511 Blades Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
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FOR SALE

$210,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,823 sqft

511 Blades Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560

Est. Mortgage $1,286/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1900
$115/sqft
Open Parking

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

Charming Older Home with Strong Bones & Profitable Investment Opportunity!
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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, do not disrupt tenants. This property is both charm and profit!

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own a piece of New Bern history. Come discuss the endless options, do your homework.
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listing courtesy of Craig Tribus, (804) 656-5007
Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Source: Hive MLS, MLS#100467423
Also Listed on Hive MLS.

Home Details for 511 Blades Avenue

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1823 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric,Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
No Electric on Property
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: Two
View
View: None
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalPatio / Porch: Patio, PorchFencing: Back Yard, WoodFoundation: Crawl Space
Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street,Gravel,Off Street
Frontage
Frontage Type: See RemarksRoad Frontage: PavedRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 696Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: Wood Frame, Stick BuiltArchitecture: Wood Frame,Stick Built
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood FrameNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 8005 042

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $210,000Price Per Sqft: $115
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: See Remarks

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 100467423

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1823 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Frequency (second): AnnuallyAssociation for this Listing: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6970 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

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

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 100467423Living Area Range: 1800 - 1999Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetShowing Considerations: See RemarksShowing Requirements: See Remarks

Around this home

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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    "We all have several acres "
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  • Charone Shivers
    "Always an event downtown on the water. Great for kids and adults and perfect for meeting people. Great restaurants and bars to go to after these events. Just an all around solid town. "
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    "Union Point Park has cool event every month, including holidays. New Bern is also is very inclusive with local shops."
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  • Tiffany W.
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 5 years I love it. Very convenient to everything here in New Bern as well as close to the exit to go to cherry point or Kinston. There are many stores and restaurants in this area and crime rate is very low."
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  • Ajdefeo
    "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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  • J7pvzdgdcp
    "No place to walk your dog unfortunately. You must have a car, no sidewalks. But backyards are pretty big."
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  • Trulia User
    "Plenty of nice parks and neighborhoods in the area. Good schools and community shopping/weekend hangouts "
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  • Jeni
    "Family friendly neighborhood that is safe and easy to find. The area is very quiet but the people are friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Perfect place everyone is friendly and there is open area on the side of the road to walk your animals so your not having to walk in the road. "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Rthdoyle
    "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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  • Barnett_223
    "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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  • Jenna D.
    "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.
    "Our neighborhood is great. The neighbors know how to respect your privacy but also have the kids play together and everyone waves at each other. There are as neighborly or as distant as you would like. "
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  • Msagray821
    "Most of the dogs are friendly and dog owners have them on leashes and it’s pet friendly in my neighborhood it’s safe and you don’t have to worry about getting attacked. "
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  • Msagray821
    "James city community fun day, parks and walking to the store and lots of restaurants quiet area safe to play outside "
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  • Rhianna S.
    "Free rain. Everyone loves dogs, cats, or any type of pet really around here. We are all animal lovers!"
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  • Msagray821
    "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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  • Kyaana
    "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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  • Gigi
    "The neighborhood is very safe for children. I see moms helping their children on trikes and bikes. It is also a dog-friendly place with responsible pet owners who clean up after their pets."
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  • Dhappygirl4
    "I don’t use public transportation. We don’t have much of a public transportation system. We do have carts which I think is for seniors or disabled. "
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  • Unspecified
    "No public transportation but you can get and Uber to get around. Beautiful neighborhood. Favorite places to go to is union point park."
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  • Dhappygirl4
    "People are always walking their dogs in the neighborhood. There are bowls of water and snacks outside businesses. "
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  • Frank S.
    "I'm just visiting you shouldn't make me write something about a neighborhood I know nothing about why do I have to write something for this website"
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  • Jjleyland
    "There’s a lot of us and it’s dog walker friendly. No sidewalks but plenty of grassy areas and some golf course related paths. "
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  • Trulia User
    "You need a car to go anywhere and everywhere! There is a gas station a mile down the road and then it’s another five miles to civilization "
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  • Lindsay B.
    "The neighborhood keeps to themselves but is also helpful and friendly. Kids play together out side and neighbors help each other with small projects. "
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  • Bms3116
    "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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  • Sgurganus
    "Great family oriented place to live. Owners even hand deliver Birthday cards to your appartment. Neighbors also keep an eye on each other when possible. All kids I have met have been very polite and respectful and very well behaved."
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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

