609 E Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560
OFF MARKET

609 E Front Street
New Bern, NC 28560

  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 2,736 sqft

$676,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,689/mo*
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$676,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,689/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,736 sqft

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Description

Nestled just blocks from the vibrant heart of Downtown New Bern, the historic Hugh C. Armstrong House effortlessly combines timeless charm with modern amenities.This beautifully preserved home is filled with character, featuring exposed brick from the original chimneys and abundant natural light in every room.Step onto the spacious rocking chair front porch, an inviting space to enjoy the neighborhood's charm.Inside, the foyer leads to a cozy home office, perfect for remote work or creative pursuits.The open-concept living and dining areas provide an effortless flow for entertaining, while the thoughtfully designed kitchen boasts gorgeous countertops, a tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, tile flooring, and crisp white cabinetry with ample storage.A convenient mudroom and laundry room make daily routines a breeze. Spend your mornings or unwind in the evenings on the beautiful screened-in porch, a perfect retreat to enjoy fresh air year-round.The first-floor master suite features a walk-in closet and a private en-suite bathroom for ultimate comfort.Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a spacious family room, and a versatile playroom that is already plumbed for water—offering the potential to add a wet bar. One of the upstairs bathrooms is also designed to accommodate a washer and dryer for added convenience.Outside, the huge backyard offers plenty of space for relaxation and entertainment. A playground provides a fun space for children, while the storage shed can be used as a home gym or for additional storage.Plus, ample off-street parking—a rare and valuable feature in the historic district—ensures convenience for you and your guests.Located within walking distance to fabulous restaurants, downtown entertainment, and the scenic riverfront, this home places you in the heart of everything New Bern has to offer.Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a piece of history with modern comforts.Schedule your private tour now!
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. This description is from February 24, 2026

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 609 E Front Street

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Other, Utility Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2736 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Water AvailableAppliances: Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, DishwasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Laundry RoomRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric,Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: ZonedHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Gas & Electric
No Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Tile, Vinyl, Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalPatio / Porch: Covered, Porch, ScreenedFencing: NoneOther Structures: Shed(s), WorkshopFoundation: Crawl Space
Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageParking: Off Street,On Site,Unpaved
Frontage
Road Frontage: Maintained, PavedRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 34

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: Wood FrameArchitecture: Wood Frame
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 8003 203

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $699,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Mar 11 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow, See Remarks

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: New BernCommunity: New Bern Downtown Historic
School Information
Elementary School: BrinsonJr High / Middle School: Grover C.FieldsHigh School: New Bern

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2736 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Frequency (second): AnnuallyAssociation for this Listing: Neuse River Region Association of RealtorsNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

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

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 100487352Living Area Range: 2600 - 2799Attic: ScuttleAbove Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetShowing Considerations: OccupiedShowing Requirements: Appointment Only, Lockbox, Restricted Hours

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: None
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by DONNETTE HANCOCK, (252) 649-9788
NorthGroup
MELISSA RANKIN, (252) 671-7196
NorthGroup
Bought with: Chad Howery Real Estate Group, (325) 669-7048, Keller Williams Realty
Originating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of Realtors
Source: Hive MLS, MLS#100487352

Price History for 609 E Front Street

DatePriceEventSource
04/25/2025$685,000Sold
Hive MLS #100487352
03/13/2025$699,000ContingentHive MLS #100487352
02/06/2025$699,000Listed For SaleHive MLS #100487352
03/07/2023$600,000Sold
Hive MLS #100372809
01/15/2023$600,000Listed For SaleN/A
05/11/2022$555,000Sold
N/A
04/10/2022$555,000PendingHive MLS #100305241
04/03/2022$555,000PriceChange
Hive MLS #100305241
12/20/2021$580,000Listed For SaleHive MLS #100305241
04/01/2021$540,000Sold
N/A
03/03/2021$550,000PendingHive MLS #100258249
02/25/2021$550,000Listed For SaleHive MLS #100258249
12/29/2009$347,147Sold
N/A
03/11/2005$333,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,659
Assessment$549,420
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 609 E Front Street

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
411 Queen Street, New Bern, NC
0.16
Single-Family Home
$622,250
03/12/26
3
2.5
3,001
406 Queen Street, New Bern, NC
0.18
Single-Family Home
$445,000
04/30/26
4
2
2,700
711 E Front Street, New Bern, NC
0.09
Single-Family Home
$580,000
09/08/25
2
2
2,160
411 Johnson Street, New Bern, NC
0.18
Single-Family Home
$950,000
05/27/25
4
3
3,642
609 New Street, New Bern, NC
0.38
Single-Family Home
$720,000
08/06/25
4
3
1,906
501 New Street, New Bern, NC
0.27
Single-Family Home
$400,000
10/09/25
4
4.5
2,774
508 Metcalf Street, New Bern, NC
0.30
Single-Family Home
$630,000
07/02/25
3
2
2,139
207 Broad Street, New Bern, NC
0.30
Single-Family Home
$930,000
01/12/26
4
5
3,999
208 New Street, New Bern, NC
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
08/29/25
4
6
3,888
406 Metcalf Street, New Bern, NC
0.36
Single-Family Home
$563,000
05/30/25
3
2
2,050

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What Locals Say about New Bern

At least 368 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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609 E Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,736 sqft single-family home built in 1920. This property is not currently available for sale. 609 E Front Street was last sold on Apr 25, 2025 for $685,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $699,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 609 E Front Street is $676,700.