
Residential Land with Home for Sale in Chadbourn, North Carolina
617 Merritt Rd, Chadbourn, NC 28431
A Rare Find - Charming Country Cottage on 5 Idyllic Acres. Discover this beautifully renovated 1945 country cottage nestled on 5 peaceful acres just minutes from Whiteville. This unique property offers the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern convenience. Inside: With over 1,300 sq ft of living space, this lovingly updated home features 3 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bath. The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances, including a dishwasher and microwave, and the home is connected to Spectrum cable-secured with a $1,800 installation investment. A recent pre-inspection has been completed, and every noted item has already been addressed. A copy of the inspection report is available upon request, along with a detailed list of recent updates to the home. Outside: Accessed via a tree-lined, deeded easement, this home offers exceptional privacy. Surrounded on all four sides by mature trees; you'll enjoy peace and quiet with no neighboring homes in view-except one at the end of the easement on Merritt Road. The land is a perfect balance of open and wooded space: about half is cleared and grassy, featuring a shed, a workshop and a barn, while the other half is lush woodland. The property also includes several fruit trees (cherry, peach and apple), and pecan and walnut trees. The parking area is crushed asphalt. The land is well-suited to beekeeping, small livestock, or gardening. Incidentally, the current owners do garden, and no pesticides have been used while they owned. Barn: 36x32, 3 sections: 10', 18', 11'. Convenience: Located just 10 minutes from Whiteville and only 5 minutes from Chadbourn, you'll have quick access to shopping, dining, and goods and services while still enjoying the tranquility of country living. Don't miss your chance to own this special property-schedule your showing today to truly appreciate all it has to offer
Location
- Street address
- 617 Merritt Rd
- County
- Columbus County
- Elevation
- 103 feet
Directions
From Brunswick County, at the intersection of Rt 17 and Rt. 211, travel west for 30 miles. Turn left onto US-74 W/US-76 W. In 20 miles take the Union Valley Road exit onto Union Valley Road. In .01 mile, turn left onto Lynn Hill Road which becomes Merritt Road at curve to right. In 1.2 miles, property on right, immediately after Family Circle - see green mailbox.
Property details
- Acreage
- 5.12 acres
- Zoning
- KF CR W3
- MLS #
- HMLS 100521271
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $928 - Mary Croom
Parcels
- 0261.00-58-0938.000
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Lot
- Features
- Level, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Off Street
- Pool
- Porch
- Structures
- Workshop
- Features
- Storm Doors
Structure
- Stories
- 1
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Shingle
Interior
- Room Count
- 6
- Rooms
- Bathroom, Bedroom x 3
- Flooring
- Carpet, LVT/Lvp, Wood
- Appliances
- Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range, Refrigerator
- Security
- Security System
- Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Master Downstairs, Pantry
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadbourn Elementary | Elementary | — | — |
| Chadbourn | Middle | — | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | Under contract | $280,000 | — | HMLS |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Price drop | $280,000 | $10,000 -3.4% | BCAR |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Price drop | $290,000 | $9,900 -3.3% | BCAR |
| Sept 4, 2025 | Relisted | $299,900 | — | BCAR |
| Aug 24, 2025 | Listing removed | $299,900 | — | Listing agent |
| Aug 7, 2025 | New listing | $299,900 | — | BCAR |



















































