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For sale by owner
  • Price increase: $900 (1/4)
    $499,900

    4217 Merck Rd W, Wilson, NC 27893

    3beds
    2,974sqft
    : 
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1988
    0.93 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $168/sqft
    $-- HOA

    Overview

    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
    What the owner loves about this home
    Wired shop. Separate rentable apartment. Three garage bays. Crown moulding. Chair rail. Ample storage. Craftsman cabinets.
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    Listed by:

    Property Owner (252) 218-2945

    This property is for sale by owner and Zillow, Inc. is displaying it at the owner's request. It is not subject to a listing agreement with Zillow, Inc. or its affiliates.

    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
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    Estimated market value

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    Estimated sales range

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    $2,373/mo

    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    1/4/2026Price change$499,900+0.2%$168/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    11/28/2025Listed for sale$499,000$168/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$2,695 +27.7%$380,862 +56.5%
    2023$2,110 +0.3%$243,422
    2022$2,104 +0.5%$243,422

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    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $2,928/mo
    Principal & interest
    $2378
    Property taxes
    $375
    Home insurance
    $175

      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: 27893

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