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$499,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 3,335 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.23 Acres
  • 1 Car Garage
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Step Into History. Stay for the Lifestyle. Charming and spacious 3-bedroom home with a bonus room, ideally located in the desirable Historic Riverside neighborhood of downtown New Bern. Built in 1935, this distinctive home beautifully blends timeless architectural character with thoughtful modern updates. The home offers 3 full bathrooms, all recently remodeled, along with an updated kitchen, parlor, bedrooms, and dining room. Designed with entertaining in mind, the spacious kitchen features a large center island with seating for five, a F. Bertazzoni gas range, Wolf oven, and abundant workspace. The dedicated walk-in laundry room includes a washer and dryer, plus a second refrigerator for added convenience and storage. The third floor offers a huge bonus room, previously used as a bedroom for two teenagers, creating endless possibilities for recreation, media, guest space, or a home retreat. An additional light-filled room is currently being used as a home office and gaming room, offering even more flexibility for today's lifestyle. Throughout the home, beautiful stained-glass windows add timeless character, color, and warmth. Additional features include generous storage throughout the home, including a basement, a detached garage ideal for a single vehicle, workshop, or home gym, and a fully fenced backyard with a beautiful stone-edged garden. This unique Historic Riverside property offers space, character, flexibility, and an unbeatable downtown location, just minutes from the shops, restaurants, waterfront, and everything New Bern has to offer. Come experience the character and possibilities of this special home for yourself. Call today to schedule your private showing!

Full Property Details for 1208 National Ave

General

  • Price: $499,000
  • Taxes: $3,296 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2253
  • MLS ID: 100601929
  • Updated: 9/15/2026
  • Added to Site: 23 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Kitchen Island, Walk-in Shower, Built-in Features
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bedroom: Non Primary Living Area

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Laundry Room

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: None

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Patio, Front Porch

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Unpaved, Garage

Location

  • County: Craven
  • Subdivision: Riverside Historic
  • Driving Directions: From Broad St., turn Left on Queen, Left on George St. continue on National Avenue. See sign on Right

School Information

  • Elementary School: Oaks Road
  • Middle School: H. J. MacDonald
  • High School: New Bern

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Gas Pack, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Utilities

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

Structural Information

  • Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
  • Construction: Brick, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Basement Desc.: Interior Entry, Partial
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Entry Floor Number: 4
  • Square Feet: 3,335
  • Year Built: 1935

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Storage, Workshop

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,019
  • Lot Dimensions: See GIS Map
  • Frontage: City Street, State Road, Asphalt
  • Zoning: Res
  • Fencing (Description): Back Yard

Financial Considerations

  • For Sale: Yes
  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $149.63
  • Assessment Amount: $381,240
  • Tax Amount: $3,296.97
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Legal Description: 1208 NATIONAL
  • Property ID: 8-005 -133

Listed by CCA Real Estate, Curtis Gatlin

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  • Curtis Gatlin

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Schools serving 1208 National Ave

School District:Craven County Schools
NameGradesDistance
Oaks Road Academy
2811 Oaks Road, New Bern, NC 28560
PK-51.2 mi
H J Macdonald Middle
3127 Elizabeth Avenue, New Bern, NC 28562
6-82.8 mi
New Bern High
4200 Academic Drive, New Bern, NC 28562
9-124.1 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1208 National Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
9/07/2026
Listed
$499,000
106.2%
MLS
10/22/2010
Sold
$242,000
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Tax History for 1208 National Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,255
—
$381,240
—
2024
$3,255
2%
$381,240
—
2023
$3,204
36%
$381,240
74%
2021
$2,348
—
$219,530
—
2022
$2,348
1%
$219,530
—
2020
$2,325
—
$219,530
—
2019
$2,325
4%
$219,530
—
2017
$2,230
—
$219,530
2%
2016
$2,230
—
$216,200
—
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1208 National Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560 (MLS# 100601929) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 1208 National Avenue is currently listed for $499,000 and was received on September 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 1208 National Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New Bern? You can browse all New Bern real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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