The Benjamin Ellis House-A Distinguished Historic Bed & Breakfast in the Heart of Downtown New Bern. Nestled in the heart of New Bern's renowned downtown historic district, the Benjamin Ellis House is a beautifully preserved and fully operational historic inn offering timeless elegance, architectural charm, and an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the city's most established and successful Bed & Breakfasts. With a strong 40-year history as a viable and contributing business to the historic district, this remarkable property is as much an investment in legacy as it is in lifestyle.
The inn features Nine tastefully appointed guest rooms, each with its own private bath, blending period detail with modern comfort. The gracious interiors include a welcoming parlor for guest gatherings, a warm and elegant dining room for breakfast service, and intimate spaces throughout the home for reading, conversation, and relaxation. A spacious, covered front porch with classic rocking chairs invites guests to slow down and enjoy the ambiance of this charming Southern town. A true centerpiece of the property is the expansive, custom designed commercial kitchen, a true chef's dream, crafted by the current owners. The kitchen meets requirements for a restaurant permit presenting unique income-generating possibilities including private dinners, cooking demonstrations, or culinary events, should the next owner choose to expand beyond traditional lodging services. The property includes several private accommodations in addition to the guest suites. A separate 1,857-square-foot owner's cottage sits peacefully on the grounds, offering full privacy and modern amenities within easy reach of the main house. The owners' cottage was completely redesigned and renovated in 2019/2020. Above the detached garage, a 511 SF one-bedroom apartment provides additional flexibility for staff quarters, extended family, or long-term rental potential. More ........
For sale
$1,750,000
215 Pollock Street, New Bern, NC 28560
11beds
8,925sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1852
0.49 Acres Lot
$1,595,900 Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 314 days |
- 706 |
- 26 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
KIMBERLY WYNN 252-675-3306,
COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST ADVANTAGE
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100527718
Originating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 11
- Bathrooms: 15
- Full bathrooms: 12
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Non Primary Living Area
Dining room
- Features: Formal
Heating
- Other, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Other, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Vented Exhaust Fan, Mini Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Washer, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Bookcases, Apt/Suite, Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Pantry, Blinds/Shades
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Attic: Floored,Walk-In
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,557
- Total interior livable area: 8,925 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 13
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Off Street, On Site, Unpaved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 11
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Screened
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Dimensions: 67.75 x 321 x 67.75 x 329
Details
- Parcel number: 8001B161
- Zoning: C-2 Commercial
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic District
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1852
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: New Bern Downtown Historic
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Bern
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,003,890
- Annual tax amount: $7,720
- Date on market: 8/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 314 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Commercial,Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$1,595,900
$1.52M - $1.68M
$2,006/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+253.5%$196/sqft |
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| 1/13/2016 | Sold | $495,000$55/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,721 +33.3% | $1,003,890 |
| 2024 | $5,790 -39.2% | $1,003,890 |
| 2023 | $9,526 | $1,003,890 +59.3% |
| 2022 | -- | $630,000 +12% |
| 2021 | $6,757 | $562,560 |
| 2020 | -- | $562,560 +18.4% |
| 2019 | $6,697 +18% | $475,080 -22.2% |
| 2018 | $5,674 +61.5% | $610,580 |
| 2017 | $3,514 -49.9% | $610,580 -26.3% |
| 2016 | $7,014 -15.8% | $828,090 |
| 2015 | $8,332 | $828,090 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28560
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Brinson Memorial ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 9/10Grover C Fields MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 3/10New Bern HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brinson
- Middle: Grover C.Fields
- High: New Bern
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- North Carolina
- Craven County
- New Bern
- 28560
- 215 Pollock Street

