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$165,000 Just Listed

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 875 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.06 Acres
  • Updated 17 hours ago

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Modern updates meet low-maintenance living in this fully remodeled 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in Sunnyside. Renovated in 2019, this 875-square-foot property shines with energy-efficient windows, durable vinyl siding, a long-lasting metal roof, and a tankless natural gas water heater. Inside, you'll love the clean, updated finishes, including a ceramic-tile bathroom surround and a complete appliance package--plus a newer LG stacked washer/dryer. Conveniently located just off National Avenue, this home is ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for a turnkey rental. Easy to show--schedule your viewing today.

Full Property Details for 518 Ruth Ave

General

  • Price: $165,000
  • Taxes: $910 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2253
  • MLS ID: 100575890
  • Updated: Today (5/21/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range
  • Flooring: LVT/LVP

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

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

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: None

Parking

  • Parking Features: On Street, Gravel

Location

  • County: Craven
  • Subdivision: Sunnyside
  • Driving Directions: National Avenue to Ruth Avenue Home is on the right four houses down from Riverside Hardware Store

School Information

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

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Other, Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, City of New Bern
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Basement Desc.: None
  • Roof: Metal
  • Entry Floor Number: 1
  • Square Feet: 875
  • Year Built: 1959

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,614
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 50 x 50 x 50
  • Frontage: Maintained, City Street, State Road
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Wood

Financial Considerations

  • For Sale: Yes
  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $188.57
  • Assessment Amount: $109,010
  • Tax Amount: $910.02
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Legal Description: 518 RUTH AVE 50 X 50
  • Property ID: 8-015 -218

Listed by Century 21 Coastal Advantage, Sharon Overholt

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  • Sharon Overholt

    Century 21 Coastal Advantage

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Schools serving 518 Ruth Ave

School District:Craven County Schools
NameGradesDistance
Oaks Road Academy
2811 Oaks Road, New Bern, NC 28560
PK-50.8 mi
H J Macdonald Middle
3127 Elizabeth Avenue, New Bern, NC 28562
6-82.5 mi
New Bern High
4200 Academic Drive, New Bern, NC 28562
9-123.9 mi
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Price & Sales History for 518 Ruth Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
5/21/2026
Listed
$165,000
41.03%
MLS
11/08/2022
Sold
$117,000
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Tax History for 518 Ruth Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$982
—
$109,010
—
2024
$982
2%
$109,010
—
2023
$959
31%
$109,010
69%
2021
$731
—
$64,420
—
2022
$731
1%
$64,420
—
2020
$725
—
$64,420
8%
2020
$725
42%
$59,750
156%
2019
$510
90%
$23,350
—
2017
$269
—
$23,350
-12%
2016
$269
—
$26,560
—
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518 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560 (MLS# 100575890) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 518 Ruth Avenue is currently listed for $165,000 and was received on May 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 518 Ruth 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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