97 River Road

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

Blounts Creek, NC

CURRENT BID AMOUNT $14,250.00

NEXT MINIMUM BID AMOUNT $15,000.00

DEPOSIT ON NEXT MINIMUM BID $750.00

UPSET BID PERIOD EXPIRES 5PM ON 8/25/25

BEAUFORT COUNTY FILE - 22SP000150-060

This auction is of a residential property located at 97 River Road, Blounts Creek, NC in Crystal Beach SD. The property is in very poor condition and will need major repairs. The property is vacant and can be viewed/inspected at your convenience, however the home is in very poor condition and is not structurally sound. We strongly suggest that you do not enter the property and do your research and inspection from outside of the structure. If you decide to enter the property, you are doing so at your own risk and against our recommendation.

THIS AUCTION WAS HELD LIVE ON LOCATION AT THE PROPERTY AT 97 RIVER ROAD, BLOUNTS CREEK, NC AT 10:00AM ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025. 

The property is being sold under a court order from Beaufort County, North Carolina.  A copy will be attached to this page.

Beaufort County Tax Data

REID - 21803

PIN 6621-65-3487

ACRES -  .77+/-

LIVING SPACE - 1,504 SF

BUILT 1983

CURRENT TAX VALUE - $217,996.00

DESCRIPTION - All that parcel of land in Beaufort County, State of North Carolina, as more fully described in Deed Book 816, Page 573, ID# 14-025262, being known and designed as all of Lot 22, Block 16, Subdivision of Crystal Beach Estates filed in Plat Book 16, Page 23. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 97 River Road, Blounts Creek, North Carolina.

TERMS & NOTICE

The property will be sold "AS IS, WHERE IS", in its current condition. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. The property is in a state of disrepair. Entry onto the premises is at your own risk and is strongly discouraged by the Commissioner. The Commissioner, the Court, the Auction Company, and any associated agents disclaim all liability for personal injury, loss, or damage sustained by anyone who enters the premises before or during the auction.

*BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING FOR ANY LIENS ON THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO BIDDING. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO LIENS.  There are no known encumbrances on the subject property, other than unpaid property taxes in the amounts of $505.27 for tax year 2022 and $641.94 for tax year 2024. Taxes will be pro-rated as of closing.

ESTATE STATUTES - The sale is subject to all North Carolina Estate General Statutes including a “(10) day upset bid raise period”, meaning that the last and final bid at the auction is recorded with the Clerk of Court for the county that the property is located in and held “open”. Anyone can contact the Clerk’s office and raise the bid during the raise period. All raises made after the close of the auction must be of at least 5% of previous recorded bid and must be made through the Clerk’s office. Each time the bid is raised, the (10) day “upset bid period” starts over. This process continues until there have been no raises. At that time, the file is sent to the Clerk for the confirmation process. Once confirmed, the high bidder will have (30) days to close on the property.

BROKER - Country Boys Auction & Realty, Inc., its Brokers, and employees are agents for the Seller and have no dual agency representation of responsibilities. Our company will gladly work to assist buyers in any was possible within that capacity. Any agent or Broker working with a Buyer will be a Buyer's Agent and would need to be compensated by the Buyer.

DEPOSIT - A deposit in the amount of 5% of the high bid amount is required by the high bidder immediately upon completion of the auction. Cash or check is accepted. 

CLOSING – The balance of the sales amount will be due at closing. The Buyer will have (30) days from the time of confirmation to close on the property.

TAXES - The property is being sold with taxes prorated as of day of closing, meaning the current year taxes will be split between the Buyer and the Seller based on the closing date; the Seller will pay all prior year’s taxes.

NO BUYER’S PREMIUM - THIS IS A PUBLIC AUCTION

The information included in the advertising, sales packages, and other is intended for general information purposes only. This information has been provided to us as accurate from outside sources, public records, and other information platforms, however the Seller, Country Boys Auction & Realty, Inc., its employees, Brokers, and associates, hold themselves harmless for any and/or all the information provided in this package. Furthermore, all drawings, maps, letters, descriptions, etc., are “unofficial.” It is the sole responsibility and obligation of the buyer to inspect the property prior to the time of sale and do any and all research they deem necessary prior to bidding.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AT TIME OF AUCTION TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL OTHER INFORMATION, BE IT WRITTEN, ADVERTISED, OR CONVEYED.