Courtesy: Albemarle Sound Property Advisors
252-301-7342
Experience rare, elevated Soundfront living on one of Occano's premier homesites. Legacy Homesite 29 sits high on a bluff overlooking the wide waters of the Albemarle Sound, offering commanding big-water views, glowing sunrises, and enchanting moonlit nights. Located in the private, gated Legacy neighborhood of Occano, this 169-ft soundfront parcel includes a recently upgraded $30,000 bulkhead, ensuring long-term stability and peace of mind. With the ability to add your own private dock and boardwalk, this property is perfectly positioned for boaters, anglers, and anyone seeking an authentic waterfront lifestyle. A custom home plan designed by the renowned Allison Ramsey Architects conveys with the property—thoughtfully created to maximize the high-bluff setting, views, and breezes. Build immediately or hold as an investment as opportunities like this remain exceptionally limited. Residents of Occano enjoy a resort-style waterfront and golf community featuring championship golf, a marina, clubhouse, fitness, pool, tennis/pickleball, and miles of scenic shoreline. With a recent $30,000 bulkhead enhancement , Homesite 29 stands as one of the best values on the Albemarle Sound. Whether you envision a year-round residence or a luxurious coastal retreat, this property offers the perfect canvas for your waterfront dream home.
Welcome to the prestigious Occano community, a hidden gem along the serene Albemarle Sound in Merry Hill, North Carolina. This exceptional lot offers the rare opportunity to build your dream home in one of the region’s most sought-after waterfront communities, where timeless charm meets modern luxury. Set against a backdrop of lush landscapes and sparkling water views, Occano is more than a neighborhood — it’s a lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to a world-class Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, a full-service marina, and miles of scenic walking and biking trails. Whether you’re teeing off at sunrise, launching your boat for an afternoon on the Sound, or simply savoring the quiet beauty of coastal living, every day here feels like a vacation. This spacious lot provides the perfect canvas for your vision. Imagine designing a home that captures breathtaking sunsets over the water, with room for outdoor living spaces where family and friends can gather. With community amenities including a clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, and planned social events, Occano fosters a welcoming environment for both year-round residents and seasonal homeowners. Located just a short drive from historic Edenton and within easy reach of the Outer Banks, Occano offers the best of both worlds: peaceful seclusion with convenient access to shopping, dining, and cultural experiences. Whether you’re seeking a family retreat, an investment property, or a legacy estate to pass down for generations, this lot delivers unmatched potential. Don’t miss your chance to secure a piece of paradise in Occano. Build the home you’ve always envisioned and embrace the coastal lifestyle you deserve. Start your legacy today — in Occano, where waterfront dreams become reality.
Courtesy: BHHS RW Towne Realty
757-436-3636
Batchelor Bay is a hidden waterfront gem on the Albemarle Sound, perfectly positioned between Edenton, Windsor, and Plymouth. This over half-acre homesite offers captivating water views and an unbeatable location for outdoor enthusiasts. Anglers will love the quick access to the Chowan, Roanoke, Middle, and Cashie Rivers, as well as the open waters of the Albemarle Sound. Enjoy easy days on the water with a neighborhood boat ramp just down the street. Only minutes away, play a round at the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, ranked #3 in the nation by Golfer?s Choice 2025. For shopping and dining, the charm of historic downtown Edenton is just across the Chowan River. Discover this tucked-away coastal paradise where every day feels like a getaway. Private septic system required.
Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty/Chesapeake
Batchelor Bay is a hidden waterfront gem on the Albemarle Sound, greatly positioned between Edenton, Windsor,& Plymouth. This over 1/2 acre homesite offers captivating water views & an unbeatable location for outdoor enthusiasts. Anglers will love the quick access to the Chowan, Roanoke, Middle, & Cashie Rivers,as well as the open waters of the Albemarle Sound. Enjoy easy days on the water with a neighborhood boat ramp just down the street. Only minutes away, play a round at the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, ranked #3 in the nation by Golfer's Choice 2025. For shopping and dining, the charm of historic downtown Edenton is just across the Chowan River. Discover this tucked-away coastal paradise where every day feels like a getaway. Private septic system req'.
Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty/Chesapeake
Imagine building your forever home at 110 Noble Ct, a cul-de-sac retreat in the coveted southern end of Occano. This private, gated community in Merry Hill blends tranquility with luxury living. From the sparkling Albemarle Sound to the lush Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, every day feels like a getaway. Enjoy quick access to the Chowan, Cashie, Middle & Roanoke Rivers, plus a marina, boat launch, pool, tennis & pickleball courts, all crafted for elevated coastal living. Just 20 mins to historic Edenton, Occano offers both seclusion and convenience. Ranked #3 Public Golf Course in the U.S. by Golfer's Choice 2025!
Courtesy: Perry & Co Sotheby's International Realty
252-482-4785
This 2.2 acre corner homesite is in the well-established waterfront neighborhood of Black Rock, perched above the shoreline of the Chowan River. Build your dream home in a quiet pastoral setting in a waterfront community with plenty of elbow room! Enjoy River access via a community common area with a pavilion, playground, and pier for neighborhood residents. Downtown Historic Edenton is an easy 10 minutes away. Come enjoy the good life at Black Rock!
Courtesy: NCVA Real Estate Group, LLC
703-980-5334
Homesite 62 is a wide flat lot offering breathtaking views of a large catch and release pond. Sit on your front porch and enjoy the sunrise and your back porch to enjoy views of the evening sunsets. The neighborhood is still being developed. This lot is a custom home lot. You will work with a builder to create your dream home. The community is a planned unit development and therefore all plans must be approved by the homeowners association prior to starting. The community offers seclusion, quiet living, a marina and boat launch and boating on the Albemarle Sound. Historic Edenton is a short boat ride away where you can enjoy boat up restaurants and shopping. If you enjoy fishing and views of water this is the lot for you. Membership to the golf course is optional.
Courtesy: NCVA Real Estate Group, LLC
703-980-5334
Welcome to Occano, a gated Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course in Merry Hill NC. Stretching over 800 acres, and sitting on the banks of the Albemarle Sound the community has open expanding views. The community offers seclusion, quiet living, a marina and boat launch on the Albemarle Sound, along with tennis, pickle ball, a pool, & gym. Historic Edenton is a short boat ride away where you can enjoy boat-up restaurants & shopping. Membership to the Golf Club is optional. The neighborhood is still being developed. The community is a planned unit development, and therefore all plans must be approved by the homeowners association prior to starting.
Courtesy: NCVA Real Estate Group, LLC
703-980-5334
Welcome to Occano, a gated Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course in Merry Hill NC. Stretching over 800 acres, and sitting on the banks of the Albemarle Sound the community has open expanding views. The community offers seclusion, quiet living, a marina and boat launch on the Albemarle Sound, along with tennis, pickle ball, a pool, & gym. Historic Edenton is a short boat ride away where you can enjoy boat-up restaurants & shopping. Membership to the Golf Club is optional. The neighborhood is still being developed. The community is a planned unit development, and therefore all plans must be approved by the homeowners association prior to starting.
Courtesy: NCVA Real Estate Group, LLC
703-980-5334
Welcome to Occano, a gated Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course in Merry Hill NC. Stretching over 800 acres, and sitting on the banks of the Albemarle Sound the community has open expanding views. The community offers seclusion, quiet living, a marina and boat launch on the Albemarle Sound, along with tennis, pickle ball, a pool, & gym. Historic Edenton is a short boat ride away where you can enjoy boat-up restaurants & shopping. Membership to the Golf Club is optional. The neighborhood is still being developed. The community is a planned unit development, and therefore all plans must be approved by the homeowners association prior to starting.
