Single Family Residence at 2774 Browns Creek Road, Merritt, NC 28556
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$885,000

2774 Browns Creek Road, Merritt, NC 28556
Merritt, NC 28556
Listed by Beth Frazer · Beth Frazer & Associates, Inc.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
2,825 sqft
Year built
2005

About this home

Welcome to coastal living at its finest on Browns Creek! Situated on a generous 2.31-acre waterfront property in the desirable Whorton Harbor community, this spectacular 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath sanctuary offers stunning panoramic water views, ultimate privacy, and incredible flexibility. Main Living & Interior Highlights Inside, you will find a light-filled, open-concept layout centered around a cozy gas log fireplace in the main living room--perfect for cooler coastal evenings. Located right off the kitchen and living space is a sunroom designed for year-round enjoyment and taking in views of the water. Conveniently located near the front entrance is a dedicated private office, ideal for working from home. Upstairs, a versatile finished room over the 2-car garage (FROG) serves as a bonus room, home theater, or additional guest suite. Fully encapsulated crawl space. Outdoor Living & Waterfront Amenities Step onto your private screened-in porch to take in gentle coastal breezes, or head down to the water where your private dock awaits. Equipped with deep-water access suited for powerboats or kayaks and a dedicated fish-cleaning station, it is built for endless days on the water. After your day on the water clean up in the outdoor shower! Bonus Lot, Large Workshop & Garden Space Enhancing this unique offering, the sale includes the additional lot across the street featuring a large, detached workshop--perfect for woodworking, hobbies, or extra vehicle and boat storage. The lot also provides a prime area ideal for a garden, orchard, or custom outdoor setup. Prime Pamlico County Location Ideally positioned in the heart of coastal North Carolina, this property offers the best of both worlds--peaceful seclusion with convenient access to nearby historic towns and amenities. You are just minutes from the charming sailing capital of Oriental and the premier master-planned marina community of River Dunes, while historic downtown New Bern is an easy, short drive away for expanded shopping, dining, medical facilities, and regional transport. Whether seeking a full-time primary residence or a serene coastal escape, this Pamlico County gem has it all. Schedule your private tour today to experience 2774 Browns Creek Road!

Highlights

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Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100597919
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Whorton Harbor
Status
Active
Days on market
57
On market date
August 21, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
2.31 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Fred A Anderson Elementary
8.37 mi away · Grades 4-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
149
Student:teacher ratio
13.5:1
District
Pamlico County Schools
Middle
Pamlico County Middle
7.43 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
289
Student:teacher ratio
15.2:1
District
Pamlico County Schools
High
Pamlico County High
8.42 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
450
Student:teacher ratio
11.8:1
District
Pamlico County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Merritt's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

13
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.2 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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Est. monthly payment
$5,480/mo
$177,000 down
$708,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,592
Property tax (est.)$738
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 15, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.