$685,000
SOLD APR 25, 2025

616 E Front St New Bern, NC 28560

6 Beds
6 Baths
3,292 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$208 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

188 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Deck
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Grover C. Fields Middle School Rated 9+
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2025

PRICED BELOW APPRAISED VALUE! PRE-iNSPECTED! One-Of-A-Kind Property! RARE! MULTI-FAMILY INCOME-PRODUCING home on one of Downtown's most prestigious streets!! The Blades House (AKA ''The First Blades House'') was originally built as a duplex around 1892. Now a main house with two apartments, this Italianate-style home with River Views is a stunning example of 19th-century architectural elegance blended with modern luxury. Renovated by one of New Bern's most well-known preservationists, who enhanced the home's timeless beauty with contemporary updates, this property includes a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, ~3100 sq ft main home along with 2 apartments (1141 sq ft & 612 sq ft). The current owners' residence is a showcase of stunning historic features, a first floor primary suite, a modern kitchen and bathrooms and gorgeous outdoor space. The second floor apartment is beautifully updated, while the first floor apartment will require renovations. This property offers off street parking, fabulous views, pretty gardens and so many options for its next owner. Live in one unit, rent the others, rent the entire property or keep it all for yourself! Second floor apartment heated/cooled with mini-splits. Owners' home and first floor apartment have central heat/air. Property is in Flood Zone AE. Easement for adjacent property access to parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

MARY MCLEOD

Keller Williams Realty License #280043 Listed on: 09/07/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Abbey Whitford

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AB License #313219

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AB

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,405

Year Built

  • Built in 1892

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 67.34x196.93x66.18x199.8

Home Design

  • Triplex
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Blinds
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Water Views
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Permanent Attic Stairs

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Brinson Elementary School
  • Grover C.Fields Middle School
  • New Bern High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • New Bern Downtown Historic Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8-003 -251

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,405

Year Built

Built in 1892

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Sub Type: Triplex
  • Appliances Equipment: Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • List Priceper Sq Ft: 154.70
  • New Construction: No
  • Prospect Exempt: No
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 5404.91
  • Waterview: Yes
  • Year Built: 1892
  • Appliance: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove/Oven - Electric, Microwave Built-In, Dryer
  • Cooling: Central
  • Features: Dining Room, Patio/Balcony/Deck, Extra Storage, Living Room, Kitchen, Fireplace
  • Occupied: Yes
  • Rent Frequency: Other
  • Side Unit2 Appliance: Microwave Built-In, Stove/Oven - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Side Unit2 Cooling: See Remarks
  • Side Unit2 Features: Kitchen, Living Room
  • Side Unit2 Heating: See Remarks
  • Side Unit2 Occupied: Yes
  • Side Unit2 Rent: 950.00
  • Side Unit2 Rent Frequency: Monthly
  • Side Unit3 Avg Sq Ft: 612
  • Side Unit3 Cooling: Central
  • Side Unit3 Heating: Natural Gas
  • Side Unit3 Occupied: Yes
  • Side Unit3 Rent: 525.00
  • Side Unit3 Rent Frequency: Monthly
  • Side Unit3 Total Rooms: 3
  • Lot View Type: River, Water
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Attic: Floored, Stairs - Perm
  • Basement: None
  • Dining Room Type: Formal
  • Fireplace: 3+
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds/Shades, Walk-in Shower, Master Downstairs, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Bookcases
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Closet
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Stories Levels: 2nd Floor
  • Number Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Covered, Open, Porch, Deck
  • Road Type Frontage: Public (City/Cty/St)
  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage And Parking Driveway Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Driveway: Gravel, Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned, Other
  • Fuel Tank: None
  • Heating System: Other, Zoned
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Electric Number Meters: 3
  • Sewer: Municipal Sewer
  • Sewer Number Meters: 3
  • Water Source: Municipal Water
  • Water Source Number Meters: 3

Association/Amenities

  • H O A: No

Fee Information

  • Property Mgmt Company: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Brinson
  • High School: New Bern
  • Middle School: Grover C.Fields

Lot Info

  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Deed Page: 799.00
  • Lot Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Dimensions: 67.34x196.93x66.18x199.8
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13504.00
  • Lot Water Features: None
  • Zoning: R

Tax Info

  • Tax Identifier: 8-003 -251
  • Tax Year: 2023
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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Sold $685,000 0.0% $208 / Sq Ft
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Sold $685,000 -8.7% $221 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2025 02/26/25 For Sale $750,000 0.0% $228 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Off Market $750,000 -- --
01/20/2025 01/20/25 Price Changed $750,000 0.0% $242 / Sq Ft
01/20/2025 01/20/25 Price Changed $750,000 -3.2% $228 / Sq Ft
01/06/2025 01/06/25 For Sale $775,000 0.0% $250 / Sq Ft
01/06/2025 01/06/25 For Sale $775,000 0.0% $235 / Sq Ft
12/20/2024 12/20/24 Pending -- -- --
12/20/2024 12/20/24 Pending -- -- --
12/14/2024 12/14/24 Price Changed $775,000 0.0% $235 / Sq Ft
12/14/2024 12/14/24 Price Changed $775,000 -1.9% $250 / Sq Ft
12/01/2024 12/01/24 Price Changed $790,000 0.0% $240 / Sq Ft
12/01/2024 12/01/24 Price Changed $790,000 -6.0% $255 / Sq Ft
11/12/2024 11/12/24 Price Changed $840,000 0.0% $255 / Sq Ft
11/12/2024 11/12/24 For Sale $840,000 0.0% $255 / Sq Ft
11/12/2024 11/12/24 Price Changed $840,000 0.0% $271 / Sq Ft
11/12/2024 11/12/24 For Sale $840,000 -1.2% $271 / Sq Ft
11/01/2024 11/01/24 Off Market $850,000 -- --
10/31/2024 10/31/24 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2024 09/07/24 For Sale $850,000 0.0% $258 / Sq Ft
09/03/2024 09/03/24 For Sale $850,000 -- $275 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100465152

Hive MLS