Single Family Residence at 143 Riggs Creek Drive, Merritt, NC 28556
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$425,000

143 Riggs Creek Drive, Merritt, NC 28556
Merritt, NC 28556
Listed by Karen Thomas · Karen Thomas Real Estate
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,839 sqft
Year built
2006

About this home

Offering a quiet living property on protected Riggs Creek, with easy access to the Bay River and Pamlico Sound. This raised home offers 1,839 square feet of living space, plus additional unfinished space in the walk-in attic featuring dormers that bring in natural light. Refer to photos for attic size. Enjoy your own private dock perfect for fishing or simply relaxing by the water. The back of the home includes a screened porch and open deck, ideal for outdoor living and taking in the beautiful views and local wildlife. From the parking area below, you have convenient access to a cargo lift leading to the first-floor living area. Whether you're seeking a second home or a retirement retreat, this property provides privacy, ample storage, and room for expansion. I'd love to invite you for a visit to explore how this space can become your own. After all, it's always a great day on the river.

Highlights

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Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100591873
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Not In Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
84
On market date
July 27, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
1.01 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
9.29 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
8.35 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
9.28 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 84 days -- 147 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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Est. monthly payment
$2,709/mo
$85,000 down
$340,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,205
Property tax (est.)$354
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 13 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.