2554 E Forest Drive

Newport, NC
$ 315,000 Beds 5 Baths 2 Sq 2,379 Virtual Tour
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*** Seller offering $5000 use as you choose concession. *** Welcome to 2554 E Forest Dr. This move-in-ready home features 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, new flooring, and fresh paint throughout. The functional layout offers a spacious main living area plus a separate bonus room--perfect for a home office, gym, or playroom. The updated kitchen features modernized finishes and generous counter space. The exterior provides fantastic outdoor living and utility, featuring a private courtyard-style rear patio, a covered and enclosed porch off the carport, and a large yard with a partially fenced backyard. A detached storage building offers additional space for tools, lawn equipment, or hobbies. Structural repairs were completed prior to listing. This property is eligible for FHA, VA, and USDA financing!

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  • Price
  • $ 315,000
  • City
  • Newport
  • Bedrooms
  • 5
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • CARTERET
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • West Newport
  • Lot Size
  • 0.48 Acres
  • Zip
  • 28570
  • Sqr Footage
  • 2,379
  • Year Built
  • 1960
  • Taxes
  • $ 1624
  • Style
  • Single Family Residence
  • MLS#
  • 100596287
Listed By: Keller Williams Realty Points East
Data Source: Greenville-Pitt Association Of REALTORS® - NCRMLS

Features

General

Living Area 2379.0
Heating Baseboard,Electric,Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air,Multi Units
Utilities Sewer Available,Water Available
Possession Close Of Escrow,At Closing
Roof Shingle
Appliances Electric Oven,Dishwasher,Electric Range
Zoning R
Patio/Porch Features Covered,Patio,Front Porch,Rear Porch
Construction Materials Brick,Vinyl Siding,Wood Frame
Year Built 1960
View See Remarks
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
Taxes 1624.58
Parcel Number 633812858213000
County Carteret
Operating Expense 0.0
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
In City Limits? (Y/N) Yes
HOA No
Attached Garage No
Subdivision Name West Newport
Garage Y/N No
Total Rooms 8
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions US-70 (the main highway through Newport): Turn onto Howard Boulevard toward downtown Newport. Continue on Howard Boulevard for about 0.5 miles. Turn left onto E Forest Drive. Continue on E Forest
High School West Carteret
City Newport
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 20909.0
Carport Spaces 1.0
Carport Y/N No
Elementary School Newport
Property Attached Y/N No
Land Lease Y/N No
Home Warranty Y/N No
Middle/Junior High School Newport
Lease Considered Y/N No
Structure Type Wood Frame,Stick Built
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Tax Assessed Value 224496
Tax Lot 14
Legal Description L14 BB WEST NEWPORT

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Ceiling Fan(s)
Basement None
Flooring LVT/LVP
Furnished Y/N Unfurnished
Water Heater Electric
Master Bed Level Primary Living Area
Total Stories 1
Basement (Y/N) No
Air Conditioning Y/N Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N No
Laundry Features Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Laundry Room
Total Bedrooms 5
Attic Features Pull-Down Stairs
Entry Level 1
Room Type Living Room,Dining Area,Bonus Room,Master Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5
Unit Type 4 Bedroom Or More
Total Baths 2
Living Area Range 2200 - 2399
SmokingYN No

Exterior Features

Exterior Finish Brick,Vinyl Siding
Fencing Chain Link,Back Yard
Parking Features Concrete,Paved,Attached Carport
Water Source Public
Total Parking 0.0
Lot Size Area 0.48
Foundation Details Crawl Space
Spa No
Building Area Total 2379.0
Lot Dimensions 110x200x111x200
Lot Size Acres 0.48
Road Surface Type Paved
Frontage Type See Remarks
Waterfront Y/N No
Road Frontage Type City Street,State Road,Paved
Crops Included Y/N No
Horse Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Morehead City, NC office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Newport Elementary School
Middle School Newport Middle School
High School West Carteret High School

Price History

8/14/2026 Listed $339,000
8/20/2026 5% - $324,000
9/14/2026 3% - $315,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 28570

Price
AVG $740K
$320K
Taxes
AVG $1,752
$1,624
Year Built
AVG 2000
1960
Visits
AVG 171
13
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®

2554 E Forest Drive Newport, NC is a Single Family Home for sale at $315000 with 2379 sqft and a lot size of 0.48 Acres Acre(s). 2554 E Forest Drive Newport has 5 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1960. The property's zip code is 28570 which is in Newport, NC

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