520 Watson Ave, New Bern, NC 28560
OFF MARKET

520 Watson Ave
New Bern, NC 28560

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 200 sqft

$160,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $943/mo*
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$160,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $943/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
200 sqft

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Description

2 Bed(s) 1 Bath(s)
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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Parking
Garage
Outdoor
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A/C
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HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 520 Watson Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Additional StorageNumber of Rooms: 5Storage

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1945
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8407 sqft

Price History for 520 Watson Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/30/2008$44,000Sold
Triad MLS #504573
09/27/2008$55,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/17/2008$51,128Sold
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Market trends in New Bern

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$308K
$500MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$180
$3MoM
Available listings
255
23MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$940
Assessment$104,010
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$1,187/mo
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Comparable Sales for 520 Watson Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
516 National Court Drive, New Bern, NC
0.06
Single-Family Home
$129,000
06/04/26
2
1
825
1009 Neuse Avenue, New Bern, NC
0.35
Single-Family Home
$30,000
09/04/25
2
1
765
514 Contentnea Avenue, New Bern, NC
0.11
Single-Family Home
$77,550
01/14/26
3
1
1,384
514 National Court Drive, New Bern, NC
0.07
Single-Family Home
$120,000
01/15/26
3
1
1,248
1707 Asheville Street, New Bern, NC
0.23
Single-Family Home
$41,000
07/18/25
2
2
1,315
517 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC
0.02
Single-Family Home
$156,925
04/08/26
3
1
1,075
520 Contentnea Ave, New Bern, NC
0.09
Single-Family Home
$128,000
12/18/25
1
1
825
1401 Cutler St, New Bern, NC
0.16
Single-Family Home
$20,000
01/22/26
3
1
1,300
515 National Court Drive, New Bern, NC
0.10
Single-Family Home
$192,500
12/03/25
3
1
1,202
530 Contentnea Avenue, New Bern, NC
0.08
Single-Family Home
$205,000
07/25/25
1
1
819

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What Locals Say about New Bern

At least 369 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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  • 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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  • 6bqy5dvk5d
    "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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  • Barbarabenn02
    "The neighborhood is very dog friendly . People walk with their dogs, their kids follow either on foot or bikes. The only issue I’ve noticed is occasionally speeders coming through the community. "
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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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520 Watson Ave, New Bern, NC 28560 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 200 sqft single-family home built in 1945. This property is not currently available for sale. 520 Watson Ave was last sold on Dec 30, 2008 for $44,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 520 Watson Ave is $160,400.