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1409 Rhem Avenue, New Bern, NC, 28560

2beds
2baths
1,448sqft
$324,200
$224price/sqft
$2,202/moest. monthly cost
$88,080/yrincome needed

About This Home

(New Roof put on in 2026.) Welcome to your dream home in the sought-after neighborhood of Ghent! This updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom gem boasts a charming covered front porch, inviting you to come into an open-concept living space featuring gleaming hardwood floors and a cozy wood-burning fireplace, perfect for chilly evenings. Entertain with ease in the formal dining area, or gather in the spacious kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. The large master bedroom awaits, complete with a large closet featuring custom shelving for optimal organization. Outside, enjoy the privacy of a fenced-in backyard, ideal for relaxation or outdoor gatherings. Upstairs, with an additional 328 square feet, you get a versatile bonus room offers endless possibilities to suit your needs. Don't miss your chance to call this Ghent beauty home sweet home!

Getting Around

50
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
59
BikeBikeable

Schools

7/10
9/10
Grover C Fields MiddleGrades 6-80.8 mi
3/10
New Bern HighGrades 9-123.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1950

Materials

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Aluminum Siding,Wood Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Oven,Electric Cooktop,Built-In Microwave,Refrigerator,Dishwasher
  • Laundry features: Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Laundry Closet

Bedroom2

  • Level: First

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Bonus Room

  • Level: Second

Dining Room

  • Level: First

Features

  • Master Downstairs,Walk-in Closet(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-in Shower,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: LVT/LVP,Carpet,Tile,Wood

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,448
  • Total interior livable area: 1,448 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Level: First

Master Bedroom

  • Level: First

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 8011 103
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Deck,Patio,Porch
  • Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: See Remarks
  • Frontage type: See Remarks
  • Living area range: 1400 - 1599

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,405 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 150 x 50 x 150 x 50

Parking

  • Parking features: On Street,Unpaved,Off Street
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Hurricane
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hurricane
Winter Weather
Lightning
Tornado
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Craven County and North Carolina

Flood
Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm
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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,639$19,668
Home Insurance *$131$1,572
Property Taxes $232$2,784
Electricity $200$2,405
Total$2,202$26,424
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$75,497/yr
40% on housing$66,060/yr
45% on housing$58,720/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.8%
9.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.5%
2.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$224This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 28560$161
Craven County$162

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 28560$176
Craven County$171

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-15Listed for sale$325,000
2025-07-18Listing removed$325,000
2025-06-17Price change$325,000
2025-05-20Price change$337,500
2025-04-30Price change$340,000
2025-04-09Price change$344,000
2025-03-17Price change$345,000
2025-02-27Price change$347,500
2025-02-09Listed for sale$349,000
2024-04-06Listing removed--
2024-03-19Price change$324,500
2024-03-02Listed for sale$325,000
2024-02-20Listing removed--
2023-05-17Listing removed--
2023-04-11Listed for rent$2,200
2022-03-11Sold$291,000
2021-12-18Pending sale$289,900
2021-12-16Listed for sale$289,900
2020-10-07Listing removed$239,000
2020-08-21Price change$239,000
2020-07-09Price change$243,500
2020-07-01Price change$240,000
2020-05-06Price change$250,000
2020-03-13Price change$260,000
2020-02-28Listed for sale$280,000
2020-01-22Listing removed$280,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentThe Donna and Team New Bern
BrokerageKeller Williams Realty

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