$300,000
$35K PRICE INCREASE

511 Blades Ave New Bern, NC 28560

Estimated payment $1,635/month

Total Views 89,824
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,823 Sq Ft
$165 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Formal Dining Room
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Heating Available
  • Fenced Yard
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

Charming Older Home with Strong Bones & Profitable Investment Opportunity! Welcome to 511 Blades Ave, a historic gem in the heart of New Bern, NC! This charming property showcases the craftsmanship of a bygone era with thicker wood construction, offering the kind of durability and ''strong bones'' rarely found in newer homes. Blending timeless character with modern income potential, this home currently operates as a rental generating an impressive cap rate above mid two hundreds. This property offers both charm and profit! Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own a piece of New Bern history.

Listing Agent

Craig Tribus

Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC License #352783 Listed on: 02/07/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Wood Fence

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Walk-in Shower
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Formal Dining Room

Schools

  • Oaks Road Elementary School
  • New Bern High School

Utilities

  • Heating Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed Book: 3702
  • Deed Page: 1243.00
  • Elementary School: Oaks Road
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • High School: New Bern
  • Listing I D: 100467423
  • Marketing City: New Bern
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Stories: 2
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size: 141x51x141x51
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6970.00
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has H O A?: No
  • Listing Agent Email: broker@beycome.com
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 80030592
  • List Office Name: Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC
  • List Office Phone: 804-656-5007
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Major Change: 2025-04-30
  • Major Change: Price Change
  • Modification Timestamp: 2026-01-08
  • On Market Date: 2025-02-07
  • Status Change: 2025-02-07
  • List A O R: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
  • Listing Contract: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • M L S: Limited Service
  • Sign: No
  • Doc Change: 2025-02-11
  • Doc Count: 4
  • Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-12-05
  • M L S Status: Active
  • Orig Sys Key: 20240920150142900194000000
  • Original List Price: 300000.00
  • Original List Price: 265000.00
  • Prev List Price: 175000.00
  • Standard Status: Active
  • Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
  • Directions: Turn off of National Blvd onto Blades Ave. House is on left.
  • Middle Or Junior School: H. J. MacDonald
  • Building Area Total: 1823
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Has Fireplace?: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Room Types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Living Room, Dining Area
  • Parcel#: 8-005 -042
  • Tax Book Number: 3
  • Tax Map Number: 46
  • @id: https://api.sourceredb.com/odata/Property('7f1f39017555e3a48a84fa5b9ba8b3cb')
  • @etag: W/"YmluYXJ5J0FBQUFBQkJIQ0NjPSc="
  • Sewer Provider: Municipal Sewer
  • Sold Exclusive Y N: No
  • V O W Entire Listing Display Y N: Yes
  • Current Price: 300000.00
  • Current Price Public: 300000.00
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • Fuel Tank Owned Or Leased: Owned
  • Seller Reputation: Has owned the property for at least one year
  • Living Area Range: 1800 - 1999
  • Office Exclusive Y N: No
  • Delayed Marketing Y N: No
  • E M D Trust Account Y N: No
  • Prospect Exempt Y N: No
  • In City Limits Y N: No
  • Broker Owner Y N: No
  • Cobra Zone Y N: No
  • Photos Rights Held By Agent Y N: Yes
  • Remarks Written By Agent Y N: Yes
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: none
  • Back On Market Timestamp: 2025-02-07T22:17:56Z
  • Original On Market Timestamp: 2024-09-23T11:50:19Z
  • On Market Contract Date: 2024-09-23
  • Hold Timestamp: 2025-01-01T18:47:12Z
  • Unparsed First Line Address: 511 Blades Avenue
  • List Price Per Sqft: 164.56
  • V O W Address Display Y N: Yes
  • V O W Automated Valuation Display Y N: No
  • V O W Consumer Comment Y N: No
  • List Agent National Association Id: 629063324
  • List Office National Association Id: 80030592
  • A P I Modification Timestamp: 2026-01-08T13:40:25.638Z
  • Tax Amount: 977.3
  • Permitted Use: Public
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Type: Formal
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades
  • Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront?: No

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: On Street, Gravel, Off Street

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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
2025 $989 $158,340 $20,000 $138,340
2024 $989 $118,490 $20,000 $98,490
2023 $977 $118,490 $20,000 $98,490
2022 $884 $84,790 $13,000 $71,790
2021 $884 $84,790 $13,000 $71,790
2020 $875 $84,790 $13,000 $71,790
2019 $875 $84,790 $13,000 $71,790
2018 $847 $84,790 $13,000 $71,790
2017 $847 $84,790 $13,000 $71,790
2016 $847 $54,180 $15,000 $39,180
2015 $475 $54,180 $15,000 $39,180
2014 $475 $54,180 $15,000 $39,180
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/12/2025 12/12/25 Off Market $300,000 -- --
12/03/2025 12/03/25 For Sale $300,000 0.0% $165 / Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Price Changed $300,000 +71.4% $165 / Sq Ft
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Price Changed $175,000 0.0% $96 / Sq Ft
02/07/2025 02/07/25 For Sale $175,000 +169.2% $96 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Off Market $65,000 -- --
10/24/2024 10/24/24 Price Changed $65,000 -75.5% $36 / Sq Ft
09/23/2024 09/23/24 For Sale $265,000 +103.8% $145 / Sq Ft
11/16/2022 11/16/22 Sold $130,000 +8.3% $70 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/08/2022 09/08/22 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2022 08/30/22 Price Changed $120,000 -20.0% $65 / Sq Ft
08/19/2022 08/19/22 For Sale $150,000 +15.4% $81 / Sq Ft
08/09/2022 08/09/22 Off Market $130,000 -- --
07/29/2022 07/29/22 For Sale $150,000 +15.4% $81 / Sq Ft
07/28/2022 07/28/22 Off Market $130,000 -- --
07/14/2022 07/14/22 For Sale $150,000 -- $81 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $130,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $152,600 Construction
Source: Public Records

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100467423

Hive MLS

APN: 8-005-042