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.
Sold for $685,000 on 04/25/25
$685,000
616-618 E Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560
6beds
6baths
4,848sqft
Triplex
Built in 1892
-- sqft lot
$691,400 Zestimate®
$141/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 12, 2025 at 12:30pm
Listed by:
MARY MCLEOD 252-670-8982,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Abbey Whitford, 313219
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AB
Paul Melson, 275443
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100465152

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Crawl Space,None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,848
- Total interior livable area: 4,848 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Gravel, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open, Covered, Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Partial
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 67.34 x 196.93 x 66.18 x 199.8
Details
- Parcel number: 8003 251
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Triplex
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1892
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: New Bern
- Subdivision: New Bern Downtown Historic
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Services availability

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