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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
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Last Updated: March - 06 - 2026
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