The historically restored Duplex gives you free living with elegance. Live on one side and rent out the other side. Income producing property renting out both sides.The Duplex is listed on the historic registry, can be an investment for your retirement. Suitable as AirBnB for short or long term rentals. Perfect for a large extended group. The Duplex has undergone a complete renovation . All systems have been upgraded,are energy efficient and modern. Low energy bills as a result of modern A/C/heat pumps, gas stoves and dryers, rewired electricity. Low maintenance: the outside is glazed brick, never needs oiling or painting. Above the flood plain and 100 year mark. Side A: 2000 sq ft. :2 full baths, 3 bedrooms off a 6 foot wide hallway (work/play space), parlor, dining room, kitchen,full height basement. Solid wood pocket doors original to the Duplex provide optional access between Sides A and B in the front hallways,easily reopened to join the two sides into one very large home. Side B: 3500 sq ft includes full walk up 3rd floor,10 foot high cathedral ceilings (studio,workroom space, additional living area) and preparation for a bathroom. Side B 2nd floor: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Ground floor: parlor, eat in kitchen with lot's of drawers and storage, a sunroom. A large pantry with easy access drawers, built in china cupboard. All cabinetry on both sides is high end custom made solid wood maple:bathroom and kitchen cupboards. Ground floor wheelchair accessible showers with teak gratings, and second floor washers and gas dryers. The basements on both sides have access from inside and outside. Large 6 foot high windows which open, 9 foot ceilings, and refinished hardwood floors. Shared back garden with large patio, parking pad, finished gardens and locked storage under shared back porch. Front porch is deep,shaded, shared between the two sides of the duplex. Entry into the house is through a common vestibule. Each side has its own secure door.
One-Of-A-Kind Property! RARE! Mostly UPDATED 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 likely require additional 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! Both apartments are occupied without leases. 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.
The median home value in New Bern, NC is $320,660. This is higher than the county median home value of $238,900. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in New Bern, NC is $320,660. Approximately 47.2% of New Bern homes are owned, compared to 39.71% rented, while 13.09% are vacant. New Bern real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a New Bern real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
New Bern, North Carolina has a population of 31,058. New Bern is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 24.47% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 27.07%.
The median household income in New Bern, North Carolina is $45,829. The median household income for the surrounding county is $56,325 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in New Bern is 40.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 89.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 33.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 53 inches per year, with 1.7 inches of snow per year.