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Property Description
Historic Charm and Downtown New Bern Living! Historic home built in 1895 perfectly blends timeless character with a modern, open-concept floor plan. Situated just steps from everything you love, this property offers the ultimate downtown New Bern lifestyle where you can easily access local shops, restaurants, and scenic river walkways. Relax on your welcoming front porch or retreat to the back screened-in porch to catch the refreshing river breeze. Inside, the home has been updated for total peace of mind. In 2019, the home was raised and modernized with a new HVAC system, flooring, updated kitchen, plus plumbing and electrical systems. Convenient full bathroom downstairs. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite with beautiful views and shares a clever Jack-and-Jill bathroom with the second spacious bedroom. The convenience continues with a second-floor laundry room, fully fenced backyard perfect for pets or entertaining. Looking for a true downtown living lifestyle this home is ready for you! Easement access to off street parking in back of house.. Back on market at no fault of sellers! Home inspection report available.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 704 E Front St
General
- Price: $575,000
- Taxes: $3,000 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100578584
- Updated: 7/16/2026
- Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Walk-in Closet(s), Bookcases, Walk-in Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Gas Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Non Primary Living Area
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Sidewalks
Exterior
- Exterior Features: None
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Screened, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Parking
- Parking Features: None, Unpaved, Off Street, On Site
Location
- County: Craven
- Subdivision: New Bern Downtown Historic
- Driving Directions: from drawbridge, at traffic circle continue straight on E Front St, Home is down on the Right.
School Information
- Elementary School: Brinson
- Middle School: Grover C.Fields
- High School: New Bern
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer, City of New Bern
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Historic District
- Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
- Construction: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Metal, Shingle
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Square Feet: 1,574
- Year Built: 1895
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,049
- Lot Dimensions: 20' x 138'
- Frontage: City Street, State Road, Paved, Paved
- Zoning: Residential
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $365.31
- Assessment Amount: $359,430
- Tax Amount: $3,000.52
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: 704 E FRONT ST
- Property ID: 8-003 -245
Listed by ReMax Real Estate Center, BONNIE BAUMGARDNER
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Schools
Schools serving 704 E Front St
School District:Craven County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Brinson Memorial Elementary 319 Neuse Forest Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560 | K-5 | 3.3 mi |
Grover C Fields Middle 2000 M L King Jr Boulevard, New Bern, NC 28560 | 6-8 | 2 mi |
New Bern High 4200 Academic Drive, New Bern, NC 28562 | 9-12 | 4.5 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 704 E Front St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/12/2026
Listed
$575,000
57.53%
MLS
4/26/2023
Sold
$365,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 704 E Front St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,073
—
$359,430
—
2024
$3,073
2%
$359,430
—
2023
$3,025
13%
$359,430
43%
2022
$2,675
15%
$250,950
—
2020
$2,324
—
$250,950
14%
2020
$2,324
—
$219,490
57%
2020
$2,324
55%
$139,830
-32%
2019
$1,502
-28%
$205,000
—
2017
$2,085
-8%
$205,000
23%
2016
$2,258
—
$166,450
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 704 E Front St
704 E Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560 (MLS# 100578584) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 704 E Front Street is currently listed for $575,000 and was received on July 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 704 E Front 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.

