Bertie County property record for 431 Farless Rd, Merry Hill, NC 27957
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,826 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 5.25 acres (228,690 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,269 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6856-35-7350 |
| Primary APN | 6856-35-7350 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,826 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 228,690 sqft (5.25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 32724 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 431 FARLESS RD |
| City | MERRY HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27957-9526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LEARY |
| Legal Subdivision | J B PARKER |
| Jurisdiction | BERTIE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITES |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
431 Farless Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Bertie County records, as of April 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 431 FARLESS RD, MERRY HILL, NC 27957-9526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 954 / 784 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 431 Farless Rd was $1,269.
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 | $1,269.00 | $131,218 (-) Land $16,296 Building $114,922 | $131,218 (-) Land $16,296 Building $114,922 |
| 2024 | $1,269.00 (+7.18%) | $131,218 (-) Land $16,296 Building $114,922 | $131,218 (-) Land $16,296 Building $114,922 |
| 2023 | $1,184.00 (+4.32%) | $131,218 (-) Land $16,296 Building $114,922 | $131,218 (-) Land $16,296 Building $114,922 |
| 2022 | $1,135.00 | $131,218 Land $16,296 Building $114,922 | $131,218 Land $16,296 Building $114,922 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 431 Farless Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 431 Farless Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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