Charming Older Home with Strong Bones & Profitable Investment Opportunity!
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Welcome to 511 Blades Ave, a historic gem in the heart of New Bern, NC! This charming property showcases the craftsmanship of a bygone era with thicker wood construction, offering the kind of durability and ''strong bones'' rarely found in newer homes. Blending timeless character with modern income potential, this home currently operates as a rental, do not disrupt tenants. This property is both charm and profit!
Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own a piece of New Bern history. Come discuss the endless options, do your homework.
For sale
$210,000
511 Blades Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
3beds
1,823sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
6,970 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$115/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Thicker wood constructionTimeless character
- 713 days
- 1,278
- 55
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Craig Tribus 804-656-5007,
Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100467423
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Living Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bathroom 1
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bathroom 2
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Dining room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Kitchen
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Living room
- Dimensions: 15 x 27
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,823
- Total interior livable area: 1,823 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street, Gravel, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 6,970 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 141 x 51 x 141 x 51
Details
- Parcel number: 8005 042
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Bern
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $115/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $98,490
- Annual tax amount: $977
- Date on market: 2/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 713 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Commercial,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/13/2026 | Price change | $210,000-30%$115/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100467423 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2025 | Price change | $300,000+71.4%$165/sqft |
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| 2/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000+169.2%$96/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100467423 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2024 | Listing removed | $65,000$36/sqft |
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| 10/24/2024 | Price change | $65,000-75.5%$36/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100467423 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $265,000+1%$145/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100467423 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2024 | Listing removed | $262,500$144/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100446965 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2024 | Price change | $262,500-0.9%$144/sqft |
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| 6/17/2024 | Price change | $264,8000%$145/sqft |
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| 5/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $264,900$145/sqft |
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| 5/9/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Hive MLS #100440054 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2024 | Price change | $264,9000%$145/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100440054 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $265,000$145/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100440054 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Hive MLS #100429715 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $265,000+8.2%$145/sqft |
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| 2/26/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Hive MLS #100393263 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $245,000$134/sqft |
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| 1/22/2024 | Pending sale | $245,000$134/sqft |
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| 1/18/2024 | Price change | $245,000-2%$134/sqft |
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| 11/14/2023 | Price change | $250,000-10.7%$137/sqft |
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| 11/7/2023 | Price change | $280,000-1.8%$154/sqft |
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| 10/31/2023 | Price change | $285,000-1.7%$156/sqft |
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| 9/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $290,000-3.3%$159/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100393263 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Hive MLS #100393263 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $300,000+130.8%$165/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100393263 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2022 | Sold | $130,000+664.7%$71/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100339083 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2011 | Sold | $17,000$9/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #90078635 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $989 | $158,340 +33.6% |
| 2024 | $989 +1.2% | $118,490 |
| 2023 | $977 | $118,490 +39.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $84,790 |
| 2021 | $884 | $84,790 |
| 2020 | -- | $84,790 |
| 2019 | $875 | $84,790 |
| 2018 | $875 +3.2% | $84,790 |
| 2017 | $847 | $84,790 +56.5% |
| 2016 | $847 +78.2% | $54,180 |
| 2015 | $475 | $54,180 |
| 2014 | $475 | $54,180 |
| 2013 | -- | $54,180 -52.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $114,090 |
| 2011 | -- | $114,090 |
| 2010 | -- | $114,090 +103.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $56,080 |
| 2008 | -- | $56,080 |
| 2007 | -- | $56,080 |
| 2006 | -- | $56,080 |
| 2005 | -- | $56,080 |
| 2004 | -- | $56,080 |
| 2002 | -- | $56,080 |
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Neighborhood: 28560
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oaks Road
- Middle: H. J. MacDonald
- 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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