Carteret County, North Carolina
Sell your land in Beaufort for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash inside the Beaufort town boundary, including waterfront and infill parcels that need flood, CAMA, utility or title review. You get a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and closings run through an independent, licensed title company, typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, with no fees or commissions.
By Parcel Buyers · · Lot figures from the 2026 North Carolina parcel and assessment data · How we made this page
Quick answers
- Who buys land for cash in Beaufort?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Beaufort, Carteret County, usually within 24 hours. Sales close through an independent title company, typically in about 10 days, with no fees or commissions to the seller.
- How many vacant lots are in Beaufort?
- The 2026 North Carolina parcel and assessment data lists 683 vacant residential lots in Beaufort; 23% are sliver / remnants, and the median lot is 0.14 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Beaufort set?
- We review the lot itself, including its size, location, access, available services, title and the time and cost of a direct purchase. You get one written number, not a range.
- How do I know a land buyer in Beaufort is legitimate?
- A real buyer closes through an independent, licensed title company and never asks you to pay anything up front. We never charge sellers a fee, deposit or closing-cost advance, and the title company pays you by check or wire at closing.
- Which unit has the most records in Beaufort?
- Section T is the largest published legal-description group in Beaufort, with 50 records.
Local data
Beaufort land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcel points inside the Census 2025 Beaufort town boundary (GEOID 3704260) in Carteret County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 683 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 North Carolina parcel and assessment data [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Sliver / remnant (0–2,000 sq ft): 23% of vacant lots; next, micro lot at 19%. Median lot: 0.14 acre (6,090 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical county assessed value | $118,600 median county assessed value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $64,100 and $190,300 [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 11% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside North Carolina (most often VA, SC, FL) [1] |
| Certified local plan | NC DEQ lists Beaufort's Comprehensive and CAMA Plan as certified on December 18, 2023. [2] |
| CAMA shoreline drawings | NC DEQ's minor-permit instructions require coastal-shoreline drawings to show the applicable Area of Environmental Concern distance: 75 feet for an Estuarine Shoreline, 575 feet next to Outstanding Resource Waters or 30 feet for a Public Trust Shoreline. [3] |
| CAMA permit types | NC DEQ says local governments administer CAMA minor permits to Coastal Resources Commission standards, while Division of Coastal Management staff issue major and general permits. [4] |
| Septic site evaluation | Carteret County evaluates topography, soil, wetness, soil depth, restrictive layers and available space when reviewing an onsite wastewater site. [5] |
| Residential evaluation fee | Carteret County's FY 2026-27 schedule lists $400 for a residential site evaluation and improvement permit serving up to four bedrooms. [5],[6] |
| County land records | The Carteret County Register of Deeds, located in Beaufort, is the county's legal custodian for land records and land transactions. [7] |
| Shackleford Banks | The National Park Service identifies a 2.5-mile passenger-ferry route from Beaufort to the west end of Shackleford Banks. The protected barrier island sits across navigable water, not as road access for a town parcel. [8] |
| Largest named unit | Section T is the largest published legal-description group in Beaufort, with 50 records. [1] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Beaufort worth?
Units in Beaufort
| Unit | Records | Median size | Median county assessed value | Out-of-state mail |
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| Section T | 50 | 0.1 acres | $90,000 | 0% |
| Other units | 6 | — | — | — |
627 records had no publishable unit label. Source: NC OneMap statewide parcel points, queried 2026-10-03; aggregate legal-description unit labels only. “Other units” combines labels with 5–24 records; aggregate medians are omitted because unit-level medians cannot be recombined exactly.
