$4,738 Closing Credit¹
#100509472, Listing office: Smith Realty Group
$399,500 List price
2605 W Forest Dr Newport, NC 28570
$4,744
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,340 sqft
0.5 acres
$171 / sqft
House
Property details
About 2605 W Forest Dr
This lovely, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is conveniently located in the town of Newport, and is in walking distance to the public library, post office and park. Situated on nearly a half-acre, fenced in well maintained corner lot, with a circular driveway, this spacious home offers many recent renovations. These include bathroom upgrades to both full baths and the half bath, (2023) kitchen upgrades such as quartz countertops (2023), newly installed dishwasher and refrigerator (2024), kitchen tile backsplash (2023). There was new LVP installed (2023), canned lighting was added throughout the home, beadboard panels in den and wallpaper (2023), new windows in living room (2023), new doors leading to the deck from the den ,and new doors leading outside from the storage utility room (2023), new hot water heater (2023) new water softener (2023), and much, much, more.. Just a short drive to Cherry Point, Morehead City and local beaches. There is no HOA, and it has municipal sewer and water. Enjoy all that the Crystal Coast has to offer from this great location!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,340 sqft
Lot size0.48 Acres
Year built1973
ParkingCircular Driveway, Concrete
MLS #100498534
Fireplace1
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Water Softener, Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Dryer
- Flooring Type: Laminate, Tile, LVT/LVP
- Interior: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Fireplace: 1
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Circular Driveway, Concrete
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $399,500
- Price/SqFt: $170
- Annual Tax Amount: $797
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Directions: From Hwy 70 coming in from Havelock- take a left onto Howard Blvd into the town of Newport. 1/2 mile take a left on East Forest Drive next to the ballpark, then take a left on West Forest Dr. Home is located on the right, on the corner of Eastover Ct and W Forest Dr.
- Year Built: 1973
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 2,340 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.48 Acres
- MLS Number: 100498534
- Office Name: Realty One Group Navigate
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $237,072 | $797 |
| 2023 | $237,072 | $797 |
| 2021 | $237,072 | $797 |
| 2020 | $237,072 | $763 |
| 2019 | $241,428 | $763 |
| 2018 | $241,428 | $763 |
| 2017 | $241,428 | $763 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Newport Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•219 Chatham St
3
Havelock Elementary School
Public District PK-5
6.3 mi
•201 Cunningham Blvd
7
Roger Bell New Tech Academy
Public District KG-5
6.3 mi
•804 Fontana Blvd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $40,324. Most Newport, NC residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
41%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
37%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
30%
Married, No Kids
23%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Extreme Sports
Figure Skating
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Kmart
Dollar General
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Little Caesars
Bob Evans
Cracker Barrel
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Buick
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
Country
Oldies- Classic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 2605 W Forest Dr
The listing price of 2605 W Forest Dr property is $399,500.
The property 2605 W Forest Dr is a house located in Newport, North Carolina, 28570.
Active Listing: 2605 W Forest Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 2605 W Forest Dr are: Newport Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Havelock Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Roger Bell New Tech Academy (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Newport Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Broad Creek Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Havelock Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), West Carteret High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Early College East High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Havelock High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $797 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 2605 W Forest Dr has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 2605 W Forest Dr is 2,340 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 2605 W Forest Dr is 1973.
This home is located at 2605 W Forest Dr in Newport, NC and zip code 28570. This 2,340 square foot home, which was built in 1973, sits on a 0.48 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $399,500.
Over 8 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Newport, NC. In the same period over 18 listings were sold below the listed price and 1 listings were sold for the listed price. Between April and May 2025, Newport, NC real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 3.2%. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 56 days, the median list price was $374,585.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.