Grantsboro is the retail hub for three closely tied towns
The small town of Grantsboro is the economic center of the greater Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula community, an area that includes the nearby towns of Alliance and Bayboro. This community, home to about 700, is surrounded by pine forests, farmland and abundant waterways, including the Bay and Neuse rivers and the Pamlico Sound. “The three towns are like one big area, and Grantsboro is where most of our retail and commercial activity is,” says Gary Poindexter, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty New Bern.
Homes in Grantsboro list around $245K with spacious lots
The median price of homes here is about $245,000, with property often including a half-acre or more of land. The community features historic homes, like vintage 1920s farmhouses, and new construction like contemporary cottages and New Traditional residences. Many of the ranch-style houses and manufactured homes cropped up between the 1970s and 2000. The community is surrounded by creeks and canals, so various properties touch special flood zones and require flood insurance. Hurricane season ranges from early June to late November on the Atlantic Coast.
Pamlico County High builds on middle school STEM programs
Pamlico County Schools earns an overall B from Niche. Pamlico County Primary earns a B-plus for prekindergarten through third grade. Fred A. B-rated Anderson Elementary teaches Grades 4 through 5. Pamlico County Middle, which earns a B, offers exploratory STEM and agriculture courses that prepare them for related courses at B-minus rated Pamlico County High.
Public boat ramps and parks offer easy water access
Grantsboro's proximity to the Neuse River, Bay River and Pamlico Sound is a huge draw. “It’s a big area for boating, sail boating and fishing – especially saltwater fishing,” Poindexter says. Several public boat ramps are within a 20-mile drive, the closest being Lee’s Landing on the Upper Broad Creek – a Neuse River tributary. Joe Himbry Waterfront Park is less than 5 miles away. The Bayboro park has a fishing dock and a small playground.
Local hot dogs and national chains share the NC 55 corridor
In-town options for grocery runs include Walmart Supercenter, Food Lion and Dollar General, all of which are on North Carolina Highway 55. The main road also has some familiar fast-food offerings like Bojangles and McDonald’s, as well as local joints like the new NC River Dogs, serving all-beef hot dogs and classic Southern sides to-go. Other conveniences like gas stations, banks and pharmacies are also on NC 55.
Quick access to New Bern and ferry service from Minnesott Beach
North Carolina Highway 55 is a direct route to New Bern, which has the nearest hospital and airport, Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, about 15 miles away. Residents can also utilize the North Carolina ferry system in nearby Minnesott Beach, 12 miles south.
Written By
Micaela Willoughby
