Sold
Last Sold Price
953,528 Lot Size21.89 Acres
1639 Florence Rd, Merritt, NC 28556
LandProperty Type
21.89 acresLot Size

Description

Motivated Sellers - Bring Offers Rural retreat over 21 acres with private pond and water front on Thomas Creek accessing the Bay River. Partially cleared with septic permit on file and existing county water. No deed restrictions. Make this your own family retreat or ready for development. Structures include a metal building approximately 40 X 40, separate metal shed 10 X 24 and horse stall 14 X 29. Beautiful man-made pond is a private swimming hole and ready to be stocked for fishing. It may be a...Motivated Sellers - Bring Offers Rural retreat over 21 acres with private pond and water front on Thomas Creek accessing the Bay River. Partially cleared with septic permit on file and existing county water. No deed restrictions. Make this your own family retreat or ready for development. Structures include a metal building approximately 40 X 40, separate metal shed 10 X 24 and horse stall 14 X 29. Beautiful man-made pond is a private swimming hole and ready to be stocked for fishing. It may be a rural setting but only a short drive to Bayboro and New Bern.
  • Listed by: Sharon Maxey 252.626.8897 sharon@newbern21.com Brokerage DRE #C23197 • Century 21 Coastal Advantage
Listing closed: 07/18/2019 12:00 AM • Source: NCRMLS, MLS#: 100152444

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$53,000

Avg days on market

72

Sale-to-list ratio

86.1%

Merritt, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 1639 Florence Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $580 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Recreation
  • Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Canal Front
  • Zoning: None
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 21.89 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • In City Limits: No
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Waterfront Footage: 557.0
  • Directions: From Oriental, take 55 North. Make right onto Florence Road. Property will be on left soon after crossing Thomas Creek bridge.
  • Latitude: 35
  • Longitude: -77
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained, City Street, State Road
  • Topography: Cleared/Partial, Flood Plain, Marsh/Wetland, Watershed, Wooded
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: None
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: I05-43
  • Tax Block: 95
  • Tax Book Number: 1
  • Tax Legal Description: WEST SIDE 1324 0006784
  • Tax Map Number: I05-43
  • Tax Assessed Value: $82,185
  • Tax Year: 2018
School Information
  • Zoned Middle School: Pamlico County
  • Zoned High School: Pamlico County
  • Elementary School: Pamlico County Primary
  • High School: Pamlico County
  • High School District: Pamlico
  • Middle Or Junior School: Pamlico County
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Buildings On Property: Barn(s), Garage, Shed(s), Stable(s)
  • Total Road Frontage: 1420.0
  • Frontage Type: Creek, Marsh Front, Pond Front, Canal Front
  • Lot Size Acres: 21.89
  • Lot Size Area: 21.89
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 953528.0
  • Lot Features: See Remarks, Partially Cleared, Rural, Wetlands, Wooded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Stable(s), Shed(s), Barn(s)
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 637
  • Deed Page: 160.0
  • Soil Evaluation: Soil Evaluation - Yes
  • Environmental Hazard: No
  • Deed Restriction: No
  • Current Use: Recreational
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Sub Type: Recreation
  • Property Type: Land
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Septic Permit On File
  • Electric Provider: Tideland Electric
  • Water Provider: Pamlico County
  • Water Source: County Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: None
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: MLS

Property History for 1639 Florence Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 18, 2019

Sold

NCRMLS #100152444

$81,000—
Jun 28, 2019

Pending

NCRMLS #100152444

—
Feb 28, 2019

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100152444

$100,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/2019

Sold

NCRMLS #100152444

$81,000
06/28/2019

Pending

NCRMLS #100152444

—
02/28/2019

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100152444

$100,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1639 Florence Road

Taxable ValueLand$95,896Additions$177,887Total$273,783
Tax Record2025$1,934 ($161 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,003 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,003 SqFtStories1Lot Size953,528 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2021CountyPAMLICOAPNI05-43

Schools near 1639 Florence Road

This home is within Pamlico County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pamlico County Primary School
PublicPK to 3

Fred A Anderson Elementary School
Public4 to 5

Pamlico County Middle School
Public6 to 8

Pamlico County High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1639 Florence Road, Merritt, NC 28556
$81,000
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953,528
$150,000
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949,608
$50,000
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776,239
$75,000
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$50,000
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776,239
$32,500
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148,104

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