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Sold for $685,000
  • $685,000

    616-618 E Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560

    6beds
    6baths
    4,848sqft
    Triplex
    Built in 1892
    -- sqft lot
    $642,800 Zestimate®
    $141/sqft
    $1,153 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $642,800

    $508,000 - $810,000

    $1,153/mo

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    What's special

    PRICED BELOW APPRAISED VALUE! PRE-iNSPECTED! One-Of-A-Kind Property! RARE! MULTI-FAMILY INCOME-PRODUCING home on one of Downtown's most prestigious streets!! The Blades House (AKA ''The First Blades House'') was originally built as a duplex around 1892. Now a main house with two apartments, this Italianate-style home with River Views is a stunning example of 19th-century architectural elegance blended with modern luxury. Renovated by one of New Bern's most well-known preservationists, who enhanced the home's timeless beauty with contemporary updates, this property includes a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, ~3100 sq ft main home along with 2 apartments (1141 sq ft & 612 sq ft). The current owners' residence is a showcase of stunning historic features, a first floor primary suite, a modern kitchen and bathrooms and gorgeous outdoor space. The second floor apartment is beautifully updated, while the first floor apartment will require renovations. This property offers off street parking, fabulous views, pretty gardens and so many options for its next owner. Live in one unit, rent the others, rent the entire property or keep it all for yourself! Second floor apartment heated/cooled with mini-splits. Owners' home and first floor apartment have central heat/air. Property is in Flood Zone AE. Easement for adjacent property access to parking.

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    Listed by:

    MARY MCLEOD,

    Keller Williams Realty

    Bought with:

    Abbey Whitford, 313219

    Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AB

    Paul Melson, 275443

    Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AB

    Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100465152MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of Realtors

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 6
    Rooms
    • Room types: Dining Room
    Dining room
    • Features: Formal
    Heating
    • Other, Electric, Natural Gas, Zoned
    Cooling
    • Other, Central Air, Zoned
    Appliances
    • Included: Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
    • Laundry: Laundry Closet
    Features
    • Master Downstairs, High Ceilings, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades
    • Flooring: Tile, Wood
    • Basement: None
    • Attic: Floored,Permanent Stairs
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,848
    • Total interior livable area: 4,848 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Gravel, Off Street
    • Uncovered spaces: 4
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Open, Covered, Deck, Porch
    • Fencing: Partial
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: River, Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: River,Water
    • Waterfront features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 0.31 Acres
    • Dimensions: 67.34 x 196.93 x 66.18 x 199.8
    Details
    • Parcel number: 8003 251
    • Zoning: R
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Property subtype: Triplex
    Materials
    • Wood Siding, Wood Frame
    • Foundation: Crawl Space
    • Roof: Metal
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1892

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Water Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: New Bern Downtown Historic
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: New Bern

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $141/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $655,300
    • Annual tax amount: $5,404
    • Date on market: 1/6/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 173 days
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/25/2025Sold$685,000-8.7%$141/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100465152 Report a problem
    3/14/2025Contingent$750,000$155/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100465152 Report a problem
    1/21/2025Price change$750,000-3.2%$155/sqft
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    1/6/2025Listed for sale$775,000$160/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100465152 Report a problem
    12/21/2024Pending sale$775,000$160/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100465152 Report a problem
    12/14/2024Price change$775,000-1.9%$160/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100465152 Report a problem
    12/1/2024Price change$790,000-6%$163/sqft
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    11/12/2024Listed for sale$840,000-1.2%$173/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100465152 Report a problem
    10/20/2024Listing removed$850,000$175/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100465152 Report a problem
    9/8/2024Listed for sale$850,000$175/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100465152 Report a problem

    Public tax history

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    Neighborhood: 28560

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Brinson
    • Middle: Grover C.Fields
    • 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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