Courtesy: NCVA Real Estate Group, LLC
703-980-5334
Welcome to Occano, a gated Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course in Merry Hill NC. Stretching over 800 acres, and sitting on the banks of the Albemarle Sound the community has open expanding views. The community offers seclusion, quiet living, a marina and boat launch on the Albemarle Sound, along with tennis, pickle ball, a pool, & gym. Historic Edenton is a short boat ride away where you can enjoy boat-up restaurants & shopping. Membership to the Golf Club is optional. The neighborhood is still being developed. The community is a planned unit development, and therefore all plans must be approved by the homeowners association prior to starting.
Courtesy: NCVA Real Estate Group, LLC
703-980-5334
Welcome to Occano, a gated Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course in Merry Hill NC. Stretching over 800 acres, and sitting on the banks of the Albemarle Sound the community has open expanding views. The community offers seclusion, quiet living, a marina and boat launch on the Albemarle Sound, along with tennis, pickle ball, a pool, & gym. Historic Edenton is a short boat ride away where you can enjoy boat-up restaurants & shopping. Membership to the Golf Club is optional. The neighborhood is still being developed. The community is a planned unit development, and therefore all plans must be approved by the homeowners association prior to starting.
Courtesy: NCVA Real Estate Group, LLC
703-980-5334
Welcome to Occano, a gated Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course in Merry Hill NC. Stretching over 800 acres, and sitting on the banks of the Albemarle Sound the community has open expanding views. The community offers seclusion, quiet living, a marina and boat launch on the Albemarle Sound, along with tennis, pickle ball, a pool, & gym. Historic Edenton is a short boat ride away where you can enjoy boat-up restaurants & shopping. Lot 59 backs up to the 16th green. Membership to the Golf Club is optional.The neighborhood is still being developed. The community is a planned unit development, and therefore all plans must be approved by the homeowners association prior to starting.
Courtesy: NCVA Real Estate Group, LLC
703-980-5334
Welcome to Occano, a gated Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course in Merry Hill NC. Stretching over 800 acres, and sitting on the banks of the Albemarle Sound the community has open expanding views. The community offers seclusion, quiet living, a marina and boat launch on the Albemarle Sound, along with tennis, pickle ball, a pool, & gym. Historic Edenton is a short boat ride away where you can enjoy boat-up restaurants & shopping. Lot 60 backs up to the 16th green. Membership to the Golf Club is optional.The neighborhood is still being developed. The community is a planned unit development, and therefore all plans must be approved by the homeowners association prior to starting.
Courtesy: NCVA Real Estate Group, LLC
703-980-5334
Welcome to Occano, a gated Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course in Merry Hill NC. Stretching over 800 acres, and sitting on the banks of the Albemarle Sound the community has open expanding views. The community offers seclusion, quiet living, a marina and boat launch on the Albemarle Sound, along with tennis, pickle ball, a pool, & gym. Historic Edenton is a short boat ride away where you can enjoy boat-up restaurants & shopping. Lot 61 backs up to the 16th green. Membership to the Golf Club is optional.The neighborhood is still being developed. The community is a planned unit development, and therefore all plans must be approved by the homeowners association prior to starting.
Courtesy: NCVA Real Estate Group, LLC
703-980-5334
Welcome to Occano, a gated Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course in Merry Hill NC. Stretching over 800 acres, and sitting on the banks of the Albemarle Sound the community has open expanding views. The community offers seclusion, quiet living, a marina and boat launch on the Albemarle Sound, along with tennis, pickle ball, a pool, & gym. Historic Edenton is a short boat ride away where you can enjoy boat-up restaurants & shopping. Lot 62 backs up to the 16th green. Membership to the Golf Club is optional.The neighborhood is still being developed. The community is a planned unit development, and therefore all plans must be approved by the homeowners association prior to starting.
Courtesy: NCVA Real Estate Group, LLC
703-980-5334
Welcome to Occano, a gated Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course in Merry Hill NC. Stretching over 800 acres, and sitting on the banks of the Albemarle Sound the community has open expanding views. The community offers seclusion, quiet living, a marina and boat launch on the Albemarle Sound, along with tennis, pickle ball, a pool, & gym. Historic Edenton is a short boat ride away where you can enjoy boat-up restaurants & shopping. Lot 63 backs up to the 16th green. Membership to the Golf Club is optional.The neighborhood is still being developed. The community is a planned unit development, and therefore all plans must be approved by the homeowners association prior to starting.
