CIRCA 1911 - Beautiful Historic Home located on a gorgeous 1.79 acre lot with stately trees. Restoration has begun on this 3 bedroom/1 bathturn of the century home with beautiful wood floors, tall ceilings, wide open foyers, elegant staircase and several fireplaces. Downstairs thereis a living room, parlor (or 4th bedroom), bath, dining room, kitchen and laundry room. Upstairs you will find three large bedrooms with fireplaces. The exterior is surrounded by porches - both front and rear that lend to the character and charm of the home. Central Heat/Air. Situated near the new golf community Scotch Hall Preserve, this is an exciting opportunity to own a unique piece of history.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$742
$13,434 + $63,240
$76,674
2024
$742 (+7.2%)
$13,434 + $63,240
$76,674
2023
$692 (+4.3%)
$13,434 + $63,240
$76,674
2022
$663
$13,434 + $63,240
$76,674
2021
$663
$13,434 + $63,240
$76,674
2020
$663 (+8.2%)
$13,434 + $63,240
$76,674
2019
$613 (+4.2%)
$13,434 + $63,240
$76,674
2018
$588
$18,250 + $52,590
$70,840
2017
$588 (+0.2%)
$18,250 + $52,590
$70,840
2016
$587 (−1.3%)
$18,250 + $52,590
$70,840
2015
$595
$18,250 + $52,590
$70,840
2014
$595
$18,250 + $52,590
$70,840
2013
$595
$18,250 + $52,590
$70,840
Tax history for 126 Avoca Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$742
$13,434 + $63,240
$76,674
2024
$742 (+7.2%)
$13,434 + $63,240
$76,674
2023
$692 (+4.3%)
$13,434 + $63,240
$76,674
2022
$663
$13,434 + $63,240
$76,674
2021
$663
$13,434 + $63,240
$76,674
2020
$663 (+8.2%)
$13,434 + $63,240
$76,674
2019
$613 (+4.2%)
$13,434 + $63,240
$76,674
2018
$588
$18,250 + $52,590
$70,840
2017
$588 (+0.2%)
$18,250 + $52,590
$70,840
2016
$587 (−1.3%)
$18,250 + $52,590
$70,840
2015
$595
$18,250 + $52,590
$70,840
2014
$595
$18,250 + $52,590
$70,840
2013
$595
$18,250 + $52,590
$70,840
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.79 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1911
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bertie County
APN
6853808612
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, None
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings
Appliances: Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: None
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2408
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
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
Lot Size : 1.79
Lot Size Area: 1.79
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.79
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $595
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Water Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: TAKE HWY 45 TO MIDWAY. GO THROUGH LIGHT AND TAKE 2ND PAVED ROAD TO THE LEFT - AVOCA FARM ROAD. HOME IS AT THE INTERSECTION OF AVOCA FARM ROAD AND OLD MERRY HILL ROAD.
Subdivision Name: N/A
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.79 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Bertie County
APN: 6853808612
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Albemarle Area Association of REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Colerain Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 13.0mi
5/10
Bertie Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.0mi
3/10
Bertie High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.3mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Merry Hill, NC • 27957
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 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
$129,000 – $156,000
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