$588,896
$158K since sold in October 2021$3,000 since October
This home's estimate is 19.5% lower than the average sale price ($732K) of 6 comparable homes.
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$588,896
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,959/mo
3
bd•
2 ba
•
2,074
sq ft
638 Bay Shores Rd, Merritt, NC 28556
About this home
Amazing views and coastal charm all in one beautiful location. Your own personal outdoor oasis with in-ground salt water pool, backyard dock, riverfront boardwalk and beautiful landscaping are all in perfect harmony with this cozy, yet spacious home. The large living room boasts a vaulted ceiling, durable and stunning COREtec Luxury VInyl Plank flooring, gas log fireplace and splendid views across the Bay River. Waterviews are captured from most every room in this impeccable home. Features include a true Carolina room that can be enjoyed in all seasons, an eat-in kitchen with charming breakfast nook, formal dining room, large master suite with dual marble-topped vanity, tiled walk-in shower, soaking tub, and walk-in closet; and an updated kitchen appliances and granite countertops. New detached garage and workshed add the extra space for your car and gardening tools. For the boating enthusiast or fisherman, there is a community boat ramp to launch your watercraft in this lovely waterfront neighborhood. Convenient location less than 15 minutes from the Village of Oriental, groceries, shopping and restaurants.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
0.77 acresLot Size
$284Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
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$2,801/mo
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Market trends in 28556, NC
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-list price
94.8%
0.8% MoM
Median sale price
$540K
$30K MoM
Avg. days on market
106d
6 days MoM
Recently sold homes
7
4 MoM
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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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Estimated sale price
$560,000 – $678,000
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