$549,900
704 E Front Street
New Bern, NC 28560
MLS# 100578584
2 beds  |  2 baths  |  1574 sqft


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Property Description
Historic Charm and Downtown New Bern Living! Historic home built in 1895 perfectly blends timeless character with a modern, open-concept floor plan. Situated just steps from everything you love, this property offers the ultimate downtown New Bern lifestyle where you can easily access local shops, restaurants, and scenic river walkways. Relax on your welcoming front porch or retreat to the back screened-in porch to catch the refreshing river breeze. Inside, the home has been updated for total peace of mind. In 2019, the home was raised and modernized with a new HVAC system, flooring, updated kitchen, plus plumbing and electrical systems. Convenient full bathroom downstairs. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite with beautiful views and shares a clever Jack-and-Jill bathroom with the second spacious bedroom. The convenience continues with a second-floor laundry room, fully fenced backyard perfect for pets or entertaining. Looking for a true downtown living lifestyle this home is ready for you! Recorded Easement to share for access to back of property. Downstairs minisplits replaced September 2026! Home inspection report available. This home was an Airbnb rental May 2024- Jan 2025 and had an occupancy rate of 89%!!

Details
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Location Information
Street #: 704
Pre Direction: E
Street Name: Front
Street Suffix: Street
County: Craven
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28560
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: New Bern
Subdivision: New Bern Downtown Historic
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Geo Lat: 35.112786
Geo Lon: -77.037176
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2026-06-02
Listing Price: 549900
Current Price: $549,900
List Price/SqFt: 349.36
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Remarks and Showing
Directions to Property: from drawbridge, at traffic circle continue straight on E Front St, Home is down on the Right.
Sign on Property: Yes
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.07
Lot SqFt: 3049
Lot Dimensions: 20' x 138'
Waterfront: No
Waterview: Yes
Horses Y/N: No
Location Type: Mainland
Property Interior Info
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1574
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 1574
# Rooms: 6
# Baths - Full: 2
# Baths - Total: 2
# Bedrooms: 2
Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
Stories Total: 2
Fireplace Y/N: No
Current Service Providers
Electric Provider: City of New Bern
Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Sewer Provider: City of New Bern
Water Provider: City of New Bern
Entry Level Information
Entry Level: 1
Rooms
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Dining Room Level: First
Family Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Master Bedroom Level: Second
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 1895
Property Features
Frontage Type: See Remarks
Handicap Accessible: None
View Type: River
Attic: Access Only; Stairs - Pull Down
Basement: None
Construction: Wood Frame
Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
Architectural Style: Historic District
Exterior Features: None
Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
Fencing: Back Yard
Foundation: Brick/Mortar; Crawl Space; Raised
Green Bldg Features: None
Parking Features: Dirt; Off Street; On Site; Unpaved
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch; Screened
Pool Features: None
Roof: Metal; Shingle
Levels: Two
Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
Lot Water Features: None
Cooling: Central Air; Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating: Heat Pump
Heating System Fuel Source: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Electric
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Water Source: Municipal Water
Flooring: LVT/LVP; Tile; Wood
Furnished: Unfurnished
Interior Features: Bookcases; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Heated SqFt: 1400 - 1599
Dining Room Type: Combination; Formal
HOA and Neigh Amenities: Sidewalk
Rooms: Bedroom 1; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom
Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan
Room Information
Room Name Level
Master BedroomSecond
Bedroom 1Second
Living RoomFirst
Dining RoomFirst
KitchenFirst
Family RoomFirst

IDX
Listing Office: ReMax Real Estate Center

Last Updated: September - 18 - 2026

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