Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/14/2026
Listed
$210,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome to your charming Eastern NC retreat! This solid brick 3-bedroom, 1-bath home at 288 S Fifth Street in Aurora offers the perfect blend of comfort, updates, and outdoor lifestyle. Featuring new flooring in the living room and bedrooms, and a new roof installed in 2024, this home is move-in ready and built to last. Start your mornings with coffee under the covered carport or relax on the inviting front porch, taking in the peaceful surroundings. Inside, you'll find an open kitchen and dining area highlighted by a beautiful bay window overlooking the backyard, bringing in natural light and warmth. Situated on approximately 3/4 of an acre, the beautifully manicured lawn offers plenty of space to enjoy, along with ample off-street parking. A large outbuilding with electricity provides the perfect setup for a workshop, storage, or hobby space. Love the outdoors? This location is a dream--just minutes from fishing, hunting, and boating, with the Aurora boat launch less than a mile away. Conveniently located 5 miles from Nutrien, 15 miles to Grantsboro and Bayboro, and only 12 miles to the ICW and Coast Guard Station. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, weekend getaway, or investment opportunity, this property checks all the boxes for easy coastal living.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 288 S 5th St
General
- Price: $210,000
- Taxes: $1,400 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100566923
- Updated: 5/13/2026
- Added to Site: 30 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Blinds/Shades
- Appliances: Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Porch
Parking
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Off Street, Paved
Location
- County: Beaufort
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
- Driving Directions: HWY 55 E towards bayboro for approximately 15 miles, turn left onto HWY 306 N (at intersection of CVS and Motion Church) for 9 miles, turn right onto HWY 33 for 5 miles, and right onto South fifth street and property is on the right.
School Information
- High School District: Beaufort
- Elementary School: Chocowinity Primary School
- Middle School: Chocowinity Middle School
- High School: Southside High School
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Electric, Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer, City/Town
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
- Construction: Brick, Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Square Feet: 1,233
- Year Built: 1966
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Barn(s), Storage, Workshop
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.77
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 33,541
- Lot Dimensions: IRR
- Frontage: Maintained, City Street, State Road
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Zoning: R
- Fencing (Description): None
Green Features
- Building Certification: None
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $170.32
- Assessment Amount: $158,282
- Tax Amount: $1,400.79
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: 1 LOT MARIE MAGEE
- Property ID: 6557-90-6949
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Schools
Schools serving 288 S 5th St
School District:Beaufort County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
S W Snowden Elementary 693 7th Street, Aurora, NC 27806 | PK-8 | 0.6 mi |
Southside High 5700 North Carolina 33, Chocowinity, NC 27817 | 9-12 | 18.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 288 S 5th St
Tax History
Tax History for 288 S 5th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,597
39%
$158,282
106%
2024
$1,151
1%
$76,758
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2023
$1,136
—
$76,758
—
2022
$1,131
—
$76,758
—
2021
$1,126
—
$76,758
—
2020
$1,128
100%
$76,758
-12%
2016
—
$86,927
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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288 S 5th Street, Aurora, NC 27806 (MLS# 100566923) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 288 S 5th Street is currently listed for $210,000 and was received on April 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 288 S 5th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Aurora? You can browse all Aurora real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.