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500 Bay Shores Rd, Merritt, NC 28556
About this home
Spectacular river views from the living, dining & Master Bedroom areas of this 3 Bed/2 Bath home. Situated on the Bay River in a quiet, wooded neighborhood, you can enjoy watching the dolphins play and the birds dive for fish. Home was remodeled in 2012 and features an updated kitchen with lots of cabinets open to a large breakfast/dining room; living room with vaulted ceiling/gas logs; Master suite opens to spacious outdoor deck; large home office; bright tiled sun room & attached double garage. Outdoors there is a 12 x 16 garden shed. Private concrete dock w/ 7000 lb. boat lift installed in 2020; new HVAC in 2020. Just waiting for you to come home.
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Sale history for 500 Bay Shores Rd
$153/sq ft
$161/sq ft
$150/sq ft
$153/sq ft
$137/sq ft
$138/sq ft
Tax history for 500 Bay Shores Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- # of Parking Spaces Total: 2
- Has Garage
- Has Attached Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off Street, On Site, Unpaved
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 2
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Central Air
- Has Heating
- Heating: Propane, Forced Air
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Window Features: Skylight(s)
- Appliances: Gas Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has Fireplace
- Fireplace Features: Gas Log
- Room Information
- # of Rooms Total: 9
- Laundry Features: In Hall, Laundry Closet
- Basement Details: None, Crawl Space
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Dock
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Door Features: Storm Door(s)
- Fencing: None
- Roof: Shingle
- Building Information
- Sq. Ft.: 2393
- Levels: One
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
- Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
- Property Features
- On Waterfront
- Waterfront Features: Waterfront Access
- Has View
- Other Structures: Storage
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Frontage Type: River
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Lot Size : 1.23
- Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
- Lot Size Area: 1.23
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 1.23
- Zoning: Residential
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,978
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Utilities: Water Available
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
- HOA Information
- Has Homeowners Association
- Association Fee: $250
- Schools Information
- Elementary School: Fred A. Anderson
- Middle Or Junior School: Pamlico County
- High School District: Pamlico
- High School: Pamlico County
- Location Information
- Directions: NC Hwy 55 East to Merritt; turn LEFT on Florence Road; approximately 5 miles, turn LEFT on Bay Shores Road. House is on the right.
- Subdivision Name: Bay Shore Estates
Public facts
- Beds: 5
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,141
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 1.23 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1997
- Year Renovated: 1997
- County: Pamlico County
- APN: J043-3-11
Other
- Listing Information
- List AOR: Neuse River Region Association of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 6.1mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 106° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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