$599,000
About this home
Welcome to the historic Migette House, circa 1880, a distinctive property that once served as the centerpiece of a large surrounding farm. Rich in history and character, this charming home has been thoughtfully updated over the years to offer the comfort and conveniences of modern living while preserving its unique appeal. The main home features a spacious first-floor primary suite with heated marble bathroom floors and a large walk-in shower. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms along with a versatile fourth room ideal for a home office, nursery, or additional sleeping space. The updated kitchen offers a center island, while the well-insulated attic and crawlspace add to the home's efficiency and comfort. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the family room opens through double doors to generous decking and a stamped concrete patio complete with an outdoor fireplace--a wonderful setting for gatherings, dining, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Adding tremendous versatility is the oversized detached garage, which has been converted to a two-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen and full bath. This additional living space creates wonderful possibilities for multigenerational living, guests, a home office, or rental income. Situated on approximately half an acre with plenty of room to spread out, yet conveniently located close to town, the Migette House offers a rare combination of history, space, flexibility, and income-producing potential. With an excellent rental history and multiple living areas, this truly unique property is one you'll want to see in person. Agent Remarks 10' x 10' storage shed conveys. Main residence has previously been utilized as an Airbnb and has an excellent rental history. Detached garage has been converted into a two-bedroom apartment with full kitchen and full bath, providing additional living space and rental potential.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Hive MLS
- MLS #
- 100596226
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Not In Subdivision
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 64
- On market date
- August 28, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.56 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
- District
- Craven County Schools
- Enrollment
- 514
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.1:1
- District
- Craven County Schools
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student:teacher ratio
- 28.6:1
- District
- Craven County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for New Bern's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
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