Modern updates meet low-maintenance living in this fully remodeled 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in Sunnyside. Renovated in 2019, this 875-square-foot property shines with energy-efficient windows, durable vinyl siding, a long-lasting metal roof, and a tankless natural gas water heater.
Inside, you'll love the clean, updated finishes, including a ceramic-tile bathroom surround and a complete appliance package--plus a newer LG stacked washer/dryer.
Conveniently located just off National Avenue, this home is ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for a turnkey rental. Easy to show--schedule your viewing today.
For sale
$165,000
518 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
3beds
875sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
2,613.6 Square Feet Lot
$167,200 Zestimate®
$189/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 4 days |
- 177 |
- 10 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sharon Overholt 252-626-8897,
Century 21 Coastal Advantage
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100575890
Originating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of RealtorsTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9 x 11.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 8 x 7.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 7.5 x 9.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Heating
- Other, Electric
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades
- Flooring: LVT/LVP
- Basement: None
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
Interior area
- Total structure area: 875
- Total interior livable area: 875 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Waterfront features: None
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 2,613.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 50 x 50 x 50
Details
- Parcel number: 8015 218
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Block, Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sunnyside
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Bern
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $189/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $109,010
- Annual tax amount: $910
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$167,200
$155,000 - $179,000
$1,556/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $165,000+41%$189/sqft |
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| 11/9/2022 | Sold | $117,000+6.5%$134/sqft |
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| 10/11/2022 | Pending sale | $109,900$126/sqft |
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| 9/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $109,900$126/sqft |
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| 9/12/2022 | Pending sale | $109,900$126/sqft |
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| 9/8/2022 | Listed for sale | $109,900+40.9%$126/sqft |
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| 10/6/2020 | Sold | $78,000-11.9%$89/sqft |
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| 9/5/2020 | Pending sale | $88,500$101/sqft |
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| 8/5/2020 | Price change | $88,500-4.3%$101/sqft |
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| 7/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $92,500+42.3%$106/sqft |
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| 8/8/2019 | Sold | $65,000$74/sqft |
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| 7/17/2019 | Pending sale | $65,000$74/sqft |
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| 7/16/2019 | Listed for sale | $65,000$74/sqft |
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| 6/1/2019 | Pending sale | $65,000$74/sqft |
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| 5/30/2019 | Price change | $65,000-13.3%$74/sqft |
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| 5/17/2019 | Price change | $75,000-9.6%$86/sqft |
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| 5/8/2019 | Price change | $83,000-2.4%$95/sqft |
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| 3/28/2019 | Listed for sale | $85,000$97/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $982 | $109,010 |
| 2024 | $982 +2.4% | $109,010 |
| 2023 | $959 | $109,010 +69.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $64,420 |
| 2021 | $731 | $64,420 |
| 2020 | -- | $64,420 +7.8% |
| 2019 | $725 +42% | $59,750 +155.9% |
| 2018 | $510 +89.4% | $23,350 |
| 2017 | $269 | $23,350 -12.1% |
| 2016 | $269 +0.1% | $26,560 |
| 2015 | $269 | $26,560 |
| 2014 | $269 | $26,560 |
| 2013 | -- | $26,560 |
| 2012 | -- | $26,560 |
| 2011 | -- | $26,560 -18.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $32,560 +7% |
| 2009 | -- | $30,430 |
| 2008 | -- | $30,430 |
| 2007 | -- | $30,430 |
| 2006 | -- | $30,430 |
| 2005 | -- | $30,430 +37.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $22,160 |
| 2002 | -- | $22,160 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28560
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Oaks Road AcademyGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10H J MacDonald MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 3/10New Bern HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oaks Road
- Middle: H. J. MacDonald
- High: New Bern
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Craven County
- New Bern
- 28560
- 518 Ruth Avenue
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