5281 Florence Rd, Merritt, NC 28556 Property Records

Pamlico County property record for 5281 Florence Rd, Merritt, NC 28556

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,424 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size0.562 acres (24,524 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$64,000 (May 2004)
Tax Bill$708 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APNK052-4

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNK052-4
Alternative APNs
  • 7501252737000
  • 22897

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,424 sqft Finished Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1985
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area24,524 sqft (0.562 acres)
Deck Area96 sqft
Patio Area364 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Account Number22897
Street Address5281 FLORENCE RD
CityMERRITT
StateNC
Zip28556-9537
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description1324 0005211 7501252737000
JurisdictionPAMLICO NC
Township / Civil Division2
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract950202

Owner

Source: Pamlico County records, as of August 21, 2023

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5281 FLORENCE RD, MERRITT, NC 28556-9537
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 25, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 25, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0000423354
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Pamlico County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyPamlico County
Unified School DistrictPamlico County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2023$708.00$103,270 Land $25,458 Building $77,812$103,270 Land $25,458 Building $77,812

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 10, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation5.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 220 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies220 in force
Nearby Flood Claims886 (1983–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA26 of 886
Most Recent ClaimJun 2021 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Florence, Sep 2018 · 222 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 310 claims
  • Hurricane Isabel, Sep 2003 · 207 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 54% of the US · above 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPAMLICO COUNTY WATER
serves 19,665 people · EPA ID NC0469025
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2024
Lead10 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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