Canal-front Homes for Sale in North Carolina

Listings reported on a canal. A canal does not by itself mean open-water or ocean access; bridges and depth can limit boats.

3 participating MyStateMLS listings report this water type. A listing can report more than one water type. Search canal-front rentals.

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Photo 1 of 22, home at 119 N Dawn St, Merritt, NC 28556

For sale

$175,000

2 beds900 sq ft

Buxton CreekCreek or stream · CanalWaterfront, relationship not specified

119 N Dawn StMerritt, NC 28556

Homes, condos and townhomes · MLS 11792151

Listing courtesy of Waterfront Professionals, Inc. / Experience Realty · MyStateMLS

Photo 1 of 28, land at 91 N Dawn St, Merritt, NC 28556

For saleReduced $35,100

$199,900

0.34 acres

Buxton CreekCreek or stream · CanalDirect parcel frontage

91 N Dawn StMerritt, NC 28556

Land and lots · MLS 11690990

Listing courtesy of Waterfront Professionals, Inc. / Experience Realty · MyStateMLS

Photo 1 of 5, land at 6107 Cassowary Ln. #1, New Bern, NC 28560

For saleReduced $15,000

$99,900

0.52 acres

CanalDirect parcel frontage

6107 Cassowary Ln. #1New Bern, NC 28560

Land and lots · MLS 11477038

Listing courtesy of Waterfront Professionals, Inc. / Experience Realty · MyStateMLS

What to check before buying a canal-front home

A canal-front home usually has a seawall and dock space, but a canal does not by itself mean easy access to open water. Fixed bridges, shallow spots, locks and the distance to the bay or ocean decide what kind of boat can use the canal, and canal maintenance may be public, private or shared.

How far is open water, and are there fixed bridges, locks or shallow areas on the way? Check clearances yourself.
Who maintains the canal and the seawall, and are there assessments for dredging or repairs?
Is there a dock, lift or slip, and are they permitted and included in the sale?
What do the flood map and an insurance quote say for this house?

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Water type is what each listing reports, not an independent survey. Listings provided by MyStateMLS. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.