Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/27/2026
Listed
$625,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Step into more than two centuries of New Bern history at the Captain Elijah Willis House, an exceptional Federal-style residence dating to circa 1805-1807 and ideally situated at 311 Johnson Street in the heart of the Historic District. Set prominently above the street, this distinguished 2,984-square-foot, two-story home features the classic side-hall plan, enhanced by an elegant entrance portico designed by noted New Bern architect Robert F. Smallwood. Inside, the home offers four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, three fireplaces, beautiful wood floors throughout, an elegant stairway, numerous built-in bookshelves, and remarkable storage. A full attic and full basement provide additional space rarely found in homes of this period. At the rear, a light-filled sunroom overlooks the expansive and exceptionally private garden. The deep backyard creates a wonderful in-town retreat, with mature landscaping, a brick patio, off-street parking, and a detached approximately 600-square-foot structure incorporating a one-bay garage and generous workshop. Rich in architectural character and remarkably livable, the Captain Elijah Willis House offers a rare opportunity to become the next steward of one of New Bern's early historic residences--all within easy reach of downtown. The property is located in Flood Zone X, with flood insurance not required. Home did not flood during Florence.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 311 Johnson St
General
- Price: $625,000
- Taxes: $4,964 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100599460
- Updated: 8/27/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features: High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Bookcases
- Fireplace: Yes
- Appliances: Electric Oven
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Non Primary Living Area
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Street Lights
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio, Porch, Rear Porch
Parking
- Parking Features: Off Street
Location
- County: Craven
- Subdivision: New Bern Downtown Historic
- Driving Directions: Broad street to Middle street then right on Johnson Street.
School Information
- Elementary School: Brinson
- Middle School: Grover C.Fields
- High School: New Bern
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Zoned, Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Heat Pump, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer, City of New Bern
- Water: Community Water
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Historic District
- Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
- Construction: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Square Feet: 2,984
- Year Built: 1805
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,326
- Lot Dimensions: 51 x 218
- Frontage: City Street, State Road, Paved, Paved
- Lot Features: Level, Rectangular Lot
- Zoning: residential
- Fencing (Description): Wood
Green Features
- Building Certification: None
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $209.45
- Assessment Amount: $574,070
- Tax Amount: $4,964.55
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: 311 Johnson Street, New Bern, NC 28560
- Property ID: 8-002 -102
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Schools
Schools serving 311 Johnson St
School District:Craven County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Brinson Memorial Elementary 319 Neuse Forest Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560 | K-5 | 3.2 mi |
Grover C Fields Middle 2000 M L King Jr Boulevard, New Bern, NC 28560 | 6-8 | 1.9 mi |
New Bern High 4200 Academic Drive, New Bern, NC 28562 | 9-12 | 4.4 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 311 Johnson St
Tax History
Tax History for 311 Johnson St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,864
1%
$574,070
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2023
$4,795
3%
$574,070
30%
2022
$4,673
1%
$442,650
—
2020
$4,626
—
$442,650
—
2019
$4,626
4%
$442,650
—
2017
$4,460
1%
$442,650
4%
2016
$4,410
—
$424,210
—
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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311 Johnson Street, New Bern, NC 28560 (MLS# 100599460) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 311 Johnson Street is currently listed for $625,000 and was received on August 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 311 Johnson Street? 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.