THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL TURN OF THE CENTURY HOME WITH THE UNIQUE CHARACTER EMBRACED. IN THE HEART OF NEW BERN'S RIVERSIDE HISTORIC DISTRICT, THIS UNIQUE HOME IS ONLY A FEW BLOCKS FROM TRYON PALACE AND AN EASY WALK OR BIKE RIDE TO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN NEW BERN. AS YOU ENTER THE FOYER YOU WILL NOTICE THE HIGH CEILINGS WITH ORIGINAL DECORATIVE TIN. ALSO, ENJOY BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS. THE SITTING PARLOR AND DINING ROOM HAVE DECORATIVE FIREPLACES THAT HAVE IMPECCABLE CRAFTSMANSHIP AND MANTELS TO DISPLAY YOUR SPECIAL PIECES. THE KITCHEN HAS ORIGINAL CHARM WITH GLASS FRONT UPPER KITCHEN CABINETS AND YES, THE ORIGINAL CAST IRON SINK. THE STAIRCASE HAS A PAINTED DESIGN ON EACH STEP TO LEAD YOU UP TO THE THREE BEDROOMS AND 2ND FULL BATHS. THE BEDROOMS HAVE THE ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORS AND TWO OF THEM ALSO HAVE THE SPECIAL CRAFTSMAN FIREPLACES. THE UPSTAIRS BATH WOULD NOT BE COMPLETE WITHOUT A CLAWFOOT TUB. THE DOORKNOBS AND DOORS ARE ORIGINAL. SIT ON YOUR LARGE SPRAWLING FRONT PORCH WITH A SWING OR ADD ROCKERS TO ENJOY YOUR LEMONADE. THE BACKYARD HAS A GARDEN SHED. ENJOY A REFRESHING DRINK WITH FRIENDS ON YOUR BACKYARD PATIO. THE REAR PORTION OF THE YARD HAS ADDITIONAL FENCING TO SEPARATE YOUR PETS FROM THE PARTY. ADD YOUR COSMETIC CHANGES TO BRING THIS HOME BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL GLORY. THIS IS A HISTORICAL HOME YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS!
Sold for $225,000 on 07/16/25
$225,000
1209 National Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
3beds
2,328sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$225,100 Zestimate®
$97/sqft
$2,052 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 17, 2025 at 10:15am
Listed by:
THE TYSON GROUP STEVE & JANA 252-675-9595,
TYSON GROUP, REALTORS
Bought with:
Darius Tevon Walton, 321548
Iron Valley Real Estate Elizabeth City
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100491494

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer
Features
- Bookcases, Pantry
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,328
- Total interior livable area: 2,328 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Shared Driveway, Additional Parking, Unpaved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Fencing: Chain Link,Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 6,098 sqft
- Dimensions: 30 x 204.18 x 30 x 203
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 8005005
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: New Bern
- Subdivision: Riverside Historic
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Services availability

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