$165,000

518 Ruth Ave New Bern, NC 28560

Estimated payment $967/month

Total Views 36,021
3 Beds
1 Bath
875 Sq Ft
$189 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Fenced Yard
  • Living Room
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring

About This Home

Modern updates meet low-maintenance living in this fully remodeled 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in Sunnyside. Renovated in 2019, this 875-square-foot property shines with energy-efficient windows, durable vinyl siding, a long-lasting metal roof, and a tankless natural gas water heater. Inside, you'll love the clean, updated finishes, including a ceramic-tile bathroom surround and a complete appliance package--plus a newer LG stacked washer/dryer. Conveniently located just off National Avenue, this home is ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for a turnkey rental. Easy to show--schedule your viewing today.

Listing Agent

Sharon Overholt

Century 21 Coastal Advantage License #258064 Listed on: 05/22/2026

Century 21 Coastal Advantage

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $910

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x50x50x50
  • Property fronts a state road
  • Fenced Yard
  • Wood Fence

Parking

  • On-Site Parking

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 875 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating Available
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sunnyside Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8-015 -218

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$910

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

2,614 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • View: See Remarks
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range
  • Original List Price: 165000.00
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Living Area: 875.00
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • Prospect Exempt Y N: No
  • Remarks And Showing Info Recording Device Y N: No
  • Remarks Written By Agent Y N: Yes
  • List Price Per Sqft: 188.57
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Flooring: LVT/LVP
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Dining Room, Dining Area
  • Stories: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.00
  • Attic Features: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Living Area Range: 800 - 999

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Roof: Metal
  • Road Frontage Type: See Remarks
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained, City Street, State Road
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront?: No
  • Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
  • Patio And Porch Features: None

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas, Tankless
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Other, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer Provider: Public Sewer, City of New Bern
  • Electric Provider: City of New Bern
  • Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
  • Trash Provider: City of New Bern
  • Water Provider: City of New Bern

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Has H O A?: No

Association/Amenities

  • H O A And Neighborhood Amenities Club Membership: None Selected

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Deed Book: 3747
  • Deed Page: 325.00
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Size: 50x50x50x50
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2614.00
  • Parcel#: 8-015 -218
  • Permitted Use: Public

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Book Number: 0
  • Tax Map Number: 0
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: None
  • Tax Amount: 910.02

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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

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 $982 $109,010 $9,000 $100,010
2024 $982 $109,010 $9,000 $100,010
2023 $959 $109,010 $9,000 $100,010
2022 $731 $64,420 $6,000 $58,420
2021 $731 $64,420 $6,000 $58,420
2020 $725 $64,420 $6,000 $58,420
2019 $510 $59,750 $6,000 $53,750
2018 $269 $23,350 $6,000 $17,350
2017 $269 $23,350 $6,000 $17,350
2016 $269 $26,560 $6,000 $20,560
2015 $269 $26,560 $6,000 $20,560
2014 $269 $26,560 $6,000 $20,560
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/22/2026 05/22/26 For Sale $165,000 +41.0% $189 / Sq Ft
11/09/2022 11/09/22 Sold $117,000 +6.5% $134 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/11/2022 10/11/22 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2022 09/23/22 For Sale $109,900 0.0% $126 / Sq Ft
09/12/2022 09/12/22 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2022 09/08/22 For Sale $109,900 +40.9% $126 / Sq Ft
10/06/2020 10/06/20 Sold $78,000 -15.7% $89 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/05/2020 09/05/20 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2020 07/10/20 For Sale $92,500 +42.3% $106 / Sq Ft
08/08/2019 08/08/19 Sold $65,000 -23.5% $74 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/16/2019 07/16/19 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2019 03/28/19 For Sale $85,000 -- $97 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $117,000 --
Warranty Deed $78,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Deed -- None Available
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $114,880 FHA
Closed $70,200 New Conventional
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Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100575890

Hive MLS

APN: 8-015-218

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