or roam your own slice of Eastern North Carolina paradise! Schedule your private showing today!

More Information MLS# 100517979

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 0

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Construction Type: Stick Built List Price/SqFt: 469.07 Stipulation of Sale: Standard Status: Active Marketing Start Date: 2025-07-08 Listing Price: 1850000 Current Price: $1,850,000

Location Information

City Limits: No Marketing City: Swansboro Secondary Subdivision: N/A Street #: 161 Street Name: Howard Street Suffix: Lane County: Onslow State/Province: NC Zip Code: 28584 Subdivision: Not In Subdivision Geo Lat: 34.706574 Geo Lon: -77.134586

Remarks and Showing

Sign on Property: Yes Directions to Property: Traveling northeast on NC-24 to Jacksonville, turn right onto Norris Rd in Swansboro. Turn right onto Corbett Rd. Turn right onto Howard Lane. Property will be on your left

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No Lot Acres: 20.35 Lot Dimensions: 618x1826x722x1309 Lot SqFt: 886446 Waterfront: No Waterview: No Location Type: Mainland Horses Y/N: No

Property Interior Info

Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 3944 # Rooms: 10 # Baths - Full: 4 # Baths - Half: 0 # Baths - Total: 4 Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area Stories: 1 SqFt - Heated (Primary): 3944 # Bedrooms: 3

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 363084 Deed Book: 6021 Deed Page: 193 Legal: L12 HEIRS OF H&M REEVES Broker Owner: No PID: 536503036313 Tax Identifier: 536503036313 Plat Book: 42 Plat Page: 45 Special Assessments: none known Tax Year: 2025 Zoning: RA HOA: No Cobra Zone: No School District: Onslow Elementary School: Swansboro Middle School: Swansboro High School: Swansboro

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 0 Detached Garage Spaces: 2 Total # Garage Spaces: 2 Detached Carport Spaces: 3 Total Carport Spaces: 3 RV/Boat Spaces: 3 Driveway Spaces: 20

Parking Features

Golf Cart Parking: 1 Additional Parking: 1 Circular Driveway: 1 Covered: 1 Detached: 1 Dirt: 1 Garage Faces Rear: 1 Gravel: 1 On Site: 1 Workshop in Garage: 1

HOA and Neigh Amenities

No Amenities: 1

Basement

None: 1

Handicap Accessible

Accessible Approach with Ramp: 1 Accessible Full Bath: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Unit Type

3 Bedroom: 1 Manager's Unit: 1

Exterior Features

Irrigation System: 1 Storm Doors: 1

Current Service Providers

Fuel Vendor Provider: TBD

Exterior Finish

Vinyl Siding: 1

Terms

Assumable: 1 Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 VA Loan: 1

Fencing

Back Yard: 1 Chain Link: 1 Electric: 1 Wire: 1 Wood: 1

Foundation

Crawl Space: 1

Flooring

LVT/LVP: 1 Tile: 1 Wood: 1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank: 1 Above or Below Ground: Below Ground Fuel Type: Propane In Use: Yes Owned or Leased: Owned

Patio and Porch Features

Covered: 1 Open: 1 Patio: 1 Porch: 1 Wrap Around: 1

Pool Features

In Ground: 1 See Remarks: 1

Roof

Composition: 1 Metal: 1

Stories/Levels

One: 1

Road Type/Frontage

Private Road: 1

Lot Features

Dead End: 1 Farm: 1 Horse Farm: 1 Pasture: 1 Pond on Lot: 1 Wooded: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1 Zoned: 1

Heated SqFt

3500 - 3999: 1

Heating

Heat Pump: 1

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: 1

Utilities

Cable Available: 1 Other: 1

Sewer

Septic Permit On File: 1 Septic Tank: 1

Water Source

Well: 1

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Microwave: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Double Oven: 1 Dryer: 1 Electric Cooktop: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Furnished

Unfurnished: 1

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Entrance Foyer: 1 Master Downstairs: 1 Walk-in Shower: 1 Whole-Home Generator: 1

Laundry Features

Hookup - Dryer: 1 Hookup - Washer: 1 Laundry Room: 1

Dining Room Type

Combination: 1

Separate Living Spcs

Addl Suite Desc: Efficiency

Other Structures

Barn(s): 1 Corral(s): 1 Shed(s): 1 Storage: 1 Workshop: 1

Home Warr/Termite

Termite Bond: 1 Termite Company: Modern Exterminating Termite Company Phone: 9104555122

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1985

Property Features

Handicap Accessible: Accessible Approach with Ramp; Accessible Full Bath Basement: None Construction: Wood Frame Unit Type: 3 Bedroom; Manager's Unit Exterior Features: Irrigation System; Storm Doors Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding Fencing: Back Yard; Chain Link; Electric; Wire; Wood Foundation: Crawl Space Fuel Tank: Fuel Tank Parking Features: Additional Parking; Circular Driveway; Covered; Detached; Dirt; Garage Faces Rear; Golf Cart Parking; Gravel; On Site; Workshop in Garage Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Open; Patio; Porch; Wrap Around Pool Features: In Ground; See Remarks Roof: Composition; Metal Lot Features: Dead End; Farm; Horse Farm; Pasture; Pond on Lot; Wooded Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Utilities: Cable Available; Other Sewer: Septic Permit On File; Septic Tank Water Source: Well Flooring: LVT/LVP; Tile; Wood Furnished: Unfurnished Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Master Downstairs; Walk-in Shower; Whole-Home Generator Laundry Features: Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer; Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 3500 - 3999 Dining Room Type: Combination Other Structures: Barn(s); Corral(s); Shed(s); Storage; Workshop HOA and Neigh Amenities: No Amenities Terms: Assumable; Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Listing Office: Keller Williams Crystal Coast

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Last Updated: November - 30 - 2025

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