This Partially renovated 2BR/1BA home offers great opportunity! Options galore! Home sits on over 2.7 acres of cleared flat land perfect for peace and quiet or split it up into 3 lots. Rocking chair covered porch. Mud/laundry room w/ washer & dryer hookups. Bathroom offers dbl vanities & shower/tub combo. Property has several buildings. Home is being sold AS-IS. Seller Partially renovated house and decided to sell. Baseboard heat and window unit to be reinstalled. Lot has been surveyed. Renovate or build!
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
2.87 acresLot Size
$334Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Christopher Pappalardo• Keller Williams One
Bought with Christopher Pappalardo• Keller Williams One
A truly remarkable property in the heart of Oak Ridge featuring over 2.8 acres of property great for pasture, four wheelers, chickens or just playing with the family. Tons of potential and loads of privacy. Some fenced areas & some mature woods. Home & buildings offered at no value. Buy & build your dream home or renovate the current home to keep the quaint country feel. Some Bldgs have electric/water in tack shed! Hard to find acreage in sought after Oak Ridge & Northwest schools. Home offered "as-is".
Triad MLS #861616
Feb 21, 2018
Sold
$132,500
$148/sq ft
Feb 3, 2018
Pending
—
Jan 8, 2018
Contingent
—
Jan 5, 2018
Listed
$137,850
$154/sq ft
+1
A truly remarkable property in the heart of Oak Ridge featuring over 2.6 acres of property great for pasture, four wheelers, chickens or just playing with the family. Tons of potential and loads of privacy. Some fenced areas and some mature woods. Home and buildings offered at no value. Buy and build your dream home or renovate the current home to keep the quaint country feel. Some buildings have electric. Water in the tack shed! Hard to find acreage in sought after Oak Ridge and Northwest schools.
Public Records
Mar 1, 1987
Sold
$61,000
$68/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1980
Sold
$20,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,529
$100,500 + $64,900
$165,400
2024
$1,529 (+2.8%)
$100,500 + $64,900
$165,400
2023
$1,488 (−1.0%)
$100,500 + $64,900
$165,400
2022
$1,502 (+25.1%)
$100,500 + $64,900
$165,400
2021
$1,201
$100,500 + $64,900
$165,400
2020
$1,201 (+1.0%)
$79,900 + $52,300
$132,200
2019
$1,189
$79,900 + $51,000
$130,900
2018
$1,189 (−1.3%)
$79,900 + $51,000
$130,900
2016
$1,205 (−1.6%)
$79,900 + $50,300
$130,200
2014
$1,225
$79,900 + $50,300
$130,200
Tax history for 8564 Benbow Merrill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,529
$100,500 + $64,900
$165,400
2024
$1,529 (+2.8%)
$100,500 + $64,900
$165,400
2023
$1,488 (−1.0%)
$100,500 + $64,900
$165,400
2022
$1,502 (+25.1%)
$100,500 + $64,900
$165,400
2021
$1,201
$100,500 + $64,900
$165,400
2020
$1,201 (+1.0%)
$79,900 + $52,300
$132,200
2019
$1,189
$79,900 + $51,000
$130,900
2018
$1,189 (−1.3%)
$79,900 + $51,000
$130,900
2016
$1,205 (−1.6%)
$79,900 + $50,300
$130,200
2014
$1,225
$79,900 + $50,300
$130,200
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.87 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
728
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Guilford County
APN
165376
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Basement Information
Basement YN: No
Basement: Cellar, Crawl Space
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Interior Features
Has Primary On Main
Attic Description: Pulldown Stairs
Flooring: Vinyl
Interior Features: Dead Bolt(s)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced, Partial
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Features: Natural Land, Partially Cleared, Partially Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 2.87
Land Information
Land Description: Natural Land, Partially Cleared, Partially Fenced, Partially Wooded
Water Source: Private, Well
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Stick/Site Built
Structure Type: House
Built Information: Existing
Year Built: 1928
Other Structures: Storage
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances: Range, Free-Standing Range, Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Building Information
Building Area Total: 894
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,188.83
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Water Heater: Electric
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Baseboard, Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Location
HOA Information
Association: Greensboro
Association YN: No
School / Neighborhood
Elementary School: Oak Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: Northwest Guilford
High School: Northwest Guilford
Additional School Info Zone: Verify with School Board
Location Details
Directions: From NC-68, Left onto Alcorn Road, Left onto Stafford Mill Road, Right onto Willard Road, Left onto Benbow-Merrill, Property will be on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 728
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Guilford County
APN: 165376
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Oak Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
Northwest Guilford Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
9/10
Northwest Guilford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
9/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
11% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Oak Ridge, NC • 27310
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$284,000 – $343,000
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