Lovely c.1941 North Carolina Home For Sale - 1 Hour to Outer Banks Under $138K

$137,500

Can’t beat this North Carolina home for sale on a 0.7 acre lot and all the old house elements we love. Plus, it is only an hour’s drive to Outer Banks beaches. The home was originally owned by the owner of the Coca Cola Bottling plant in town.

Exterior featured at 1104 E Main St, Plymouth, NC, 27962

Realtor Comments

”As-Is” Adorable 1940s Bungalow in Plymouth NC! Located in the city limits, just outside downtown on .7 acre. So many original features remain at this home, exterior doors, large fireplace and mantle, swinging kitchen doors, glass door knobs, french doors to the dining room are in the attic ready to be reinstalled. Original wood floors, tile in bathroom, screened side porch, large laundry/utility room, permanent stairs to the floored attic. Imagine creating a master suite upstairs. The lot offers tons of privacy with a two car wired detached garage, cement parking pad and a gardening shelter. A few updates have been done, but the current owner had move with a job.

Additional

This home is ready for you to move in as-is, or continue updating as you desire. A little history, the original owner owned the Coca Cola Bottling plant in Plymouth NC. Plymouth is situated on the Roanoke River which feeds into the Albemarle Sound. The home is less than .25 mile from the Conaby Creek kayak launch and a quick drive to the Plymouth downtown waterfront with boating access and docks. Plymouth is home to the National Black Bear Festival, multiple fishing tournaments and boat races. About a half hour to Lake Phelps and Pettigrew State Wildlife with camping, nature trails and more fishing. Approximately 1 hour to the white sandy beaches of the Outer Banks. This area is an outdoorsy paradise! (The current owner is a NC real estate broker.)

2bed
1bath
Circa 1941

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Living Room featured at 1104 E Main St, Plymouth, NC, 27962

1104 E Main Street, Plymouth, NC 27962 $137,500

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Contact Realtor: Tara Fuller Thomas
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Dining Room featured at 1104 E Main St, Plymouth, NC, 27962

Kitchen featured at 1104 E Main St, Plymouth, NC, 27962

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Location of This North Carolina Home For Sale

Plymouth, NC, (pop. 3,204) is a small town located in Washington County, serving as its county seat. It sits along the Roanoke River, about seven miles upriver from its mouth into the Albemarle Sound in North Carolina’s Inner Banks region. Here are some key points about Plymouth:

Demographics and Geography: With a population of around 3,320 (as per the 2020 census), Plymouth occupies an area of 3.9 square miles, nearly all of which is land. The racial makeup is predominantly Black (68.3%) with a significant White population (28.9%) and smaller percentages of other ethnic groups. The town has a median age of 46.6 and a median household income of $24,385 in 2022, indicating a relatively economically depressed area.
History: Plymouth boasts a rich historical background, established in 1787 by Arthur Rhodes. It was an important port of delivery by 1790 and became a port of entry in 1808. The town played a significant role during the Civil War, notably as the site of the Battle of Plymouth in 1864, one of the last Confederate victories. The CSS Albemarle, a Confederate ironclad, is central to its Civil War history. Plymouth also has ties to the Underground Railroad, with evidence of activity during the 19th century.
Economy and Industry: The economy has shifted from commerce and trade to more agricultural and logging-related industries. The Plymouth Mill, historically significant since its establishment in 1937, has been a major employer, now focusing on softwood fluff pulp production. However, the town has seen a decline in paper-making jobs, leading to efforts in tourism development.
Tourism and Recreation: Plymouth is rebranding itself as a tourist destination, leveraging its natural environment with forests, swamplands, and the Roanoke River. Attractions include a riverfront boardwalk, the North Carolina Black Bear Festival, various museums like the Port O’Plymouth History Museum, which has a notable collection of Civil War artifacts, and the Roanoke River Lighthouse. Outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, boating, and birding are popular.
Community and Infrastructure: The town features several historic sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including homes, churches, and the courthouse.