$203,000
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,233 Sq Ft
0.77 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 26, 2026

$165 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Corner Lot
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

About This Home

As of June 2026

Welcome to your charming Eastern NC retreat! This solid brick 3-bedroom, 1-bath home at 288 S Fifth Street in Aurora offers the perfect blend of comfort, updates, and outdoor lifestyle. Featuring new flooring in the living room and bedrooms, and a new roof installed in 2024, this home is move-in ready and built to last. Start your mornings with coffee under the covered carport or relax on the inviting front porch, taking in the peaceful surroundings. Inside, you'll find an open kitchen and dining area highlighted by a beautiful bay window overlooking the backyard, bringing in natural light and warmth. Situated on approximately 3/4 of an acre, the beautifully manicured lawn offers plenty of space to enjoy, along with ample off-street parking. A large outbuilding with electricity provides the perfect setup for a workshop, storage, or hobby space. Love the outdoors? This location is a dream--just minutes from fishing, hunting, and boating, with the Aurora boat launch less than a mile away. Conveniently located 5 miles from Nutrien, 15 miles to Grantsboro and Bayboro, and only 12 miles to the ICW and Coast Guard Station. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, weekend getaway, or investment opportunity, this property checks all the boxes for easy coastal living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kacy Forbes

Realty ONE Group East License #263796 Listed on: 04/14/2026

Realty ONE Group East

Last Buyer's Agent

R&R Realty Group NC

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,401

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 33,541 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a state road
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Veneer
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,233 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Parking

  • 1 Attached Carport Space
  • Paved Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • St. Helena Elementary School
  • Beaufort Middle School
  • Beaufort High School

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6557-90-6949

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,401

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0.77 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • View: See Remarks
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Original List Price: 210000.00
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Living Area: 1233.00
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Storage, Workshop
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • Remarks And Showing Info Recording Device Y N: No
  • Remarks Written By Agent Y N: Yes
  • List Price Per Sqft: 170.32
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Flooring: LVT/LVP, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Master Downstairs, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Blinds/Shades
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Area, Living Room
  • Stories: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.00
  • Attic Features: Floored - Partial, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Living Area Range: 1200 - 1399

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Brick, Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Road Frontage Type: See Remarks
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained, City Street, State Road
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront?: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Paved
  • Attached Carport Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer Provider: Municipal Sewer, City/Town
  • Electric Provider: Duke Progress Energy
  • Water Provider: City/Town

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: None
  • Has H O A?: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Chocowinity Primary School
  • High School: Southside High School
  • Junior High Dist: Beaufort
  • Middle Or Junior School: Chocowinity Middle School
  • Zoned Elementary School: St. Helena
  • Zoned Middle School: Beaufort
  • Zoned High School: Beaufort

Lot Info

  • Deed Book: 2099
  • Deed Page: 610.00
  • Zoning: R
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.77
  • Lot Size: IRR
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 33541.00
  • Purchase Contract Date: 2026-05-24
  • Parcel#: 6557-90-6949
  • Cobra Zone Y N: No
  • Federal Flood Insurance Available Y N: Yes
  • Permitted Use: Public

Green Features

  • Green Building Verification Type: None

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Book Number: 0
  • Tax Map Number: 0
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: None
  • Tax Amount: 1400.79

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2022
Closed on
Mar 23, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
MARGARET BARTLETT
COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST ADVANTAGE
Buyer's Agent
Cristle Bass
ENC Pirate Realty Greenville-Howard Hanna Allen Tate
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
3.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2010
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $140,000 Attorney Only
Deed $82,000 --
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/26/2026 06/26/26 Sold $203,000 -3.3% $165 / Sq Ft
05/07/2026 05/07/26 Price Changed $210,000 -2.3% $170 / Sq Ft
04/14/2026 04/14/26 For Sale $215,000 +53.6% $174 / Sq Ft
03/25/2022 03/25/22 Sold $140,000 +3.7% $114 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/16/2022 02/16/22 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2022 02/12/22 For Sale $135,000 -- $109 / 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 $1,597 $158,282 $17,117 $141,165
2024 $1,151 $76,758 $17,019 $59,739
2023 $1,136 $76,758 $17,019 $59,739
2022 $1,131 $76,758 $17,019 $59,739
2021 $1,126 $76,758 $17,019 $59,739
2020 $1,128 $76,758 $17,019 $59,739
2019 $1,118 $76,758 $17,019 $59,739
2018 $1,093 $76,758 $17,019 $59,739
2017 $1,101 $86,927 $17,019 $69,908
2016 $1,101 $86,927 $17,019 $69,908
2015 $1,029 $0 $0 $0
2014 $1,029 $0 $0 $0
2013 -- $86,927 $17,019 $69,908
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100566923

Hive MLS

APN: 6557-90-6949

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