78 Mosquito Drive, Merritt, NC 28556 (MLS# 100516383)

78 Mosquito Drive, Merritt, NC 28556

$399,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 894 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 39,465 Status: Active

Current Price: $399,000 List Date: 6/28/2025 Last Modified: 6/27/2026

Overview

Description

Price Reduced - Waterfront Fishing & Hunting Retreat with Private Boat Ramp and Dock This rustic waterfront getaway on Broad Creek offers a rare opportunity to own a dedicated recreational retreat in the heart of Pamlico County. Located in an unrestricted area with direct water access, this two-bedroom cottage is ideally suited for fishing trips, hunting weekends, and coastal escapes. Situated along the shores of Broad Creek, the property enjoys expansive views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Pamlico Sound. Peaceful mornings on the water and striking sunset views create the perfect backdrop for time outdoors. Designed with sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts in mind, the property includes a private boat ramp, dock, bulkhead, and riprap shoreline--providing convenient access for boating, fishing, and exploring surrounding waters. The screened porch offers a comfortable space to unwind after a day on the water or in the field. With no HOA or restrictive covenants, the property ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 100516383

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2025-06-28
Listing Price: 399000
List Price/SqFt: 446.31
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 78
Street Name: Mosquito
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Pamlico
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28556
City Limits: No
Marketing City: Merritt
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: From Hwy 55 in Oriental. Turn onto Straight Rd, in approx 6.7 miles, turn right onto Brown Creek Rd which becomes Whortonsville Rd. In approx 3.6 miles turn Right onto Paradise Shores Rd. Follow Paradise Shores approx 1.2 miles and turn Left onto Mosquito Dr. Property will be on the right and one extra lot will be on left.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.91
Lot SqFt: 39465
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 894
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 894
# Rooms: 4
# Baths - Full: Yes
# Baths - Total: Yes
# Bedrooms: 2
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Stories: Yes
ud_i_10: Yes
Fireplace Y/N: No
# Baths - Half: 0

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1959

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 194333
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 1489.37
Deed Book: 617
Deed Page: 736
Legal: End of 1328, As described in Deed located in DB 617 at page 736
Broker Owner: No
PID: L091-116, 117, 121
Tax Identifier: L091-116
Plat Book: A 20
Plat Page: Yes
Special Assessments: None
Tax Year: 2024
Zoning: Residential
HOA: No
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: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 0
Total Carport Spaces: 0
RV/Boat Spaces: 1
Driveway Spaces: 2

Parking Features

Dirt: Yes
Off Street: Yes

HOA and Neigh Amenities

No Amenities: Yes

Attic

None: Yes

Basement

None: Yes

Frontage Type

Creek: Yes

View Type

River: Yes
Sound View: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Lot Water Features

Boat Dock: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Bulkhead: Yes
Deeded Waterfront: Yes

Exterior Finish

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes
Chain Link: Yes

Foundation

Pilings: Yes

Flooring

Wood: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Porch: Yes
Screened: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Levels

One: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Private Road: Yes
Unpaved: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Heated SqFt

800 - 999: Yes

Heating

Heat Pump: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Utilities

Water Connected: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water Source

Municipal Water: Yes

Appliances/Equip

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Oven: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Furnished

Unfurnished: Yes

Interior Features

Blinds/Shades: Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes

Dining Room Type

Combination: Yes

Rooms

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes

Property Features

Frontage Type: Creek View Type: River; Sound View Attic: None Basement: None Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding Fencing: Back Yard; Chain Link Foundation: Pilings Parking Features: Dirt; Off Street Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch; Screened Roof: Metal Levels: One Lot Water Features: Boat Dock; Boat Ramp; Bulkhead; Deeded Waterfront Cooling: Heat Pump Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Water Connected Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Municipal Water Flooring: Wood Furnished: Unfurnished Interior Features: Blinds/Shades Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 800 - 999 Dining Room Type: Combination Other Structures: Shed(s) HOA and Neigh Amenities: No Amenities Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bonus Room; Living Room; Master Bedroom Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name
Master Bedroom
Bedroom 1
Living Room
Bonus Room

IDX

Listing Office: Century 21 Sail/Loft Realty

Last Updated: June - 27 - 2026

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