Welcome to the Lucretia Hudson House, an historic charmer located in the heart of downtown New Bern and built in 1913 for Lucretia Hudson, the widow of the local grocer, S.J. Hudson. Brimming with beautiful architectural details, character, and history, this home features many updates including the kitchen with beautiful cabinets, newer stainless steel appliances, spacious island, granite counter tops and the coolest ceiling ever. Host a dinner party in the formal dining room or relax in the pretty living room, both with original wood flooring, elegant moldings and designer paint colors. As if all of that is not enough, the back of the home highlights a magical heated and cooled sunroom that overlooks a beautifully landscaped, large (for Downtown) garden. Upstairs, you will find three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms for you and your guests to enjoy. Offering the downtown lifestyle with close proximity to shopping, restaurants, and historical sites, this home has it all!
Sold for $545,000
$545,000
417 Metcalf Street, New Bern, NC 28560
3beds
2,098sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$559,900 Zestimate®
$260/sqft
$2,234 Estimated rent
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$559,900
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Listed by:
MARY MCLEOD 252-670-8982,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Abbey Whitford, 313219
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AB
Paul Melson, 275443
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AB
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100471210
Originating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Non Primary Living Area
Dining room
- Features: Formal
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s), High Ceilings, Solid Surface, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,098
- Total interior livable area: 2,098 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Porch, See Remarks
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 38.5 x 132 x 38.5 x 122
Details
- Parcel number: 8008 094
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
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: $260/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $338,650
- Annual tax amount: $2,793
- Date on market: 10/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2024 | Sold | $545,000-0.9%$260/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100471210 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2024 | Contingent | $550,000$262/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100471210 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $550,000-1.8%$262/sqft |
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| 10/2/2024 | Listing removed | $560,000$267/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100438243 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $560,000$267/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100438243 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2024 | Contingent | $560,000$267/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100438243 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2024 | Price change | $560,000-5.1%$267/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100438243 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2024 | Price change | $589,900-3.3%$281/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100438243 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $610,000+171.1%$291/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100438243 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2020 | Sold | $225,000-4.3%$107/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100189180 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2020 | Pending sale | $235,000$112/sqft |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY #100189180 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2020 | Price change | $235,000-4.1%$112/sqft |
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| 2/24/2020 | Price change | $245,000-2%$117/sqft |
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| 11/29/2019 | Price change | $250,000-3.8%$119/sqft |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY #100189180 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2019 | Listed for sale | $260,000+40.5%$124/sqft |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY #100189180 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2013 | Sold | $185,000-7.5%$88/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2012 | Listing removed | $200,000$95/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #85038 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2012 | Price change | $200,000-4.8%$95/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #85038 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2012 | Listed for sale | $210,000-7.9%$100/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2006 | Sold | $228,000+4.6%$109/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2005 | Sold | $218,000$104/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,899 | $338,650 |
| 2024 | $2,899 | $338,650 |
| 2023 | -- | $338,650 +43.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $236,440 |
| 2021 | $2,524 | $236,440 |
| 2020 | -- | $236,440 |
| 2019 | -- | $236,440 |
| 2018 | $2,499 +4.2% | $236,440 -5.3% |
| 2017 | $2,399 -5.2% | $249,710 +10.9% |
| 2016 | $2,532 +25.8% | $225,170 |
| 2015 | $2,012 | $225,170 |
| 2014 | $2,012 | $225,170 |
| 2013 | -- | $225,170 |
| 2012 | -- | $225,170 |
| 2011 | -- | $225,170 |
| 2010 | -- | $225,170 +57.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $142,910 |
| 2008 | -- | $142,910 |
| 2007 | -- | $142,910 |
| 2006 | -- | $142,910 |
| 2005 | -- | $142,910 |
| 2004 | -- | $142,910 +6.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $134,540 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28560
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Brinson Memorial ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 3.2 mi
- 9/10Grover C Fields MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 3/10New Bern HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brinson
- Middle: Grover C.Fields
- High: New Bern
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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