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$330,000

1209 National Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
New Bern, NC 28560
Listed by Ethan Ocean · The Ocean Group
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,328 sqft
Year built
1914

About this home

Step into the character and craftsmanship of the early 20th Century era at 1209 National Avenue, a distinctive 1914 home nestled in New Bern's Riverside Historic District. Offering approximately 2,328 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this home is filled with architectural details that are increasingly hard to find. From the expansive covered front porch, enter into a welcoming foyer highlighted by soaring ceilings and original decorative tin. Beautiful hardwood floors flow throughout much of the home, while multiple decorative fireplaces and detailed mantels add warmth and historic character to the living spaces and bedrooms. The kitchen continues the home's vintage appeal with glass-front cabinetry and an original cast-iron sink, while the upstairs bath features a classic clawfoot tub. Outside, enjoy a backyard patio, garden shed and fenced areas offering plenty of possibilities for pets, gardening and outdoor entertaining. With its spacious rooms, original details and unmistakable historic charm, this property offers an exciting opportunity to personalize a classic New Bern home while preserving the features that make it special. Located just blocks from Tryon Palace with convenient access to the shops, restaurants, waterfront and attractions of historic Downtown New Bern, 1209 National Avenue combines character, space and location in one truly memorable property.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100604762
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Riverside Historic
Status
Active
Days on market
28
On market date
September 19, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.14 acres
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Nearby schools

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.

Elementary
Oaks Road Academy
1.18 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
337
Student:teacher ratio
14.0:1
District
Craven County Schools
Middle
H J MacDonald Middle
2.87 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
742
Student:teacher ratio
17.7:1
District
Craven County Schools
High
Craven Early College High
2.99 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
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.

38
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in New Bern, from live MLS data.

On the market 28 days -- 114 fewer days than New Bern's current average of 142 days.
For reference, the median list price across 628 active listings in New Bern right now is $319,900.

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Est. monthly payment
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$66,000 down
$264,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,712
Property tax (est.)$275
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 23 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.