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Grimesland NC is where you go when you want land, quiet, and a real yard — all within 15 minutes of Greenville. Sitting along the Tar River east of the city, Grimesland offers the kind of rural living that suburban developments simply cannot replicate.
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See what is currently available in Grimesland NC — updated daily from the MLS.
What Makes Grimesland NC Special
- Space and privacy: Lots here are dramatically larger than comparable-priced suburban properties
- Tar River setting: Some properties offer river access or river views
- Affordable entry: One of Pitt County’s lowest price points per square foot
- No HOA lifestyle: More freedom with your property — gardens, workshops, animals on larger lots
- Quick Greenville access: US-264 puts you in Greenville in about 15 minutes
Lifestyle & Community
Living in Grimesland means choosing space over convenience. You will drive to Greenville for groceries and restaurants, but you come home to quiet evenings, a real yard, and the sound of the river. It is the choice for people who want to own property, not just a house.
Commute Times
- Greenville: ~15 minutes
- ECU Health: ~20 minutes
- Washington NC: ~15 minutes
Grimesland NC Neighborhoods
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A full look at what it’s like to live in Grimesland — from home prices and commute times to local amenities and the lifestyle that draws buyers to this small Pitt County community.
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Grimesland by the Numbers
Live NCRMLS data pulled by Victoria and Al Pinder, ICON Agents at eXp Realty on May 24, 2026.
- Active listings: 25 on the market today, with 22 under contract and 20 closed in the last six months.
- Median active list price: $465,800 (mean $497,781).
- Median sold price (last 6 months): $385,650.
- Median days on market: 28 days for the median active listing, 28 days for the median closed sale.
- Median heated square footage: 2,615 sqft on active inventory.
- Median price per square foot: $177/sqft asking, $173/sqft on closed sales.
- New construction share: 40 of 70 listings (57%).
For deeper analysis — buyer/seller breakdowns, $/sqft trends, and a comparison against other Pitt County towns — see our Pitt County Real Estate Market page. It refreshes daily.
New Construction in Grimesland NC
Grimesland's biggest story right now is new construction. 40 of the 70 current MLS listings are new builds — 57%. That's higher than Greenville (21%), higher than Winterville (37%), and the highest new-construction share of any Pitt County town.
Why does Grimesland have so much new construction?
- Available land. Grimesland sits on the rural eastern edge of Pitt County, where developers can still buy 20-100 acre tracts at workable price points.
- Septic + well-friendly lots. Many Grimesland subdivisions are outside municipal water/sewer — that lowers builder development cost, which keeps homes priced in the $300-500K range.
If you're considering a new-construction home in Grimesland, two things to ask before you write:
- Is the builder's warranty assignable to a buyer? Not all are.
- What's the build-out timeline for the rest of the subdivision? A pre-development tract feels different to live in than a finished community.
We've walked every active Grimesland subdivision and we can tell you which builders are honoring punch-list timelines and which ones aren't. Call before you sign.
Grimesland NC Subdivisions by MLS Activity
Where active inventory actually sits right now, ranked by current MLS listing count.
- Summer Place — 6 active listings
- Tucker Hill Farm — 2 active listings
- Kennedy's Crossing — 5 active listings
- Turnberry — 4 active listings
If you want to see what's currently active in any of these subdivisions, send us the name and we'll pull the live MLS comps for you.
Data as of October 28, 2026. This page refreshes daily with the latest NCRMLS export. October 2026 pull.
What the Grimesland NC Market Looks Like Right Now
Pulled directly from NCRMLS on October 28, 2026, the Grimesland market shows:
- Active inventory: 45 listings on the market today, with 24 under contract and 141 closed in the last six months.
- Median active list price: $409,900 (mean $456,120). Median heated square footage on active inventory is 2,506 sqft.
- Median sold price (last 6 months): $396,650 — about $13,250 (3%) below the current active median. That gap is your real-world negotiating room.
- Days on market: 120 days for the median active listing, 55 days for the median closed sale in the last six months.
