Awesome views from this waterfront cottage on an elevated home site on the Bay River giving unobstructed access to the Pamlico Sound, ICW & vistas beyond! Reconstructed dock with water and electric boat lift, 100 linear ft. bulk headed lot, spacious screened porch and a warm friendly cottage. Updated in 2017 with new vinyl floors in kitchen, living room, and bath, new carpeting in bedrooms and upstairs, freshly painted interior, new vinyl windows and screen, and more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$441Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Larry Gwaltney GWALTNEY• Century 21 Sail/Loft Realty
Bought with Suzanne Gwaltney• Century 21 Sail/Loft Realty
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.25
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
1,368
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pamlico County
APN
K051-21-15
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Unpaved
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: None, Dock
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
Fencing: None
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 990
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
On Waterfront
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 0.48
Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 208.26 x 73.89 x 201.86
Lot Size Area: 0.48
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.48
Zoning: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $910
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Water Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: None
Schools Information
Elementary School: Fred A. Anderson
Middle Or Junior School: Pamlico County
High School: Pamlico County
Location Information
Directions: From Hwy 55 take a left on Florence Rd. Turn left on Bell Point. Turn left on Bay Shores Road, N. Across the street from the stop sign. Look for the sign.
Subdivision Name: Other
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,368
Stories: 1.25
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Pamlico County
APN: K051-21-15
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Neuse River Region Association of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Fred A Anderson Elementary School
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 6.5mi
4/10
Pamlico County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.6mi
8/10
Pamlico County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° 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
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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
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Estimated sale price
$415,000 – $502,000
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