616 E Front Street
New Bern, NC 28560
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,095 sqft (on 0.30 acres)
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,095 sqft
(on 0.30 acres)
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PRICED BELOW APPRAISED VALUE! PRE-INSPECTED!! Welcome to the Blades House, an Italianate-style home w/ River Views & a stunning example of 19th-century architectural elegance blended w/ modern luxury. Known as ''The First Blades House'' & located on one of Downtown's most prestigious streets, the home was renovated by one of New Bern's most well-respected preservationists who enhanced the home's timeless beauty w/ contemporary updates including a 1st floor ensuite. With a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, ~3100 sq ft owners' home along with 2 apartments (1141 sq ft & 612 sq ft), this property provides many options. One of Downtown's most historically significant properties, the lot was owned by JB Clark & Company (a lumber business operated by the home's owners). Originally a duplex & completed around 1892, the home overlooked their lumber mill on the river. This property stayed in the Blades family until the 1940s & retains many of its original features, creating a unique & beautiful home. Greeting you is the home's exterior wi/ its symmetrical façade, tall, narrow windows w/ crowns, & a low-pitched roof w/ eaves supported by decorative brackets. Side porches, adorned w/ ornamental columns, create the perfect access to the interior wi/ its entrance hall that contains a late 19th century stair w/ turned walnut newel, a molded handrail, & turned balusters. When touring the home, you see high ceilings, bay windows, exquisite moldings, & light-filled transom doors. Featuring an updated kitchen w/ a great room w/ double doors, the back of the home opens to a patio & lush gardens. Fine historic features continue upstairs w/ 2 bedrooms, a full bath, & an office/studio. With plenty of off street parking, every corner of this home tells a story, offering a perfect blend of history & modern convenience. Total sq footage does not include 233 unheated sq ft on the 2nd floor of the owners' home & 2 apartments (~1753 sq ft) - enjoy rental income or keep all residences for yourself!
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 May 12, 2025
Home Highlights
Parking
4 Parking Spaces
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 616 E Front Street
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Interior Details Number of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Dining Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 3095 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Sewer Available, Water AvailableAppliances: Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, DishwasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Laundry ClosetRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Gas Pack,Heat Pump,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Heat Pump,ZonedHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Gas Pack |
Gas & Electric No Electric on Property |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Tile, Wood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Tile, Wood |
View View: River |
Security Security: Smoke Detector(s) |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: MetalPatio / Porch: Open, Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, See RemarksFencing: PartialOther Structures: See RemarksFoundation: Crawl Space |
Parking & Garage Open Parking Spaces: 4No Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Off Street,On Site |
Frontage Waterfront: NoneRoad Frontage: City Street, State RoadNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 181 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1892 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: Wood FrameArchitecture: Historic District |
Building Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 8003 251 |
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Price List Price: $750,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri Mar 14 2025 |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: New BernCommunity: New Bern Downtown Historic |
School Information Elementary School: BrinsonJr High / Middle School: Grover C.FieldsHigh School: New Bern |
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Building Area Building Area: 3095 Square Feet |
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Association for this Listing: Neuse River Region Association of RealtorsNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 0.30 acres |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
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Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional |
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Mls Number: 100461588Attic: Floored, Permanent StairsWater ViewWater View: RiverAbove Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetShowing AttendedShowing Considerations: Occupied, Pet(s) on PremisesShowing Requirements: Call Tenant, Appointment Only, Call Listing Agent, No Lockbox, No Sign, See RemarksStart Showing Date: Tue Sep 03 2024 |
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by MARY MCLEOD, (252) 670-8982
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with: Abbey Whitford, (252) 229-3138, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AB
Co-Buyer's Agent: Paul Melson, (252) 474-5696, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AB
Originating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of Realtors
Source: Hive MLS, MLS#100461588
Price History for 616 E Front Street
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 04/25/2025 | $685,000 | Sold | Hive MLS #100461588 |
| 03/14/2025 | $750,000 | Contingent | Hive MLS #100461588 |
| 01/21/2025 | $750,000 | PriceChange | Hive MLS #100461588 |
| 01/06/2025 | $775,000 | PendingToActive | Hive MLS #100461588 |
| 12/21/2024 | $775,000 | Pending | Hive MLS #100461588 |
| 12/14/2024 | $775,000 | PriceChange | Hive MLS #100461588 |
| 12/01/2024 | $790,000 | PriceChange | Hive MLS #100461588 |
| 11/12/2024 | $840,000 | PendingToActive | Hive MLS #100461588 |
| 10/31/2024 | $850,000 | Contingent | Hive MLS #100461588 |
| 09/03/2024 | $850,000 | Listed For Sale | Hive MLS #100461588 |
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Comparable Sales for 616 E Front Street
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.18 | Single-Family Home | $622,250 | 03/12/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 3,001 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $950,000 | 05/27/25 | 4 | 3 | 3,642 | |
0.08 | Single-Family Home | $580,000 | 09/08/25 | 2 | 2 | 2,160 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $445,000 | 04/30/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,700 | |
0.34 | Single-Family Home | $630,000 | 07/02/25 | 3 | 2 | 2,139 | |
0.41 | Single-Family Home | $720,000 | 08/06/25 | 4 | 3 | 1,906 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $930,000 | 01/12/26 | 4 | 5 | 3,999 | |
0.59 | Single-Family Home | $550,000 | 05/21/25 | 4 | 3 | 2,420 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $1,150,000 | 08/29/25 | 4 | 6 | 3,888 | |
0.40 | Single-Family Home | $563,000 | 05/30/25 | 3 | 2 | 2,050 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 616 E Front Street.
- New Bern High
- 9-12
- Public
- 1631 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThis school has been very effective for my kids. My daughter graduated with honors and a certified nursing assistant license. She just finished her first year at a local university and is almost a Junior. They emphasize dual enrollment with the local community College instead of AP just because the dual enrollment credit is guaranteed college credit with the UNC system. My son is currently a Sophomore at this High School and is enrolled in both High school and college classes. They are encouraged by the staff and Admin to work at their pace.Parent Review3y ago - Brinson Memorial Elementary
- K-5
- Public
- 453 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageAs the 2014 school year comes to a close, we are just as pleased with Brinson as we were when my oldest started there 6 years ago. We are a military family. We had a child or children (depending on the year) at Brinson, left for a year, and then returned to New Bern. My older two kids missed Brinson terribly the year they were gone. They were happier and overall got a better education than at their other school. Our youngest and middle child are currently there and continue to thrive. The teachers are very engaged. Sure, some are better than others, but I haven't had a bad teacher experience so far. The school does very well on standardized tests without obsessing over and stressing the kids about the tests (as compared with another high achieving local school where my friend's child developed test anxiety and spent most of third grade stressed out to the point of not wanting to go to school - and she was a good student). Brinson finds an excellent balance of urging the children to excel while not smothering them. My ONLY gripe is that I wish the curriculum spent more time on grammar. If you are moving to the area, rest assured that Brinson is a positive, safe place.Parent Review12y ago - Grover C Fields Middle
- 6-8
- Public
- 509 Students
9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageLoved it. Do NOT go to West Craven Middle School!Parent Review8y ago 
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616 E Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,095 sqft single-family home built in 1892. This property is not currently available for sale. 616 E Front Street was last sold on Apr 25, 2025 for $685,000 (9% lower than the asking price of $750,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 616 E Front Street is $676,700.