- Price per square foot: $169/sqft asking, $175/sqft sold. That gap tells you sellers are pricing about -3% above where the market is actually closing.
- New construction: 128 of 229 listings are new construction (56%) — useful if you want a new build, but also useful context if you are selling a resale home that has to compete with new builds in your price band.
Most-Active Subdivisions This Month
- Summer Place — 17 active listings
- Dixon Grove — 5 active listings
- Turnberry — 4 active listings
- Tucker Hill Farm — 3 active listings
- Kennedy's Crossing — 3 active listings
- Windfield — 2 active listings
Grimesland NC Homes for Sale — Current Active Listings
$650,000
2611 Winding Cove Drive
Grimesland, NC 27837
Winding Cove
4br / 3ba · 2,981 sqft · Built 2022 · 2d on market
MLS# 100612826
NEW CONSTRUCTION$366,800
148 Seashore Street
Grimesland, NC 27837
Summer Place
4br / 3ba · 2,316 sqft · Built 2026 · 2d on market
MLS# 100612830
NEW CONSTRUCTION$439,900
1798 Dixon Grove Lane
Grimesland, NC 27837
Dixon Grove
3br / 3ba · 2,702 sqft · Built 2026 · 8d on market
MLS# 100611702
$250,000
903 Tucker Road
Grimesland, NC 27837
Not In Subdivision
3br / 2ba · 1,975 sqft · Built 1988 · 21d on market
MLS# 100609159
NEW CONSTRUCTION$424,900
4142 Dixon Road
Grimesland, NC 27837
Dixon Grove
3br / 2.1ba · 2,506 sqft · Built 2025 · 27d on market
MLS# 100608004
Luxury Homes in Grimesland NC
Luxury real estate is defined as the top 10% of a market. Across the 670 active listings in the Pitt County towns we serve, that tier starts at $479,500 today (top 5%: $564,900 · top 2%: $775,000). Grimesland has 14 active luxury listings in that tier right now, from $479,900 to $1,175,000. Communities with luxury listings today: Turnberry, Dixon Grove, Kennedy's Crossing, Holly Ridge.
Explore the full tier on our Luxury Living in Greenville NC hub, start with the Luxury Home Buyer Guide, or see entry-level luxury if you’re working toward it. Selling one of the area’s finest homes? See how we sell luxury homes and the pre-listing checklist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grimesland NC a good place to live?
Grimesland is a small, rural community east of Greenville along the Tar River. It appeals to buyers who want acreage, privacy, and natural surroundings — with a 15–20 minute commute to Greenville’s employers and ECU Health.
How far is Grimesland from Greenville NC?
Grimesland is approximately 10–15 minutes east of Greenville. It sits just across the Tar River, making it an easy commute to the medical district and university via US-264 and connecting roads.
What are home prices in Grimesland NC?
Grimesland offers some of the lowest prices in Pitt County. Homes with land and privacy that would cost significantly more in Greenville or Winterville are regularly available in the $175,000–$280,000 range.
Is there new construction in Grimesland NC?
Yes — and more than you'd expect for a small town: 58% of Grimesland's current NCRMLS listings are new construction. Communities like Autumn Lakes are among the most-searched new-home spots in the area, and the town's median active list price of $414,900 reflects how much of the inventory is newer, larger homes.
What neighborhoods are in Grimesland NC?
Grimesland communities include Kennedy’s Crossing, Cheshire Landing, Beddard Ranch, Tucker Hill Farm, Juniper Landing, and Summer Place. Each has a dedicated guide on this site with current MLS data.
What is Grimesland NC's zip code?
Grimesland's zip code is 27837. It covers the town itself and the surrounding Pitt County countryside.
Grimesland or Greenville — which is right for you?
It depends on what matters most. Greenville puts you in the middle of everything; Grimesland trades a few minutes of drive for privacy, land, and a quieter setting on the Tar River — while keeping ECU Health and the city an easy commute. We break the trade-offs down in our Greenville vs Grimesland video.
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