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For sale by owner
  • $499,900

    4217 Merck Rd W, Wilson, NC 27893

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

    What's special

    Flat ceilingsBuilt-in bookshelves and cabinetsOn-demand gas water heater
    Beautiful craftsman home on 0.93 acres with 8 rooms in the main house, including an impressive detached wooded and plumbed garage with shop, two 29-ft deep parking spaces and rentable 2nd floor apartment. The 17 ft x 17 ft master bedroom on the first floor includes a walk-in bathroom and closet with built-ins. The den is stunning, featuring master craftsman hand-rubbed solid mahogany-stained pine, built-in bookshelves and cabinets, bracketing a large Silas Lucas brick fireplace with gas logs/blower enclosed in a stately brass/glass insert. Freshly 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 oak flooring in the dining room. Heartwood pine in the south-facing sunroom. On-demand gas water heater. Twenty-three foot deep attached garage with shelving units, also freshly painted. The detached garage (30 ft x 40 ft) has a wired/plumbed shop, half bath, and two 29 ft deep vehicle bays on the first floor. The 2nd floor of the detached garage has 648 sf heated/cooled apartment with full bath, one bedroom and den/kitchenette. Previously, the detached garage apartment was used as rental income. 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. Recently pumped with new distribution box (2024). Septic 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 fence accessible from the gated back porch. The back porch, which measures 13 ft x 28 ft, is a great place for grilling, outdoor dining and relaxing on the porch swing. Main house roof architectural shingles replaced 2018. 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, gyms 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 (incl. peninsula): 20 ft x 13ft 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)
    What the owner loves about this home
    Wired shop in detached garage. Back porch swing. Lots of storage and closets throughout the house. Rental opportunity with finished apartment. Property has several productive blueberry bushes, fig bushes, and plum, pecan and apple trees. Close to I-95.
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    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
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Flooring: 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: 4/2/2026
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        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        $2,506/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        4/2/2026Listed for sale$499,900$168/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        2/28/2026Listing removed--
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        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
        2021$2,094 $243,422
        2020$2,094 +1.7%$243,422
        2019$2,059 -1.7%$243,422
        2018$2,094 +1.7%$243,422
        2017$2,059 +2.5%$243,422
        2016$2,008 +0.4%$243,422 +0.4%
        2015$2,000 -1.7%$242,482
        2014$2,035 +6.3%$242,482
        2011$1,916 $242,482
        2010$1,916 $242,482

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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $2,843/mo
        Principal & interest
        $2468
        Property taxes
        $375
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