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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

    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.

    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#: 100465152MLS Logo

    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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