Prime Highway 17 Mixed-Use Development Opportunity - Craven County NC

For Sale

Willis Neck Rd, Vanceboro, NC 28586

This Vanceboro property for sale is located at Willis Neck Rd. Contact the listing broker for details on the current sale price for Prime Highway 17 Mixed-Use Development Opportunity - Craven County NC. Prime Highway 17 Mixed-Use Development Opportunity - Craven County NC is situated on a lot that is 14.7 acre in size.

Contacts

Win Edwards

SVN | Efird Commercial Real Estate

Property Details

  • Property Type VacantLand
  • Lot Size 14.7 Acre
  • Date Updated Sep 24, 2026
Gateway Between New Bern & Greenville NC US Highway 17 serves as one of Eastern North Carolina's primary transportation corridors, connecting New Bern with Greenville and providing convenient regional access throughout eastern North Carolina. The corridor continues to experience long-term transportation planning and investment that supports future commercial growth.Position your next development in one of Craven County's emerging growth corridors. This 14.70-acre development opportunity offers the flexibility to accommodate multiple uses, combining approximately 3 acres with frontage on US Highway 17 for commercial development with the remaining acreage fronting Willis Neck Road, providing an excellent setting for expanded commercial / industrial or residential development. Located just north of New Bern and minutes from Vanceboro, the property provides convenient access to one of Eastern North Carolina's strongest regional employment and retail markets while maintaining the space and flexibility developers need for future growth.
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Highlights

  • AADT 11,000 ( NCDOT 2024 )
  • Approximately 400 feet of frontage on Willis Neck Road providing over 11 acres of cleared land with excellent potential for a residential subdivision or single-family development.
  • Approximately 475 feet of frontage on US Highway 17 offering more than 3 acres ideally suited for retail, office, medical, restaurant, or commercial development.
  • Cleared, mostly level topography - helps reduce site preparation costs and accelerates development timelines.
  • Craven County water / septic
  • Electric service available, supporting both commercial and residential projects.
  • High-visibility location along US Highway 17, one of Eastern North Carolina's primary transportation corridors.
  • Located minutes from New Bern and Vanceboro, providing convenient access to employment centers, healthcare, shopping, and schools.
  • One Property. Two Exceptional Development Opportunities. Approximately 3 acres of commercial frontage on US Highway 17 combined with 11+ acres of residential development land creates a rare mixed-use investment opportunity.
  • Unique opportunity to develop commercial and residential uses on one property, creating multiple revenue opportunities.

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Location

  • City Vanceboro, NC
  • Neighborhood Vanceboro
  • Zip Code 28586

Points of Interest

  • Handy Mart

    4.33 miles

  • Speedway

    4.67 miles

  • Shell

    4.71 miles

  • Walmart

    9.48 miles

  • BP

    9.56 miles

  • Wheatstone Staff

    8.97 miles

  • Wheatstone Employees

    8.98 miles

  • Kite's Supermarket

    3.80 miles

  • Food Lion

    4.60 miles

  • Walmart Neighborhood Market

    9.51 miles

  • Roses

    9.56 miles

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