616-618 E Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560
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616-618 E Front Street
New Bern, NC 28560

  • 6 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 4,848 sqft (on 0.31 acres)

$584,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,323/mo*
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$584,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,323/mo*
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6 Beds
6 Baths
4,848 sqft
(on 0.31 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$584K
Since last month
Increased$42K (+7.5%)
Since last year
Decreased$92K (-13.4%)
Since last sale
Decreased$87K (-12.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value decreased by -13% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$598K
July 2026$556K
June 2026$623K
May 2026$647K
April 2026$625K
March 2026$665K
February 2026$711K
January 2026$671K
2025

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
916 Cedar Street, New Bern, NC
0.66
Multi-Family Home
$120,000
12/12/25
4
2
2,240
1612 Lincoln Street #A, B, New Bern, NC
1.45
Multi-Family Home
$370,000
03/06/26
4
2
1,578
1714 Lucerne Way, New Bern, NC
1.55
Multi-Family Home
$250,000
03/02/26
4
2
1,642

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
616 E Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560
0.00
$688,700
3
2.5
3,095
Off Market
609 E Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560
0.04
$688,600
4
3.5
2,736
Off Market
208 Johnson Street, New Bern, NC 28560
0.06
$740,000
3
2.5
3,382
For Sale
704 E Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560
0.05
$549,900
2
2
1,574
For Sale
206 King Street #A, New Bern, NC 28560
0.06
$385,000
6
3
2,827
For Sale
612 Craven Street, New Bern, NC 28560
0.07
$639,000
2
2.5
2,207
Recently Sold
707 E Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560
0.07
$662,400
3
2.5
2,316
Off Market
214 King Street, New Bern, NC 28560
0.08
$690,000
4
4
3,280
Recently Sold
711 E Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560
0.08
$553,600
2
2
2,160
Off Market
613 Craven Street, New Bern, NC 28560
0.11
$543,900
2
1
1,258
Off Market
611 Craven Street, New Bern, NC 28560
0.11
$650,000
3
2.5
2,447
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1892
Lot Size
0.31 acres
Living Area
4,848 sqft
Price/Sqft
$120
Parking
4 Open Spaces

About this House

PRICED BELOW APPRAISED VALUE! PRE-iNSPECTED! One-Of-A-Kind Property! RARE! MULTI-FAMILY INCOME-PRODUCING home on one of Downtown's most prestigious streets!! The Blades House (AKA ''The First Blades House'') was originally built as a duplex around 1892. Now a main house with two apartments, this Italianate-style home with River Views is a stunning example of 19th-century architectural elegance blended with modern luxury. Renovated by one of New Bern's most well-known preservationists, who enhanced the home's timeless beauty with contemporary updates, this property includes a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, ~3100 sq ft main home along with 2 apartments (1141 sq ft & 612 sq ft). The current owners' residence is a showcase of stunning historic features, a first floor primary suite, a modern kitchen and bathrooms and gorgeous outdoor space. The second floor apartment is beautifully updated, while the first floor apartment will require renovations. This property offers off street parking, fabulous views, pretty gardens and so many options for its next owner. Live in one unit, rent the others, rent the entire property or keep it all for yourself! Second floor apartment heated/cooled with mini-splits. Owners' home and first floor apartment have central heat/air. Property is in Flood Zone AE. Easement for adjacent property access to parking.
616-618 E Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560 is a 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 4,848 sqft multi-family built in 1892. It last sold for $685,000 on Apr 25, 2025 (9% below the $750,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $584,100, with a rent estimate of $1,739/month.

Home Details for 616-618 E Front Street

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 6
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Water AvailableAppliances: Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, DishwasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Laundry ClosetRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other,Electric,Natural Gas,ZonedHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Other,Central Air,ZonedHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Other
Gas & Electric
No Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Wood
View
View: River, Water
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalPatio / Porch: Open, Covered, Deck, PorchFencing: PartialFoundation: Crawl Space
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 4No Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Gravel,Off Street
Frontage
Waterfront: NoneRoad Frontage: City Street, State RoadNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 173

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1892
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: TriplexStructure Type: Wood FrameArchitecture: Wood Frame
Building
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood FrameNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 8003 251

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $750,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Mar 14 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

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: 4848 Square Feet

Community

Units in Building: 3

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.31 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Park Mgr Name: No

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 100465152Attic: Floored, Permanent StairsWater ViewWater View: River, WaterAbove Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetShowing Requirements: Call Tenant, Appointment Only, Call Listing Agent, Restricted Hours
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listed by MARY MCLEOD
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#100465152

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 25, 2025
Source: Hive MLS #100465152
Sold
$685,000
Mar 14, 2025
Source: Hive MLS #100465152
Contingent
$750,000
Jan 21, 2025
Source: Hive MLS #100465152
PriceChange
$750,000
Price decreased by 3%
Jan 6, 2025
Source: Hive MLS #100465152
PendingToActive
$775,000
Dec 21, 2024
Source: Hive MLS #100465152
Pending
$775,000

Market trends in New Bern

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$320K
$3.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.8%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$181
$1MoM
Available listings
246
6MoM
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What Locals Say about New Bern

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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "Free rain. Everyone loves dogs, cats, or any type of pet really around here. We are all animal lovers!"
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    "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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  • Dhappygirl4
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 616-618 E Front Street

  • What is 616-618 E Front Street estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 616-618 E Front Street in New Bern, NC is $584,100.
  • What is the price history for 616-618 E Front Street?
    616-618 E Front Street in New Bern, NC last sold for $685,000 in April 2025.
  • Is New Bern a buyer's or seller's market?
    New Bern is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in New Bern?
    The median sale price in New Bern is $320K. That is up $3.17K from the prior month.
  • Does 616-618 E Front Street have air conditioning?
    Yes, 616-618 E Front Street in New Bern, NC has air conditioning.
  • Does 616-618 E Front Street have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 616-618 E Front Street in New Bern, NC has laundry facilities.
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