Built in 1915 as a masonic hall and recently featured in the New York Times, this extraordinary property has stood as a landmark in Ayden for over a century. With original stamped tin ceilings that will take your breath away in the afternoon light and heart pine floors rich with history, the home blends old-world craftsmanship with modern comfort.
The custom cherry and quartzite kitchen is a warm and inviting gathering space, while the versatile layout offers a private bedroom suite with its own entrance from the landing -- ideal for guests, extended family, or an Airbnb retreat. A chairlift provides access for all to enjoy one floor living upstairs.
Step outside to a spacious backyard outfitted with two EV chargers, perfect for the modern lifestyle. And when you want a taste of the neighborhood, you're directly across the street from Gwendy's Cafe and Bakery as well as Fryday Nite Fish, two of Ayden's local treasures. The downstairs storefront below the magnificent living space is now vacant, ready for your own business or rental income opportunity.
All this, just minutes from East Carolina University and ECU Health Medical Center, makes 522 First Street more than a home -- it's a place where history, community, and modern living come together. Ready to welcome its next chapter, this one-of-a-kind property is as unique as the life you'll create here.
Sold for $440,000
$440,000
522 W 1st Street, Ayden, NC 28513
3beds
7,670sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$438,500 Zestimate®
$57/sqft
$2,281 Estimated rent
Home value
$438,500
$417,000 - $460,000
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Original stamped tin ceilingsSpacious backyardMagnificent living spaceTwo ev chargers
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Roy Ellis 919-726-6548,
Compass Carolinas LLC
Bought with:
Tameka Whitaker Jenkins, 361532
The Rich Company
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100525379
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Bathroom 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom 4
- Level: Ground
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Freezer, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Ice Maker, Dryer, Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Apt/Suite, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Wood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,670
- Total interior livable area: 7,670 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), On Street, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: None
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Metal/Ornamental,Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 142.5
- Features: See Remarks, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 21552
- Zoning: B1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic District
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- See Remarks, Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Membrane
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: County Water
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ayden
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Commercial,Cash,See Remarks
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Sold | $440,000-2.2%$57/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Contingent | $450,000$59/sqft |
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| 2/28/2026 | Price change | $450,000-9.8%$59/sqft |
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| 11/18/2025 | Price change | $499,000-9.1%$65/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Price change | $549,000-7.7%$72/sqft |
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| 8/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $595,000$78/sqft |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Neighborhood: 28513
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Ayden Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Ayden Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 3/10Ayden-Grifton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ayden Elementary School
- Middle: Ayden Middle School
- High: Ayden-Grifton High School
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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