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 several outbuildings including two sheds, 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. This home is Ideal for homesteading, hobbies, or simply enjoying the quiet countryside. 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. 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!
For sale
$299,900
617 Merritt Road, Chadbourn, NC 28431
3beds
1,345sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
5.12 Acres Lot
$237,300 Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 15 hours ago
Listed by:
Teri Hunt 910-612-0270,
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100521271

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump, Fireplace(s), Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher
Features
- Master Downstairs, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Carpet, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,345
- Total interior livable area: 1,345 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Asphalt, Off Street
- Carport spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Kitchen, None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Screened
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 5.12 Acres
- Features: Level, See Remarks, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Barn(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 0261.00580938.000
- Zoning: KF CR W3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chadbourn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $81,300
- Annual tax amount: $927
- Date on market: 8/7/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
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