NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2544 E Forest Dr Newport, NC 28570

Estimated Value: $346,876 - $401,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
$142/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 05, 2023

Last sale price $320,000 $123 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,007/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA
  • Newport Middle School Rated A-
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of May 2023

Welcome to this entertainer's dream come true! Conveniently located between the beach and MCAS Cherry Point, this property features a spacious interior and expansive yard topping a 1/2 acre. Make memories with your family in the living room, the large family room, or the expansive bonus room. The kitchen features plenty of cabinet space and stainless steel appliances to make cooking a delight. The exposed wood details throughout give the house a rustic charm. The private master en suite features a full master bathroom and large walk-in closet. The 2nd bedroom features its own private full bathroom and walk-in closet as well, sure to please your family or guests. Make this bonus room featuring a bar area and half bath into your man cave, game room, or work space! A separate office area with ample storage cabinets makes working from home a breeze. Complete your honey-do list in the separate 30x20 workshop with A/C unit. Put your finishing touches on this house to make it your dream home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret (Meg) Underwood

Realty ONE Group East License #277391 Listed on: 02/02/2023

Realty ONE Group East

Last Buyer's Agent

A Non Member

A Non Member

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,644

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 0.66 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 149 x 175 x159 x 189
  • Fenced Yard

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Parking

  • 2 Attached Carport Spaces
  • Unpaved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Newport Elementary And Middle School
  • West Carteret High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • Fuel Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Newport Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 633812954521000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,644

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: A
  • Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Construction Type: Stick Built
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Stories Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Type: Combination, Kitchen
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Heated Sq Ft: 2600 - 2799
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 123.08
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bonus Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Office Level: First
  • Sunroom Level: First
  • Sq Ft Heated: 2600.00
  • Total Heated Primary Separate Sq Ft: 2600.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Covered, Porch
  • Road Type Frontage: Maintained, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Driveway: Covered, Unpaved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central
  • Fuel Tank: Propane Above Ground
  • Fuel Tank Ownership: Leased
  • Heating System: Heat Pump
  • Service Providers Electric Provider: Duke Energy
  • Utilities: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water
  • HeatingSystemFuelSource: Propane Gas

Association/Amenities

  • HOA: No
  • HOA and Neighborhood Amenities: No Amenities

Lot Info

  • Deed Book: 1731
  • Deed Page: 44.00
  • Lot Acres: 0.66
  • Lot Dimensions: 149 x 175 x159 x 189
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2600.00
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Identifier: 633812954521000
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 1643.90

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Newport
  • High School: West Carteret
  • Middle School: Newport

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2023
Closed on
May 5, 2023
Sold by
Derkuch Jeffrey William
Bought by
Brown Emily Palmer
Seller's Agent
Margaret (Meg) Underwood
Realty ONE Group East
Buyer's Agent
A Non Member
A Non Member
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.54%
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$369,219

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$49,219
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.55%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$291,384
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$77,835

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2023
Closed on
Apr 21, 2023
Sold by
Johnson Daniel O and Johnson Siovhan L
Bought by
Webber Brown Augustus and Palmer Brown Emily
Seller's Agent
Margaret (Meg) Underwood
Realty ONE Group East
Buyer's Agent
A Non Member
A Non Member
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.54%
Views
39

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$291,384
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$77,835

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2021
Closed on
Jul 14, 2021
Sold by
Nicastro Carmelo W and Nicastro Beverly Ann
Bought by
Johnson Daniel O and Johnson Siovhan L
Seller's Agent
ROWLAND & THE HO TEAM
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Margaret (Meg) Underwood
Realty ONE Group East
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.11%
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Brown Emily Palmer -- None Listed On Document
Brown Emily Palmer -- None Listed On Document
Webber Brown Augustus $320,000 None Listed On Document
Brown Augustus Webber $320,000 None Listed On Document
Johnson Daniel O $265,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brown Augustus Webber $300,000
Closed Brown Augustus Webber $300,000
Previous Owner Johnson Daniel O $212,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/05/2023 05/05/23 Sold $320,000 0.0% $123 / Sq Ft
04/04/2023 04/04/23 Price Changed $320,000 -1.5% $123 / Sq Ft
02/10/2023 02/10/23 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2023 02/02/23 For Sale $325,000 +22.6% $125 / Sq Ft
07/19/2021 07/19/21 Sold $265,000 -3.6% $102 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2021 06/07/21 For Sale $275,000 -- $106 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $878 $346,447 $54,300 $292,147
2024 $847 $220,199 $43,181 $177,018
2023 $648 $186,160 $43,181 $142,979
2022 $629 $186,160 $43,181 $142,979
2021 $0 $186,160 $43,181 $142,979
2020 $629 $186,160 $43,181 $142,979
2019 $639 $201,352 $53,976 $147,376
2017 $708 $223,649 $53,976 $169,673
2016 $708 $223,649 $53,976 $169,673
2015 $670 $218,251 $53,976 $164,275
2014 $645 $209,944 $75,255 $134,689
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Margaret (Meg) Underwood

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Margaret (Meg) Underwood

    Realty ONE Group East

    (252) 633-3560

    9 in this area

    199 Total Sales

    Margaret (Meg) Underwood
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    A Non Member

    A Non Member

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    ROWLAND & THE HO TEAM

    Keller Williams Realty

    (252) 631-6787

    11 in this area

    725 Total Sales

    ROWLAND & THE HO TEAM
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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100367689

Hive MLS

APN: 6338.12.95.4521000

North Carolina Carteret County Newport 28570

2544 E Forest Dr, Newport, NC

Not Listed for Sale

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