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Contingent

$649,500

Est. $3,958/mo —

•

2,611

sq ft

188 Quail Rd, Merritt, NC 28556

About this home

Stunning waterfront 3 bedroom 2.5 bath brick home with deep water access sitting on the shore of beautiful Ball Creek. This home boasts vaulted ceilings in the great room, kitchen and dining room. Master ensuite with great water view and a huge walk in closet. Master bath has a jacuzzi tub and walk in shower. The spacious kitchen has granite counters, stainless appliances, an island in the middle, and opens to the waterfront breakfast nook. Oversized 2 car garage with a finished room above is perfect for an office, workout, or hobby room. Expansive walk-in attic storage. Waterfront deck and screened porch are perfect places to relax with a morning cup of coffee, reading a book or entertaining friends and family. Pop in the vinyl panels when the temps go down to use the porch year round. Yard is a gardeners dream to grow flowers, vegetables and fruit. A lot of thought went into the building of this lovely home. Minutes to the Bay River, ICW, and Pamlico Sound. Bring your water toys and explore all our beautiful creeks, rivers, and sounds!

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

1.6 acresLot Size

$249Price/Sq.Ft.

$4/moHOA Dues

2 car garageParking

Listed by CAROLYN BELLIS • TIDEWATER REAL ESTATE, INC

Listing updated: Aug 18, 2026 at 06:27pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:Hive MLS #100528474

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$3,958 per month

Principal and interest$3,370

Property taxes

$248

HOA dues

Home insurance

$336

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Fred A Anderson Elementary School

Public 4-5 • Assigned • 7.9mi

4/10

Pamlico County Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.9mi

8/10

Pamlico County High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.9mi

6/10

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Market insights

188 Quail Rd · $649,500

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 169 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 5% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $301,699. (54% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Master suite on the main floor
Walk-in closet(s)
Vaulted and high ceilings
Entrance foyer
Ceiling fan(s)
Skylight(s)
Gas log fireplace

Bedrooms
Master downstairs

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Accessible full bath

Kitchen
Range
Refrigerator
Dishwasher

Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Washer
Dryer
Tankless water heater

Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Wood

Heating & cooling
Heat pump and propane heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 188 Quail Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

Hive MLS #100528474

Aug 11, 2026

Contingent

—

Aug 7, 2026

Price Changed

$649,500

$249/sq ft

Jul 24, 2026

Price Changed

$654,500

$251/sq ft

Jul 24, 2026

Price Changed

$554,500

$212/sq ft

Apr 15, 2026

Price Changed

$675,500

$259/sq ft

Apr 15, 2026

Price Changed

$679,500

$260/sq ft

Mar 26, 2026

Relisted

—

Mar 26, 2026

Listing Removed

—

Mar 17, 2026

Price Changed

$689,500

$264/sq ft

Mar 1, 2026

Relisted

—

Feb 28, 2026

Listing Removed

—

Oct 14, 2025

Price Changed

$699,500

$268/sq ft

Oct 1, 2025

Price Changed

$719,500

$276/sq ft

Sep 2, 2025

Listed

$729,500

$279/sq ft

Hive MLS #100056783

May 22, 2017

Sold

$415,000

$159/sq ft

Apr 7, 2017

Listed

$429,990

$165/sq ft

+50

Gorgeous 3 bedroom/2.5 bath brick home on the Bay River boasts wide water views. Custom home with open floor plan, oak flooring, 9' ceilings throughout with vaulted ceilings in the Great room and Kitchen, breakfast room, formal dining room, separate laundry room, oversized garage, heated bonus room over garage, waterside expansive deck. Living room has large expanses of windows with fabulous views and gas log fireplace. Master bedroom has ensuite bath with Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Ceiling fans in all bedrooms. Access to waterside deck from master suite and living room. Features a spacious kitchen with Center Island, granite counters, Carrera Marble backsplash, and pantry. Convenience of the Rinnai on demand hot water system and water softener and quality Pella windows.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,980

$101,951 + $319,928

$421,879

2024

$2,980 (+2.9%)

$101,951 + $319,928

$421,879

2023

$2,895

$101,951 + $319,928

$421,879

2022

$2,895

$101,951 + $319,928

$421,879

2021

$2,895

$101,951 + $319,928

$421,879

2020

$2,895 (+26.4%)

$101,951 + $319,928

$421,879

2019

$2,291 (+1.0%)

$80,000 + $253,815

$333,815

2018

$2,268 (−0.5%)

$80,000 + $253,815

$333,815

2017

$2,280

$80,000 + $250,508

$330,508

2016

$2,280

$80,000 + $250,508

$330,508

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.6 Acres

Year renovated

1997

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,312

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,312

Year built

1997

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Pamlico County

APN

K052-60-4

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.

Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

9/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 106° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

9/10 Wind Factor

99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Merritt, NC • 28556

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

100/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.9 hrs

6.7 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 188 Quail Rd

$623,614

$26K under list price of $650K

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smaller lot
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smaller lot
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$565,000 Last sold price
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$13/sq ft
smaller lot
1 year newer
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$596,000 Last sold price
3 beds2.5 baths2,146 sq ft
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$29/sq ft
smaller lot
6 years newer
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$794,500 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths2,679 sq ft
6042 Dolphin Rd, Oriental, NC 28571
$48/sq ft
smaller lot
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$875,000 Last sold price
3 beds3 baths3,400 sq ft
2896 Brown Creek Rd, Merritt, NC 28556
$8/sq ft
larger lot
12 years newer

Rental earnings

Est. $3,273 per month, based on comparable rentals

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