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    • Price cut: $19.1K (8/10)
    $549,900

    704 E Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560

    2beds
    1,574sqft
    : 
    $3,406/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1895
    3,049 Square Feet Lot
    $550,400 Zestimate®
    $349/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Welcoming front porchSecond-floor laundry roomBack screened-in porchSecond spacious bedroomModern open-concept floor planUpdated kitchenJack-and-jill bathroom
    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! Recorded Easement to share for access to back of property. Downstairs minisplits replaced September 2026! Home inspection report available. This home was an Airbnb rental May 2024- Jan 2025 and had an occupancy rate of 89%!!
    108 days
    991
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    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#: 100578584MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of Realtors

      Facts & 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
      • Has fireplace: No
      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: $349/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $359,430
      • Annual tax amount: $3,000
      • Date on market: 7/14/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 108 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

        $1,723/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/10/2026Price change$549,900-3.4%$349/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100578584 Report a problem
        7/24/2026Price change$569,000-1%$361/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100578584 Report a problem
        7/14/2026Listed for sale$575,000$365/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100578584 Report a problem
        6/21/2026Contingent$575,000$365/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100578584 Report a problem
        6/12/2026Listed for sale$575,000+57.5%$365/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100578584 Report a problem
        4/26/2023Sold$365,000$232/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100372466 Report a problem
        3/8/2023Pending sale$365,000$232/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100372466 Report a problem
        3/6/2023Listed for sale$365,000+121.2%$232/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100372466 Report a problem
        6/18/2018Sold$165,000$105/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100115779 Report a problem
        5/13/2018Pending sale$165,000$105/sqft
        Source: TRENT RIVER REALTY - HISTORIC #100115779 Report a problem
        5/12/2018Listed for sale$165,000$105/sqft
        Source: TRENT RIVER REALTY - HISTORIC #100115779 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026$3,073 $359,430
        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

        Getting around

        45 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        63 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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