Waterfront home on scenic Buxton Creek, offering easy access to the Pamlico Sound and Intracoastal Waterway and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence combines quality construction, thoughtful updates, and inviting outdoor living in a peaceful creekfront setting.
Carefully maintained and improved, the home features a metal roof, updated HVAC system, newer kitchen appliances, and generator-ready wiring. Elevated in 2004, the home provides excellent protection along with a finished enclosed area beneath, ideal for storage, hobbies, or workshop space, complete with built-in workbenches, extensive shelving, a propane wall heater, and covered parking for two vehicles. Two shop doors were replaced in 2025.
Inside, the updated kitchen offers soft-close cabinetry and a dual-fuel range, while the living area is comfortable year-round with a mini-split system, propane parlor stove, and sliding glass door leading to outdoor spaces. The hot water heater was replaced in 2024, adding to the home's list of recent improvements.
Outdoor living is a highlight, with a covered porch and deck overlooking Buxton Creek—perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Boaters will appreciate the boathouse with a 16,000-lb lift and new roof (2025) and approximately five feet of water depth at the dock, making time on the water convenient and enjoyable. Additional features include LeafFilter gutter protection and low-maintenance exterior finishes.
Whether used as a full-time residence or a waterfront retreat, this property offers a comfortable, well-cared-for home in a quiet creekfront setting with excellent boating access.
Under contract
$449,000
39 Croaker Road N, Merritt, NC 28556
2beds
1,485sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
0.35 Acres Lot
$432,700 Zestimate®
$302/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 30 days |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 01, 2026 at 05:03pm
Listed by:
Suzanne Gwaltney 252-670-3797,
Century 21 Sail/Loft Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100549607
Originating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Living Room, Office
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19 x 11.7
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11.8 x 11.9
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 19.4
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 22.6 x 19.3
Office
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 8.3 x 11.8
Heating
- Heat Pump, Fireplace(s), Space Heater, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Pantry
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Bamboo, Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,485
- Total interior livable area: 1,485 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Covered, Underhouse
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream,Water
- Waterfront features: Pier, Boat Lift, Deeded Water Access, Waterfront
- Frontage type: Creek
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Boat Slip, Boat Dock, Boat Lift, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Waterfront, Pier
Details
- Additional structures: Boat House
- Parcel number: L09124
- Zoning: residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: County Water
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Paradise Shores
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Merritt
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $302/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $189,780
- Annual tax amount: $1,086
- Date on market: 1/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 30 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$432,700
$411,000 - $454,000
$1,517/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/13/2026 | Contingent | $449,000$302/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100549607 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,000+393.4%$302/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100549607 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/1997 | Sold | $91,000$61/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,340 | $189,780 |
| 2024 | $1,340 +2.9% | $189,780 |
| 2023 | $1,302 | $189,780 |
| 2022 | $1,302 | $189,780 |
| 2021 | $1,302 | $189,780 |
| 2020 | $1,302 +48.4% | $189,780 +16.3% |
| 2019 | $878 | $163,169 |
| 2018 | $878 -0.2% | -- |
| 2017 | $880 -4.2% | -- |
| 2016 | $919 +5.1% | -- |
| 2015 | $874 -22% | $163,169 |
| 2014 | $1,120 | $163,169 |
| 2013 | $1,120 | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,323/mo
Principal & interest
$2098
Property taxes
$225
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28556
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Fred A Anderson Elementary SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 10 mi
- 9/10Pamlico County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9 mi
- 6/10Pamlico County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10 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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