704 E Front Street, New Bern, NC, 28560
About This Home
Historic Charm and Downtown New Bern Living! Historic home built in 1895 perfectly blends timeless character with a modern, open-concept floor plan. Situated just steps from everything you love, this property offers the ultimate downtown New Bern lifestyle where you can easily access local shops, restaurants, and scenic river walkways. Relax on your welcoming front porch or retreat to the back screened-in porch to catch the refreshing river breeze. Inside, the home has been updated for total peace of mind. In 2019, the home was raised and modernized with a new HVAC system, flooring, updated kitchen, plus plumbing and electrical systems. Convenient full bathroom downstairs. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite with beautiful views and shares a clever Jack-and-Jill bathroom with the second spacious bedroom. The convenience continues with a second-floor laundry room, fully fenced backyard perfect for pets or entertaining. Looking for a true downtown living lifestyle this home is ready for you! Easement access to off street parking in back of house.. Back on market at no fault of sellers! Home inspection report available.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1895
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar,Raised,Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal,Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Siding,Wood Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic District
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Oven,Washer,Refrigerator,Dryer,Dishwasher
- Laundry features: Laundry Closet
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedroom1
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: First
Family Room
- Level: First
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s),Bookcases,Walk-in Shower,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: LVT/LVP,Tile,Wood
- Attic: Access Only,Pull Down Stairs
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,574
- Total interior livable area: 1,574 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 8003 245
- Zoning: Residential
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Covered,Screened,Front Porch,Rear Porch
- Exterior features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: None
- Frontage type: See Remarks
- Living area range: 1400 - 1599
Lot
- Lot size: 3,049 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 20' x 138'
Parking
- Parking features: None,Unpaved,Off Street,On Site
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 | $2,877 | $34,524 |
| Home Insurance * | $231 | $2,772 |
| Property Taxes | $403 | $4,836 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $3,711 | $44,532 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Price change | $549,900 |
| 2026-07-24 | Price change | $569,000 |
| 2026-07-14 | Listed for sale | $575,000 |
| 2026-06-21 | Contingent | $575,000 |
| 2026-06-12 | Listed for sale | $575,000 |
| 2023-04-26 | Sold | $365,000 |
| 2023-03-08 | Pending sale | $365,000 |
| 2023-03-06 | Listed for sale | $365,000 |
| 2018-06-18 | Sold | $165,000 |
| 2018-05-13 | Pending sale | $165,000 |
| 2018-05-12 | Listed for sale | $165,000 |
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