39 Croaker Road N, Merritt, NC 28556
$425,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
2
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,485
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
15,246
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$425,000
List Date:
1/16/2026
Last Modified:
3/06/2026
Description
Waterfront home on scenic Buxton Creek, offering easy access to the Pamlico Sound and Intracoastal Waterway and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence combines quality construction, thoughtful updates, and inviting outdoor living in a peaceful creekfront setting.
Carefully maintained and improved, the home features a metal roof, updated HVAC system, newer kitchen appliances, and generator-ready wiring. Elevated in 2004, the home provides excellent protection along with a finished enclosed area beneath, ideal for storage, hobbies, or workshop space, complete with built-in workbenches, extensive shelving, a propane wall heater, and covered parking for two vehicles. Two shop doors were replaced in 2025.
Inside, the updated kitchen offers soft-close cabinetry and a dual-fuel range, while the living area is comfortable year-round with a mini-split system, propane parlor stove, and sliding glass door leading to outdoor spaces. The hot water heater was replaced in 2024, adding to the home's list of recent improvements.
Outdoor living is a highlight, with a covered porch and deck overlooking Buxton Creek—perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Boaters will appreciate the boathouse with a 16,000-lb lift and new roof (2025) and approximately five feet of water depth at the dock, making time on the water convenient and enjoyable. Additional features include LeafFilter gutter protection and low-maintenance exterior finishes.
Whether used as a full-time residence or a waterfront retreat, this property offers a comfortable, well-cared-for home in a quiet creekfront setting with excellent boating access.
More Information MLS# 100549607
Building/Ext Features
ud_i_08: 1
Property Interior Info
ud_i_10: 1
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 1485
# Rooms: 5
# Baths - Full: 2
# Baths - Half: 0
# Baths - Total: 2
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1485
# Bedrooms: 2
Contract Info
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 302.36
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Closed
Marketing Start Date: 2026-01-16
Listing Price: 449000
Current Price: $425,000
Location Information
City Limits: No
Marketing City: Merritt
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Street #: 39
Street Name: Croaker
Street Suffix: Road
Post Direction: N
County: Pamlico
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28556
Subdivision: Paradise Shores
Geo Lat: 35.100766
Geo Lon: -76.609529
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: Yes
Directions to Property: From New Bern, take Hwy 55 to Merritt. Turn left on Florence Road. Turn right on Whortonsville. Turn left on Paradise Shores Road. Turn right on Buxton Avenue. Turn right on Dawn Street. Turn right on Dawn Street. House will be on the left.
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.35
Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
Lot SqFt: 15246
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Mainland
Legal & Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 189780
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 1086.99
Deed Book: 323
Deed Page: 861
Legal: Lot 157 of the Sound View Beach Subdivision as recorded in Map Book 3, Page 55
See attached survey
Broker Owner: No
PID: 7510409210000
Tax Identifier: L091-24
Plat Book: Map Book 3
Plat Page: Page 55
Special Assessments: none
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: residential
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes
Elementary School: Pamlico County Primary
Elementary School 2: 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: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 0
Underhouse Spaces: 2
Total Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features
Covered: 1
Underhouse: 1
HOA and Neigh Amenities
No Amenities: 1
Basement
None: 1
Frontage Type
Creek: 1
View Type
Creek/Stream: 1
Water: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Lot Water Features
Boat Slip: 1
Boat Dock: 1
Boat Lift: 1
Deeded Water Access: 1
Deeded Waterfront: 1
Pier: 1
Current Service Providers
Electric Provider: Tideland Electric
Fuel Vendor Provider: Suburban Propane
Water Provider: Pamlico County
Exterior Finish
Fiber Cement: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Fencing
None: 1
Foundation
Block: 1
Flooring
Bamboo: 1
Carpet: 1
LVT/LVP: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank: 1
Above or Below Ground: Above Ground
Fuel Type: Propane
In Use: Yes
Owned or Leased: Owned
Patio and Porch Features
Covered: 1
Deck: 1
Porch: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Levels
One: 1
Entry Level Information
Entry Level: 1
Lot Features
Corner Lot: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Paved: 1
Private Road: 1
Trash Collection
Private Service: 1
Cooling
Heat Pump: 1
Heated SqFt
1400 - 1599: 1
Heating
Fireplace(s): 1
Heat Pump: 1
Space Heater: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Utilities
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water Source
County Water: 1
Appliances/Equip
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Range: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Fireplace Features
Free Standing: 1
Propane: 1
Furnished
Negotiable: 1
Interior Features
Pantry: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Closet: 1
Dining Room Type
Combination: 1
Other Structures
Boat House: 1
Rooms
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Master Bedroom: 1
Master Bedroom Level: First
Office: 1
Office Level: First
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 1965
Status Change Info
Under Contract Date: 2026-02-12
Sold Price: $425,000
Sold Date: 2026-03-06
Property Features
Frontage Type: Creek
View Type: Creek/Stream; Water
Basement: None
Construction: Wood Frame
Exterior Finish: Fiber Cement
Fencing: None
Foundation: Block
Fuel Tank: Fuel Tank
Parking Features: Covered; Underhouse
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch
Roof: Metal
Levels: One
Trash Collection: Private Service
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Water Features: Boat Dock; Boat Lift; Deeded Water Access; Deeded Waterfront; Pier
Cooling: Heat Pump
Heating: Fireplace(s); Heat Pump; Space Heater
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
Water Heater: Electric
Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: County Water
Fireplace Features: Free Standing; Propane
Flooring: Bamboo; Carpet; LVT/LVP; Tile; Wood
Furnished: Negotiable
Interior Features: Pantry
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Heated SqFt: 1400 - 1599
Dining Room Type: Combination
Other Structures: Boat House
HOA and Neigh Amenities: No Amenities
Rooms: Bedroom 2; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Office
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Room Information
Master Bedroom
Length: 19.00
Width: 11.70
Level: First
Bedroom 2
Length: 11.80
Width: 11.90
Level: First
Living Room
Length: 22.60
Width: 19.30
Level: First
Office
Length: 8.30
Width: 11.80
Level: First
Kitchen
Length: 12.70
Width: 19.40
Level: First
Listing Office:
Century 21 Sail/Loft Realty
IDX
Last Updated: March - 06 - 2026
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