2896 Brown Creek Road, Merritt, NC 28556

$925,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,400 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 163,786 Status: Active
Current Price: $925,000 List Date: 11/06/2025 Last Modified: 12/05/2025

Description

Experience the very best of waterfront living with this luxury property, gracefully set on 3.76 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds. From the moment you enter into the open foyer, you're welcomed by a sense of space, light, and timeless craftsmanship that carries throughout the home. The light-filled great room captures sweeping water views through expansive windows, enhanced by cathedral ceilings, skylights, a gas log fireplace, and gleaming hardwood floors. The split floor plan offers both privacy and flow, creating the perfect layout for everyday living and entertaining. The chef's kitchen is a true showpiece—featuring custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a Bertazzoni commercial gas range, GE Profile convection wall oven, and a spacious walk-in pantry. Whether hosting or cooking for two, this space combines style and function with ease. Wake up to breathtaking views in the primary suite, complete with a spa-like ensuite bathroom showcasing a soaking tub, double vanity, and beautifully tiled walk-in shower. A large walk-in closet with built-in shelving provides generous storage. Two additional main-floor bedrooms share a private full bath. Upstairs, the expansive 32' x 13.5' bonus room and guest suite along with a private bath offer endless possibilities for family, visitors, or a creative retreat. Head outside to discover the best of outdoor living—a multi-level deck overlooking serene waters, 220 feet of waterfront, and an 800-square-foot concrete pier with two boat lifts (7,000 lb. and 16,000 lb.). Additional highlights include a 2,000-square-foot walk-out basement, parking for three vehicles, a Kinetico water softener, reverse osmosis system, and a Kohler 20k generator for added peace of mind. Per the owner, the property has never flooded, and current flood insurance is under $700 per year. This home—is a lifestyle defined by tranquility, elegance, and connection to the water. Make your appointment today!

More Information MLS# 100538951

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 1

Property Interior Info

Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 3400 # Rooms: 8 # Baths - Full: 3 # Baths - Half: 0 # Baths - Total: 3 Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area Stories: 2 Fireplace Y/N: Yes SqFt - Heated (Primary): 3400 # Bedrooms: 3

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Construction Type: Stick Built List Price/SqFt: 272.06 Stipulation of Sale: Standard Status: Active Marketing Start Date: 2025-10-31 Listing Price: 925000 Current Price: $925,000

Location Information

City Limits: No Marketing City: Merritt Secondary Subdivision: N/A Street #: 2896 Street Name: Brown Creek Street Suffix: Road County: Pamlico State/Province: NC Zip Code: 28556 Subdivision: Whorton Harbor Geo Lat: 35.108178 Geo Lon: -76.637448

Remarks and Showing

Sign on Property: Yes Directions to Property: Continue to E Front St, Continue to Bayboro. Follow NC-55 E, Trent Rd and Straight Rd to your destination.

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No Lot Acres: 3.76 Lot Dimensions: Irregular Lot SqFt: 163786 Waterfront: Yes Waterview: Yes Location Type: Mainland

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 444767 Deed Book: 000740 Deed Page: 72 Legal: WHORTON HARBOR LOT 6 Broker Owner: No PID: 7500628696000 Tax Identifier: K07-24-6 Plat Book: A117 Plat Page: 2 Special Assessments: N/A Tax Year: 2025 Zoning: RESIDENTIAL HOA: Yes Cobra Zone: No Elementary School: Other Elementary School 2: Fred A. Anderson Middle School: Pamlico County Middle School 2: Pamlico County High School: Pamlico County High School 2: Pamlico County

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 4 Detached Garage Spaces: 0 Total # Garage Spaces: 4 Underhouse Spaces: 4 Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Tandem: 1 Gravel: 1

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Maint - Comm Areas: 1 Waterfront Community: 1

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year: 400 Association Name: Whorton Harbor HOA Association Phone: 2522492494

Frontage Type

Creek: 1

Handicap Accessible

None: 1

View Type

Creek/Stream: 1 Water: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Lot Water Features

Boat Slip: 1 Boat Lift: 1 Pier: 1

Exterior Features

Thermal Doors: 1

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Duke Energy Fuel Vendor Provider: Suburban

Exterior Finish

Composition: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 VA Loan: 1

Fencing

None: 1

Foundation

Pilings: 1

Flooring

Tile: 1 Wood: 1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank: 1 Above or Below Ground: Above Ground Fuel Type: Propane In Use: Yes Owned or Leased: Owned

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: 1 Porch: 1

Roof

Architectural Shingle: 1

Levels

Two: 1

Road Type/Frontage

Private Road: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1 Heat Pump: 1 Zoned: 1

Heated SqFt

3000 - 3499: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1 Zoned: 1

Heating System Fuel Source

Propane: 1

Utilities

Other: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Water Source

Well: 1

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Electric Oven: 1 Built-In Microwave: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Electric Oven: 1 Generator: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Vented Exhaust Fan: 1 Washer: 1 Water Softener: 1

Fireplace Features

Propane: 1

Interior Features

Blinds/Shades: 1 Gas Log: 1 High Ceilings: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Pantry: 1 Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Window Features

Thermal Windows: 1

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s): 1

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: 1

Dining Room Type

Formal: 1 Kitchen: 1

Rooms

Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: First Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 3 Level: First Dining Room: 1 Dining Room Level: First Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: First Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: First Master Bedroom: 1 Master Bedroom Level: First Other: 1 Other Level: Second

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 2009

Property Features

Frontage Type: Creek Handicap Accessible: None View Type: Creek/Stream; Water Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Features: Thermal Doors Exterior Finish: Composition Fencing: None Foundation: Pilings Fuel Tank: Fuel Tank Parking Features: Gravel; Tandem Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch Roof: Architectural Shingle Levels: Two Lot Water Features: Boat Lift; Pier Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump; Zoned Heating: Forced Air; Zoned Heating System Fuel Source: Propane Utilities: Other Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Well Fireplace Features: Propane Flooring: Tile; Wood Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Gas Log; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Window Features: Thermal Windows Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 3000 - 3499 Dining Room Type: Formal; Kitchen HOA and Neigh Amenities: Maint - Comm Areas; Waterfront Community Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Other Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan

Room Information

Kitchen Length: 13.60 Width: 15.00 Level: First Living Room Length: 22.50 Width: 23.80 Level: First Dining Room Length: 13.60 Width: 11.00 Level: First Master Bedroom Length: 18.70 Width: 14.00 Level: First Bedroom 2 Length: 13.40 Width: 10.70 Level: First Bedroom 3 Length: 13.00 Width: 11.60 Level: First Other Length: 13.40 Width: 19.30 Level: Second Remarks: Flex Room Other Length: 13.50 Width: 32.00 Level: Second Remarks: Recreation Room
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty
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Last Updated: December - 05 - 2025
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