#100502219, Listing office: eXp Realty
223 E Martin Luther King Jr Dr Washington, NC 27889
Property details
About 223 E Martin Luther King Jr Dr
This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is ideally located less than 5 minutes from the vibrant downtown waterfront, with easy access to a variety of restaurants and shopping. Offering a perfect blend of modern updates and charming character, this home is sure to impress.As you enter, you'll find a spacious living room with gleaming hardwood floors and an abundance of natural light that fills the entire space. The open concept kitchen and dining area is perfect for both entertaining and everyday living, featuring shiplap accents that add warmth and style. The sparkling kitchen boasts granite countertops, a chic tile backsplash, tile floors, a farmhouse sink, and stainless steel appliances. There's also room for barstools at the breakfast bar, plus a separate laundry area for added convenience.Upstairs, three generously sized bedrooms all showcase beautiful hardwood floors. The large primary bedroom includes two closets with stylish sliding barn doors. The upstairs bathroom offers a beautifully tiled walk-in shower and elegant tile floors, providing a relaxing retreat.With its prime location and thoughtful updates, this home offers a truly exceptional living experience.
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Interior: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Fireplace: None
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: On Street
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $249,000
- Price/SqFt: $140
- Annual Tax Amount: $512
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: From E Main Street, Take a left onto N Harvey Street, Tale the third left onto E MLK Drive and the home will be on the left
- Year Built: 1920
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,770 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.13 Acres
- MLS Number: 100499050
- Office Name: Lee and Harrell Real Estate Professionals
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jan 30, 2024 | Home Sold | $100,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $26,894 | $512 |
2023 | $26,894 | $504 |
2022 | $26,894 | $499 |
2021 | $26,894 | $480 |
2020 | $26,894 | $478 |
2018 | $26,894 | $- |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
John C. TayloeElementary School
Public District 2-3
1.3 mi
•910 Tarboro St
2
John Small Elementary School
Public District 4-5
4.0 mi
•4103 Market Street Ext
10
Chocowinity Primary School
Public District PK-4
4.0 mi
•606 Gray Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $32,381. Residents of Washington, NC typically earn less than $<35k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
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About 223 E Martin Luther King Jr Dr
The listing price of 223 E Martin Luther King Jr Dr property is $249,000.
The property 223 E Martin Luther King Jr Dr is a house located in Washington, North Carolina, 27889.
Active Listing: 223 E Martin Luther King Jr Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 223 E Martin Luther King Jr Dr are: John C. TayloeElementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), John Small Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Chocowinity Primary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Chocowinity Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), P. S. Jones Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), G. R. Whitfield School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Washington High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Washington Montessori (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Beaufort County Early College High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $512 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on January 30, 2024 for $100,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 223 E Martin Luther King Jr Dr has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 223 E Martin Luther King Jr Dr is 1,770 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 223 E Martin Luther King Jr Dr is 1920.
This home is located at 223 E Martin Luther King Jr Dr in Washington, NC and zip code 27889. This 1,770 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $249,000.
While more than 0 listings in Washington, NC in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 4 listings sold at asking price, and more than 13 were sold below. Between April and May 2025, Washington, NC real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 13.4%. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 31 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $285,000.