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ELIZABETH CITY COUNTRY HOME WITH COUNTY TAXES ONLY, PRIVATE IN-GROUND POOL, 3,100+ HEATED SQUARE FEET, ONE ACRE AND OVERSIZED GARAGE! Seller willing to buy down rate or give closing cost assistance with acceptable offer. Discover 781 Griffin Swamp Road, affectionately known as “The Griffin.” This distinctive 4-bedroom, 2-bath home combines generous living space, an updated kitchen, a private pool, a fenced backyard and an approximately 740-square-foot attached garage. With two garage doors and plenty of additional room, the garage is ideal for vehicles, storage, equipment, hobbies or a workshop. Inside, beautiful hardwood flooring, exposed beams, architectural details and spacious rooms create warmth and character that are difficult to duplicate. The updated kitchen provides plenty of room for cooking and entertaining while connecting naturally to the surrounding living areas. With more than 3,100 heated square feet and 11 spacious rooms, the flexible floor plan offers many possibilities. Create a home office, library, game room, media room, hobby space, guest area or additional gathering room. A labeled floor plan helps buyers visualize the many ways these versatile spaces can function.
Outside, the private in-ground pool creates a backyard destination for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying warm North Carolina days. The approximately one-acre setting provides space for outdoor dining, grilling, gardening and recreation, while the fenced backyard adds privacy and everyday functionality.? Enjoy a peaceful rural setting while remaining close to everyday conveniences. The property is near U.S. Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City and within easy reach of downtown Elizabeth City, restaurants, shopping, healthcare, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center and the Highway 17 corridor, with convenient access toward Hampton Roads and the Outer Banks. NO HOA. Flood insurance is not currently required; buyers and lenders should independently verify flood-zone and insurance requirements. The seller may consider buyer-closing-cost assistance or an interest-rate buydown with an acceptable offer, subject to lender approval.Tax records reflect six bedrooms; the home currently features four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. No septic permit is currently on file. Buyers should independently verify septic capacity and all property information. From its private pool and oversized garage to its updated kitchen, flexible living areas and one-acre country setting, The Griffin offers more than space—it offers possibilities. Schedule your private showing today!
Amenities
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Range/Oven
- Wall Oven
Interior Features
- Cool System: Central
- Heat System: Heat Pump
- Floors: Tile, Wood
- Interior: Cedar Closet(s), Dryer Connection, Washer Connection
- Furnishings Available: No
Exterior Features
- Parking: Off Street
- Roof: Asphalt/Fiber Shingle
- Pool: Yes
- Exterior: Vinyl
- Waterfront Features: None
- Sewer/Septic: Private Septic
- Approximate Lot Size: 43560
- Foundation: Masonry
- Garage Description: 3 + Car, Attached
- Pool Description: In Ground, Outdoor, Private Pool
- Roads: Paved
- Style: Farm House, Historic
- Water Access: Well
Additional Features
- County: Other
- Property Type: Single Family - Detached
- Year Built: 1949
- HOA Fee Required: No - Restrictive Covenants May Apply
- HOA Fee: 0
- Is an REO: No
- Construction: Frame
- Extras: Fenced Yard, Garage Door Opener, Water Softener
- Optional Rooms: Foyer, Game Room, Library/Study, Office, Utility Room
- Original Price: 525000
- Ownership: Owned More than 12 Months
- Primary Residence: No
- Taxes: 1600
- Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Representative: Diana Brink, A Better Way Realty, Inc

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