229 New Street, New Bern, NC, 28560
About This Home
Welcome Home to 229 New Street-This updated historic home blends both timeless elegance with modern convenience. A beautifully maintained Downtown residence offering the perfect balance of charm and thoughtful updates is a rare and popular find! This home is truly move-in ready and it's located in one of the area's most desirable locations. Inside, the home features 2 spacious bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with a versatile floor plan designed for both comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. Gorgeous hardwood floors flow throughout, with a bright, expansive kitchen with abundant counter space and room to gather--perfect for both casual meals and hosting. Ideally situated for enjoying the best of coastal living, you'll love easy access to the waterfront, parks, local restaurants, churches, and boutique shopping--all just a short stroll from your front door. Whether it's peaceful morning walks or relaxing evening outings, the lifestyle here is unmatched. Outside, you will get to enjoy the most inviting front porch and a beautifully maintained back patio ideal for gardening, outdoor dining, or unwinding in your private retreat. Additional highlights include a brand-new HVAC system, offering peace of mind and energy efficiency from day one. Easy to show and Don't blink or this one will be sold!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1906
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Wood Siding,Wood Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic District,Historic Home
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Washer,Refrigerator,Dryer
- Laundry features: Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedroom1
- Level: Second
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s),High Ceilings,Solid Surface,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-in Shower,Blinds/Shades,Dry Bar,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile,Wood
- Attic: Access Only
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Gas Pack,Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,688
- Total interior livable area: 1,688 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 8002B 166
- Zoning: Residential
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered,Patio,Porch
- Fencing: Brick,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: None
- Frontage type: See Remarks
- Living area range: 1600 - 1799
Lot
- Lot size: 2,178 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: irregular
Parking
- Parking features: On 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
- Winter Weather
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Craven County and North Carolina
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,629 | $31,548 |
| Home Insurance * | $211 | $2,532 |
| Property Taxes | $367 | $4,404 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $3,407 | $40,884 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | Listed for sale | $520,000 |
| 2023-07-07 | Sold | $535,000 |
| 2023-06-12 | Pending sale | $535,000 |
| 2023-06-10 | Listed for sale | $535,000 |
| 2023-05-30 | Pending sale | $535,000 |
| 2023-05-18 | Listed for sale | $535,000 |
| 2022-11-10 | Sold | $290,000 |
| 2022-10-25 | Pending sale | $299,990 |
| 2022-10-10 | Listed for sale | $299,990 |
| 2022-09-22 | Pending sale | $299,990 |
| 2022-08-29 | Price change | $299,990 |
| 2022-08-08 | Price change | $304,500 |
| 2022-07-10 | Listed for sale | $314,500 |
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