507 Watson Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
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OFF MARKET

$162,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,112 sqft

507 Watson Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560

Est. Refi. Payment $1,023/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 6, 2025 for $160,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$163K
Since last month
Decreased$100 (-0.1%)
Since last year
Decreased$2K (-1.3%)
Since last sale
Decreased$300 (-0.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +149% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$160K
August 2026$160K
July 2026$161K
June 2026$161K
May 2026$160K
April 2026$158K
March 2026$158K
February 2026$158K
January 2026$159K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
517 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC
0.08
Single-Family Home
$156,925
04/08/26
3
1
1,075
514 National Court Drive, New Bern, NC
0.06
Single-Family Home
$120,000
01/15/26
3
1
1,248
515 National Court Drive, New Bern, NC
0.10
Single-Family Home
$192,500
12/03/25
3
1
1,202
1703 High Street, New Bern, NC
0.16
Single-Family Home
$192,000
12/19/25
3
1
875
514 Contentnea Avenue, New Bern, NC
0.10
Single-Family Home
$77,550
01/14/26
3
1
1,384
516 National Court Drive, New Bern, NC
0.07
Single-Family Home
$129,000
06/04/26
2
1
825
1802 Wilmington Street, New Bern, NC
0.30
Single-Family Home
$218,000
12/30/25
3
1
1,090
1812 Greensboro Street, New Bern, NC
0.29
Single-Family Home
$189,000
08/25/26
3
1
1,206
702 Contentnea Avenue, New Bern, NC
0.19
Single-Family Home
$110,000
10/02/25
3
2
1,138

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1503 National Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
0.04
$325,000
4
2
2,380
For Sale
512 Watson Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
0.04
$176,700
2
1
1,026
Off Market
1501 National Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
0.05
$398,800
5
2
2,270
Off Market
1510 National Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
0.07
$355,200
3
2
1,828
Off Market
514 National Court Drive, New Bern, NC 28560
0.06
$120,000
3
1
1,248
Recently Sold
514 Contentnea Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
0.10
$77,550
3
1
1,384
Recently Sold
518 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
0.09
$160,000
3
1
875
For Sale
503 National Court Drive, New Bern, NC 28560
0.08
$174,500
2
2
1,172
Off Market
517 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
0.08
$156,925
3
1
1,075
Recently Sold
1601 High Street, New Bern, NC 28560
0.12
$352,300
3
2
1,630
Off Market
516 National Court Drive, New Bern, NC 28560
0.07
$129,000
2
1
825
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1947
1,112 sqft
$146/sqft

About this House

This charming bungalow is full of character and recent updates, making it the perfect place to call home. Inside you will find a cozy living space with new gas logs and beautiful updated flooring. The galley kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring stainless steel appliances, a sleek tile backsplash, and crisp white cabinetry with plenty of prep space. The bedrooms are comfortably sized with ample closet space. Outside, the spacious backyard is perfect for relaxing or entertaining, complete with a storage shed for all your lawn and garden needs. The HVAC and ductwork were replaced in 2019. The roof was replaced in 2021 and the widows replaced in 2022 for added peace of mind. Conveniently located near Historic Downtown New Bern's shopping and dining, this delightful home is waiting for you. Schedule your private showing today!
507 Watson Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,112 sqft single-family home built in 1947. It last sold for $160,000 on May 6, 2025 (6% below the $170,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $162,900, with a rent estimate of $1,567/month.
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listed by Andrew Allan Alcaraz, (760) 505-0507
NorthGroup
Bought with: Andrew Allan Alcaraz, (760) 505-0507, NorthGroup
Originating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of Realtors
Source: Hive MLS, MLS#100488460

Home Details for 507 Watson Avenue

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Dining Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1112 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Sewer Available, Water AvailableAppliances: Gas Oven, Refrigerator, DishwasherDishwasherLaundry: Laundry RoomRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Gas LogHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
No Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: LVT/LVP
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: LVT LVP

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Covered, PorchFencing: PartialOther Structures: Shed(s)Foundation: Crawl Space
Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageParking: Unpaved,On Site
Frontage
Road Frontage: City Street, State Road, PavedRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 11

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: Wood FrameArchitecture: Wood Frame
Building
Construction Materials: AsbestosNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 8016 026

