Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/22/2025
Sold
$270,000
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MLS
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$270,000
Property Description
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
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 617 Merritt Rd
General
- Sold For: $270,000
- Taxes: $927 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100521271
- Added to Site: 252 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Carpet, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Storm Doors
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Porch, Screened
Parking
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Asphalt, Off Street
Location
- County: Columbus
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
- Driving 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.
School Information
- Elementary School: Chadbourn Elementary
- Middle School: Chadbourn
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Heat Pump, Fireplace(s), Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Wood Frame
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,327
- Year Built: 1945
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s), Workshop
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 5.12
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 223,027
- Lot Dimensions: Irregular
- Frontage: Maintained, City Street, State Road
- Lot Features: Level, See Remarks, Wooded
- Zoning: KF CR W3
- Fencing (Description): None
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $211
- Assessment Amount: $81,300
- Tax Amount: $927.64
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: Mary Croom
- Property ID: 0261.00-58-0938.000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, Teri Hunt
Sold by Burroughs & Company, LLC, Trent Burroughs
Listing agent
— 617 Merritt Rd —
Teri Hunt
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
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Schools
Schools serving 617 Merritt Rd
School District:Columbus County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Chadbourn Elementary 409 East 3rd Avenue, Chadbourn, NC 28431 | PK-5 | 2.7 mi |
Evergreen Elementary 7211 Old 74 Hwy, Evergreen, NC 28438 | PK-5 | 7.6 mi |
West Columbus High 7294 Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest, Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 | 9-12 | 8.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 617 Merritt Rd
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617 Merritt Road, Chadbourn, NC 28431 (MLS# 100521271) is a Single Family property that was sold at $270,000 on December 22, 2025. Want to learn more about 617 Merritt Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Chadbourn? You can browse all Chadbourn real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.