Sold
Last Sold Price
$540,000
4 beds

8518 Benbow-Merrill Rd, Oak Ridge, NC 27310

Single FamilyProperty Type
2.46 acresLot Size
1976Year Built
$177/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Are you looking for a completely renovated, secluded, lake front property? Look no further! This Amazingly unique contemporary home was completely renovated by Disney Custom Homes in 2018. This home has amazing flow and is very open, has fantastic lake views with floor to ceiling window throughout, and tons of natural light. 2 Master Suites, 1 upstairs & 1 on the main, with 2 additional bedrooms on main. Stunning renovated kitchen with SS appliances and quartz countertops, great for entertaining!...Are you looking for a completely renovated, secluded, lake front property? Look no further! This Amazingly unique contemporary home was completely renovated by Disney Custom Homes in 2018. This home has amazing flow and is very open, has fantastic lake views with floor to ceiling window throughout, and tons of natural light. 2 Master Suites, 1 upstairs & 1 on the main, with 2 additional bedrooms on main. Stunning renovated kitchen with SS appliances and quartz countertops, great for entertaining! Tons of large closets and walk in storage. Enjoy your morning coffee surrounded by nature on the beautiful oversized deck overlooking the serene lake. Complete privacy in the heart of Oak Ridge, close proximity to great shopping, restaurants, parks, and schools! Make this house your HOME today!
  • Listed by: Maureena Shepherd • Allen Tate Oak Ridge 336-644-1238
Listing closed: 11/16/2020 12:00 AM • Source: TRIAD, MLS#: 995020
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Median sold price

$620,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

99.8%

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Location

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Property Information for 8518 Benbow-Merrill Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,733 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Stick/Site Built
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Zoning: AG

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1976
  • Lot Size: 2.46 AC / 107,157 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • County Or Parish: Guilford
  • City: Oak Ridge
  • Directions: From 68 N Take a left onto Stafford Mill Road, Right on Williard Road, left on Benbow Merrill Road, Home is on the right.
  • Latitude: 36.148721
  • Longitude: -79.99809
  • Postal Code: 27310
  • Subdivision Name: Oak Ridge Estates
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Greensboro
  • Tax Rate: .91%
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,732.77
  • Tax Assessed Value: $300,900.00
  • Tax Legal Description: OAK RIDGE ESTATES LOPT1
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Parcel Number: 0165296
  • Association: No
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage, Attached
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
School Information
  • High School: Northwest
  • Elementary School: Oak Ridge
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Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Partially Wooded, Secluded
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.46
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 170 x 186 x 284 x 379 x 403
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3047.0
  • Building Area Total: 3047.0
  • Built Information: Existing
  • Heated Finished Sqft F Main: 2355.0
  • Heated Finished Sqft Second: 692.0
  • Lot Number: 1
  • Water Source: Well
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Attic Description: Walk in Attic
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 38
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed Book: 008032
  • Deed Page: 00544
  • PlatBook: 55
  • PlatPage: 44
  • Documents Count: 2
  • Fixture Exception: No
Utilities
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Heater: Electric

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Pool Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Rooms Total: 7.0
  • Primary On Main YN: Yes

Room Information

Room 1 Information
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 15.75
  • Room Width: 13.25
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 208.6875
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 13ft 3in x 15ft 9in
Room 2 Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 19.916666
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 298.75
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 15ft 0in x 19ft 11in
Room 3 Information
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 12.916666
  • Room Width: 22.166666
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 286.319444
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 22ft 2in x 12ft 11in
Room 4 Information
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Width: 12.25
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 140.875
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 12ft 3in x 11ft 6in
Room 5 Information
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 14.666666
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 234.666666
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 16ft 0in x 14ft 8in
Room 6 Information
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 12.583333
  • Room Width: 21.583333
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 271.590277
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 21ft 7in x 12ft 7in
Room 7 Information
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 17.833333
  • Room Width: 12.666666
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 225.888888
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 12ft 8in x 17ft 10in

Rental

Rental Information
  • Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

Property History for 8518 Benbow-Merrill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 16, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #682899848

$540,000

+9.4% / yr

Nov 16, 2020

Sold

TRIAD #995020

$540,000
—
Oct 8, 2020

Pending

TRIAD #995020

—
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/16/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #682899848

$540,000

+9.4% / yr

11/16/2020

Sold

TRIAD #995020

$540,000
10/08/2020

Pending

TRIAD #995020

—

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

Public Records for 8518 Benbow-Merrill Road

Taxable Value

Land

$96,100

Additions

$455,600
Total$551,700

Tax Record

2025

$5,148 ($429 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

3,055 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,055 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

126,324 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1976

Year Renovated

2015

Zoning

AG

County

GUILFORD

APN

0165296

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 8518 Benbow-Merrill Road

This home is within Guilford County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Oak Ridge Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Northwest Guilford Middle School
Public6 to 8

Northwest Guilford High School
Public9 to 12

Madison Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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: 8518 Benbow-Merrill Road, Oak Ridge, NC 27310
$540,000
4
–
107,157
$277,500
3
–
155,509
–
3
3
2,963
80,150
–
–
3.75
1,984
274,864
$380,000
5
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$235,000
3
1,982
126,324

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