$260,000
SOLD MAY 7, 2025

1422 Spencer Ave New Bern, NC 28560

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,690 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$154 Per Sq Ft

22% Below List Price

149 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 4-minute walk to Fort Totten Playground

About This Home

As of May 2025

Discover the perfect blend of charm and modern comfort in this delightful three-bedroom, one-bathroom home located in the heart of the Ghent Historic District. Bright and airy cottage style living is showcased by the large and welcoming front porch. Looking for a neighborhood with sidewalks, then Ghent is the place for you! The home is located on a well kept block close to shopping, medical and the Historic Downtown district. The size will surprise you. With over 1600 sq. feet, there is plenty of options to add that second bath, enclose the laundry room and create a kitchen of your dreams. No cramped living spaces here with high ceilings and beautiful wood floors. This house offers you character with off street parking, a roomy sunny backyard and space to rearrange living spaces to suit your lifestyle without adding more square footage. Character and curb appeal makes this home a true standout in the neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Holland

COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST ADVANTAGE License #263278 Listed on: 11/12/2024

COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST ADVANTAGE

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary McLeod

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,900

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Interior Lot

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,690 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Blinds
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic Access Panel

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Tandem Parking
  • Unpaved Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Brinson Elementary School
  • Grover C.Fields Middle School
  • New Bern High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ghent Historic Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8-011 -119

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,900

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Construction Type: Stick Built
  • Handicap Accessible: Accessible Hallway(s), Accessible Kitchen
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Stories Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
  • Horses Y N: No
  • PetsAllowedPetsAllowed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Attic: Access Only
  • Basement: None
  • Dining Room Type: Formal
  • Fireplace: None
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heated Sq Ft: 1600 - 1799
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds/Shades, Solid Surface, High Ceilings, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Bookcases
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 174.56
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Number Rooms: 7
  • Sq Ft Heated: 1690.00
  • Total Heated Primary Separate Sq Ft: 1690.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Structures: Shed(s)
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • On Site Pool Spa: None
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Porch
  • Road Type Frontage: Public (City/Cty/St)
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Waterview: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage And Parking: Tandem
  • Garage And Parking Driveway Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Driveway: Off Street, Unpaved

Utilities

  • Appliances Equipment: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Dryer
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes
  • Heating System: Forced Air, Other
  • Service Providers Electric Provider: City of New Bern
  • Service Providers Sewer Provider: City of New Bern
  • Service Providers Water Provider: City of New Bern
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • HeatingSystemFuelSource: Natural Gas

Association/Amenities

  • HOA: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Lot Info

  • Deed Page: 96.00
  • Lot Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Description: Interior Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: irr
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7405.00
  • Lot Water Features: None
  • Zoning: res

Tax Info

  • Tax Identifier: 8-011 -119
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Total City Real Estate Property Tax: 898.21
  • Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 1899.60

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Brinson
  • High School: New Bern
  • Middle School: Grover C.Fields

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2024
Closed on
Apr 28, 2025
Sold by
Coleman Rebekah S
Bought by
L2t Llc
Seller's Agent
Linda Holland
COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST ADVANTAGE
Buyer's Agent
Mary McLeod
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$332,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$72,000
-21.69%
Views
158

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
33.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2002
Sold by
Slaughter Sandra Michelle
Bought by
Coleman Rebekah S
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $260,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $87,500 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 For Sale $390,000 +50.0% $231 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Sold $260,000 -11.9% $154 / Sq Ft
04/13/2025 04/13/25 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Price Changed $295,000 -2.3% $175 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Price Changed $302,000 -4.1% $179 / Sq Ft
01/19/2025 01/19/25 Price Changed $315,000 -3.7% $186 / Sq Ft
12/18/2024 12/18/24 Price Changed $327,000 -1.5% $193 / Sq Ft
12/10/2024 12/10/24 For Sale $332,000 0.0% $196 / Sq Ft
11/23/2024 11/23/24 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2024 11/15/24 For Sale $332,000 -- $196 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,960 $230,310 $45,000 $185,310
2023 $1,960 $230,310 $45,000 $185,310
2022 $1,399 $128,450 $35,000 $93,450
2021 $0 $128,450 $35,000 $93,450
2020 $1,385 $128,450 $35,000 $93,450
2019 $1,385 $128,450 $35,000 $93,450
2018 $0 $128,450 $35,000 $93,450
2017 $1,320 $126,600 $35,000 $91,600
2016 $1,301 $132,850 $35,000 $97,850
2015 $1,202 $132,850 $35,000 $97,850
2014 -- $132,850 $35,000 $97,850
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100475628

Hive MLS

APN: 8-011-119