Welcome to your charming retreat in Kinston! This traditional brick ranch boasts a cozy ambiance with its inviting living room centered around a classic brick fireplace, perfect for those chilly evenings. The kitchen is a delight for both chefs and entertainers, featuring a convenient breakfast bar and an inviting eat-in dining area. French doors lead out to the back patio, offering a seamless flow for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. With three spacious bedrooms, there's plenty of room for everyone to spread out and find their own space. Outside, you'll find a one-car garage and workshop, providing ample storage space for your tools and outdoor gear. Located just minutes from Downtown Kinston, this home offers both convenience and tranquility, making it the perfect place to call home. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this your own slice of paradise in Kinston! Call us today to schedule your private tour!
Sold for $168,000
$168,000
500 Darden Drive, Kinston, NC 28504
3beds
1,658sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
0.87 Acres Lot
$223,100 Zestimate®
$101/sqft
$1,694 Estimated rent
Home value
$223,100
$203,000 - $243,000
$1,694/mo
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Spacious bedroomsTraditional brick ranchAmple storage spaceBack patioConvenient breakfast barFrench doorsClassic brick fireplace
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Listed by:
The DONNA AND TEAM NEW BERN 252-636-6595,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
PATRICIA WEBB JONES, 90326
KINSTON REALTY GROUP
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100431123
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: Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 12.3
Bedroom 2
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 13.6
Bedroom 3
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 13.6
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 12.1
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 12.1
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18.3 x 12.3
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,658
- Total interior livable area: 1,658 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, On Site, Paved
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.87 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 4524142891
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Kinston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $101/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $104,309
- Annual tax amount: $1,519
- Date on market: 9/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 46 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2024 | Sold | $168,000-4%$101/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100431123 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2024 | Pending sale | $175,000$106/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100431123 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2024 | Price change | $175,000-7.9%$106/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100431123 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $190,000+90%$115/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100431123 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2006 | Sold | $100,000$60/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,519 +54.1% | $202,494 +94.1% |
| 2024 | $986 | $104,309 |
| 2023 | $986 +1.6% | $104,309 |
| 2022 | $970 | $104,309 |
| 2021 | $970 | $104,309 |
| 2020 | $970 +0% | $104,309 |
| 2019 | $970 +1.1% | $104,309 |
| 2017 | $960 -8% | $104,309 -7.2% |
| 2014 | $1,044 -5.2% | $112,346 |
| 2013 | $1,101 | $112,346 |
| 2011 | $1,101 | $112,346 |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 28504
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- 5/10Southwood ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 8/10Woodington MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.1 mi
- 8/10Lenoir Co Early College HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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