Check out tis charming home in the heart of New Bern. With several renovations made this is the perfect starter home for anyone who loves being near the water. This 3bed/1bath features original hardwood floors, new paint throughout the home, and HVAC that was installed in 2017. The back of the property has a quiet sitting area perfect for entertaining, as well as a carport and a wired detached garage.
Sold for $194,000
$194,000
523 Watson Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
3beds
1,071sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$217,400 Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$1,527 Estimated rent
Home value
$217,400
$207,000 - $228,000
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New paint throughoutOriginal hardwood floorsWired detached garage
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Listed by:
Kaitlynn Klobe,
RE/MAX Complete
Bought with:
TAYLOR FRANCIS MCCARTNEY, 316280
Realty ONE Group East
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100421989
Originating MLS: MLS of Goldsboro
Originating MLS: MLS of GoldsboroFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Primary Living Area
Dining room
- Features: Formal
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Master Downstairs
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,071
- Total interior livable area: 1,071 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: On Site
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,840 sqft
- Dimensions: 65 x 125
Details
- Parcel number: 8016 018
- Zoning: R-15
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: New Bern
- Subdivision: Cleveland Park
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2024 | Sold | $194,000+2.6%$181/sqft |
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| 1/16/2024 | Pending sale | $189,000$176/sqft |
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| 1/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $189,000+90.9%$176/sqft |
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| 6/8/2020 | Sold | $99,000$92/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100213917 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2020 | Pending sale | $99,000$92/sqft |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY #100213917 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2020 | Price change | $99,000-5.7%$92/sqft |
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| 4/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $105,000+102.9%$98/sqft |
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| 3/16/2020 | Listing removed | $51,750$48/sqft |
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| 2/19/2020 | Pending sale | $51,750$48/sqft |
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| 2/19/2020 | Listed for sale | $51,750$48/sqft |
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| 1/23/2020 | Pending sale | $51,750$48/sqft |
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| 1/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $51,750-16.8%$48/sqft |
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| 12/2/2019 | Sold | $62,197+13.6%$58/sqft |
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| 11/15/2019 | Price change | $54,732+0.4%$51/sqft |
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| 11/14/2019 | Price change | $54,510+0.9%$51/sqft |
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| 11/12/2019 | Price change | $54,0180%$50/sqft |
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| 11/11/2019 | Price change | $54,038+0.4%$50/sqft |
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| 11/9/2019 | Price change | $53,800-0.1%$50/sqft |
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| 11/7/2019 | Price change | $53,840+0%$50/sqft |
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| 11/6/2019 | Price change | $53,827+0%$50/sqft |
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| 11/4/2019 | Price change | $53,825-0.1%$50/sqft |
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| 11/2/2019 | Price change | $53,8850%$50/sqft |
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| 10/31/2019 | Price change | $53,889+17.6%$50/sqft |
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| 10/29/2019 | Price change | $45,827+2.1%$43/sqft |
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| 10/27/2019 | Price change | $44,901-7.5%$42/sqft |
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| 10/25/2019 | Listed for sale | $48,563-51.4%$45/sqft |
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| 9/8/2006 | Sold | $100,000+100%$93/sqft |
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| 1/3/2005 | Sold | $50,000$47/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,025 | $114,130 |
| 2024 | $1,025 +2.3% | $114,130 |
| 2023 | $1,001 | $114,130 +53.6% |
| 2022 | -- | $74,310 |
| 2021 | $834 | $74,310 +0.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $73,810 +13.9% |
| 2019 | $821 +12.8% | $64,780 |
| 2018 | $728 +6.6% | $64,780 |
| 2017 | $683 | $64,780 -21.5% |
| 2016 | $683 -10% | $82,480 |
| 2015 | $760 | $82,480 |
| 2014 | $760 | $82,480 |
| 2013 | -- | $82,480 |
| 2012 | -- | $82,480 |
| 2011 | -- | $82,480 |
| 2010 | -- | $82,480 +85.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $44,390 |
| 2008 | -- | $44,390 |
| 2007 | -- | $44,390 |
| 2006 | -- | $44,390 |
| 2005 | -- | $44,390 |
| 2004 | -- | $44,390 |
| 2002 | -- | $44,390 |
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Neighborhood: 28560
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Oaks Road AcademyGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10H J MacDonald MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 3/10New Bern HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 mi
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