Price Reduction - Primary on Main

Address

2554 E Forest Drive, Newport, NC

Listing Type

Active

Price

$ 324,000

Property Attributes

MLS#100596287
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Active
CountyCARTERET
CityNewport
AreaWest Newport
NeighborhoodNewport
Zip28570
StyleSingle Family Residence
Year Built1960
Taxes$ 1624
Price$ 324,000
Bedrooms5
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms0
Sqr Footage2379
Lot Size0.48 Acres

Data Source:

North Carolina Regional MLS (NCRMLS)

Property Description

*** 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. This property is eligible for FHA, VA, and USDA financing!

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

Price History
8/14/2026	Listed $339,000
8/21/2026	5$324,000

General Features

Living Area	2379.2
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
Virtual Tour	https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/hive/100596287
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
IslandOrMainland	Mainland

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	2379.2
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