616-618 East Front Street

New Bern, NC 28560

$750,000
Price
6
Beds
4,848 Sq. Ft.
$155 / Sq. Ft.
4,848
Sq. Ft.
$155
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by MARY MCLEOD • Keller Williams Realty

Property Details for 616-618 East Front Street

Parking Features
Gravel, Off Street
View
River, Water
Subdivision Name
New Bern Downtown Historic
Zoning
R
Parking Total
.00
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/24/2025 01:28 PM

Property Details for 616-618 East Front Street

StatusActive
MLS #100465152
Days on Market146
Taxes$5,405 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-Family / Triplex
Year Built1892
Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,504 SF
CountyCraven County

Building Information for 616-618 East Front Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1892Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,504 SF

Property Information for 616-618 East Front Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: New Bern
  • State Or Province: NC
  • Postal Code: 28560
  • County Or Parish: Craven
  • Directions: Broad Street to left at the circle to property on the right or drawbridge to East Front Street to property on the right.
  • Latitude: 35.11
  • Longitude: -77.04
  • Number Of Units In Community: 3
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Property Exterior Interior Info: Waterfront: No
  • Building Info: Waterview: Yes
  • Property Exterior Interior Info: Location Type: Mainland
  • Legal and Taxes: Zoning Details: R
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Legal Description: 616-18 East Front Street
  • Tax Book Number: 0
  • Tax Map Number: 8-003 -251
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $655,300.00
  • Parcel Number: 8-003 -251
  • Tax Block: 0
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,404.91
  • Legal and Taxes: HOA: No
  • Legal and Taxes: Cobra Zone: No
  • Legal and Taxes: Deed Book: 3727
  • Legal and Taxes: Deed Page: 799.0
  • Legal and Taxes: Legal: 616-18 East Front Street
  • Legal and Taxes: PID: 8-003 -251
  • Legal and Taxes: Plat Book: 0
  • Legal and Taxes: Plat Page: 0
  • Legal and Taxes: Tax Assessed Value: $655,300.00
  • Legal and Taxes: Total Real Estate Property Taxes: $5,404.91
  • Legal and Taxes: Tax Year: 2023
  • HOA Amenities: Trash Removal: Yes
  • HOA Amenities: Floored: Yes
  • HOA Amenities: Stairs - Perm: Yes
Parking
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway Spaces: 4.00
  • Attached Garage Spaces: .00
  • Detached Garage Spaces: .00
  • Total Carport Spaces: .00
  • Parking Driveway: Off Street: Yes
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Grover C.Fields
  • High School: New Bern
  • Elementary School: Brinson
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Size Area: 0.31
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 67.34x196.93x66.18x199.8
  • Building Area Total: 4848.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13504.0
  • Property Exterior Interior Info: Lot Dimensions: 67.34x196.93x66.18x199.8
  • Property Exterior Interior Info: Lot Acres: 0.31
  • Property Exterior Interior Info: Lot Sq Ft: 13504.0
  • Side Unit 1: Avg Sq Ft: 3095.0
  • Side Unit 2: Avg Sq Ft: 1141.0
  • Side Unit 3: Avg Sq Ft: 612.0
  • Lot Water Features: River View: Yes
  • Lot Water Features: Water View: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Structure Type: Wood Frame
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1892
  • Legal and Taxes: Special Assessments: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame: Yes
  • Foundation: Crawl Space: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Municipal Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Municipal Water
  • Utilities: Municipal Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities: Municipal Water: Yes
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Levels: 2nd Floor: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Metal
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Exterior Finish: Wood Siding: Yes
  • Fencing: Partial: Yes
  • Fuel Tank: None: Yes
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Covered: Yes
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Deck: Yes
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Open: Yes
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Porch: Yes
  • On-Site Pool Spa: See Remarks: Yes
  • Pool Spa: See Remarks: Yes
  • Roof: Metal: Yes
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Master Downstairs, 9Ft+ Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower
  • Basement: Crawl Space, None
  • Cooling: Central Air, See Remarks, Zoned
  • Heating: Other-See Remarks, Electric, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Appliances: Stove/Oven - Electric, Refrigerator, Microwave - Built-In, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.00
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 6.00
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • # Baths - Total: 6.00
  • Flooring: Tile: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood: Yes
  • Cooling System: Central: Yes
  • Cooling System: Zoned: Yes
  • Heating System: Electric: Yes
  • Heating System: Natural Gas: Yes
  • Appliances Equip: Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Equip: Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Equip: Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Equip: Microwave - Built-In: Yes
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Master: Yes
  • Interior Features: 9 Ft Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features: Blinds Shades: Yes
  • Laundry Location: Formal: Yes
  • Rooms: Kitchen: Yes
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Park Manager Name: No
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Income Property: Yes
  • # Total Units: 3.00
Unit 1
  • Total Rooms: 13
  • # of Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Furnished: No
  • Rent: $.00
  • Features: Extra Storage: Yes
  • Features: Fireplace: Yes
  • Features: Patio Balcony Deck: Yes
  • Appliance: Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliance: Dryer: Yes
  • Appliance: Microwave Built-In: Yes
  • Appliance: Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliance: Stove Oven - Electric: Yes
  • Appliance: Washer: Yes
  • Appliance: See Remarks: Yes
  • Cooling: Central2: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas: Yes
  • Owner Pays: Cooling3: Yes
  • Owner Pays: Electric8: Yes
  • Owner Pays: Gas4: Yes
  • Owner Pays: Heating3: Yes
  • Owner Pays: Lawn Maintenance: Yes
  • Owner Pays: WaterSewer: Yes
Unit 2
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • # of Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Furnished: No
  • Rent: $950.00
  • Occupied: Yes
  • Features: Living Room: Yes
  • Appliance: Microwave Built-In: Yes
  • Appliance: Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliance: Stove Oven - Electric: Yes
  • Rent Frequencys: Monthly: Yes
  • Owner Pays: Electric: Yes
  • Owner Pays: Heating: Yes
Unit 3
  • Total Rooms: 3
  • # of Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Furnished: No
  • Rent: $525.00
  • Occupied: Yes
  • Features: Kitchen: Yes
  • Features: Living Room: Yes
  • Cooling: Central: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas: Yes
Unit 4
  • Occupied: Yes
  • Features: Dining Room: Yes
Rental
Rental Information
  • Side Unit 2 Rent Frequency: Monthly: Yes
  • Property Exterior Interior Info: Pets: Yes

Property History for 616-618 East Front Street

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Schools near 616-618 East Front Street

This home is within Craven County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Brinson Memorial Elementary
PublicK to 5

Grover C Fields Middle
Public6 to 8

New Bern High
Public9 to 12

Craven Early College High
Public9 to 13

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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616-618 East Front Street is a multi-family home for sale in New Bern, NC 28560. This property was listed for sale on September 7, 2024 by Keller Williams Realty, it's currently listed at $750,000. This listing's school district is Craven County School District. Nearby schools include Brinson Memorial Elementary, Grover C Fields Middle and New Bern High. 616-618 East Front Street is a 6-bed, 5.5-bath, 4,848 sqft multi-family home built in 1892.

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