$192,500
SOLD APR 22, 2025

611 Watson Ave New Bern, NC 28560

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,026 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$188 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

88 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Screened Patio
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Porch
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

Charming renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home just a few blocks from the heart of downtown New Bern, NC. This cozy residence boasts fresh updates throughout, including new LVP flooring, fresh paint, and there are beautiful arched doorways that add character and charm. The spacious living room features a brick gas fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. To the right, you'll find an eat-in kitchen complete with tile flooring, white cabinetry, sleek subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and recessed lighting, perfect for both cooking and entertaining. The home offers three bedrooms, with two featuring matching LVP flooring, while the third is carpeted for added comfort. The fully renovated bathroom includes modern subway tile, a white vanity, and a bath/shower combo. Enjoy the outdoors on the screened-in back porch, which leads to a fenced-in backyard with a shed for extra storage. With its proximity to downtown New Bern and numerous updates, this home is the perfect blend of comfort and convenience!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret (Meg) Underwood

Realty ONE Group East License #277391 Listed on: 12/11/2024

Realty ONE Group East

Last Buyer's Agent

Ellen Holmes Steeves-LeBlanc

eXp Realty License #270389

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $801

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x125x65x125

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,026 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Dirt Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8-014 -161

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$801

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Construction Type: Stick Built
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Stories Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Attic: Stairs - Pull Down
  • Dining Room Type: Combination
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heated Sq Ft: 1000 - 1199
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds/Shades, Master Downstairs, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Location: In Hall
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 190.06
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Number Rooms: 5
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Sq Ft Heated: 1026.00
  • Total Heated Primary Separate Sq Ft: 1026.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Porch, Screened
  • Road Type Frontage: Paved, Public (City/Cty/St)
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Dirt, Off Street

Utilities

  • Appliances Equipment: None
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heating System: Heat Pump
  • 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: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • HeatingSystemFuelSource: Natural Gas

Association/Amenities

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Deed Page: 2043.00
  • Lot Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 65x125x65x125
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8276.00
  • Special Assessments: None known
  • Zoning: Res

Tax Info

  • Tax Identifier: 8-014 -161
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2024
Closed on
Apr 11, 2025
Sold by
Atlas Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Ferrell Crystal
Seller's Agent
Margaret (Meg) Underwood
Realty ONE Group East
Buyer's Agent
Ellen Holmes Steeves-LeBlanc
eXp Realty
List Price
$219,999
Sold Price
$192,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,499
-12.5%
Views
156
Current Estimated Value
$186,713

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,787
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.16%
Original Mortgage
$189,012
Outstanding Balance
$188,170
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$1,457

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2016
Closed on
Jan 30, 2017
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Atlas Enterprises Llc
Seller's Agent
Tripp Blandford
CAROLINA EAST REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Jana Tyson
TYSON GROUP, REALTORS
List Price
$31,900
Sold Price
$27,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-15.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
26.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2007
Sold by
Strahan Joseph R and Strahan Melissa J
Bought by
Schlotter Ii John E and Lee Theressa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,248
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $192,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Deed $90,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $189,012 New Conventional
Previous Owner $91,248 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Sold $192,500 -1.3% $188 / Sq Ft
03/09/2025 03/09/25 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2025 03/08/25 Price Changed $195,000 +3.2% $190 / Sq Ft
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Price Changed $189,000 -5.5% $184 / Sq Ft
02/13/2025 02/13/25 Price Changed $199,999 -4.8% $195 / Sq Ft
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Price Changed $209,999 -1.9% $205 / Sq Ft
01/16/2025 01/16/25 Price Changed $213,999 -0.5% $209 / Sq Ft
12/26/2024 12/26/24 Price Changed $214,999 -2.3% $210 / Sq Ft
12/11/2024 12/11/24 For Sale $219,999 +714.8% $214 / Sq Ft
02/01/2017 02/01/17 Sold $27,000 -15.4% $26 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/17/2017 01/17/17 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2016 12/06/16 For Sale $31,900 -- $31 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $801 $123,690 $20,000 $103,690
2024 $801 $87,310 $20,000 $67,310
2023 $780 $87,310 $20,000 $67,310
2022 $681 $59,590 $13,000 $46,590
2021 $681 $59,590 $13,000 $46,590
2020 $675 $59,590 $13,000 $46,590
2019 $446 $37,370 $13,000 $24,370
2018 $627 $59,140 $13,000 $46,140
2017 $627 $59,140 $13,000 $46,140
2016 $627 $75,760 $15,000 $60,760
2015 $701 $75,760 $15,000 $60,760
2014 $701 $75,760 $15,000 $60,760
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100479705

Hive MLS

APN: 8-014-161