What moves the price in Beaufort
The data covers the incorporated town boundary
This page's parcel figures cover points inside the Census 2025 Beaufort town boundary, GEOID 3704260. The defined set contains 683 tax-record parcels that pass the North Carolina vacant-lot proxy. The median parcel measures 0.14 acre, or 6,090 square feet, and sliver / remnants are the largest reported size band at 23%. Carteret's source file has no use-code field, so this screen can include marsh, common-area, boat-slip, cemetery or other records that are not ordinary house lots. The count is not a list of land for sale, proof of physical vacancy or confirmation that every parcel can be developed. [1]
CAMA rules can define the waterfront envelope
NC DEQ's current CAMA instructions require coastal-shoreline project drawings to identify normal high water or normal water level, the applicable Area of Environmental Concern distance, proposed structures, sewage disposal, marsh or wetlands and ground disturbance. The listed distance is 75 feet for an Estuarine Shoreline, 575 feet next to Outstanding Resource Waters or 30 feet for a Public Trust Shoreline. Which category and permit type apply must be confirmed for the parcel; a broad waterfront label does not settle the allowed footprint. [3],[4]
Onsite wastewater needs a parcel-level review
A parcel that needs onsite wastewater cannot be judged from acreage alone. Carteret County evaluates topography, soil, wetness, soil depth, restrictive layers and available space. Its FY 2026-27 schedule lists $400 for a residential site evaluation and improvement permit serving up to four bedrooms. Prior permits or denials can help, but current site conditions and the proposed use still need review before anyone treats the lot as suitable for a system. [5],[6]
County assessment is a tax record, not an offer
The defined parcel set has a median county assessed value of $118,600, with the middle half from $64,100–$190,300. That is an assessment field from the county's reappraisal record. It is not a current market value, transaction price, listing amount, appraisal or Parcel Buyers offer. Lot dimensions, legal status, flood elevation, shoreline limits, utility service, access and title can make two similarly assessed records very different. The data also shows 11% using an owner mailing address outside North Carolina. Mailing state describes where tax notices go and does not establish residence or an intent to sell. [1]
Common situations
Selling land in Beaufort in these situations
Your waterfront lot has no completed permit file
Yes, you can request an offer before completing flood, CAMA, building or utility approvals. Those items affect the parcel review, but the seller does not have to design or permit the buyer's future project. Send the parcel number and any survey, elevation certificate, prior permit or utility correspondence already available. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. The only contingency is our land inspection, and a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [3],[5]
The parcel record may not describe a normal house lot
A Carteret tax record needs legal and physical confirmation before it is treated as a buildable homesite. The dataset lacks a use-code field and can retain nonstandard vacant records, while a small mapped polygon may represent common area, marsh or another limited interest. Match the parcel identifier to the deed and plat, then review dimensions, access, utilities, flood elevation and CAMA limits. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. The offer depends on what the recorded interest and site actually provide. [1],[7]
You inherited the land or live in another state
You can sell inherited or remotely owned land without traveling to Beaufort once the title company confirms who is authorized to sign. The parcel data shows 11% with an owner mailing address outside North Carolina, though mailing state does not prove residence. We offer electronic signing, mail-away closings and payment by check or wire, with closing through an independent, licensed title company. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, with the seller's consent. [1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Beaufort?
From your first message to money in hand, with nothing left out. Requesting an offer costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
See every detail of the process-
Tell us about your land
Fill out the short form (about 60 seconds) or email us. A land specialist reaches out to confirm the details, usually the same business day.
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Get your cash offer within 24 hours
We review the property and send a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. It is a real number, not a range. Take it or leave it, with no pressure either way.
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Sign electronically
If you accept, everyone signs the purchase agreement electronically. There is nothing to print or mail at this stage.
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We inspect, the title company verifies
Our team inspects the land and an independent title company runs a title search for liens or taxes owed. If the land does not pass inspection, you are never charged anything.
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Close and get paid
The title company prepares the closing documents for notarization and issues your funds by standard check, overnight check, or wire transfer. A typical sale closes in 10 days.
Questions
Selling land in Beaufort: common questions
Where should I start with CAMA questions for a Beaufort lot?
NC DEQ says to contact the local CAMA permit officer for the community. Its permit guidance distinguishes minor, general and major permits, and its certified-plan index lists Beaufort's current Comprehensive and CAMA Plan.
What does Carteret County review for an onsite wastewater site?
The county evaluates topography, soil, wetness, soil depth, restrictive layers and available space. The result is parcel- and use-specific, so nearby septic systems do not prove that a vacant lot will qualify.
What shoreline information and approvals can affect the lot?
A CAMA application may need mapped shoreline distances, normal high water or normal water level, wetlands, structures, sewage disposal and disturbance shown on the project drawing. NC DEQ separates minor, general and major permit paths, so the applicable Area of Environmental Concern and permit type must be checked for the parcel.
Can I rely on the county assessed value as my cash price?
No. The page's assessed-value figures are county tax-record fields, not a market appraisal or promised offer. Parcel-specific access, dimensions, flood elevation, CAMA limits, water and sewer service, title and physical condition determine the review.
Can I sell a Beaufort lot without a survey or elevation certificate?
