Waterfront home on scenic Buxton Creek, offering easy access to the Pamlico Sound and Intracoastal Waterway and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence combines quality construction, thoughtful updates, and inviting outdoor living in a peaceful creekfront setting. Carefully maintained and improved, the home features a metal roof, updated HVAC system, newer kitchen appliances, and generator-ready wiring. Elevated in 2004, the home provides excellent protection along with a finished enclosed area beneath, ideal for storage, hobbies, or workshop space, complete with built-in workbenches, extensive shelving, a propane wall heater, and covered parking for two vehicles. Two shop doors were replaced in 2025. Inside, the updated kitchen offers soft-close cabinetry and a dual-fuel range, while the living area is comfortable year-round with a mini-split system, propane parlor stove, and sliding glass door leading to outdoor spaces. The hot water heater was replaced in 2024, adding to the home's list of recent improvements. Outdoor living is a highlight, with a covered porch and deck overlooking Buxton Creek—perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Boaters will appreciate the boathouse with a 16,000-lb lift and new roof (2025) and approximately five feet of water depth at the dock, making time on the water convenient and enjoyable. Additional features include LeafFilter gutter protection and low-maintenance exterior finishes. Whether used as a full-time residence or a waterfront retreat, this property offers a comfortable, well-cared-for home in a quiet creekfront setting with excellent boating access.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$286Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Suzanne Gwaltney• Century 21 Sail/Loft Realty
Est. $2,724 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 39 Croaker Rd N
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Hive MLS #100549607
Mar 6, 2026
Sold
$425,000
$286/sq ft
Feb 13, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 16, 2026
Listed
$449,000
$302/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 26, 1997
Sold
$91,000
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,087 (−6.3%)
$61,425 + $128,355
$189,780
2024
$1,161 (+10.2%)
$61,425 + $128,355
$189,780
2023
$1,053 (−0.2%)
$61,425 + $128,355
$189,780
2022
$1,055 (−0.2%)
$61,425 + $128,355
$189,780
2021
$1,057 (−0.8%)
$61,425 + $128,355
$189,780
2020
$1,065 (+31.3%)
$61,425 + $128,355
$189,780
2019
$811 (−7.8%)
$80,000 + $83,169
$163,169
2018
$880 (−4.2%)
$80,000 + $83,169
$163,169
2017
$919 (+5.2%)
$80,000 + $83,169
$163,169
2016
$873
$80,000 + $83,169
$163,169
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,488
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pamlico County
APN
L091-24
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Covered
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Fireplace(s), Space Heater, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry
Furnished: Negotiable
Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Tile, Wood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Basement Details: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dock, Boat Slip
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
Fencing: None
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1485
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek, Waterfront Access
Has View
Other Structures: Boat House
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 0.35
Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
Lot Size Area: 0.35
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.35
Zoning: residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,086.99
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: None
Schools Information
Elementary School: Pamlico County Primary
Middle Or Junior School: Pamlico County
High School: Pamlico County
Location Information
Directions: From New Bern, take Hwy 55 to Merritt. Turn left on Florence Road. Turn right on Whortonsville. Turn left on Paradise Shores Road. Turn right on Buxton Avenue. Turn right on Dawn Street. Turn right on Dawn Street. House will be on the left.
Subdivision Name: Paradise Shores
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,488
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Pamlico County
APN: L091-24
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Neuse River Region Association of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Fred A Anderson Elementary School
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 10.0mi
4/10
Pamlico County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.0mi
8/10
Pamlico County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.0mi
6/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$435,000 – $526,000
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