Location
Agent Comments
Discover the perfect blend of comfort, character, and convenience in historic 3 bedroom, 2-bath home located in Ghent, the heart of historic downtown New Bern. This charming bungalow offers easy access to local shops, restaurants, parks, and all the vibrant attractions downtown has to offer. Step inside to a warm and welcoming formal living area featuring a cozy gas fireplace, tall ceilings, large windows, and abundant natural light. This home beautifully blends modern convenience with timeless character. The kitchen is equipped with newer stainless-steel appliances and a natural gas range, making it perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A special bonus is the Carolina Room, an ideal space for a reading area, home office, gym, or a guest bedroom. Wait until you glimpse the Main Bedroom Suite with true hardwood floors and sweeping windows. You'll love the size of the secondary bedroom and updated guest bathroom. The fenced in backyard has been graced with the owner's green thumb with fresh landscaping and a beautiful lawn that leads you out to the detached workshop with electric hookup. Additional updates include a tankless Rinnai water heater, natural gas heating, and a new HVAC system installed in 2022.This adorable home is waiting to meet its new owners. You will enjoy relaxing on your front porch, watching folks stroll down the street to the Historic downtown New Bern. Note that the Workshop conveys/Tiny house in back does not convey. Shared driveway with parking options in rear and on street.
Amenities
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Gas Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Convection Oven
Additional Features
- County: Craven
- Days on Market: 82
- Exterior: Gas Log
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Features: None
- Tax Number: 8-024 -214
- Waterfront Features: None
- Water/Sewer: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Year Built: 1923
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Amount: $2,032.74
Financial
- Short Sale: Standard
Interior Features
- Cool System: Central Air, Attic Fan, Whole House Fan
- Floors: LVT/LVP, Tile, Hardwood
- Fireplaces: 1
- Heat System: Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
- Interior: Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s), Whole House Fan
- Room Type: Dining Area, Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2
- Total Rooms: 5
- Levels: One
- Heating Fuel: Electric,Natural Gas
- Full Baths: 2
- 1/2 Baths: 0
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
- Water Heater: Electric
- Attic Description: Attic Fan,Pull-Down Stairs
- Basement Description: None
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Gas Log
- Fuel Tanks: None
- Parking: Shared Driveway, Unpaved, Off Street, On Site
- Pool: None
- Roof: Metal
- Siding: Wood Siding
- Waterfront Feature: None
- Is New Construction: No
- Construction: Wood Siding,Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Water Source: Public
- Septic or Sewer: Municipal Sewer,City of New Bern
- Water Provider: City of New Bern
- Utilities: Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Available,Water Available
- Garage Spaces: 0
- Parking Spaces: 0
- Fencing: Wood
- Exterior: Wood Siding
- Patio/Deck Description: Open,Covered,Deck,Porch
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Building Total Area (Sq.Ft): 1444
- Road Description: Maintained,City Street,State Road
- Road Improvements: See Remarks
- View Description: None
Location
- Directions: From HWY 70, head towards downtown New Bern, take a left onto Rhem, left onto Spencer Street
- Street Number: 1619
- County: Craven
- Latitude: 35.104323
- Longitude: -77.063079
- Marketing City: New Bern
Listed by: Jennifer Proulx from COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST ADVANTAGE.