This home's estimate is 61.8% higher than the average sale price ($595K) of 6 comparable homes.
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526 Bay Shores Rd, Merritt, NC 28556
About this home
Spectacular Waterfront Estate On A Beautiful Waterfront Lot With A 250' Concrete Dock With A 10X20 Platform, Ski-Do Lift, Power And Water On The Bay River. Home Offers A View Of The Water From Every Room. 9'Ceilings And Crown Molding Throughout. Cathedral Ceiling In The Great Room, Glass Rock Linear Sealed Fireplace, Remote Blinds In Kitchen, Kitchen Has a Stainless Steel Counter Top, Large Island With A Granite Counter Top and Stainless Base Offers More Storage. Refrigerator, Convection Oven/Microwave, Gas Range/Electric Oven, Martha Stewart Cabinets, All Three Bedrooms Offer Private Tile Baths With Heated Floors. Laundry Room, Full Guest Bath. Home Was Raised In 2013 Well Above The Flood Zone And Designed For Flooding. 2700 Sq. Ft. Workshop, Fishing Room, Storage, Two Trane Electric Heat Pumps Offer Zoned Heat And Air. French Drain System around The House. Brazilian Hardwoods and Porcelain Tile Throughout. Rain Bird Irrigation System 700 Sq. Ft Trek Deck Perfect For Entertaining. Solar Lights Lead To The Dock. New Septic Field With A New Pump Station. This Gorgeous Home Has High Quality Everything And Is Move-In Ready.
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Sale history for 526 Bay Shores Rd
$227/sq ft
$233/sq ft
$163/sq ft
$180/sq ft
Wonderful, custom designed and built home on the shores of the Bay River. Lovely landscaping featuring mature plantings in a very natural and low maintenance setting.
$180/sq ft
Tax history for 526 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: 3
- Has Garage
- Has Attached Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Off Street, On Site, Unpaved
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 5
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Other, Central Air, Zoned
- Has Heating
- Heating: Radiant Floor, Electric, Heat Pump
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Wet Bar
- Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Coverings, Insulated Windows
- Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Washer, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring: Cork, Tile, Wood, See Remarks
- Room Information
- # of Rooms Total: 8
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Dock, Balcony
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, See Remarks
- Fencing: None
- Roof: See Remarks, Shingle
- Pool Information
- Pool Features: See Remarks
- Has Spa/Hot Tub
- Building Information
- Sq. Ft.: 2700
- Levels: One, One and One Half
- Construction Materials: Concrete, See Remarks, Block, Stucco
- Foundation Details: Block, Raised, See Remarks
- Property Features
- On Waterfront
- Waterfront Features: Waterfront Access
- Has View
- Security Features: Security Lights
- Accessibility Features: Accessible Full Bath
- Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
- Other Structures: Workshop
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Open Lot, See Remarks, Wooded
- Frontage Type: River
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Frontage Type: Private Road, See Remarks
- Lot Size : 1
- Lot Size Dimensions: 122.56 x 98.08 x 350.87 x 408.94
- Lot Size Area: 1
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 1
- Zoning: None
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,648.60
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Utilities: Water Available, Water Connected, See Remarks
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
- HOA Information
- Has Homeowners Association
- Association Amenities: Boat Dock
- Association Fee: $250
- Schools Information
- Middle Or Junior School: Pamlico County
- High School District: Pamlico
- High School: Pamlico County
- Location Information
- Directions: NC Hwy 55 East. Left on Florence Rd.Approximately 5 miles turn Left on Bay Shores Rd. House will be on the right.
- Subdivision Name: Bay Shore Estates
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,710
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 1.01 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1988
- Year Renovated: 1994
- County: Pamlico County
- APN: J043-3-10
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 • 5.1mi
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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