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $170,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Feb 22 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: New BernCommunity: Not In Subdivision
School Information
Elementary School: Oaks RoadJr High / Middle School: H. J. MacDonaldHigh School: New Bern

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1112 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: Neuse River Region Association of RealtorsNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7840.8 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 100488460Attic: Access OnlyAbove Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetShowing Considerations: See RemarksShowing Requirements: Appointment Only, Lockbox

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 6, 2025
Source: Hive MLS #100488460
Sold
$160,000
Feb 22, 2025
Source: Hive MLS #100488460
Contingent
$170,000
Feb 12, 2025
Source: Hive MLS #100488460
Listed For Sale
$170,000
Mar 31, 2021
Source: Hive MLS #100257281
Sold
$95,000
Mar 9, 2021
Source: Hive MLS #100257281
Pending
$100,000

Market trends in New Bern

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$322K
$2.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.0%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$180
$0MoM
Available listings
247
1MoM

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What Locals Say about New Bern

At least 370 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say car is needed

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say it's quiet

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 47 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 31 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 30 % Say there are community events

  • 28 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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    "It’s a small town with a lot of things to do: shopping, dining out, water activities (boating, fishing, etc.) live music, theaters, museums, etc. The city offers many free activities through its Parks and Recreation Department. Neighbors are friendly and life is peaceful. "
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    "Simple, easy. Only crowded during 5:00 rush hour. Other then that it is a real easy place to navigate with very little traffic."
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  • Rthdoyle
    "Dogs need to be on a leash but many people walk their dogs around the park near downtown New Bern..."
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  • Anna.ventura73
    "Mumfest each October, close proximity to the river and the beach, nice downtown on the Neuse river, Tryon Palace, rich in nation's history"
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    "Tryon Palace and two rivers meeting at New Bern and the still active railroad. Making New Bern the next Wilmington... beautiful waterfront homes along the river."
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    "This is some where I would like to live if feels like home and it is close to the beach friendly area lots of shops to chose from"
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    "I have lived here for 5 years and I’m centrally locates between downtown and the main shopping area. Everything is within a 5-10 minute drive from me. It’s perfect"
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  • Cheliya V.
    "There is no public transportation, so all stores can be reached by car or walking though some stores are very far apart. It is not the best place if you dont have a car or bike."
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  • Lindsay B.
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  • Msagray821
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    "My neighborhood is safe and it’s in a convenient location cause it’s close to different restaurants and shopping centers and grocery stores and downtown and lots of parks for kids to Play"
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  • Msagray821
    "That this is a safe neighborhood and it’s quiet my kids love it but it’s not much to do they have a few parks that’s close to the area where we live. And the crime rate is low."
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  • Ellyn.smith
    "Everyone is friendly. Walking downtown, anywhere in the town, folks make eye contact and say hello."
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    "Price wise is good. The area is a nice place and is safe too. I would live herw and recommd this place. "
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  • Rhianna S.
    "Hi! Love the neighborhood! Quite and convenient to shopping and fast food! Lol! Hope to stay in this area forever."
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  • India W.
    "New Bern is a small place and your kids will get very bored here. But between awesome events every weekend and Friday night lights they’ll surely enjoy. "
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    "We have a great neighborhood made up of neighbors who care. During the hurricane people who stayed walked around to watch and check on other people’s houses, organized support to help clean up homes and yards, and kept neighbors informed of opportunities for support or assistance. Just a safe, friendly, supportive neighborhood to live in! "
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Frequently asked questions about 507 Watson Avenue

  • What is 507 Watson Avenue estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 507 Watson Avenue in New Bern, NC is $162,900.
  • What is the price history for 507 Watson Avenue?
    507 Watson Avenue in New Bern, NC last sold for $160,000 in May 2025.
  • Is New Bern a buyer's or seller's market?
    New Bern is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in New Bern?
    The median sale price in New Bern is $322K. That is up $2.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 507 Watson Avenue have air conditioning?
    Yes, 507 Watson Avenue in New Bern, NC has air conditioning.
  • Does 507 Watson Avenue have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 507 Watson Avenue in New Bern, NC has laundry facilities.

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