523 Watson Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
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OFF MARKET

523 Watson Avenue
New Bern, NC 28560

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,071 sqft

$217,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,267/mo*
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$217,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,267/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,071 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Check out tis charming home in the heart of New Bern. With several renovations made this is the perfect starter home for anyone who loves being near the water. This 3bed/1bath features original hardwood floors, new paint throughout the home, and HVAC that was installed in 2017. The back of the property has a quiet sitting area perfect for entertaining, as well as a carport and a wired detached garage.
523 Watson Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,071 sqft single-family home built in 1945. It last sold for $194,000 on Feb 28, 2024 (3% above the $189,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $217,400, with a rent estimate of $1,527/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
147 days ago

Home Details for 523 Watson Avenue

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Dining Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1071 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Sewer Available
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Gas & Electric
No Electric on Property
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: PorchFencing: Back Yard, WoodFoundation: Crawl Space
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: On Site
Frontage
Road Frontage: City Street, State RoadNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1945
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: Wood FrameArchitecture: Wood Frame
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 8016 018

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $189,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jan 15 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: New BernCommunity: Cleveland Park

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1071 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Frequency (second): AnnuallyAssociation for this Listing: MLS of GoldsboroNo 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, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 100421989Living Area Range: 1000 - 1199Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetShowing Considerations: OccupiedShowing Requirements: Appointment Only

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: None
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Kaitlynn Klobe
RE/MAX Complete
Bought with: TAYLOR FRANCIS MCCARTNEY, Realty ONE Group East
Originating MLS: MLS of Goldsboro
Source: Hive MLS, MLS#100421989

Price History for 523 Watson Avenue

DatePriceEventSource
02/28/2024$194,000Sold
Hive MLS #100421989
01/16/2024$189,000PendingHive MLS #100421989
01/13/2024$189,000Listed For SaleHive MLS #100421989
06/08/2020$99,000Sold
Hive MLS #100213917
05/13/2020$99,000PendingAgent Provided
04/30/2020$99,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/18/2020$105,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/16/2020$51,750ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/19/2020$51,750PendingAgent Provided
02/19/2020$51,750PendingToActiveAgent Provided
01/23/2020$51,750PendingAgent Provided
01/16/2020$51,750Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/02/2019$62,197Sold
N/A
11/15/2019$54,732PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/14/2019$54,510PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/12/2019$54,018PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/11/2019$54,038PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/09/2019$53,800PriceChange
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11/07/2019$53,840PriceChange
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11/06/2019$53,827PriceChange
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11/04/2019$53,825PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/02/2019$53,885PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/31/2019$53,889PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/29/2019$45,827PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/27/2019$44,901PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/25/2019$48,563Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/08/2006$100,000Sold
N/A
01/03/2005$50,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in New Bern

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$318K
$9.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$183
$3MoM
Available listings
252
3MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,025
Assessment$114,130
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 523 Watson Avenue

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
517 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC
0.07
Single-Family Home
$156,925
04/08/26
3
1
1,075
515 National Court Drive, New Bern, NC
0.07
Single-Family Home
$192,500
12/03/25
3
1
1,202
514 National Court Drive, New Bern, NC
0.05
Single-Family Home
$120,000
01/15/26
3
1
1,248
1703 High Street, New Bern, NC
0.24
Single-Family Home
$192,000
12/19/25
3
1
875
1802 Wilmington Street, New Bern, NC
0.25
Single-Family Home
$218,000
12/30/25
3
1
1,090
1710 National Avenue, New Bern, NC
0.24
Single-Family Home
$170,000
08/27/25
3
1
1,271
516 National Court Drive, New Bern, NC
0.04
Single-Family Home
$129,000
06/04/26
2
1
825
1510 N Pasteur Street, New Bern, NC
0.24
Single-Family Home
$290,000
08/29/25
3
1
1,330
1806 Greensboro Street, New Bern, NC
0.22
Single-Family Home
$120,000
08/29/25
3
1
1,219

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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

  • 79 % 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

  • 46 % 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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    "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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    "No place to walk your dog unfortunately. You must have a car, no sidewalks. But backyards are pretty big."
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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