#100492536, Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST ADVANTAGE
616 E Front St New Bern, NC 28560
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About 616 E Front St
PRICED BELOW APPRAISED VALUE! PRE-INSPECTED!! Welcome to the Blades House, an Italianate-style home w/ River Views & a stunning example of 19th-century architectural elegance blended w/ modern luxury. Known as ''The First Blades House'' & located on one of Downtown's most prestigious streets, the home was renovated by one of New Bern's most well-respected preservationists who enhanced the home's timeless beauty w/ contemporary updates including a 1st floor ensuite. With a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, ~3100 sq ft owners' home along with 2 apartments (1141 sq ft & 612 sq ft), this property provides many options. One of Downtown's most historically significant properties, the lot was owned by JB Clark & Company (a lumber business operated by the home's owners). Originally a duplex & completed around 1892, the home overlooked their lumber mill on the river. This property stayed in the Blades family until the 1940s & retains many of its original features, creating a unique & beautiful home. Greeting you is the home's exterior wi/ its symmetrical facade, tall, narrow windows w/ crowns, & a low-pitched roof w/ eaves supported by decorative brackets. Side porches, adorned w/ ornamental columns, create the perfect access to the interior wi/ its entrance hall that contains a late 19th century stair w/ turned walnut newel, a molded handrail, & turned balusters. When touring the home, you see high ceilings, bay windows, exquisite moldings, & light-filled transom doors. Featuring an updated kitchen w/ a great room w/ double doors, the back of the home opens to a patio & lush gardens. Fine historic features continue upstairs w/ 2 bedrooms, a full bath, & an office/studio. With plenty of off street parking, every corner of this home tells a story, offering a perfect blend of history & modern convenience. Total sq footage does not include 233 unheated sq ft on the 2nd floor of the owners' home & 2 apartments (~1753 sq ft) - enjoy rental income or keep all residences for yourself!
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- MLS Number: 100461588
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
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Nearby schools
1
J. T. Barber Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.6 mi
•1700 Cobb St
3
Oaks Road Academy
Public District PK-5
1.9 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. Typical income of New Bern, NC residents is less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 616 E Front St
This home is located at 616 E Front St in New Bern, NC and zip code 28560. This 3,095 square foot home, which was built in 1892, sits on a 0.30 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 19, 2024 and is currently priced at $750,000.
Over 4 listings were sold over their listed price in February 2025 in New Bern, NC. In the same period over 34 listings were sold below the listed price and 31 listings were sold for the listed price. In February 2025 in New Bern, NC there were 5.9% more homes for sale than in January. Listings spent 61 days on the market in February 2025, and had a median list price of $321,922 during the same period.