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.
For sale by owner
Price cut: $26K (7/20)
$399,000
57 Mercer Dr, New Bern, NC 28556
2beds
1,188sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1972
0.42 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$336/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceCovered front porch
What the owner loves about this home
Beautiful views and amazing neighbors. Quiet neighborhood. Great for a hunter or fisherman.
- 70 days
- 184
- 2
Listed by:
Property Owner (919) 607-0764
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: $336/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
$1,231/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Price change | $399,000-6.1%$336/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000$358/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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