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161 Howard Lane, Swansboro, NC 28584
$1,499,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
3,944
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
886,446
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$1,499,000
List Date:
7/18/2025
Last Modified:
12/10/2025
Description
Dream Big: 20.32 Acres of Coastal NC Paradise with Expansion Opportunity! Welcome to 161 Howard Lane, a truly rare opportunity to own 20.32 acres of prime, multi-use land in desirable Swansboro, NC. Just minutes from the stunning beaches of Emerald Isle, the conveniences of Cedar Point, & the military access of Jacksonville, this property is being offered for $1,499,000. Key Features for Every Vision - Homesteader & Equestrian: The established grounds are a blend of cleared fields & wooded acreage, perfect for sustainable farming, hobby use, & grazing. The property already features high-quality horse stables, sturdy outbuildings, fenced pastures, & an ample riding arena, ready for your immediate equestrian needs. Multigenerational Family: The main single-story residence is designed for flexible living. It boasts a separate efficiency apartment/suite (bedroom, sitting area, bathroom, & private entrance) ideal for an in-law suite, adult child, or guest quarters. The main home also features a bonus room for a home gym or office, & a luxurious primary suite with his-and-hers bath. Investor & Builder: This expansive parcel offers significant potential for future development or a private family compound. Multiple outbuildings & workshops provide immense storage and flexible utility. The Residence: Enjoy true Carolina outdoor living with a durable metal roof, expansive wraparound covered porches, & a refreshing in-ground saltwater pool. Peace, privacy, & endless sunshine await. Take advantage of an exclusive OPTION to purchase an additional 7.82 acres at 125 Howard Lane. This adjacent parcel includes a prepared homesite - offering the perfect opportunity for future expansion, added privacy, or investment growth. Important Note: The adjacent 7.82-acre parcel at 125 Howard Lane will not be sold separately in advance of the sale of 161 Howard Lane. Secure your 20+ acre coastal homestead first, and then decide on the full 28+ acre compound.
Open Houses
Saturday, December 13, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
More Information MLS# 100517979
Property Interior Info
ud_i_10: 1
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
Fireplace Y/N: No
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 3944
# Bedrooms: 3
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 380.07
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2025-07-08
Listing Price: 1499000
Current Price: $1,499,000
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
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
Frontage Type
See Remarks: 1
Handicap Accessible
Accessible Approach with Ramp: 1
Accessible Full Bath: 1
View Type
See Remarks: 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
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
Rooms
Bedroom 1: 1
Bedroom 2: 1
Bonus Room: 1
Dining Room: 1
Kitchen: 1
Laundry: 1
Living Room: 1
Master Bedroom: 1
Other: 1
Utility Room: 1
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 1985
Property Features
Frontage Type: See Remarks
Handicap Accessible: Accessible Approach with Ramp; Accessible Full Bath
View Type: See Remarks
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
Levels: One
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
Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Other; Utility Room
Terms: Assumable; Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Room Information
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Utility Room
Master Bedroom
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Laundry
Bonus Room
Other
Remarks: Pantry
Listing Office:
Keller Williams Crystal Coast
IDX
Last Updated: December - 10 - 2025
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