Welcome to 17 Merganser Cove, tucked into the treasured, tree-lined waterfront community of Goose Creek—a rare find where nature and convenience meet in perfect harmony. Set on a peaceful private lake full of wildlife, this 3,134 sq ft home offers a daily dose of serenity, yet you're just minutes from shops, dining, grocery, and the popular Rocky Mount Mills campus. Step inside to find a truly GREAT Great Room with expansive views of the water. The formal dining room also offers lakefront dining, and the galley-style kitchen is perfectly appointed for entertaining—complete with a second dishwasher in the oversized laundry room. The main-level primary suite is your private retreat, showcasing a second fireplace, dual vanities, a spa tub, a separate shower, and dual walk-in closets. Upstairs, you'll find two large bedrooms each with their own private en-suite baths. Need more flex space? The right wing upstairs features two bonus rooms with a full bath between—perfect for a home office, gym, music studio, craft room, yoga sanctuary. .. .. you decide. A spacious 2-car garage even includes a stove—ideal for seafood boils or outdoor entertaining. Outside, enjoy quiet mornings and golden-hour evenings surrounded by birdsong and gentle breezes—all while the yard maintenance is handled for you. This is the waterfront lifestyle you've been searching for: peaceful, playful, and perfectly placed. Vacation vibes—every single day.
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$162Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Trevor Foote• Foote Real Estate Group
Bought with Sterling Grimes• Foote Real Estate Group
Welcome to 17 Merganser Cove, tucked into the treasured, tree-lined waterfront community of Goose Creek—a rare find where nature and convenience meet in perfect harmony. Set on a peaceful private lake full of wildlife, this 3,134 sq ft home offers a daily dose of serenity, yet you're just minutes from shops, dining, grocery, and the popular Rocky Mount Mills campus. Step inside to find a truly GREAT Great Room with expansive views of the water. The formal dining room also offers lakefront dining, and the galley-style kitchen is perfectly appointed for entertaining—complete with a second dishwasher in the oversized laundry room. The main-level primary suite is your private retreat, showcasing a second fireplace, dual vanities, a spa tub, a separate shower, and dual walk-in closets. Upstairs, you'll find two large bedrooms each with their own private en-suite baths. Need more flex space? The right wing upstairs features two bonus rooms with a full bath between—perfect for a home office, gym, music studio, craft room, yoga sanctuary. .. .. you decide. A spacious 2-car garage even includes a stove—ideal for seafood boils or outdoor entertaining. Outside, enjoy quiet mornings and golden-hour evenings surrounded by birdsong and gentle breezes—all while the yard maintenance is handled for you. This is the waterfront lifestyle you've been searching for: peaceful, playful, and perfectly placed. Vacation vibes—every single day.
Public Records
Nov 17, 2005
Sold
$350,000
$112/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,783
$68,000 + $373,720
$441,720
2024
$2,783 (+21.1%)
$68,000 + $373,720
$441,720
2023
$2,298
$61,200 + $281,840
$343,040
2022
$2,298 (−8.8%)
$61,200 + $281,840
$343,040
2021
$2,520 (−0.4%)
$61,200 + $281,840
$343,040
2020
$2,529 (−0.4%)
$61,200 + $281,840
$343,040
2019
$2,539 (−0.4%)
$61,200 + $281,840
$343,040
2018
$2,549 (−0.4%)
$61,200 + $281,840
$343,040
2017
$2,560 (+7.3%)
$61,200 + $281,840
$343,040
2016
$2,385
$61,200 + $281,840
$343,040
2015
$2,385 (−5.8%)
$68,000 + $288,100
$356,100
2013
$2,531
$68,000 + $288,100
$356,100
Tax history for 17 Merganser Cv
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,783
$68,000 + $373,720
$441,720
2024
$2,783 (+21.1%)
$68,000 + $373,720
$441,720
2023
$2,298
$61,200 + $281,840
$343,040
2022
$2,298 (−8.8%)
$61,200 + $281,840
$343,040
2021
$2,520 (−0.4%)
$61,200 + $281,840
$343,040
2020
$2,529 (−0.4%)
$61,200 + $281,840
$343,040
2019
$2,539 (−0.4%)
$61,200 + $281,840
$343,040
2018
$2,549 (−0.4%)
$61,200 + $281,840
$343,040
2017
$2,560 (+7.3%)
$61,200 + $281,840
$343,040
2016
$2,385
$61,200 + $281,840
$343,040
2015
$2,385 (−5.8%)
$68,000 + $288,100
$356,100
2013
$2,531
$68,000 + $288,100
$356,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,280 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,877
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Nash County
APN
385117021263
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
R-6MFA
Multifamily Residential District
The R-6MFA district is intended to provide for urban residential development, which is designed to provide for medium density areas for multifamily, triplex, duplex and single-family units with related recreational facilities protected from intrusion of commercial and industrial activity. Permitted uses are designed to stabilize and protect the essential characteristics of the area and permit certain home occupations as set forth in this LDC.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Dual Closets, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Primary Downstairs, Smooth Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wet Bar, Whirlpool Tub
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 3134.0
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck
Foundation Details: See Remarks
Fencing: None
Roof: Shake
Property information
Living Area: 3,134
Above Grade Finished Area: 3134.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Lot Information
Frontage Type: Lakefront
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Lot Size Area: 0.24
Lot Size Square Feet: 10454.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 5565.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Gas Pack, Heat Pump
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: Yes
Association Name: Goose Creek HOA
Association Amenities: Gated, Maintenance Grounds
Association Fee: 4044.0
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds
School Information
Elementary School: Nash - Benvenue
Middle Or Junior School: Nash - Rocky Mount
High School: Nash - Rocky Mount
Location Information
County Or Parish: Nash
Directions: From 64 East take Exit 467 US 64 toward Sunset Ave/Buck Leonard Blvd. Left on Country Club. Straight on Jeffreys. Left on Goose Creek Lane into subdivision gated entrance. Slight right on Merganser Cove. First home on left on the water!
Latitude: 35.976171
Longitude: -77.816351
Postal Code: 27804
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Community Information
Community Features: Gated, Lake
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,877
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,280 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Nash County
APN: 385117021263
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-10-09
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-08-14T14:22:17Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-08-14T14:23:09Z
Around this home
Schools
Benvenue Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Rocky Mount Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
4/10
Rocky Mount High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 46-56% 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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
7/10 Wind Factor
75% 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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Rocky Mount, NC • 27804
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$483,000 – $584,000
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