$175,000

511 Blades Ave New Bern, NC 28560

$2,078
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,823 sqft
0.2 acres
$96 / sqft
House

Property details

About 511 Blades Ave

Charming Older Home with Strong Bones & Profitable Investment Opportunity! Welcome to 511 Blades Ave, a historic gem in the heart of New Bern, NC! This charming property showcases the craftsmanship of a bygone era with thicker wood construction, offering the kind of durability and ''strong bones'' rarely found in newer homes. Blending timeless character with modern income potential, this home currently operates as a rental generating an impressive cap rate above mid two hundreds. This property offers both charm and profit! Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own a piece of New Bern history.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,823 sqft
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingGravel, On Street, Off Street
MLS #100467423

Summary

  • MLS Number: 100467423
  • Office Name: Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC

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$175,000

511 Blades Ave

$2,078

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Nov 17, 2022
Home Sold
$130,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$118,490$989
2023$118,490$977
2022$84,790$883
2021$84,790$883
2020$84,790$874
2018$84,790$874
2017$84,790$847

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

J. T. Barber Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

1700 Cobb St

3

Oaks Road Academy

Public District PK-5

1.0 mi

2811 Oaks Rd

6

Trent Park Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.9 mi

2500 Educational Dr

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $43,634. The most common annual income of people living in New Bern, NC is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

40%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

54%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • KiaKia
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 511 Blades Ave

This home is located at 511 Blades Ave in New Bern, NC and zip code 28560. This 1,823 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 23, 2024 and is currently priced at $175,000.

In February 2025 more than 4 listings in New Bern, NC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 31 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 34 were sold below. The number of listings in New Bern, NC increased by 5.9% between January and February 2025. In February 2025, listings were on the market for 61 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $321,922.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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