Kristen Shank
Carolina Real Estate Group
(910) 294-4308
25 Total Sales
3 in New Bern
$22K - $65K Price Range
616 E Front St New Bern, NC 28560
New Bern Area
6
Beds
6
Baths
4,848
Sq Ft
0.31
Acre Lot
Highlights
- River View
- Deck
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Grover C. Fields Middle School Rated 9+
- Wood Flooring
- High Ceiling
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: 01/06/2025
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Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,405
Year Built
- Built in 1892
Lot Details
- 13,504 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 67.34x196.93x66.18x199.8
- Property fronts a state road
Home Design
- Triplex
- Wood Frame Construction
- Metal Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Bookcases
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Blinds
- Formal Dining Room
- River Views
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Kitchen
- Electric Oven
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry closet
- Dryer
Attic
- Attic Floors
- Permanent Attic Stairs
Basement
- Partial Basement
- Crawl Space
Parking
- 4 Open Parking Spaces
- 4 Driveway Spaces
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Covered Patio or Porch
Schools
- Brinson Elementary School
- Grover C.Fields Middle School
- New Bern High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Connected
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- 3 Units
- New Bern Downtown Historic Subdivision
- Park Manager: No
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 8-003 -251
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in New Bern, NC
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Kristen Shank
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Jessica Taylor
Jessica Taylor
Real Broker, LLC
(910) 405-8686
58 Total Sales
3 in New Bern
$11K - $338K Price Range
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Ann Marie Wolf
Ann Marie Wolf
Century 21 Sail/Loft Realty
(252) 999-9129
159 Total Sales
3 in New Bern
$255K - $2.1M Price Range
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Bo Allen
Bo Allen
CCA Real Estate
(252) 672-2542
78 Total Sales
29 in New Bern
$6K - $390K Price Range
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Jaclyn McCoy
Jaclyn McCoy
NorthGroup
(520) 523-8077
67 Total Sales
1 in New Bern
$415,000 Price
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Terri Alphin Smith
Terri Alphin Smith
Terri Alphin Smith & Co
(910) 406-6234
700 Total Sales
5 in New Bern
$208K - $325K Price Range
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2025 04/25/25 | Sold | $685,000 | -8.7% | $141 / Sq Ft |
| 03/14/2025 03/14/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/26/2025 02/26/25 | For Sale | $750,000 | 0.0% | $155 / Sq Ft |
| 02/05/2025 02/05/25 | Off Market | $750,000 | -- | -- |
| 01/20/2025 01/20/25 | Price Changed | $750,000 | -3.2% | $155 / Sq Ft |
| 01/06/2025 01/06/25 | For Sale | $775,000 | 0.0% | $160 / Sq Ft |
| 12/20/2024 12/20/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/14/2024 12/14/24 | Price Changed | $775,000 | -1.9% | $160 / Sq Ft |
| 12/01/2024 12/01/24 | Price Changed | $790,000 | -6.0% | $163 / Sq Ft |
| 11/12/2024 11/12/24 | Price Changed | $840,000 | 0.0% | $173 / Sq Ft |
| 11/12/2024 11/12/24 | For Sale | $840,000 | -1.2% | $173 / Sq Ft |
| 11/01/2024 11/01/24 | Off Market | $850,000 | -- | -- |
| 09/07/2024 09/07/24 | For Sale | $850,000 | -- | $175 / Sq Ft |
Source: Hive MLS
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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MM
Seller's Agent in 2025
MARY MCLEOD
Keller Williams Realty
-
Abbey Whitford
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Abbey Whitford
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AB
(252) 229-3138
93 Total Sales
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PAUL MELSON
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
PAUL MELSON
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AB
(252) 474-5696
43 Total Sales
Map
Source: Hive MLS
MLS Number: 100465152
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