Courtesy: NCVA Real Estate Group, LLC
703-980-5334
Welcome to Occano, a gated Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course in Merry Hill NC. Stretching over 800 acres, and sitting on the banks of the Albemarle Sound the community has open expanding views. The community offers seclusion, quiet living, a marina and boat launch on the Albemarle Sound, along with tennis, pickle ball, a pool, & gym. Historic Edenton is a short boat ride away where you can enjoy boat-up restaurants & shopping. Membership to the Golf Club is optional. The neighborhood is still being developed. The community is a planned unit development, and therefore all plans must be approved by the homeowners association prior to starting.
Courtesy: NCVA Real Estate Group, LLC
703-980-5334
Welcome to Occano, a gated Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course in Merry Hill NC. Stretching over 800 acres, and sitting on the banks of the Albemarle Sound the community has open expanding views. The community offers seclusion, quiet living, a marina and boat launch on the Albemarle Sound, along with tennis, pickle ball, a pool, & gym. Historic Edenton is a short boat ride away where you can enjoy boat-up restaurants & shopping. Membership to the Golf Club is optional. The neighborhood is still being developed. The community is a planned unit development, and therefore all plans must be approved by the homeowners association prior to starting.
Courtesy: eXp Realty
888-584-9431
One of the most desirable homesites in Occano is ready for your vision. This nearly one acre corner lot on quiet Majestic Circle offers a rare blend of space, privacy, and peaceful pond front living in a private gated community along the Albemarle Sound. With approximately 275 feet of road frontage, this cleared homesite provides exceptional flexibility for custom design. There's room here to thoughtfully plan your home, create generous outdoor living spaces, and even add a detached garage or workshop. Long pond views create a calming backdrop for everyday life, whether you imagine slow mornings on the porch or evenings spent watching the light reflect across the water. County water and community sewer are available, giving you a smooth and builder friendly start. Occano spans more than 800 acres and is designed to balance luxury amenities with natural surroundings. Residents enjoy a marina and boat launch, clubhouse, fitness center, pool, tennis and pickleball courts, an on site restaurant, and scenic walking paths throughout the community. Optional golf membership allows you to enjoy the Arnold Palmer designed course at your own pace. As a planned unit development, architectural guidelines and HOA review help protect long term value and preserve the quality of the neighborhood. With professional management and maintenance of roads and common areas included, life here feels quiet, relaxed, and low maintenance. Located in Merry Hill, you're just a short boat ride from historic Edenton with its charming waterfront restaurants and shops. Whether you're building a primary residence, a second home retreat, or planning ahead for retirement, this expansive pond front homesite offers the space and flexibility to bring your coastal dream to life. Bring your builder and imagine the possibilities.
Courtesy: eXp Realty
888-584-9431
This is your opportunity to build something truly special in Occano, a private gated community set along the shores of the Albemarle Sound. Located on quiet Majestic Circle, this over half acre pond front homesite offers peaceful water views, a generous 128 foot road frontage, and the kind of space that lets you design a home exactly the way you want it. The lot is cleared and ready, with a flexible building footprint and access to county water and community sewer, making it easy to get started with your builder. Long pond views create a serene backdrop for daily life, whether that means morning coffee overlooking the water or evenings spent unwinding on the porch as the light fades across the community. Occano is thoughtfully designed to balance privacy, nature, and resort style living. Spanning more than 800 acres, the community offers sound access, a full service marina and boat launch, a fitness center, pool, tennis and pickleball courts, clubhouse, and scenic walking paths throughout. Optional golf membership allows you to enjoy the Arnold Palmer designed course at your own pace, whether you play often or just occasionally. As a planned unit development, architectural guidelines and HOA review help protect long term value and preserve the character of the neighborhood. With professional management and maintenance of roads and common areas included, life here feels refreshingly low maintenance. From Occano, you are just a short boat ride to historic Edenton, known for its charming waterfront, restaurants, and shops. It is the perfect balance of quiet coastal living and easy access to adventure. Whether you are planning a full time home, a second home retreat, or a future retirement escape, this pond front homesite offers endless possibilities. Bring your builder, slow things down, and picture mornings by the water and evenings spent along the sound. This is coastal living done right.
