Historic Charm and Downtown New Bern Living! Historic home built in 1895 perfectly blends timeless character with a modern, open-concept floor plan. Situated just steps from everything you love, this property offers the ultimate downtown New Bern lifestyle where you can easily access local shops, restaurants, and scenic river walkways. Relax on your welcoming front porch or retreat to the back screened-in porch to catch the refreshing river breeze. Inside, the home has been updated for total peace of mind. In 2019, the home was raised and modernized with a new HVAC system, flooring, updated kitchen, plus plumbing and electrical systems. Convenient full bathroom downstairs. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite with beautiful views and shares a clever Jack-and-Jill bathroom with the second spacious bedroom. The convenience continues with a second-floor laundry room, fully fenced backyard perfect for pets or entertaining. Looking for a true downtown living lifestyle this home is ready for you! Easement access to off street parking in back of house. Flood Insurance Premium $2073/year.
Under contract
$575,000
704 E Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560
2beds
1,574sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$550,400 Zestimate®
$365/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 26 days |
- 816 |
- 28 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
BONNIE BAUMGARDNER 252-229-3330,
ReMax Real Estate Center
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100578584
Originating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s), Bookcases, Walk-in Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Tile, Wood
- Basement: None
- Attic: Access Only,Pull Down Stairs
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,574
- Total interior livable area: 1,574 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Unpaved, Off Street, On Site
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Screened, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: None
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20' x 138'
Details
- Parcel number: 8003 245
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic District
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Raised, Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: New Bern Downtown Historic
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: New Bern
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $365/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $359,430
- Annual tax amount: $3,000
- Date on market: 6/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 27 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$550,400
$523,000 - $578,000
$1,232/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/21/2026 | Contingent | $575,000$365/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100578584 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $575,000+57.5%$365/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100578584 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2023 | Sold | $365,000$232/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100372466 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2023 | Pending sale | $365,000$232/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100372466 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $365,000+121.2%$232/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100372466 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2018 | Sold | $165,000$105/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100115779 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2018 | Pending sale | $165,000$105/sqft |
Source: TRENT RIVER REALTY - HISTORIC #100115779 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2018 | Listed for sale | $165,000$105/sqft |
Source: TRENT RIVER REALTY - HISTORIC #100115779 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,073 | $359,430 |
| 2024 | $3,073 +1.6% | $359,430 |
| 2023 | $3,025 | $359,430 +43.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $250,950 |
| 2021 | $2,675 | $250,950 +14.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $219,490 +57% |
| 2019 | $2,324 +54.7% | $139,830 -31.8% |
| 2018 | $1,502 -27.9% | $205,000 |
| 2017 | $2,085 -7.7% | $205,000 +23.2% |
| 2016 | $2,258 +50.9% | $166,450 |
| 2015 | $1,497 | $166,450 |
| 2014 | $1,497 | $166,450 |
| 2013 | -- | $166,450 |
| 2012 | -- | $166,450 |
| 2011 | -- | $166,450 |
| 2010 | -- | $166,450 +49.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $111,230 |
| 2008 | -- | $111,230 |
| 2007 | -- | $111,230 |
| 2006 | -- | $111,230 |
| 2005 | -- | $111,230 |
| 2004 | -- | $111,230 |
| 2002 | -- | $111,230 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28560
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Brinson Memorial ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 3.3 mi
- 9/10Grover C Fields MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 3/10New Bern HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brinson
- Middle: Grover C.Fields
- High: New Bern
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- Craven County
- New Bern
- 28560
- 704 E Front Street
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