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$174,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 875 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.06 Acres
  • Updated 9 days ago
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Modern updates meet low-maintenance living in this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in Sunnyside. Conveniently located just off National Avenue, this 875-square-foot home offers a move-in ready opportunity for a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor. Renovated in 2019, the home features energy-efficient windows, durable vinyl siding, a metal roof, and a tankless natural gas water heater. Inside, you'll find clean, updated finishes including luxury vinyl flooring, a ceramic tile bathroom surround, a complete appliance package, and a newer LG stacked washer and dryer. Recent improvements to the crawlspace provide added peace of mind and enhanced moisture management. Improvements completed in 2026 include a French drain and crawlspace drainage system with sump pump, new crawlspace access doors, removal of old insulation and vapor barrier, wood decay and fungal treatment, foundation insulation, air sealing around utility penetrations, a new vapor barrier, and installation of a dehumidifier. With its convenient location, thoughtful updates, and extensive recent crawlspace improvements, this home offers an appealing combination of comfort, value, and low-maintenance living. Easy to show and ready for its next owner, schedule your private showing today. 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: $174,900
  • Taxes: $910 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2253
  • MLS ID: 100575890
  • Updated: 8/20/2026
  • Added to Site: 15 day(s) ago

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: Gravel, On Site

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
  • Property Condition: Completed, UpdatedRemodeled

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.: $199.89
  • Assessment Amount: $109,010
  • Tax Amount: $910.02
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, 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

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/14/2026
Price Increased
$174,900
6%
MLS
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 $174,900 and was received on August 14, 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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