Active Listings
16
⇧ 128.6% vs 7 last year
Population: 777 · Density: 5.8/mi² · Median household income: $0
Typical home value: $289,328 · Homeownership: 75.1%
Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The MERRITT, NC real estate market (28556) currently shows 16 active listings, with 1 pending sales. Homes are averaging 102 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 9 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 102 days on market compared to 129 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 23.9% year-over-year, from $488,250 to $605,000.
Whether you are buying or selling in MERRITT, NC, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28556 | Merritt, NC 28556 | 0.0 mi | 16 | $10,454,496 | $605,000 | $653,406 |
| 28515 | Bayboro, NC 28515 | 5.2 mi | 8 | $3,735,840 | $342,000 | $466,980 |
| 28537 | Hobucken, NC 28537 | 11.1 mi | 1 | $2,495,000 | $2,495,000 | $2,495,000 |
| 28510 | Arapahoe, NC 28510 | 11.4 mi | 27 | $12,480,966 | $445,000 | $462,258 |
| 28552 | Lowland, NC 28552 | 13.7 mi | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $135,000 |
| 28560 | New Bern, NC 28560 | 17.4 mi | 223 | $87,844,829 | $349,900 | $393,923 |
| 28519 | Bridgeton, NC 28519 | 19.5 mi | 2 | $1,534,000 | $767,000 | $767,000 |
| 28532 | Havelock, NC 28532 | 21.1 mi | 78 | $23,193,456 | $274,500 | $297,352 |
| 27814 | Blounts Creek, NC 27814 | 23.3 mi | 7 | $5,913,075 | $386,450 | $844,725 |
| 28579 | Smyrna, NC 28579 | 23.9 mi | 2 | $1,199,800 | $599,900 | $599,900 |
| 27875 | Scranton, NC 27875 | 25.3 mi | 2 | $634,900 | $317,450 | $317,450 |
| 28562 | New Bern, NC 28562 | 25.9 mi | 309 | $139,915,509 | $379,990 | $452,801 |
| 28557 | Morehead City, NC 28557 | 26.7 mi | 107 | $84,993,310 | $527,000 | $794,330 |
As of January 2026, there are 16 active listings in MERRITT, NC (zip code 28556), compared to 7 the prior year.
The median listing price in MERRITT, NC 28556 is $605,000 as of January 2026, a 23.9% increase from $488,250 the prior year.
Homes in MERRITT, NC 28556 spend an average of 102 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 129 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, MERRITT, NC 28556 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 9 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 102 days on market compared to 129 days last year.
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