Bertie County property record for 118 Cypress Rd, Merry Hill, NC 27957
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 216 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,209 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 6874-72-0690 |
| Primary APN | 6874-72-0690 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 216 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 154 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 154 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 13045 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 118 CYPRESS RD |
| City | MERRY HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27957-9515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLACKBEARD BEACH #34 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHOWAN RIVER |
| Jurisdiction | BERTIE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITES |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6003 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
118 Cypress Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2005.
Source: Bertie County records, as of April 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 118 CYPRESS RD, MERRY HILL, NC 27957-9515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 843 / 154 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 8, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0843/154 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 118 Cypress Rd was $1,209.
Source: Bertie County assessment roll, as of April 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Bertie County |
| Unified School District | Bertie County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,209.00 | $125,003 (-) Land $70,210 Building $54,793 | $125,003 (-) Land $70,210 Building $54,793 |
| 2024 | $1,209.00 (+7.18%) | $125,003 (-) Land $70,210 Building $54,793 | $125,003 (-) Land $70,210 Building $54,793 |
| 2023 | $1,128.00 (+4.35%) | $125,003 (-) Land $70,210 Building $54,793 | $125,003 (-) Land $70,210 Building $54,793 |
| 2022 | $1,081.00 | $125,003 Land $70,210 Building $54,793 | $125,003 Land $70,210 Building $54,793 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 118 Cypress Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 31 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 34 (1998–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 34 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · Hurricane Matthew |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 118 Cypress Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BERTIE COUNTY REGIONAL WATER serves 13,736 people · EPA ID NC0408085 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fybe Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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