616-618 E Front St New Bern, NC 28560
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About 616-618 E Front St
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.
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- MLS Number: 100465152
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
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Nearby schools
1
J. T. Barber Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.8 mi
•1700 Cobb St
3
Oaks Road Academy
Public District PK-5
2.3 mi
•2811 Oaks Rd
6
Trent Park Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.5 mi
•2500 Educational Dr
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 $43,500. The majority of New Bern, NC residents have income less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 616-618 E Front St
This home is located at 616-618 E Front St in New Bern, NC and zip code 28560. This 4,848 square foot home, which was built in 1892, sits on a 0.31 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 8, 2024 and is currently priced at $750,000.
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. In February 2025 in New Bern, NC there were 5.9% more homes for sale than in January. In February 2025 median list price was $321,922 and the average listing age was 61 days.