Located in the Riverside Historic District, this 3,134 sq ft property offers a substantial renovation opportunity for investors or buyers seeking a project. With solid structure and historic district surroundings, the property provides a strong foundation for updating and modernizing to meet today's needs. Conveniently situated near Elizabeth City's waterfront, downtown amenities, parks, and local services. This property is being sold as a fixer-upper and will require repairs and updates. Buyer to verify all measurements, conditions, and intended uses.
For sale
$215,000
737 Riverside Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
4beds
3,134sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,283/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$69/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 260 days |
- 474 |
- 18 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bryan Spence 757-650-5481,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty/Moyock
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100588187
Originating MLS: Albemarle Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Living Room, Dining Room, Other
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas, None
Cooling
- None
Features
- Mud Room, Bookcases
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Attic: Floored,Walk-In
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,134
- Total interior livable area: 3,134 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street, Gravel, Unpaved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Open, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound
- Waterfront features: Marina Front, None
- Frontage type: Marina Front
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 39 x 177 x 39 x 171
- Features: Interior Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 892305075896
- Zoning: R-6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Green energy
- Green verification: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Riverside
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Ramp, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Elizabeth City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $69/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $90,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,274
- Date on market: 7/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 260 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
$2,345/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000-2.3%$69/sqft |
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| 7/5/2026 | Listing removed | $220,000$70/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $220,000$70/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Listing removed | $220,000$70/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Price change | $220,000-4.3%$70/sqft |
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| 11/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $230,000-8%$73/sqft |
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| 2/20/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $250,000+233.3%$80/sqft |
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| 9/1/2021 | Sold | $75,000$24/sqft |
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| 7/22/2021 | Pending sale | $75,000$24/sqft |
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| 7/22/2021 | Contingent | $75,000$24/sqft |
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| 7/19/2021 | Listed for sale | $75,000$24/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,274 | $90,400 |
| 2023 | $1,274 | $90,400 |
| 2022 | $1,274 -43% | $90,400 -33.6% |
| 2021 | $2,237 | $136,200 |
| 2020 | -- | $136,200 |
| 2019 | -- | $136,200 |
| 2018 | -- | $136,200 |
| 2017 | -- | $136,200 |
| 2016 | -- | $136,200 |
| 2014 | -- | $136,200 -3.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $141,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $141,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $141,000 |
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Neighborhood: 27909
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10J C Sawyer ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10River Road MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 2/10Northeastern HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: J.C. Sawyer Elementary
- Middle: River Road Middle School
- High: Northeastern High School
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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