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Sold for $20,000
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$20,000
523 3rd St, Vanceboro, NC 28586
2beds
888sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1945
0.42 Acres Lot
$20,000 Zestimate®
$23/sqft
$1,127 Estimated rent
Home value
$20,000
$19,000 - $21,000
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Peaceful settingSpacious kitchenLayout full of possibilitiesDining area
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Listed by:
Katrina Higgins 919-880-4999,
RAYA HOMES LLC
Bought with:
Non Member
Non Member Office
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10128870
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Microwave
- Laundry: Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 888
- Total interior livable area: 888 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 888
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: None
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Dimensions: .44
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 1V05 010
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Available, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Vanceboro
- Subdivision: Fairview
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Sold | $20,000-50%$23/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10128870 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2026 | Pending sale | $40,000$45/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10128870 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2025 | Price change | $40,000-20%$45/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10128870 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Price change | $50,000-12.3%$56/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $57,000$64/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $686 | $71,000 |
| 2024 | $686 +1.8% | $71,000 |
| 2023 | $674 | $71,000 +153.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $28,050 |
| 2021 | $373 | $28,050 |
| 2020 | -- | $28,050 |
| 2019 | $370 | $28,050 |
| 2018 | $370 +7.8% | $28,050 |
| 2017 | $344 | $28,050 -16.7% |
| 2016 | $344 -3.7% | $33,660 |
| 2015 | $357 | $33,660 |
| 2014 | $357 | $33,660 |
| 2013 | -- | $33,660 |
| 2012 | -- | $33,660 |
| 2011 | -- | $33,660 |
| 2010 | -- | $33,660 +20.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $27,850 |
| 2008 | -- | $27,850 |
| 2007 | -- | $27,850 |
| 2006 | -- | $27,850 |
| 2005 | -- | $27,850 +59.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $17,490 |
| 2002 | -- | $17,490 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28586
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Vanceboro-Farm Life ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10West Craven MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 8 mi
- 2/10West Craven HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Craven County Schools
- Middle: Craven County Schools
- High: Craven County Schools
Source: Doorify 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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