8534 Benbow Merrill Rd, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 Property Records

Guilford County property record for 8534 Benbow Merrill Rd, Oak Ridge, NC 27310

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,982 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size	2.9 acres (126,324 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$235,000 (Nov 2017)
Tax Bill	$2,553 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Mortgage Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7807446348-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7807446348-000`
Alternative APNs	`160603720116500007` `0165372`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Building Area	1,982 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area	3,476 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,982 sqft
Attic Area	321 sqft
Basement Area	300 sqft
Unfinished Basement	300 sqft
Flooring	Plywood
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1976
Effective Year Built	Effective 2008
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Shingle
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	126,324 sqft (2.9 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	873 sqft
Patio Area	140 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	160603720116500007
Street Address	8534 BENBOW MERRILL RD
City	OAK RIDGE
State	NC
Zip	27310-9730
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AG
Legal Description	2.90 AC 3 PB55-44 OAK RIDGE EST
Legal Subdivision	OAK RIDGE EST
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	GUILFORD NC
Township / Civil Division	OAK RIDGE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	16201

Owner

8534 Benbow Merrill Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2017.

Source: Guilford County records, as of October 9, 2025

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	8534 BENBOW MERRILL RD, OAK RIDGE, NC 27310-9730
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 24, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Nov 30, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 30, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 30, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	0079992838
Deed Book / Page	7999 / 2838
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	GUILFORD NC
Property Address	8534 BENBOW MERRILL RD, OAK RIDGE, NC 27310-9730
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0082952083
Date	Jun 24, 2020
Book Page	8295/2083
Instrument	2020036321

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CARROLLTON, TX 75010

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

November 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	GUILFORD NC
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2017
Property Address	8534 BENBOW MERRILL RD, OAK RIDGE, NC 27310-9730
Document Number	0079992838
Book / Page	007999 / 002838
Instrument Date	Nov 25, 2017
Instrument	67472
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 1, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$470.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Married Couple
Address	8534 BENBOW MERRILL RD OAK RIDGE NC 273109730, OAK RIDGE, NC 27310-9730

Mortgage

Document Number	79992844
Date	Nov 30, 2017
Book Page	007999/002844
Instrument	67473

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 29, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8534 Benbow Merrill Rd was $2,553.

Source: Guilford County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Guilford County
Municipality	Oak Ridge Town
Unified School District	Guilford County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,553.00	$273,600 Land $101,500 Building $172,100
2023	$2,484.00	$273,600 Land $101,500 Building $172,100	$273,600 (-) Land $101,500 Building $172,100
2022			$273,600 Land $101,500 Building $172,100

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 8534 Benbow Merrill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026

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

Wildfire risk around 8534 Benbow Merrill Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 51 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
T-Mobile Fiber · Fixed Wireless	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 50
AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Brightspeed.

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