Courtesy: eXp Realty
888-584-9431
This is where your eastern North Carolina dream home begins. Set within the gates of Occano, a private Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course community overlooking the Albemarle Sound, this half acre pond front homesite offers the kind of quiet beauty that's becoming harder and harder to find. Located on a charming circle within the neighborhood, this cleared lot provides peaceful water views and plenty of space to design a home that fits your vision. Whether you imagine a wide front porch, expansive windows overlooking the pond, or outdoor living made for slow mornings and golden hour evenings, the setting here invites you to build something truly special. Occano is more than just a neighborhood, it's a lifestyle. Spanning over 800 acres, the community blends luxury amenities with natural surroundings. Residents enjoy a full service marina and boat launch, fitness center, pool, tennis and pickleball courts, clubhouse, and scenic walking paths throughout the property. Optional golf membership allows you to enjoy the Arnold Palmer designed course on your own terms, whether that's a regular tee time or an occasional round with friends. County water and community sewer are available, making it easy to move forward with your building plans. Occano is a planned unit development, with architectural guidelines in place to protect long term value and maintain the quality and character of the community, so you can feel confident in your investment. Located in Merry Hill, you're just a short boat ride from historic Edenton, known for its charming waterfront, dining, and shops. Whether this is your future full time home, a second home escape, or a long term retirement plan, this homesite offers the peaceful living and natural beauty eastern North Carolina is known for. Bring your builder, pour a cup of coffee, and imagine mornings overlooking the pond and evenings spent along the sound. This is coastal living the way it was meant to be.
Courtesy: United Country Forbes Realty & Auctions LLC
252-426-1380
Welcome to your future home in this sought after waterfront community of Black Rock. Gather your house plans and start building your dream home. The lot is rectangular shape with no waste of use. Your friendly neighborhood awaits your arrival.
Courtesy: Albemarle Sound Property Advisors
252-301-7342
Occano's Most Unique Custom Homesite - Lot 149R is A Rare Opportunity on the Water & the 14th Green. Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the prestigious gated community of Occano in Merry Hill, NC, Lot 149R is truly one-of-a-kind. This half-acre custom homesite is unmatched in setting, lifestyle, and potential. Perched above the wetlands with no flood insurance required, this elevated and level lot boasts a 190-foot private boardwalk that leads directly to your own boat dock on Salmon Creek—one of the most coveted waterways in the area. From here, take in stunning panoramic sunset views to the west that paints a breath-taking sky each evening. Also, enjoy a rare golf-front location along the 14th green of the Arnold Palmer Signature golf course. This provides incredible views over the green and back to the tee box of this picturesque par-3, blending the beauty of golf course living with peaceful natural surroundings. Perfect for a visionary's waterfront and golf oasis. Lot 149R isn't just another homesite — it's a once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity. Just revalued at $359,900 and now includes a $5,000 credit at closing with accepted OTP by 12/31/25.
Courtesy: Taylor Mueller Realty, Inc.
252-331-2233
1.03 acre residential lot in a waterfront community called Black Rock with water access, community pier and pavillon on the beautiful Chowan River. This lots has trees and a cleared area. Just minutes to Edenton and right after crossing the Chowan River Bridge. Required 2000 heated square footagbe, HOA must approve the residential dwelling plan. Modular homes may be allowed with approval.
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Merry Hill is located in North Carolina. Merry Hill, North Carolina has a population of 647. Merry Hill is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 0% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 16%.
The median household income in Merry Hill, North Carolina is $17,755. The median household income for the surrounding county is $37,571 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Merry Hill is 61.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 88.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 30 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 47.7 inches per year, with 2.2 inches of snow per year.
