Beautiful craftsman home on 0.93 acres with 8 rooms in the main house, and a rentable finished, separate apartment above the large detached garage. The 30 ft x 40 ft detached garage has two 29 ft deep vehicle bays, wired and plumbed workshop and bathroom on the first floor (1,100 sf). The second floor of the detached garage has a 648 sf finished one-bedroom apartment, full bath, and open den/kitchenette with hardwood floors, granite countertops and tiled shower. The apartment is a great rental opportunity! The main house has crown moulding chair rail/wainscot and 6-inch baseboards throughout, including an impressive den, large kitchen, sunroom, dining room and office in addition to the 3 over-sized bedrooms. The first-floor master bedroom includes a built-in desk and bookshelves and ensuite bathroom with walk-in closet with built-ins. The den is stunning, featuring master craftsman hand-rubbed solid wood, built-in bookshelves and cabinets, bracketing a large Silas Lucas brick fireplace with gas logs/blower and brass/glass insert. All eight rooms and bathrooms, front porch and large back porch/deck have recently been painted. Ceiling fans are in all rooms and back porch, as well as two in the detached garage apartment. All ceilings are flat ceilings, no popcorn. Hardwood floors in the dining room. Heartwood pine in the south-facing sunroom. On-demand gas water heater. One car attached garage with shelving units, also freshly painted. Pet Chicken coop (8 ft x 8 ft x 5 ft) is on the property. County property taxes, no city taxes. The
property has city water. The septic tank and leach field are in the back yard; pumped in 2024. A new septic distribution box was installed in December 2024 and is rated for 6 people or 3 bedrooms. House and detached garage are well-insulated with low monthly utility bills. Main house is 2,974 sf. The finished apartment above the detached garage is 648 sf.
Total finished square footage on this property is 3,622 sf. A portion of the back yard is fenced in with the dog gate accessible from the gated back porch. The back porch, which measures 13 ft x 29 ft, is a great place for grilling, outdoor dining and relaxing on the porch swing.
Main house roof shingles replaced 2020
Detached garage roof: lifetime metal roof with transferable warranty, 2015
Main house first floor gas heat (2013 HVAC)
Main house second floor heat pump (2023 HVAC)
Detached garage finished apartment gas heat (2023 HVAC)
Brand new garage door on attached garage (2025)
New stove (2024)
Speed Queen washer/dryer (2021)
Gas logs with blower and brass/glass insert
(12) Brand New easy clean/tilt Window World windows (2025)
(5) Easy clean/tilt windows upstairs main house (2018)
(5) Larson Tradewinds storm doors
Close to I-95, shopping, restaurants, schools, exercise all within 3 miles
First floor:
Master bedroom: 17ft x 17ft
Master bath/walk-in closet: 17ft x 9ft
Laundry with pantry 2: 7ft x 14ft
Kitchen: 20 ft x 13ft
Pantry 1: 3 ft x 2 ft
Sunroom: 11ft x 13ft
Dining room: 15ft x 12 ft
Den: 17ft x 29ft
Half bath: 3 ft x 6 ft
Second floor:
Bedroom 2: 15ft x 15ft
Bath 3: 7ft x 10ft
Office/Library: 15ft x 15ft
Bedroom 3: 17ft x 10ft (2 closets: 3ft x 6ft each)
Detached Garage, first floor: 38 ft x 29 ft
Detached Garage, second floor finished apartment:
Den/kitchenette: 16 ft x 17 ft
Bedroom: 17 ft x 17 ft
Bathroom: 5 ft x 6 ft
For sale by owner
Price increase: $900 (1/4)
$499,900
4217 Merck Rd W, Wilson, NC 27893
3beds
2,974sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1988
0.93 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$168/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
What the owner loves about this home
Wired shop. Separate rentable apartment. Three garage bays. Crown moulding. Chair rail. Ample storage. Craftsman cabinets.
- 67 days |
- 594 |
- 19 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (252) 218-2945
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Heat pump, Electric, Gas
Cooling
- Central, Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Softwood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,974 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 0.93 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 3702242067000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Wilson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $168/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $380,862
- Annual tax amount: $2,695
- Date on market: 11/28/2025
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,373/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4/2026 | Price change | $499,900+0.2%$168/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,000$168/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,695 +27.7% | $380,862 +56.5% |
| 2023 | $2,110 +0.3% | $243,422 |
| 2022 | $2,104 +0.5% | $243,422 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,928/mo
Principal & interest
$2378
Property taxes
$375
Home insurance
$175
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 27893
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10John W Jones ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Forest Hills MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 5/10James Hunt HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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