Residential Lot at 240 1 Silver Acres Road, Merritt, NC 28556
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$66,000

240 1 Silver Acres Road, Merritt, NC 28556
Merritt, NC 28556
Listed by Beth Frazer · Beth Frazer & Associates, Inc.
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About this home

Discover the perfect setting for your coastal retreat on this beautiful 1.42-acre canal-front homesite in the desirable Silver Acres Subdivision, a quiet, well-established waterfront community located just outside the Village of Oriental, proudly known as the Sailing Capital of the Carolinas. Offering a rare combination of privacy, water access, and proximity to world-class boating, this property presents an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the relaxed coastal lifestyle Eastern NC. Nestled among mature trees and natural surroundings, the homesite enjoys cooling breezes from nearby Coffee Creek, a picturesque tributary that meanders along the rear boundary of the property. The creek provides an ideal launch point for kayaks, paddleboards, and small watercraft, allowing you to explore the area's scenic waterways right from your backyard. The peaceful setting creates a private sanctuary while still offering convenient access to local amenities and boating facilities. Positioned just off Broad Creek, this property enjoys close proximity to some of the region's most desirable boating destinations. Broad Creek provides direct access to the Neuse River, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the countless coastal towns, anchorages, and fishing grounds that make this area a boater's paradise. Whether your passion is sailing, fishing, cruising, or simply enjoying life on the water, this location offers easy access to it all. The generous size with septic permit approved to accommodate a three-bedroom home, create an outstanding opportunity to design and build a custom home that takes full advantage of the surrounding landscape. An elevated residence could capture stunning panoramic views of both the wooded surroundings and nearby waterways, providing an ever-changing backdrop of coastal beauty throughout the year. Adding to the property's appeal is its close proximity to Marine Craft Marina and Boatworks, located just a short walk or bike ride away. This respected marina serves as a safe, protected harbor on deep-water Broad Creek and offers an excellent launching point for adventures on the Neuse River and beyond. A well-marked and maintained channel provides easy navigation to and from the marina, which accommodates vessels up to 80 feet in length and offers dockside depths of approximately 7 to 8 feet. Marina amenities include wet slips, boat ramp access, approximately 1.5 acres of dry storage available for rent, and a clubhouse with a small kitchen and transient facilities.Locals and transients alike enjoy Oriental's year-round boating conditions and location on the seven-mile expanse of the Neuse River, the IntraCoastal Waterway and surrounding coastal towns and anchorages of the Pamlico Sound.

Highlights

Waterfront

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100580914
Property type
Residential Lot
Subdivision
Silver Acres
Status
Active
Days on market
128
On market date
June 11, 2026
Stories
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Lot size
1.42 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
9.24 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
8.32 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
9.31 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

Market position

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

On the market 128 days -- 103 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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$13,200 down
$52,800 loan
Principal & interest$342
Property tax (est.)$55
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 25, 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.