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$503,389*
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House -
Off Market
506 Craven Street
New Bern, NC 28560
5 Beds
4 Baths,
1
Half Bath
3839 Sqft
$450,000 - $548,000
Reference Base Price*
0.78%
Since Jun 1, 2022
National-US
Primary Model
Sold May 06, 2022
$479,000
About This Property
The Smith Whitford Ward House in the charming Historic District of
Downtown New Bern is designated on the NATIONAL REGISTER of
HISTORIC PLACES and Plaque'd as such. Located on a UNIQUE corner
lot also facing Change St is a short block from the Beautifully
Wide Neuse Riverfront Park. Built in 1772, it exhibits excellent
Georgian Style Architecture. Modified in 1882 w/Victorian styling
included the addition of the side porch w/French doors. The
rear section, housing kitchen and baths, was added around the turn
of the LAST Century. Home boasts 8 remarkable fireplaces &
showplace mantles, beautiful carved cornices, chair rails and
moldings. There is heart pine flooring throughout the entire home.
Kitchen cabinets are also beautiful heart pine. Most of the home
has original plaster walls and, after Florence the kitchen was
rebuilt with new appliances. Entering; find a Large Formal
Foyer/Hallway that has two huge rooms flanking Each side: Two
Parlors, Formal Dining Room & a Master Bedroom w/2 closets & a
bath. At the rear, the hallway spills on to a cozy rear screened
porch that overlooks a rather large yard & a detached workshop
w/Triple carport. The upstairs is a duplicate copy of the 1st level
w/ 4 more bedrooms, 2 baths & a Recreational Room. These two vast
levels of living spaces are enhanced when you travel up to the top
of the winding staircase & you'll find the Attic to beat all
Attics! Finish it off with up to three more heated rooms or just
use it for storage.Historical Bonus' are the two Original New Bern
City Lamp Posts on either side of the house which were originally
gas lights! Conveying with the home are two antique wardrobes
upstairs, two full length Classical mirrors in the formal rooms
down stairs, window treatments & all the fireplace tools; andirons
& buffers, etc. NOTE: The fireplaces were plumbed for natural gas,
but never used. SOLD AS IS.
The manager has listed the unit size as 3839 square feet.
The manager has listed the unit size as 3839 square feet.
Unit Size
3,839Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.19 acres
Price per sqft
$130
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1782
Price History
Date / Event | Date | Event | Price |
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May 7, 2022 | No longer available | - | |
No longer available | |||
May 6, 2022 | Sold to Linda Carpenter Mechling, R... | $479,000 | |
Sold to Linda Carpenter Mechling, R... | |||
Apr 21, 2022 | In contract | - | |
In contract | |||
Mar 25, 2022 | Price Decreased |
$499,500
↓ $30K
(5.6%)
|
|
Price Decreased | |||
Feb 9, 2022 | Relisted | $529,000 | |
Relisted |
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Property Highlights
Fireplace
Air Conditioning