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8/16/2025
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$450,000
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Property Description
Built in 1915 as a masonic hall and recently featured in the New York Times, this extraordinary property has stood as a landmark in Ayden for over a century. With original stamped tin ceilings that will take your breath away in the afternoon light and heart pine floors rich with history, the home blends old-world craftsmanship with modern comfort. The custom cherry and quartzite kitchen is a warm and inviting gathering space, while the versatile layout offers a private bedroom suite with its own entrance from the landing -- ideal for guests, extended family, or an Airbnb retreat. A chairlift provides access for all to enjoy one floor living upstairs. Step outside to a spacious backyard outfitted with two EV chargers, perfect for the modern lifestyle. And when you want a taste of the neighborhood, you're directly across the street from Gwendy's Cafe and Bakery as well as Fryday Nite Fish, two of Ayden's local treasures. The downstairs storefront below the magnificent living space is now vacant, ready for your own business or rental income opportunity. All this, just minutes from East Carolina University and ECU Health Medical Center, makes 522 First Street more than a home -- it's a place where history, community, and modern living come together. Ready to welcome its next chapter, this one-of-a-kind property is as unique as the life you'll create here.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 522 W 1st St
General
- Price: $450,000
- Taxes: $3,208 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100525379
- Updated: 5/13/2026
- Added to Site: 273 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: High Ceilings, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Apt/Suite, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: Gas Oven, Freezer, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Ice Maker, Dryer, Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater
- Furnishings: Negotiable
- Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: None
Parking
- Parking Features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), On Street, Off Street
Location
- County: Pitt
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
- Driving Directions: From ECU, take East 5th St. west and merge onto the NC-11 Bypass south. Continue about 10 miles toward Ayden, then exit onto NC-102/Third St. Drive east into town, cross the railroad, and turn onto First St. 522 First St. will be just ahead, across from Gwendy's Cafe and Bakery to the West and Fryday Nite Fish to the North.
School Information
- High School District: Pitt County Schools
- Elementary School: Ayden Elementary School
- Middle School: Ayden Middle School
- High School: Ayden-Grifton High School
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: County Water
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Historic District
- Structure Type: Stick Built, See Remarks
- Construction: See Remarks, Brick
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Membrane
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 7,670
- Year Built: 1915
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,712
- Lot Dimensions: 60 x 142.5
- Frontage: Alley, City Street, State Road
- Lot Features: See Remarks, Corner Lot
- Zoning: B1
- Fencing (Description): Metal/Ornamental, Back Yard
Green Features
- Water Conservation: High Efficiency Toilets
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $58.67
- Assessment Amount: $263,910
- Tax Amount: $3,208.66
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Commercial, Cash, See Remarks
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: JGLL RESEARCH CONSULTING & PROPERTIES, L LO1, 2 BLF
- Property ID: 21552
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Schools
Schools serving 522 W 1st St
School District:Pitt County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ayden Elementary School 187 Third Street, Ayden, NC 28513 | PK-5 | 0.9 mi |
Ayden Middle School 192 Third Street, Ayden, NC 28513 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Ayden-Grifton High School 7653 North Carolina 11, Ayden, NC 28513 | 9-12 | 3.1 mi |
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 21 hours ago
- 4Beds
- 4Total Baths
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- Updated 16 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 4Total Baths
522 W 1st Street, Ayden, NC 28513 (MLS# 100525379) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 522 W 1st Street is currently listed for $450,000 and was received on August 16, 2025. Want to learn more about 522 W 1st Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Ayden? You can browse all Ayden real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.