Entrance - 242 27 Castaway Road, Merritt, NC 28556
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$15,000

242 27 Castaway Road, Merritt, NC 28556
Merritt, NC 28556
Listed by CYNTHIA NICE · COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST ADVANTAGE
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About this home

Discover the privacy and natural beauty you've been looking for on this 1.87-acre homesite in Schooner Landing. The property offers approximately 226 feet of road frontage along a paved, gated community road and 270 feet of creek/marsh frontage along Lewis Creek at the rear of the lot. A new septic permit is valid through 2031, with a copy available upon request. Build your dream home and enjoy peaceful surroundings, abundant wildlife, and easy access to the water. Residents of Schooner Landing also have access to a 500-foot private community pier on Mason Bay and the Bay River--perfect for fishing, launching a boat, docking, or simply relaxing while taking in the views. The area is known for excellent fishing, including Speckled Trout and Red Drum, as well as outstanding waterfowl hunting for several species of ducks. Conveniently located approximately 35 minutes from historic downtown New Bern and just 10 minutes from the charming waterfront town of Oriental, North Carolina, this property offers the ideal blend of privacy, recreation, and accessibility. Contact the listing agent today to schedule a showing.

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100601536
Property type
Residential Lot
Subdivision
Schooner Landing
Status
Active
Days on market
43
On market date
September 4, 2026
Stories
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Total bathrooms
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Garage spaces
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Parking spaces
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Lot size
1.87 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
4.69 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
3.74 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
4.72 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
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Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Merritt, from live MLS data.

On the market 43 days -- 188 fewer days than Merritt's current average of 231 days.
For reference, the median list price across 46 active listings in Merritt right now is $172,500.

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$3,000 down
$12,000 loan
Principal & interest$78
Property tax (est.)$13
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 9, 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.