$470,000

430 Bay Shores Rd Merritt, NC 28556

$5,581
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,323 sqft
1.6 acres
$202 / sqft
House

Property details

About 430 Bay Shores Rd

Diamond in the Rough, this fabulous waterfront property with elevated modular home has tons of potential. Located in Bay Shore Estates, it is convenient to Oriental and Bayboro in Pamlico County and 20 minutes from historic New Bern, NC. Home is set back from public street by long gravel driveway, surrounded by azaleas, magnolias, and pines. Driveway leads behind the home through 1.6 acres to navigable Moore's Creek just off Bay River. There is a community boat ramp and dock as well as individual boat slip assigned to this property. Handcrafted Homes built this elevated modular. The first floor which was finished by builder has 2325 sf with 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths and is served by an electric heat pump for heating and cooling. The second floor has been mostly finished by homeowner (not permitted) providing another 1572 sf, but with no functioning HVAC system on 2nd floor currently. The second floor has potential for another 3 bedrooms and has 1.5 baths installed. All 2nd floor rooms are off a large central open area surrounding enclosed staircase. Home has been a rental property for some years and Owner will provide an allowance of $12,000 for flooring and power washing. Owner says there is potential for parking several vehicles under the house. Don't miss the opportunity to make this spacious home your own! MOTIVATED SELLER!!!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Heat Pump
Size2,323 sqft
Lot size1.6 Acres
Year built2006
ParkingGravel, Off Street
MLS #100499621
WaterfrontDock, Boat Slip, Boat Ramp

Summary

  • MLS Number: 100499621
  • Office Name: COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST ADVANTAGE

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$470,000

430 Bay Shores Rd

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 22, 2005
Home Sold
$62,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$329,351$2,326
2023$329,351$2,260
2022$329,351$2,260
2021$329,351$2,260
2020$329,351$2,260
2019$272,246$1,868
2018$-$1,868

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Fred a Anderson Elementary School

Public District 4-5

6.2 mi

515 Anderson Dr

6

Pamlico County Primary School

Public District PK-3

6.4 mi

323 Neals Creek Rd

3

Brinson Memorial Elementary School

Public District KG-5

20.4 mi

319 Neuse Forrest Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $49,884. Typical income of Merritt, NC residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

31%
<35k
58%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

34%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
50%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

7%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
10%
18-34 yrs old
50%
35-64 yrs old
27%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • HuntingHunting
  • NASCARNASCAR

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dollar GeneralDollar General
  • DillardsDillards
  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ApplebeesApplebees
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Texas RoadhouseTexas Roadhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • CadillacCadillac
  • SubaruSubaru
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • New CountryNew Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 430 Bay Shores Rd

This home is located at 430 Bay Shores Rd in Merritt, NC and zip code 28556. This 2,323 square foot home, which was built in 2006, sits on a 1.60 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $470,000.

The inventory of homes for sale in Merritt, NC between February and March 2025 increased by 50%. In March 2025 median list price was $517,500 and the average listing age was 126 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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