Yes, you can request an offer with the records you have. Carteret County maintains the recorded land documents, while a later CAMA application may require a scaled project drawing with shoreline and site details. Send the parcel number, deed and any existing site information. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- Can You Sell Land With a Lien?
Yes. Land with a lien can often be sold, but signing a deed does not by itself erase a valid claim. The lien may need to be paid, released, discharged, or otherwise resolved under the law that applies. With the seller's consent, an approved payoff can come from sale proceeds at closing. If the balance or lien is wrong, dispute it before closing and require proof of the cure.
- Selling Land With Boundary or Survey Problems
Land with a boundary or survey problem can still be offered for sale, but closing may depend on how the buyer, lender, and title insurer handle it. The contract and closing requirements determine whether a survey is needed. A fence does not by itself establish the record boundary. A survey can identify gaps, overlaps, occupation lines, and encroachments; a competing Florida title claim may require a quiet-title action.[1][6][7]
- Can You Build on a Vacant Lot?
Maybe. A vacant lot is buildable only if the proposed use fits the rules that apply to that parcel and the site can satisfy access, utility, environmental, and permit requirements. Start with the local planning or zoning office, confirm that the parcel is a legal lot, and get a written parcel-specific answer. A zoning label or tax parcel number alone is not approval to build.[1][2]
More places in Carteret County
Your written offer
Get your cash offer
Four short steps, about 60 seconds. We review your property and send a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. You can take it or leave it.
What happens after you send this
- A land specialist reaches out, usually the same business day, to confirm the details.
- You get a written cash offer within 24 hours: a real number, not a range.
- You decide. Requesting an offer costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
You will never be asked to pay us anything. No deposit, no processing fee, no closing-cost advance.
Nearby areas we buy
- Carteret County
13,159 vacant lots countywide
- Atlantic Beach
598 vacant lots
- Cape Carteret
312 vacant lots
- Emerald Isle
867 vacant lots
How we made this page
Parcel Buyers is a land-buying company based in Florida. We buy vacant land directly from owners and publish these local pages so owners can see what land in their area is doing before they sell, to us or anyone else. We count the tax-roll figures ourselves from state data, take local rules and fees from the official sources listed below, and use AI tools to help research and draft the text. Every number links to its source, and we update the page when the data changes.
Method and sources
Parcel and assessment figures cover parcel points inside the Census 2025 Beaufort town boundary (GEOID 3704260). Source [1] is our own aggregate count of NC OneMap parcel points or frozen county extracts and the county sale layers named in the source data. Vacant-lot counts use nC has no statewide vacant code. Legacy wave-1 rows retain the frozen county-extract rules in DATA-NOTES-NC.md. The NC2 rule keeps records with improvement value 0, parcel value at least $1,000, known acreage no more than 10, struct not Y, and an owner name that does not match the government, HOA/common-area, church, conservation or utility exclusions. If more than 10% of the pre-struct scope has struct Y, the area uses its verified explicit vacant code or is dropped. Counts do not establish physical vacancy, residential zoning, access, legal-lot status or buildability. Names and addresses are not stored in outputs. Lot sizes use gIS acres on the extract (else record acres, else the parcel polygon area) x 43,560, bucketed with the Parcel Buyers lot sizing chart ([low, high) square feet). Values use county assessed value on the extract from each county's last reappraisal, which is not the same year in every county. Owner locations use owner mailing-address state on the extract; in_state = North Carolina. Junk state codes count as unknown, Canadian provinces as foreign. Onslow's extract carries no mailing state, so Onslow areas report in_state, other_us and foreign as not published (unknown 1.0). Treat medians as a guide to county records, not as an offer or an appraisal. Page updated October 4, 2026. Unit rows are aggregates from tax-roll legal or plat fields. Labels with fewer than 5 records are suppressed, rows with 5–24 records are combined as Other units, and the labels are not official boundaries.
- [1] NC OneMap and county tax offices (data); Parcel Buyers (analysis), NC OneMap statewide parcel points (county tax data), with wave-1 qualified county sale layers (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [2] North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Carteret County Certified Land Use Plans (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [3] North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Directions for Filling Out a CAMA Minor Permit (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [4] North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Types of CAMA Permits (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [5] Carteret County Environmental Health, Onsite Wastewater Site Evaluation (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [6] Carteret County Health Department, FY27 Adopted Fee Schedule (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [7] Carteret County, North Carolina, Register of Deeds (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [8] National Park Service, Authorized Ferry Services to Shackleford Banks (accessed 2026-10-04)