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Seller's Agent in 2025
MARY MCLEOD
Keller Williams Realty
616 E Front St New Bern, NC 28560
6
Beds
6
Baths
3,292
Sq Ft
0.31
Acres
Highlights
- Water Views
- Deck
- 3 Fireplaces
- Grover C. Fields Middle School Rated 9+
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
As of April 2025PRICED 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
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
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Average Home Value in this Area
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
Tax History Compared to Growth
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Abbey Whitford
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Abbey Whitford
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AB
(252) 229-3138
27 in this area
87 Total Sales
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PAUL MELSON
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Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
PAUL MELSON
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AB
(252) 474-5696
20 in this area
67 Total Sales
Map
Source: Hive MLS
MLS Number: 100465152
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