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637 Avoca Farm Road

Merry Hill, NC 27957 · Bertie County

$825,000

3 days on market · $213/sq ft

  • 3 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 3,875 sq ft
  • 4.48 ac
  • built 1787
  • Waterfront Property
  • 4.48 Acre Lot
  • Historic Built 1787
  • 2-Car Garage

About This Home

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.

Property Details

SubdivisionNone
TypeSingle Family Residence
Living Area3,875 sq ft
Full Baths2
Half Baths1
Lot Size4.480 acres
Year Built1787
Total Rooms8
WaterfrontYes
Waterfront FeaturesPier, Boat Ramp, Water Depth 4+
Parcel6872-27-5574

Land & Farm

Zoning (as entered)NONE
Road surfacePaved
Horses allowedYes

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Interior & Exterior

FlooringCeramic Tile, Hardwood
HeatingPropane, Gas Pack, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
CoolingCentral Air
RoofMetal
ConstructionWood Siding, Wood Frame
StyleHistoric District, Historic Home
AppliancesGas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Water Softener, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater, Satellite Dish, Water Purifier
ParkingWorkshop in Garage, Circular Driveway, Detached, Gravel, Garage

Interior Features

High CeilingsEntrance FoyerKitchen IslandWalk-in ShowerBlinds/ShadesGas LogOther

Exterior Features

Irrigation SystemGarden

Schools

ElementaryColerain Elementary School
MiddleBertie Middle School
High SchoolBertie High

Assignments as entered by the listing agent; confirm with the school district. Each school's results: NC School Report Cards.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value$599,554
Annual Tax$5,801 (2025)
Monthly Tax Est.$483/mo

Monthly Costs

$5,222/mo estimated

Includes principal and interest, property tax and homeowners insurance, with 20% down at 7.24% for 30 years.

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Principal and interest
$4,498
Tax bill per MLS (2025)
$483
Homeowners insurance (estimate)
$241
Estimated monthly
$5,222

Tax is the bill the listing agent entered on the MLS; a sale can change the assessment. Flood insurance is not included; get a quote for this address. An estimate, not a loan offer.

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MLS# 100615187 · HIVE MLS via SourceRE · Last updated: November 7, 2026 at 2:15 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2026 Horizon Realty Group.

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