Single Family Residence at 57 Mercer Drive, Merritt, NC 28556
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$345,000

57 Mercer Drive, Merritt, NC 28556
Merritt, NC 28556
Listed by Brigette Dickson · Keller Williams Realty Points East
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1.5
Living area
1,188 sqft
Year built
1972

About this home

Unbeatable waterfront community property with NO HOA at 57 Mercer Drive--the home is located on a spacious corner lot that serves as an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. In addition to the home lot, this property also features an included waterfront lot complete with a private pier, boat lift, and dedicated electric and water hookups perfect for an RV! Inside the home, take in breathtaking panoramic water views of Burton Creek through the expansive picture window, set alongside rich Brazilian cherry floors and a cozy gas fireplace. Offered fully equipped with all appliances and most furniture staying, this turn-key property serves as an ideal primary residence or a lucrative rental investment in a premier duck hunting and fishing haven. The home also boasts a spacious screened-in back porch, a ground-level basement with shelving, storage, and established piping for an easy bathroom addition, and a 20x30 workshop featuring an elevated interior workroom. Home is located approximately 20 minutes to Oriental, NC; 45 minutes to Newbern, NC; 1 hour to Washington, NC.

Highlights

WaterfrontFireplace

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100604897
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Paradise Shores
Status
Active
Days on market
27
On market date
September 24, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.44 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
10.18 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
9.25 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
10.24 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 27 days -- 204 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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$2,228/mo
$69,000 down
$276,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,790
Property tax (est.)$288
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 17 days ago.

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.