Discover a stunning opportunity to create your dream home on this beautiful 2.8-acre waterfront lot along the Bay River. Offering a peaceful and picturesque setting, this property showcases serene water views and the natural beauty that makes coastal Eastern North Carolina so desirable.
This vacant homesite provides a wonderful canvas for your vision, whether you're planning a full-time residence or a relaxing getaway. A previously issued septic permit has expired, but the seller is in the process of exploring the reinstatement-adding convenience as you begin planning your build.
Enjoy the calming atmosphere of a waterfront location, where days can be spent taking in the views, watching local wildlife, and embracing the slower pace of life near the water. With 2.8 acres to work with, there is ample space to design a home that fits your vision while still enjoying privacy and a connection to the surrounding landscape.
If you've been searching for the ideal place to bring your vision to life, this Bay River property offers a rare combination of natural beauty, tranquility, and potential.
Lot/land
$80,000
485 Florence Road, Merritt, NC 28556
--beds
0baths
2.8Acres
Land
Built in ----
2.8 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Serene water views
- 159 days
- 54
- 0
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Donna and Team New Bern 252-636-6595,
Keller Williams Realty,
Heather Stepp 252-414-1049,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100569416
Originating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: None
- Frontage type: River
Lot
- Size: 2.8 Acres
- Topography: Undeveloped
Details
- Additional structures: See Remarks, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: I06902
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Other, See Remarks
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Location
- Region: Oriental
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $159,914
- Annual tax amount: $429
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 159 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $80,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $429 | $60,669 |
| 2024 | $429 +2.9% | $60,669 |
| 2023 | $416 | $60,669 |
| 2022 | $416 | $60,669 |
| 2021 | $416 | $60,669 |
| 2020 | $416 +48.9% | $60,669 +48.9% |
| 2019 | $280 | $40,748 |
| 2018 | $280 | -- |
| 2017 | $280 | -- |
| 2016 | $280 | -- |
| 2015 | $280 | $40,748 |
| 2014 | $280 | $40,748 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28556
Nearby schools
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.