Home Value

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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
409 Avenue C, New Bern, NC
0.10
Single-Family Home
$160,000
09/11/26
3
1.5
1,918
514 C Street, New Bern, NC
0.06
Single-Family Home
$284,000
04/10/26
3
2
1,954
525 Blades Avenue, New Bern, NC
0.07
Single-Family Home
$210,000
10/15/25
3
2.5
1,685
1510 National Avenue, New Bern, NC
0.14
Single-Family Home
$348,000
09/18/25
3
2
1,828
507 Blades Avenue, New Bern, NC
0.01
Single-Family Home
$306,000
04/06/26
3
2.5
1,735
1811 &1813 Greensboro Street, New Bern, NC
0.42
Single-Family Home
$120,000
02/20/26
3
1.5
1,672
1407 N Pasteur Street, New Bern, NC
0.12
Single-Family Home
$425,000
05/26/26
3
2
2,134
1708 National Avenue, New Bern, NC
0.31
Single-Family Home
$120,000
05/21/26
4
2
2,334
1306 National Avenue, New Bern, NC
0.10
Single-Family Home
$370,000
05/18/26
4
1.5
2,261
514 National Court Drive, New Bern, NC
0.12
Single-Family Home
$120,000
01/15/26
3
1
1,248

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
509 Blades Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
0.01
$231,000
3
2
2,000
Off Market
512 Blades Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
0.04
$104,900
2
2
1,696
Off Market
507 Blades Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
0.01
$306,000
3
2.5
1,735
Recently Sold
510 Blades Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
0.04
$159,100
2
1
788
Off Market
503 & 505 C Street, New Bern, NC 28560
0.04
$202,500
4
2
1,740
Off Market
526 Blades Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
0.06
$200,300
3
1.5
1,386
Off Market
503 National Court Drive, New Bern, NC 28560
0.07
$177,600
2
2
1,172
Off Market
1301 National Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
0.05
$310,200
4
1.5
2,450
Off Market
525 Blades Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
0.07
$209,900
3
2.5
1,685
Off Market
528-530 Blades Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
0.08
$142,500
3
1
1,190
Off Market
129 Tucker Creek, Havelock, NC 28532
0.07
$378,800
4
2.5
2,048
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 13, 2026
Source: Hive MLS #100467423
PriceChange
$210,000
Price decreased by 30%
Apr 30, 2025
Source: Hive MLS #100467423
PriceChange
$300,000
Price increased by 71%
Feb 7, 2025
Source: Hive MLS #100467423
Listed For Sale
$175,000
Nov 30, 2024
Source: Hive MLS #100467423
ListingRemoved
$65,000
Oct 24, 2024
Source: Hive MLS #100467423
PriceChange
$65,000
Price decreased by 75%

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Craig Tribus, Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC
Agent Phone: (804) 656-5007
The data relating to real estate on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of Hive MLS, and is updated as of 2026-09-14 14:31:26 PDT. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All properties are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) nor Zillow, Inc. shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon these data. IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. © 2025-10-17 12:20:34 PDT Hive MLS

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Frequently asked questions about 511 Blades Avenue

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 511 Blades Avenue?
    Based on a $210,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 511 Blades Avenue in New Bern, NC is approximately $1,301 (about $1,128 principal & interest, $98 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 511 Blades Avenue compare to homes in New Bern?
    511 Blades Avenue in New Bern, NC is listed at $210,000, about 35% below the $322K median sale price in New Bern.
  • What do residents say about New Bern?
    Residents describe New Bern, NC as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in New Bern, NC.
  • What are the closest schools to 511 Blades Avenue?
    The closest schools to 511 Blades Avenue in New Bern, NC are H J MacDonald Middle (rated 5/10), New Bern High (rated 3/10), Oaks Road Academy (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 3/10).
  • Does 511 Blades Avenue have air conditioning?
    Yes, 511 Blades Avenue in New Bern, NC has air conditioning.
  • Does 511 Blades Avenue have a yard?
    Yes, 511 Blades Avenue in New Bern, NC has a yard.
511 Blades Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,823 sqft single-family home built in 1900. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Hive MLS on Feb 7, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 100467423.