NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1616 Spencer Ave New Bern, NC 28560

New Bern Area

Estimated Value: $391,635 - $566,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,300 Sq Ft
$204/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 29, 2019

Last sale price $284,000 $123 Per Sq Ft

Est. 66% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,802 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • No HOA
  • Grover C. Fields Middle School Rated 9+
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of March 2019

Historic southern charm with modern conveniences. This prestigious home is located in the heart of historic Ghent and boasts 2,300 sq ft of living space. Built in 1917 with full renovations spanning from 2015-2018. Gracious formal living & dining rooms, gourmet eat-in kitchen, sun room, 1st floor laundry & full bath round out the main floor. Upstairs master bedroom offers an expanded closet with built-in shelving. Three additional bedrooms (one currently used as dressing room/walk-in closet) and another full bath complete the 2nd floor. Welcome in-laws or out of town guests in the remodeled detached carriage house complete with full kitchen, bath, vaulted ceilings, living/dining combo & spacious bedroom with tons of storage! **Click here for

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Darlene Boyd

Century 21 Coastal Advantage Listed on: 02/18/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Rowland Bowen

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,813

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 7,492 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 150 x 50 x 150
  • Fenced Yard
  • Decorative Fence
  • Open Lot

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Partially Finished Attic

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • On-Site Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Power Generator
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ghent Historic Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 415
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8-024-182

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,813

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

7,492 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Appliances Equipment: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Washer, Stove/Oven - Gas, See Remarks, Refrigerator, Microwave - Built-In, Generator, Dryer, Disposal
  • List Priceper Sq Ft: 123.48
  • New Construction: No
  • Prospect Exempt: No
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 1813.00
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Attic: Floored - Partial, Stairs - Pull Down
  • Basement: None
  • Dining Room Type: Formal, Kitchen
  • Fireplace: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 9Ft+ Ceilings, Smoke Detectors, Workshop, Foyer, Gas Logs, Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades
  • Laundry Location: Room
  • Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom2 Level: Upper
  • Bedroom3 Level: Upper
  • Bedroom4 Level: Upper
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Sunroom Level: Main
  • Separate Living Spcs Guest House Desc: Total Sq Ft = 750
  • Sq Ft Heated: 2300.00
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Stories Levels: Two
  • Total Heated Primary Separate Sq Ft: 2300.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Storm Doors
  • Exterior Finish: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Structures: Workshop
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Metal/Ornamental
  • Foundation: Block, Crawl Space
  • On Site Pool Spa: None
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Covered, Patio, Porch
  • Road Type Frontage: Maintained, Public (City/Cty/St), Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Off Street, Paved, On Site
  • Additional Living Spaceswith Detached Garage Apartment Description: Carriage House

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central, Zoned
  • Fuel Tank: None
  • Heated Sq Ft: 2200 - 2399
  • Heating System: Heat Pump, Zoned
  • 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: Municipal Sewer, Natural Gas Connected, Municipal Water
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas, Tankless
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Natural Gas

Association/Amenities

  • H O A: No
  • H O Aand Neighborhood Amenities: Sidewalk

Fee Information

  • Home Warranty Company: 2-10
  • Home Warranty Amount: 500.00
  • Home Warranty Termite: Home Warranty/Seller

Lot Info

  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Deed Page: 639.00
  • Lot Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Description: Open
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 150 x 50 x 150
  • Lot Number: 415
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7492.00
  • Lot Water Features: None
  • Zoning: SFR

Green Features

  • Green Bldg Features: Energy Star Appl, Sealed Crawl Space, Tankless Water Heater, LED Lighting, Prog Thermostats

Tax Info

  • Tax Identifier: 8-024-182
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2019
Closed on
Mar 21, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Darlene Boyd
Century 21 Coastal Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Rowland Bowen
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$284,000
Sold Price
$284,000
Current Estimated Value
$470,159

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$186,159
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.10%
Original Mortgage
$227,200
Interest Rate
0.043%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2014
Closed on
Jan 30, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
PAMELA BAUMGARDNER
THE REAL ESTATE CENTER OF NEW BERN, INC
Buyer's Agent
Darlene Boyd
Weichert Realtors Olde South Associates
List Price
$209,900
Sold Price
$171,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,900
-18.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.97%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2014
Closed on
Jan 26, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
PAMELA BAUMGARDNER
THE REAL ESTATE CENTER OF NEW BERN, INC
Buyer's Agent
Darlene Boyd
Weichert Realtors Olde South Associates
List Price
$209,900
Sold Price
$171,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,900
-18.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2010
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$284,000 --
$171,000 --
$171,000 --
-- None Available
-- None Available
$158,798 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $227,200
Previous Owner $42,260
Previous Owner $45,568
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/29/2019 03/29/19 Sold $284,000 0.0% $123 / Sq Ft
02/22/2019 02/22/19 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2019 02/18/19 For Sale $284,000 0.0% $123 / Sq Ft
11/23/2015 11/23/15 For Rent $700 0.0% --
01/30/2015 01/30/15 Sold $171,000 0.0% $75 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/01/2015 01/01/15 Under Contract -- -- --
01/01/2015 01/01/15 Rented -- -- --
12/17/2014 12/17/14 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2014 04/30/14 For Sale $209,900 -- $92 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

Tax History

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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
2025 $2,879 $336,190 $45,000 $291,190
2024 $2,879 $336,190 $45,000 $291,190
2023 $2,833 $336,190 $45,000 $291,190
2022 $2,029 $188,940 $35,000 $153,940
2021 $2,029 $188,940 $35,000 $153,940
2020 $1,894 $177,740 $35,000 $142,740
2019 $1,925 $177,740 $35,000 $142,740
2018 $1,812 $177,740 $35,000 $142,740
2017 $1,812 $177,740 $35,000 $142,740
2016 $1,812 $172,020 $35,000 $137,020
2015 $1,545 $172,020 $35,000 $137,020
2014 -- $145,870 $35,000 $110,870
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rowland Bowen

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Rowland Bowen

    Keller Williams Realty

    (252) 259-6904

    10 in this area

    167 Total Sales

    Rowland Bowen
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  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    KRYSTAL PARMENTER

    NEW BERN RENTALS, LLC

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    PAMELA BAUMGARDNER

    THE REAL ESTATE CENTER OF NEW BERN, INC

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Darlene Boyd

    Century 21 Coastal Advantage

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100150838

Hive MLS

APN: 8-024-182

North Carolina Craven County New Bern 28560

1616 Spencer Ave, New Bern, NC

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