NOT LISTED FOR SALE

512 Watson Ave New Bern, NC 28560

Estimated Value: $144,000 - $171,085

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,026 Sq Ft
$157/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 8, 2025

Last sale price $174,000 $170 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $956 / mo

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Living Room
  • Fenced Yard
  • Screened Patio
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Charming Updated Home Just Minutes from Downtown New Bern! Welcome to this beautifully updated home offering both charm and flexibility. The second floor features a finished bonus room—perfect as a game room, home office, or extra storage—as well as a private bedroom with a convenient half bath. On the main level, you'll find two spacious bedrooms and a full bath, ideal for comfortable single-level living. Enjoy warm summer evenings on the screened-in porch, or fire up the grill in your private backyard oasis. A separate storage shed provides extra space for your outdoor gear or hobbies. Just 5 minutes from downtown New Bern and located just outside the Historic District, you're perfectly positioned for riverfront bike rides, visits to local shops, and all the charm and activities our beautiful town has to offer. The kitchen is a standout with its modern flat-top stove, wraparound breakfast nook (complete with a built-in table), and updated finishes. A separate laundry room and rear entrance add everyday convenience. Don't miss your chance to enjoy New Bern living at its best—schedule your tour today!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Kerry Cava

eXp Realty License #326152 Listed on: 05/12/2025

eXp Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Kerry Cava

NextHome Built By Referral Realty License #326152

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence

Parking

  • On-Site Parking

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,026 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Permanent Attic Stairs
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Oaks Road Elementary School
  • H. J. Macdonald Middle School
  • New Bern High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 6/1/25
  • Tenant pays for trash collection, gas, snow removal, pest control, water, electricity, cable TV, sewer, cooling, deposit, heating, grounds care
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • $50 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8-016 -011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Trash Collection, Gas, Snow Removal, Pest Control, Water, Electricity, Cable TV, Sewer, Cooling, Deposit, Heating, Grounds Care
  • Application Fee: 49.99
  • Lease Incl: Home
  • Pets Allowed: Dogs OK, Cats OK, Yes
  • Renters Insurance Required: Yes
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Owner Pays: None
  • Available Date: 2025-06-01
  • Check Credit Y N: Yes
  • Security Deposit Y N: Yes
  • Pets Allowed Weight Limit In Pounds: 50
  • Pets Allowed Number Limit: 2
  • Pets Allowed Breed Restrictions: none

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Original List Price: 1700.00
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 1026.00
  • Type Type: 2 Bedroom
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • Remarks And Showing Info Recording Device Y N: No
  • Remarks Rights Held By Agent Y N: Yes
  • List Price Per Sqft: 1.66
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Dining Room Type: Kitchen
  • Flooring: LVT/LVP, Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Stories: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Has Fireplace?: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Room Types: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Dining Area, Living Room
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.10
  • Attic Features: Permanent Stairs, See Remarks
  • Living Area Range: 1000 - 1199

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Back Yard, Wood
  • Storage: Storage Room
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained
  • Waterfront?: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Spa Features: None

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Site

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Natural Gas
  • Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer Provider: Municipal Sewer, City of New Bern
  • Electric Provider: City of New Bern
  • Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
  • Trash Provider: GFL
  • Water Provider: City of New Bern

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Has H O A?: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Oaks Road
  • High School: New Bern
  • Middle Or Junior School: H. J. MacDonald

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7841.00
  • Purchase Contract Date: 2025-05-25
  • Parcel#: 8-016 -011
  • Permitted Use: Public

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2025
Closed on
Mar 18, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kayla Caudel
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kerry Cava
eXp Realty
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$174,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,000
-10.77%
Views
88
Current Estimated Value
$161,521

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$12,479
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.16%
Original Mortgage
$170,848
Outstanding Balance
$169,970
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$8,449

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2021
Closed on
Jan 21, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
DONNA AND TEAM NEW BERN
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
DONNA AND TEAM NEW BERN
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$120,000
Sold Price
$114,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.32%
Original Mortgage
$91,200
Interest Rate
3.56%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2012
Closed on
Feb 12, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
THE OFFICE
TRENT RIVER REALTY - HISTORIC
Buyer's Agent
Jana Tyson
TYSON GROUP, REALTORS
List Price
$45,500
Sold Price
$34,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,500
-25.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$174,000 None Listed On Document
$174,000 None Listed On Document
$114,000 Moeller Pa
$34,000 None Available
-- None Available
$65,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $170,848
Closed $170,848
Previous Owner $91,200
Previous Owner $65,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Rented $1,700 0.0% --
05/25/2025 05/25/25 Under Contract -- -- --
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Rent $1,700 0.0% --
04/08/2025 04/08/25 Sold $174,000 -5.9% $170 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/24/2025 02/24/25 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Price Changed $185,000 -5.1% $180 / Sq Ft
01/13/2025 01/13/25 For Sale $195,000 +71.1% $190 / Sq Ft
02/11/2022 02/11/22 Sold $114,000 -0.9% $111 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/18/2022 01/18/22 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2022 01/17/22 Price Changed $115,000 -4.2% $112 / Sq Ft
12/13/2021 12/13/21 For Sale $120,000 +252.9% $117 / Sq Ft
02/12/2013 02/12/13 Sold $34,000 0.0% $33 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/01/2013 02/01/13 Rented -- -- --
02/01/2013 02/01/13 Under Contract -- -- --
01/18/2013 01/18/13 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2012 10/17/12 For Sale $45,500 0.0% $44 / Sq Ft
07/24/2012 07/24/12 For Rent $750 -- --
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 $1,022 $113,800 $20,000 $93,800
2024 $1,022 $113,800 $20,000 $93,800
2023 $999 $113,800 $20,000 $93,800
2022 $747 $65,890 $13,000 $52,890
2021 $747 $65,890 $13,000 $52,890
2020 $740 $65,890 $13,000 $52,890
2019 $740 $65,890 $13,000 $52,890
2018 $695 $65,890 $13,000 $52,890
2017 $695 $65,890 $13,000 $52,890
2016 $695 $84,450 $15,000 $69,450
2015 $777 $84,450 $15,000 $69,450
2014 $777 $84,450 $15,000 $69,450
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100507060

Hive MLS

APN: 8-016-011

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