Picture taken late 1990's
Dowry Creek was developed in the late 1990's and consists of over 100 waterfront and water view lots, one condominium building, marina, tennis courts, community pier, boat ramp, and storage area for recreational vehicles.
old silo demolition on lot 77
The development took place on what was once a working farm. Here you can see the old silo being pushed over on one of the water view lots near the circle entrance to Dowry Creek. You can still see some evidence of it's existance.
Typical water view lot
Most water view lots are 90x250 and almost
all have a drainage ditch at the rear. Lots
closer to the entrance circle are generally not
wooded and are a slightly higher elevation than the ones at either end which are generally wooded.
all have a drainage ditch at the rear. Lots
closer to the entrance circle are generally not
wooded and are a slightly higher elevation than the ones at either end which are generally wooded.
off water lot with fill dirt
Many lot owners choose to increase the
elevation of their lots by bringing in fill
material. Make SURE you check with all regulartory agencies first as there have been some isolated cases of parts or all of properties being declared as wetlands.
elevation of their lots by bringing in fill
material. Make SURE you check with all regulartory agencies first as there have been some isolated cases of parts or all of properties being declared as wetlands.
Waterfront lot with pier
Many of the waterfront lots enjoy a soutwest
or westerly view and are bulkheaded. This
photo is the common area lot and pier which
can be enjoyed by all residents. The river
(part of the ICW) is about 1 mile wide.
or westerly view and are bulkheaded. This
photo is the common area lot and pier which
can be enjoyed by all residents. The river
(part of the ICW) is about 1 mile wide.
Elevated waterfront home
Some homeowners choose to build their homes
on pilings, while others choose to build on
conventional but elevated "crawl space" foundations. Protective covenants and an active HOA are in place. Contact them before building.
on pilings, while others choose to build on
conventional but elevated "crawl space" foundations. Protective covenants and an active HOA are in place. Contact them before building.
utilities
All modern utilities are available such as a
Private sewage treatment facility, county water, underground electric, wireless internet and telephone are here too. No cable TV yet but it probably won't be long..
Private sewage treatment facility, county water, underground electric, wireless internet and telephone are here too. No cable TV yet but it probably won't be long..
Roads
All roads leading to Dowry Creek are hard
surface and county maintained. The east side road of Dowry Creek is also a hard surface county maintained road. The west side Road of Dowry Creek is still private.
surface and county maintained. The east side road of Dowry Creek is also a hard surface county maintained road. The west side Road of Dowry Creek is still private.
Closest town is Belhaven, N.C.
Belhaven (Pop. appx 2200) is about 5 miles
away and offers a Hospital, medical offices Grocery, Hardware dining, bed and breakfast, fuel, and most other staples. It's a picturesqe sleepy little waterfront town located on the ICW.
away and offers a Hospital, medical offices Grocery, Hardware dining, bed and breakfast, fuel, and most other staples. It's a picturesqe sleepy little waterfront town located on the ICW.
Dowry Creek...peaceful tranquility..
Located on the "Inner Banks", Dowry Creek
offers some of the most remote and undeveloped inland coastline on the Eastern Seaboard. Abundant wildlife, leisurely lifestyle
and a world away from the "rat race".
offers some of the most remote and undeveloped inland coastline on the Eastern Seaboard. Abundant wildlife, leisurely lifestyle
and a world away from the "rat race".