104 Mallard Drive, Merritt, NC 28556 (MLS# 100565013)

104 Mallard Drive, Merritt, NC 28556

$509,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,700 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 38,333 Status: Pending

Current Price: $509,900 List Date: 4/10/2026 Last Modified: 4/25/2026

Overview

Description

Finally, the elusive affordable waterfront oasis you have been searching for. Best of all? This home remained dry through Hurricane Florence with no indoor flooding (only the crawlspace saw water). This is the kind of oasis where diamonds dance on the water in the afternoon sun, nights are silent, songbirds announce the sun, and the sun fades to a soft glow. Being home will feel like a warm hug. Nestled along scenic Browns Creek with a deep-water dock offering direct access to the Pamlico Sound, ICW, and all points beyond--perfect for serious boaters, sailors, fishermen and coastal wildlife enthusiasts. Enjoy sweeping big-water views from your bulkheaded shoreline, complete with a large boat slip and lift. Relax on the inviting rocking chair front porch or take in the scenery from the spacious screened porch with soaring ceilings--ideal for alfresco dining. An additional open deck provides even more space to unwind, grill, and entertain. Inside, the updated home features LVP floor ... (Read more) Finally, the elusive affordable waterfront oasis you have been searching for. Best of all? This home remained dry through Hurricane Florence with no indoor flooding (only the crawlspace saw water). This is the kind of oasis where diamonds dance on the water in the afternoon sun, nights are silent, songbirds announce the sun, and the sun fades to a soft glow. Being home will feel like a warm hug. Nestled along scenic Browns Creek with a deep-water dock offering direct access to the Pamlico Sound, ICW, and all points beyond--perfect for serious boaters, sailors, fishermen and coastal wildlife enthusiasts. Enjoy sweeping big-water views from your bulkheaded shoreline, complete with a large boat slip and lift. Relax on the inviting rocking chair front porch or take in the scenery from the spacious screened porch with soaring ceilings--ideal for alfresco dining. An additional open deck provides even more space to unwind, grill, and entertain. Inside, the updated home features LVP flooring, granite countertops, and a well-equipped kitchen with room for a center island. The breakfast nook captures stunning waterfront views, creating the perfect spot for morning coffee or casual dining. The spacious living room is centered around both the waterfront views and a cozy fireplace, making it ideal for relaxing or hosting guests. The front room is spacious and bright, perfect for a formal dining, formal living room, an exercise space, or whatever you create. The large primary suite offers a private retreat with water views, a sitting area, dual vanities, and an impressive walk-in tiled shower. For boating enthusiasts, the outer sailboat slip measures approximately 30' x 30' (outer piling to piling) and can accommodate even longer vessels, while the lift slip is approximately 22' x 11'. Water depth is approximately 5.5 feet at the end of the dock, with both power and water available. A sizable oyster bed sits along the left side of the property near a charming swing. Additional features include an outdoor storage building and a picnic area, perfect for enjoying the coastal lifestyle. Situated just a short tree lined drive from the charming waterfront village of Oriental, the Sailing Capital of North Carolina. Numerous dining options, a brewery, arts - crafts galleries, live entertainment, wine bar, and numerous regional community events are conveniently close. Whether you love fishing, crabbing, boating, or simply soaking in the outdoors, this property delivers the best of relaxed coastal living This home has a freshly fully repainted interior and is otherwise in move ready condition right now. Because the home is currently lightly occupied, a quick possession is available for the motivated buyer. This is an exceptional value on an extremely desirable property. Strong offers by buyers that are ready and able to act are suggested. Annotated pre marketing home inspection on file for serious buyers. Showings begin 4/10. Schedule your showing now before it is gone.

Listing Details MLS# 100565013

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Marketing Start Date: 2026-04-04
Listing Price: 509900
List Price/SqFt: 299.94
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 104
Street Name: Mallard
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Pamlico
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28556
City Limits: No
Marketing City: Merritt
Subdivision: Sunset Shores
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: Hwy 55 East towards Oriental, Lert on Trent Rd, Left on Sr-traight Rd, Right on Brown Creek Rd, Right on Sunset Dr, Left on Mallard Dr, home at end on right
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.88
Lot SqFt: 38333
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1700
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 1700
# Rooms: 8
# Baths - Full: 2
# Baths - Half: Yes
# Baths - Total: 3
# Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
ud_i_10: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1983

More Information

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2026-04-25

Boat Slip

Boat Slip Width: 16
Mean High Water Depth: 5.5

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Tideland Electric
Water Provider: Pamlico County

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year: 200
Association Name: Sunset Shores HOA
Association Phone: not known

Rooms

Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Breakfast Nook Level: First
Dining Room Level: First
Fnshd Room over Garage Level: Second
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Master Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Breakfast Nook: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Fnshd Room over Garage: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 1

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 438041
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 1625.4
Deed Book: 732
Deed Page: 200
Legal: Lot 1 Sunset Shores
Broker Owner: No
PID: KO71-1-1
Tax Identifier: K071-1-1
Plat Book: -
Plat Page: -
Special Assessments: None Known
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: residential
HOA: Yes
Cobra Zone: No
Elementary School: Pamlico County Primary
Middle School: Pamlico County
Middle School 2: Pamlico County
High School: Pamlico County
High School 2: Pamlico County

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 1
Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Garage: Yes
Off Street: Yes

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Maint - Comm Areas: Yes

Frontage Type

Creek: Yes

View Type

Creek/Stream: Yes
Water: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Lot Water Features

Boat Slip: Yes
Boat Dock: Yes
Boat Lift: Yes
Bulkhead: Yes
Pier: Yes
Sailboat Accessible: Yes
Water Access Comm: Yes
Water Depth 4+: Yes

Exterior Finish

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space: Yes

Flooring

LVT/LVP: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Screened: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Maintained: Yes
Private Road: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Heated SqFt

1600 - 1799: Yes

Heating

Heat Pump: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: Yes

Utilities

Water Connected: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water Source

Municipal Water: Yes

Appliances/Equip

Dishwasher: Yes
Electric Oven: Yes

Fireplace Features

Living Room: Yes

Interior Features

Blinds/Shades: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Solid Surface: Yes
Walk-in Shower: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes

Dining Room Type

Combination: Yes
Formal: Yes

Property Features

Frontage Type: Creek View Type: Creek/Stream; Water Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding Fencing: None Foundation: Crawl Space Parking Features: Garage; Garage; Off Street Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Front Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Levels: Two Lot Water Features: Boat Dock; Boat Lift; Bulkhead; Pier; Sailboat Accessible; Water Access Comm; Water Depth 4+ Cooling: Heat Pump Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Utilities: Water Connected Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Municipal Water Fireplace Features: Living Room Flooring: LVT/LVP Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Pantry; Solid Surface; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 1600 - 1799 Dining Room Type: Combination; Formal Other Structures: Shed(s) HOA and Neigh Amenities: Maint - Comm Areas Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Breakfast Nook; Dining Room; Fnshd Room over Garage; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level	Remarks
Living Room	20.50	13.00	First
Dining Room	12.50	12.00	First	Dining or Flex Room
Kitchen	12.50	10.00	First
Breakfast Nook	12.50	8.80	First
Master Bedroom	21.70	14.00	First
Bedroom 2	12.50	10.00	Second
Bedroom 3	11.50	11.00	Second
Fnshd Room over Garage	11.00	4.60	Second

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Listing Office: NEUSE REALTY, INC

Last Updated: April - 25 - 2026

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