Charming brick ranch in the heart of Vanceboro! This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home offers a bright and open layout, perfect for comfortable living. The spacious living room flows seamlessly into the updated kitchen, creating an inviting space for entertaining.
Enjoy peace of mind with major updates completed in 2020, including a new roof, HVAC, ductwork, LVP flooring, and water heater.
Conveniently located between New Bern and Greenville, this home provides easy access to shopping, dining, and amenities while maintaining a quiet, small-town feel.
Don't miss this move-in-ready gem—schedule your showing today!
Sold for $155,000
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$155,000
257 Farm Life Avenue, Vanceboro, NC 28586
2beds
984sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$150,700 Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$1,226 Estimated rent
Home value
$150,700
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Lvp flooringNew roofBright and open layoutUpdated kitchen
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Listed by:
Scott Allenspach 973-271-1754,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Shirley Jean Kuhn, 346961
Seabird Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100488667
Originating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Primary Living Area
Dining room
- Features: Combination, Eat-in Kitchen
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Master Downstairs, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Flooring: LVT/LVP
- Basement: None
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 984
- Total interior livable area: 984 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: Dead End, Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1V06 024
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Vanceboro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $119,280
- Annual tax amount: $1,007
- Date on market: 8/27/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 51 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2025 | Sold | $155,000-3.1%$158/sqft |
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| 4/5/2025 | Pending sale | $160,000$163/sqft |
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| 3/12/2025 | Price change | $160,000-3%$163/sqft |
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| 2/20/2025 | Price change | $165,000-5.7%$168/sqft |
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| 2/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000+46.4%$178/sqft |
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| 8/24/2020 | Sold | $119,500+0.4%$121/sqft |
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| 7/11/2020 | Pending sale | $119,000$121/sqft |
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| 7/10/2020 | Listed for sale | $119,000$121/sqft |
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| 7/3/2020 | Pending sale | $119,000$121/sqft |
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| 6/29/2020 | Price change | $119,000-2.1%$121/sqft |
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| 6/22/2020 | Price change | $121,500-0.3%$123/sqft |
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| 6/10/2020 | Pending sale | $121,900$124/sqft |
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| 6/5/2020 | Price change | $121,900-1.5%$124/sqft |
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| 5/27/2020 | Listed for sale | $123,700+587.2%$126/sqft |
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| 10/18/2019 | Sold | $18,000+5.9%$18/sqft |
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| 5/30/2019 | Sold | $17,000-19%$17/sqft |
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| 5/17/2019 | Pending sale | $21,000$21/sqft |
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| 4/27/2019 | Listed for sale | $21,000-19.2%$21/sqft |
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| 5/19/2018 | Listing removed | $26,000$26/sqft |
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| 5/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $26,000$26/sqft |
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| 5/8/2018 | Pending sale | $26,000$26/sqft |
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| 4/19/2018 | Listed for sale | $26,000+33.3%$26/sqft |
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| 1/29/2016 | Sold | $19,500$20/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,104 | $119,280 |
| 2024 | $1,104 +1.1% | $119,280 |
| 2023 | $1,092 | $119,280 +37.8% |
| 2022 | -- | $86,530 |
| 2021 | $1,025 | $86,530 +6.9% |
| 2020 | -- | $80,980 +80.8% |
| 2019 | $956 +72% | $44,800 |
| 2018 | $556 +5.4% | $44,800 |
| 2017 | $527 | $44,800 -16.2% |
| 2016 | $527 -3.3% | $53,470 |
| 2015 | $545 | $53,470 |
| 2014 | $545 | $53,470 |
| 2013 | -- | $53,470 |
| 2012 | -- | $53,470 |
| 2011 | -- | $53,470 |
| 2010 | -- | $53,470 +60.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $33,270 |
| 2008 | -- | $33,270 |
| 2007 | -- | $33,270 |
| 2006 | -- | $33,270 |
| 2005 | -- | $33,270 |
| 2004 | -- | $33,270 |
| 2002 | -- | $33,270 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28586
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Vanceboro-Farm Life ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10West Craven MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.3 mi
- 2/10West Craven HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Vanceboro Farm Life
- Middle: West Craven
- High: West Craven
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 257 Farm Life Avenue
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