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$300,000

For Sale
Active
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,492 Sq. Ft.
0.58 Acres
Updated 1 day ago

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Property Description

Professional Quality Inside & Out! > Peace of mind meets modern style in this stunningly updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. Owned and renovated by a licensed professional (Top Tier Electrical Solutions), this home boasts a brand-new roof (2026) and a completely updated electrical system featuring stylish new fixtures throughout. The interior has been fully transformed with a fresh, professional paint palette and updated plumbing for worry-free living. Relax in the climate-controlled sunroom or head out to the massive .58-acre fenced lot to enjoy the operational above-ground pool--perfect for the North Carolina summer. With a 12'x24' wired workshop, LVP flooring, and a tankless water heater, this isn't just a house; it's a high-performance home ready for its next chapter!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1018 Karen Dr

General

Price: $300,000
Taxes: $1,536 (2025)
Status: Active
Type: Single Family
Source: 2253
MLS ID: 100567550
Updated: 5/13/2026
Added to Site: 24 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 6
Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Gas Log
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Gas Log
Appliances: Dishwasher
Furnishings: Unfurnished
Flooring: LVT/LVP, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area

Other Rooms

Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Exterior

Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened

Parking

Attached garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Paved

Location

County: Craven
Subdivision: Kingswood Villas
Driving Directions: Hwy 17 take the Exit for Glenburnie Rd and head NE for about 1 mile. Turn to head SE on Hwy 55 for about 0.25 mile and turn right on Karen Drive. The property will be on the right.

School Information

Elementary School: Trent Park
Middle School: H. J. MacDonald
High School: New Bern

Heating & Cooling

Air Conditioning: Yes
Cooling Type: Central Air, Heat Pump
Heating Type: Propane, Gas Pack, Heat Pump, Space Heater, Electric, Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Structural Information

Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Roof: Shingle
Entry Floor Number: 1
Square Feet: 1,492
Year Built: 1965

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.58
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 25,265
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Frontage: City Street, State Road
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: R
Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Back Yard

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $201.07
Tax Amount: $1,536.7
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Disclosures and Reports

Special Conditions: Standard
Legal Description: 22 KINGSWOOD
Property ID: 8-241 -044
Lot Number: 22

Listed by Craven Property Partners, KEITH SAUNDERS

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Schools

Schools serving 1018 Karen Dr

School District:Craven County Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Trent Park Elementary 2500 Educational Drive, New Bern, NC 28562	K-5	0.6 mi
H J Macdonald Middle 3127 Elizabeth Avenue, New Bern, NC 28562	6-8	0.7 mi
New Bern High 4200 Academic Drive, New Bern, NC 28562	9-12	2.2 mi

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Price & Sales History for 1018 Karen Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/20/2026

Listed

$300,000

34.53%

MLS

1/20/2026

Sold

$223,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 1018 Karen Dr

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2024

$1,609

2%

$184,080

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2023

$1,578

11%

$184,080

40%

2022

$1,426

1%

$131,100

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2020

$1,412

—

$131,100

—

2019

$1,412

5%

$131,100

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2017

$1,346

—

$131,100

-8%

2016

$1,346

—

$142,210

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