Welcome to 17 Merganser Cove, tucked into the treasured, tree-lined waterfront community of Goose Creek—a rare find where nature and convenience meet in perfect harmony. Set on a peaceful private lake full of wildlife, this 3,134 sq ft home offers a daily dose of serenity, yet you're just minutes from shops, dining, grocery, and the popular Rocky Mount Mills campus.
Step inside to find a truly GREAT Great Room with expansive views of the water. The formal dining room also offers lakefront dining, and the galley-style kitchen is perfectly appointed for entertaining—complete with a second dishwasher in the oversized laundry room.
The main-level primary suite is your private retreat, showcasing a second fireplace, dual vanities, a spa tub, a separate shower, and dual walk-in closets.
Upstairs, you'll find two large bedrooms each with their own private en-suite baths.
Need more flex space? The right wing upstairs features two bonus rooms with a full bath between—perfect for a home office, gym, music studio, craft room, yoga sanctuary.....you decide.
A spacious 2-car garage even includes a stove—ideal for seafood boils or outdoor entertaining. Outside, enjoy quiet mornings and golden-hour evenings surrounded by birdsong and gentle breezes—all while the yard maintenance is handled for you.
This is the waterfront lifestyle you've been searching for: peaceful, playful, and perfectly placed. Vacation vibes—every single day.
Sold for $435,000
$435,000
17 Merganser Cove, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
3beds
3,134sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$438,500 Zestimate®
$139/sqft
$2,898 Estimated rent
Home value
$438,500
$324,000 - $592,000
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Listed by:
Trevor Foote 252-314-8206,
Foote Real Estate LLC
Bought with:
Sterling Grimes, 267896
Foote Real Estate LLC
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100522349
Originating MLS: Rocky Mount Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Rocky Mount Area Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room, Dining Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Master Bedroom, Bathroom 2, Other, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 3, Basement, Bonus Room, Bathroom 5
Primary bedroom
- Description: Water view & F/P
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Description: Large w/water views!
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Description: Walk in closet
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Description: Half bath
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Description: Full Primary SPA-LIKE
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Description: BR 2 Private Bath
- Level: Second
Bathroom 4
- Description: BR 3 Private Bath
- Level: Second
Bathroom 5
- Description: Full Bath w/shower between Bonus 1 & 2
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Description: Office, Hobby, Music room...u decide!
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Description: One of 2 bonus rooms!
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Description: On the water too
- Level: First
Great room
- Description: Vaulted, water front, F/P
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: Granite
- Level: First
Laundry
- Description: Has 2nd dishwasher!
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Garage has a stove for extra cooking!
- Level: First
Heating
- Gas Pack, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Solid Surface, Whirlpool, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Wet Bar, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Attic: Storage
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,134
- Total interior livable area: 3,134 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, See Remarks
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Cluster Mailboxes
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Bulkhead, Lake Front
- Frontage type: Lakefront
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Dimensions: .24 acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Bulkhead
Details
- Parcel number: 385117021263
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Goose Creek
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Gated, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $4,044 monthly
- HOA name: Goose Creek HOA, Nancy Knight ext 1341
- HOA phone: 252-937-2800
Location
- Region: Rocky Mount
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $139/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $441,720
- Annual tax amount: $5,565
- Date on market: 8/25/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 53 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Sold | $435,000-12.9%$139/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100522349 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2025 | Pending sale | $499,500$159/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100522349 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,500+42.7%$159/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100522349 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2005 | Sold | $350,000$112/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,783 +21.1% | $441,720 +28.8% |
| 2023 | $2,298 | $343,040 |
| 2022 | $2,298 -8.8% | $343,040 |
| 2021 | $2,520 -0.4% | $343,040 |
| 2020 | $2,529 -0.4% | $343,040 |
| 2019 | $2,539 | $343,040 |
| 2018 | $2,539 -0.8% | $343,040 -10.2% |
| 2017 | $2,560 +7.3% | $382,030 +7.3% |
| 2015 | $2,386 -5.5% | $356,100 -5.5% |
| 2014 | $2,526 -0.5% | $376,940 -0.5% |
| 2012 | $2,537 +0% | $378,710 +0% |
| 2011 | $2,536 | $378,530 +6.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $356,100 -11.1% |
| 2008 | $2,803 +6.9% | $400,380 +6.9% |
| 2007 | $2,622 | $374,600 +14% |
| 2006 | -- | $328,613 |
| 2005 | -- | $328,613 |
| 2004 | -- | $328,613 |
| 2003 | -- | $328,613 |
| 2002 | -- | $328,613 |
| 2001 | -- | $328,613 +22.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $267,802 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27804
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Benvenue ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Rocky Mount Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 3/10Rocky Mount HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Benvenue
- Middle: Rocky Mount Middle
- High: Rocky Mount Senior High
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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