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For sale by owner
  • $425,000

    57 Mercer Dr, New Bern, NC 28556

    2beds
    1,188sqft
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1972
    0.42 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $358/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Gas fireplaceCovered front porch
    Your piece of Paradise.... Beautiful and functional 2 BR 1 1/2 bath home located in Paradise Shores, Merritt NC on 0.42 acres. Approx. 1200sq ft. Selling with all furnishings including refrigerator, washer and dryer with the exception of a few personal items. Brazilian Cherry floors throughout except bedrooms. Gas fireplace. Screened in back porch with plenty of space for gathering and enjoying a great view. Also view of Brown Creek from the living room and the covered front porch. Entire bottom floor is open and currently used for storage. Bluebird boxes line the pvc fence on the property. External garage (20'x30') is lighted and wired with tons of space, including an elevated room that was previously used as a workspace. As this community was designed so that every property owner has water access, a separate lot (0.04 acres) is included with a pier and boat lift. There is water and electrical on this separate piece of property which would be a great location for an RV.
    What the owner loves about this home
    Beautiful views and amazing neighbors. Quiet neighborhood. Great for a hunter or fisherman.
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    Property Owner (919) 607-0764

    This property is for sale by owner and Zillow, Inc. is displaying it at the owner's request. It is not subject to a listing agreement with Zillow, Inc. or its affiliates.

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Heat pump, Other, Electric, Gas
      Cooling
      • Central
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
      • Basement: Partially finished
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,188 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
      Features
      • Exterior features: Other, Vinyl
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      Lot
      • Size: 0.42 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: L09198

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Foundation: Concrete Block
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1972

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: New Bern

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $358/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $98,557
      • Annual tax amount: $696
      • Date on market: 6/25/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $1,222/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/25/2026Listed for sale$425,000$358/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$696 $98,557
        2024$696 +2.9%$98,557
        2023$676 +0.6%$98,557 +0.6%
        2022$672 $97,979
        2021$672 $97,979
        2020$672 +185%$97,979 +26.8%
        2019$236 $77,279
        2018$236 -55.5%--
        2017$530 --
        2016$530 --
        2015$530 $77,279
        2014$530 $77,279
        2013$530 --
        2012-- --
        2011-- --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 28556

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        28 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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