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5840 Green Swamp Road NW, Ash, NC, 28420

1beds
1baths
280sqft
$449,000
$1,604price/sqft
$2,821/moest. monthly cost
$112,840/yrincome needed

About This Home

Your Ultimate Outdoor Lifestyle Dream Opportunity is Here! Escape the noise of every day life at your own private 30-acre paradise in Ash, NC. Perfect for the avid outdoorsman and nature lover alike, this incredible property boasts tranquility while keeping modern coastal conveniences just a short drive away. Imagine tearing up the trails on your four-wheeler, tracking local wildlife on your night cams, or just sitting back and waiting for the sun to set as you sit around the fire pit. At the heart of the property sits a stunning, custom hunting cabin crafted from local juniper trees. Don't let the rustic charm fool you! The interior has been beautifully updated with modern indoor amenities, including quartz counter breakfast bar, a new refrigerator, microwave, and a deep sink with a contemporary faucet. Step outside to your ultimate outdoor kitchen setup, complete with a Blackstone griddle and a smoker, framed by fresh hops growing along the external carport. The land is a thriving homestead and sportsman's paradise, featuring established deer stands and feeders, a producing blueberry bush, and an abundance of natural wildlife. Best of all, the property features residential zoning and is already equipped with a well and a 3-bedroom septic system. This set up offers a massive opportunity to build your dream primary residence, create an expansive family retreat, or keep it as the ultimate weekend getaway. Located just a stone's throw from the majestic Green Swamp Preserve, you are far enough away to experience total peace, yet close enough to civilization. The sands of Holden Beach, the historic charm of Southport, and the shopping and dining of Shallotte are all just a short drive from your front door. Properties with this much acreage, infrastructure, and unique character rarely hit the market. Schedule your private tour today and start living the lifestyle you've always dreamed of!

Getting Around

3
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
25
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
Bolivia ElementaryGrades PK-514.1 mi
4/10
South Brunswick MiddleGrades 6-821.1 mi
4/10
South Brunswick HighGrades 9-1221.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2000

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Log

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Walk-in Shower

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Other,Electric
  • Cooling features: Other

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 280
  • Total interior livable area: 280 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 05100012
  • Zoning: CO-RR
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Front Porch
  • Fencing: None
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: None
  • Frontage type: See Remarks
  • Living area range: 200 - 399

Lot

  • Lot size: 30.38 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: 366 x 3101 x 579 x 3255

Parking

  • Parking features: Unpaved

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Hurricane
    HurricaneVery High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

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FEMA Declared Disasters in Brunswick County and North Carolina

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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,270$27,240
Home Insurance *$157$1,884
Property Taxes $194$2,328
Electricity $200$2,405
Total$2,821$33,852
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$96,720/yr
40% on housing$84,630/yr
45% on housing$75,226/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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NCIUA - Coastal Property Insurance Pool (CPIP)

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.9%
8.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.5%
2.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,604This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 28420$151
Brunswick County$271

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 28420$181
Brunswick County$205

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-07Price change$424,900
2026-07-07Price change$449,000
2026-05-25Listed for sale$499,000
2024-02-06Sold$271,000
2023-12-18Pending sale$295,000
2023-09-29Listed for sale$295,000
2023-08-23Pending sale$295,000
2023-07-13Listed for sale$295,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentKathleen Sherman
BrokerageKeller Williams Innovate-OIB Mainland

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