Stunning waterfront 3 bedroom 2.5 bath brick home sitting on the shore of beautiful Ball Creek. This home boasts vaulted ceilings in the great room, kitchen and dining room. Master ensuite with great water view and a huge walk in closet. Master bath has a jacuzzi tub and walk in shower. The spacious kitchen has granite counters, stainless appliances, an island in the middle, and opens to the waterfront breakfast nook. Oversized 2 car garage with a finished room above is perfect for an office, workout, or hobby room. Attic storage. Waterfront deck and screened porch are perfect places to relax with a morning cup of coffee watching the wildlife stroll through your yard. Pop in the vinyl panels when the temps go down to use the porch year round. Yard is a gardeners dream to grow flowers, vegetables and fruit. A lot of thought went into the building of this lovely home. Minutes to the Bay River, ICW, and Pamlico Sound. Bring your water toys and explore all our beautiful creeks, rivers, and sounds! Seller will give Buyer up to a $10,000.00 allowance towards closing costs and any discretionary expenses to house.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (3/17)
$689,500
188 Quail Road, Merritt, NC 28556
3beds
2,611sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
1.6 Acres Lot
$669,100 Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$4/mo HOA
What's special
Waterfront breakfast nookHuge walk in closetAttic storage
- 206 days |
- 817 |
- 38 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 17, 2026 at 02:57pm
Listed by:
CAROLYN BELLIS 252-670-0371,
TIDEWATER REAL ESTATE, INC
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100528474
Originating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of Realtors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Bonus Room, Other
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 17.6
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.6 x 11.6
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 12
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Breakfast nook
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 12.4
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 12.2
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 19 x 25.6
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 6 x 8
Heating
- Propane, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Whole-Home Generator, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Attic: Floored,Walk-In
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,611
- Total interior livable area: 2,611 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: None
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream,Water
- Waterfront features: Boat Lift, Water Depth 4+
- Frontage type: Creek
Lot
- Size: 1.6 Acres
- Features: Boat Slip, Boat Dock, Boat Lift, Water Depth 4+
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: K052604
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Water: County Water
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Bayview Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: None
- HOA fee: $50 annually
- HOA name: Bayview Estates
- HOA phone: 772-1260
Location
- Region: Merritt
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $421,879
- Annual tax amount: $2,980
- Date on market: 3/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 206 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$669,100
$636,000 - $703,000
$2,999/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Price change | $689,500-1.4%$264/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Price change | $699,500-2.8%$268/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Price change | $719,500-1.4%$276/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $729,500+75.8%$279/sqft |
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| 5/22/2017 | Sold | $415,000-3.5%$159/sqft |
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| 4/20/2017 | Pending sale | $429,990$165/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Sail/Loft Realty #100056783 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2017 | Listed for sale | $429,990$165/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Sail/Loft Realty #100056783 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,980 | $421,879 |
| 2024 | $2,980 +2.9% | $421,879 |
| 2023 | $2,895 | $421,879 |
| 2022 | $2,895 | $421,879 |
| 2021 | $2,895 | $421,879 |
| 2020 | $2,895 +26.4% | $421,879 +26.4% |
| 2019 | $2,291 | $333,815 |
| 2018 | $2,291 +1% | -- |
| 2017 | $2,268 -0.5% | -- |
| 2016 | $2,280 0% | -- |
| 2015 | $2,280 +0.5% | $330,508 |
| 2014 | $2,268 | $330,508 |
| 2013 | $2,268 | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,735/mo
Principal & interest
$3386
Property taxes
$345
HOA Fees
$4
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28556
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Fred A Anderson Elementary SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 7.9 mi
- 9/10Pamlico County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.9 mi
- 6/10Pamlico County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Pamlico County Primary
- Middle: Pamlico County
- High: Pamlico County
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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