Welcome to the Inner Banks of North Carolina
P.O. Box 14, Merry Hill, NC 27957
Welcome to Black Rock, part of the Inner Banks of NC
Black Rock is a planned community managed by a Home Owners Association. Officially named: Black Rock Development Owners Association, Inc., we are a picturesque, serene and quiet community nestled along the Chowan River in Bertie County, North Carolina. Located on the oldest permanent settlement in North Carolina, the community is located just five miles from the historic town of Edenton, which is sometimes referred to by visitors as a “miniature Charleston.”
Morning sunrises peek over the Chowan River and sunsets linger over the trees and farmland lying to the west of the community. Historic preservation societies acknowledge that the mansion of former Governor Charles Eden, a friend of Edward Teach (a.k.a. Blackbeard the Pirate), was located on grounds within the community boundaries.
The community is named after the large rock found in the Chowan River which lies less than a few hundred yards from the shore of the community. The rock is believed to be a meteor and stands at least 30 feet tall, although the majority of the rock is usually covered by the river. At low tide the rock is easier to see as birds and ducks congregate on and around the rock.
Black Rock is a community consisting of 120 lots, with the majority of lots approximately one acre in size. The community consists of a number of custom built homes ranging in price from $400,000 to over $2M.
Annual home owner association fees are collected to cover the costs associated with maintaining the community at a high standard of appearance.
Commercial use of property is prohibited. This includes home rental for periods of less than six months. A detailed policy is provided under the Documents and Forms tab.
Nearby Edenton
