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Land with Home for Sale in Merry Hill, North Carolina

637 Avoca Farm Rd, Merry Hill, NC 27957

$825,000
4.48 acres
Pending sale
Under contract

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Elmwood on Salmon Creek was built circa 1787 and expanded circa 1810. It is a rare regional example of a 7-bay historic home combining Georgian, Federal and Greek Revival styles, with original Georgian woodwork, a double dog-leg stair and an arched stair bridge. The 3,875 sf home sits on 4.48 acres shaded by mature trees, with a large, private yacht dock and a separate boat launch with 2 smaller piers. It offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 4 gas fireplaces, historic hardwood floors and period trim work. The kitchen features soapstone counters, new appliances, a GE Monogram gas range and a pot filler. The primary bath has a claw-foot tub, large walk-in shower and gas fireplace. Covered front porch, 2 screened porches, patios. Updates: a resealed metal roof, reglazed windows, new upstairs heat pump and a new septic tank and lines. A detached 2-car garage with a hobby room above (mini split), 3 outbuildings (2 historic) and a large gazebo.

3,875
Sq feet
3
Beds
2
Full baths
1
1/2 bath
1787
Built

Location

Street address
637 Avoca Farm Rd
Zip code
27957
Elevation
21 feet
Coordinates
36.0027, -76.7258

Directions

From US 17 take 45 South and then go 1/2 mile to Old Merry Hill Rd. on left. Take left on Avoca Farm Rd. Property is approx. 2.6 miles down road on left. Go down long dirt road and home is on left.

Property details

Acreage
4.48 acres
MLS #
HMLS 100615187
Posted

Property taxes

2025
$5,801 - ELMWOOD #1

Parcels

  • 6872-27-5574

Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence

Lot

View
Water
Waterfront
Yes
Features
Boat Dock, Boat Ramp, Boat Slip, Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Navigable Water, Pier, Rural, Secluded, Water Depth 4+

Exterior

Parking Spaces
2
Parking
Driveway, Garage
Pool
Patio, Porch
Structures
Gazebo
Features
Garden, Irrigation System

Structure

Water
Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Heating
Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Propane
Cooling
Central Air
Materials
Wood Frame, Wood Siding
Roof
Metal

Interior

Room Count
8
Rooms
Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 3, Dining Room
Flooring
Hardwood, Tile-Ceramic
Appliances
Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Satellite Dish, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Purifier, Water Softener
Security
Security System
Features
Blinds/Shades, Entrance Foyer, Gas Log, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Shower

Property utilities

CategoryTypeStatus
GasNatural GasConnected
GasPropaneConnected

Nearby schools

NameType
Colerain Elementary SchoolElementary
Bertie Middle SchoolMiddle
Bertie HighHigh

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
Nov 12, 2026Under contract$825,000—HMLS
Nov 7, 2026New listing$825,000—HMLS
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This 4.48-acre property is located at 637 Avoca Farm Rd in Merry Hill, NC 27957. The property is pending sale. It has a 3,875 square foot 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath house built in 1787.

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne - Moyock, (252) 435-6233

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne - Moyock
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