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Listed by Tanner Gray, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Treasure III.

33 33 Shelter Creek Drive, Burgaw, NC 28425

$49,000
Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 14,810 Status: Active
Current Price: $49,000 List Date: 9/18/2026 Last Modified: 9/18/2026

Overview

Description

Make life on the water part of your next chapter. Located on Holly Shelter Creek in Holly Shelter Harbor, Lot 33 Shelter Creek Drive offers a waterfront setting with boating, fishing and kayaking at the heart of its appeal. This navigable creek connects with the Northeast Cape Fear River, opening up opportunities to explore the area's waterways and natural surroundings. A Pender County improvement permit for a three-bedroom single-family dwelling with a conventional-bed septic system is already on file, providing a valuable starting point for planning your future home. The permit lists an expiration date of September 20, 2029, subject to its conditions and additional required approvals. Nearby, the NC Wildlife Resources Shelter Creek Boating Access Area on Shaw Highway provides a public boat ramp on the creek. Holly Shelter Game Land adds opportunities for hiking, wildlife observation and seasonal hunting, while Burgaw offers local shopping and dining. Bring your vision for a …

Listing Details MLS# 100604530

Contract Info

Delayed Marketing?
No
Marketing Start Date
2026-09-18
Sub-Type
Residential Lot
Listing Price
49000
List Price/Acre
144117.65
Stipulation of Sale
Standard

Location Information

Street #
33
Street Name
Shelter Creek
Street Suffix
Drive
Lot #
33
County
Pender
State/Province
NC
Zip Code
28425
City Limits
No
Marketing City
Burgaw
Subdivision
Holly Shelter Harbor
Secondary Subdivision
N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property
From I-40, take Exit 398 for NC Highway 53. Follow NC Highway 53 East toward Jacksonville for approximately 7 miles. Turn right onto Shelter Creek Drive and continue to Lot 33 on the left, immediately past 1379 Shelter Creek Drive.
Sign on Property
Yes

Property Exterior Info

Acres – Total
0.34
Lot Dimensions
Irregular
Lot SqFt
14810
Deed Restrictions
No
Total Road Frontage
80
Waterfront
Yes
Water Frontage
81
Waterview
Yes
Location Type
Mainland
Horses Y/N
No

Legal and Taxes

Tax Assessed Value
17000
Deed Book
4847
Deed Page
1366
Legal
L33, PB 11/80 HOLLY SHELTER HARBOR
Broker Owner
Yes
PID
33615489750000
Tax Identifier
3361-54-8975-0000
Plat Book
11
Plat Page
080
Total Real Estate Property Taxes
153.01
Special Assessments
None Known
Tax Year
2025
Zoning
RA
HOA
No
Cobra Zone
No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl
Yes
Elementary School
Burgaw Elementary School
Middle School
Burgaw
High School
Heide Trask

Current Use

Vacant
Yes

More Information

Possible Use

Residential
Yes

Bldgs on Property

None
Yes

Soil Evaluation

Soil Evaluation – No
Yes

Frontage Type

Creek
Yes
See Remarks
Yes
River
Yes

View Type

Creek/Stream
Yes
River
Yes

Topography

Cleared/Partial
Yes

Lot Water Features

Creek
Yes
Deeded Water Access
Yes
Deeded Water Rights
Yes
Deeded Waterfront
Yes
Navigable Water
Yes
River Access
Yes
Stream
Yes
Water Depth 4+
Yes

Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA
Yes

Fuel Tank

None
Yes

Environmental Hazard

Unknown
Yes

Lot Features

Creek
Yes
Deeded Water Rights
Yes
Irregular Lot
Yes
Water Depth 4+
Yes

Lot Description

Level
Yes
Secluded
Yes
See Remarks
Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Dirt
Yes
Private Road
Yes
See Remarks
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Available
Yes

Sewer

Septic Permit On File
Yes

Water Source

None
Yes

Property Features

Current Use: Vacant Possible Use: Residential Bldgs on Property: None Soil Evaluation: Soil Evaluation – No Frontage Type: Creek; River; See Remarks Topography: Cleared/Partial View Type: Creek/Stream; River Fuel Tank: None Environmental Hazard: Unknown Lot Features: Creek; Deeded Water Rights; Irregular Lot; Water Depth 4+ Utilities: Electricity Available Sewer: Septic Permit On File Water Source: None Lot Water Features: Creek; Deeded Water Access; Deeded Water Rights; Deeded Waterfront; Navigable Water; River Access; Stream; Water Depth 4+ Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA
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Listing Office: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Treasure III
Last Updated: September – 18 – 2026
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