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$825,000

3 Beds 2 / 1 Full / Half Baths 3,875 SQFT 4.48 Acres
Type: Contingent

637 Avoca Farm Road
Merry Hill, NC 27957

MLS#: 100615187
Lori Davies
Lori Davies
Bay Street Realty Group
Sales Associate
Phone: 440.610.4394
Office: 912.233.6000
Presented by: Alice Moncla with BHHS RW Towne - Moyock.

Property Description

 

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Elmwood on Salmon Creek was built circa 1787 and expanded circa 1810. It is a rare regional example of a 7-bay historic home combining Georgian, Federal and Greek Revival styles, with original Georgian woodwork, a double dog-leg stair and an arched stair bridge. The 3,875 sf home sits on 4.48 acres shaded by mature trees, with a large, private yacht dock and a separate boat launch with 2 smaller piers. It offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 4 gas fireplaces, historic hardwood floors and period trim work. The kitchen features soapstone counters, new appliances, a GE Monogram gas range and a pot filler. The primary bath has a claw-foot tub, large walk-in shower and gas fireplace. Covered front porch, 2 screened porches, patios. Updates: a resealed metal roof, reglazed windows, new upstairs heat pump and a new septic tank and lines. A detached 2-car garage with a hobby room above (mini split), 3 outbuildings (2 historic) and a large gazebo.


 

Interior Features

Bedrooms

Master Bed LevelNon Primary Living Area
Total Bedrooms3

Bathrooms

Half Baths1
Total Baths3

Other Interior Features

SmokingYNNo
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Attic FeaturesAccess Only
BasementCrawl Space
Basement (Y/N)No
Fireplace FeaturesGas Log
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringCeramic Tile, Hardwood
Furnished Y/NNegotiable
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesHigh Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log, Other
Laundry FeaturesDryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room, Utility Sink
Total Stories2
Unit Type3 Bedroom
Water HeaterPropane, Tankless

Other Rooms

Entry Level1
Room TypeBedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Master Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room, Dining Area, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Other

General

AccessibilityNone
AppliancesGas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Water Softener, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater, Satellite Dish, Water Purifier
Architectural StyleHistoric District, Historic Home
Association AmenitiesNone
Attached Garage No
Carport Spaces0.0
Carport Y/NNo
CityMerry Hill
Construction MaterialsWood Siding, Wood Frame
CoolingCentral Air
CountyBertie
DirectionsFrom US 17 take 45 South and then go 1/2 mile to Old Merry Hill Rd. on left. Take left on Avoca Farm Rd. Property is approx. 2.6 miles down road on left. Go down long dirt road and home is on left.
Elementary SchoolColerain Elementary School
Full Baths2
Garage Spaces2.0
Garage Y/NYes
Green Building Verification TypeNone
HOANo
HeatingPropane, Gas Pack, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
High SchoolBertie High
Home Warranty Y/NNo
In City Limits? (Y/N)No
IslandOrMainlandMainland
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionELMWOOD #1
LevelsTwo
Living Area3,875 sqft
Living Area Units0 sqft
Lot Size Square Feet195149.0
Lot Size UnitsAcres
Middle/Junior High SchoolBertie Middle School
New ConstructionNo
Operating Expense0.0
Other StructuresPergola, Shed(s), Gazebo, Outbuilding
Parcel Number6,872
Patio/Porch FeaturesOpen, Patio, Screened, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch
Pool FeaturesNone
PossessionClose Of Escrow, At Closing
Property Attached Y/NNo
Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Property TypeResidential
RoofMetal
Security FeaturesSecurity System, Smoke Detector(s)
Standard StatusActive Under Contract
StatusPending with Showings
Structure TypeWood Frame, Stick Built
Subdivision NameNone
Tax Assessed Value$599,554
Tax Year2025
Taxes$5,801
Total Rooms8
UtilitiesHigh Speed Internet, Satellite Internet, Starlink
ViewCreek, Water, Creek/Stream
Virtual TourClick here
Waterfront FeaturesPier, Boat Ramp, Water Depth 4+
Year Built1787
ZoningNONE

Exterior

Building Area Total3,875 sqft
Crops Included Y/NNo
Exterior AmenitiesIrrigation System, Garden
Exterior FinishWood Siding
FencingPartial, Split Rail
Foundation DetailsCrawl Space
Frontage TypeCreek
Horse Amenities None
Horse Y/NYes
Lot Dimensions207x527x271x99x739
Lot FeaturesBoat Slip, Boat Dock, Boat Ramp, Navigable Water, Pier, Water Depth 4+, Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Rural, Secluded
Lot Size Acres4.48
Lot Size Area4 sqft
Parking FeaturesWorkshop in Garage, Circular Driveway, Detached, Gravel, Garage
Road Frontage TypePrivate Road, Maintained, Easement, City Street, State Road, Gravel, Paved
Road Surface TypePaved
SpaNo
Total Parking2.0
Water SourceWell
Waterfront Y/NYes

Additional Details

Price History

Schools 

Elementary School Colerain Elementary School
High School Bertie High
Middle School Bertie Middle School

  

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$825,000

3 Beds 2 / 1 Full / Half Baths 3,875 SQFT 4.48 Acres
Type: Contingent

637 Avoca Farm Road
Merry Hill, NC 27957

MLS#: 100615187
Lori Davies
Lori Davies
Bay Street Realty Group
Sales Associate
Phone: 440.610.4394
Office: 912.233.6000