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$230,000

For Sale
Active
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
3,134 Sq. Ft.
0.15 Acres
Updated 6 hours ago

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Property Description

Located in the Riverside Historic District, this 3,134 sq ft property offers a substantial renovation opportunity for investors or buyers seeking a project. The home features a large interior footprint with spacious rooms, original architectural details, and flexibility for redesign or restoration. With solid structure and historic district surroundings, the property provides a strong foundation for updating and modernizing to meet today's needs. Conveniently situated near Elizabeth City's waterfront, downtown amenities, parks, and local services. This property is being sold as a fixer-upper and will require repairs and updates. Buyer to verify all measurements, conditions, and intended uses.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 737 Riverside Ave

General

Price: $230,000
Taxes: $1,273 (2023)
Status: Active
Type: Single Family
Source: 2253
MLS ID: 100541593
Updated: 5/13/2026
Added to Site: 178 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 14
Interior Features: Mud Room, Bookcases
Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Primary Bedroom: Non Primary Living Area

Additional Information

Shared Amenities: Ramp, Street Lights

Exterior

Porch/Patio/Deck: Open, Porch

Parking

Parking Features: On Street, Gravel, Unpaved

Location

County: Pasquotank
Subdivision: Riverside
Driving Directions: From the Museum of the Albemarle located at 501 S Water St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, turn left on Shepard Street, drive about 0.2 miles past Charles Creek Park on the right, and arrive at 737 Riverside Avenue on the right.

School Information

Elementary School: J.C. Sawyer Elementary
Middle School: River Road Middle School
High School: Northeastern High School

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Electric, Natural Gas, None

Utilities

Utility Description: Natural Gas Available

Structural Information

Structure Type: Wood Frame
Construction: Wood Siding
Basement Desc.: None
Roof: Shingle
Stories/Levels: 3
Square Feet: 3,134
Year Built: 1905

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,534
Lot Dimensions: 39 x 177 x 39 x 171
Frontage: City Street, State Road
Lot Features: Interior Lot
Zoning: R-6
Fencing (Description): None

Green Features

Building Certification: None

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $73.39
Assessment Amount: $90,400
Tax Amount: $1,273.84
Tax Year: 2023
Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

Special Conditions: Standard
Legal Description: Elizabeth City Insid
Property ID: 892305075896

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty/Moyock, Bryan Spence

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Schools

Schools serving 737 Riverside Ave

School District:Pasquotank County Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
J C Sawyer Elementary 1007 Park Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909	K-5	0.5 mi
River Road Middle 1701 River Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909	6-8	1.7 mi
Northeastern High 963 Oak Stump Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909	9-12	2.6 mi

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Price & Sales History for 737 Riverside Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/16/2025

Listed

$230,000

206.67%

MLS

8/27/2021

Sold

$75,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 737 Riverside Ave

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2023

$1,274

-90%

$90,400

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2022

$12,731

469%

$90,400

-34%

2021

$2,237

100%

$136,200

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2016

—

$136,200

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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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737 Riverside Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (MLS# 100541593) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 737 Riverside Avenue is currently listed for $230,000 and was received on November 16, 2025. Want to learn more about 737 Riverside Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Sawyertown? You can browse all Sawyertown real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

737 Riverside Ave Elizabeth City, NC 27909