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Property Description
Attention investors and renovators: rare opportunity in the Historic District of Washington, NC. This 1879, 5-bedroom, 2-bath home is livable as-is with tenant potential, while offering significant upside for renovation and resale. Home known as the ''Harris House'' Mr. Harris was a local steamboat captain and even has his name engraved on one of the windows of the home! Seller has left window in tact. Features include a spacious backyard, historic charm, and a prime location near downtown, the waterfront, and Havens Garden Park with its playgrounds and fishing pier.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 421 E 2nd St
General
- Price: $359,000
- Taxes: $3,037 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100582487
- Updated: 6/27/2026
- Added to Site: 51 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Blinds/Shades
- Appliances: Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Storm Doors
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Porch
Parking
- Parking Features: On Street, Gravel, Unpaved, Off Street
Location
- County: Beaufort
- Subdivision: Historic District
- Driving Directions: From 3rd street headed east turn right on Macnair Street. Right on second. Home on Left.
School Information
- High School District: Beaufort
- Elementary School: J.C. Tayloe Elementary School
- Middle School: P.S. Jones Middle School
- High School: Washington High School
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Zoned
- Heating Type: Gas Pack, Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer, City of Washington
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Historic District
- Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
- Construction: Brick Veneer, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Square Feet: 2,600
- Year Built: 1879
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,326
- Lot Dimensions: Irregular
- Frontage: City Street, State Road, Paved, Paved
- Zoning: Residential
- Fencing (Description): Full, Back Yard, Wood, Fenced
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $138.08
- Assessment Amount: $326,630
- Tax Amount: $3,037.66
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: 1 LOT 421 E 2ND ST
- Property ID: 44900
Listed by Keller Williams Crystal Coast, Milton Ross Gould
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Schools
Schools serving 421 E 2nd St
School District:Beaufort County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Eastern Elementary 947 Hudnell Street, Washington, NC 27889 | PK-1 | 0.9 mi |
John C Tayloe Elementary 910 Tarboro Street, Washington, NC 27889 | 2-3 | 1.5 mi |
John Small Elementary 4103 North Market Street, Washington, NC 27889 | 4-5 | 2 mi |
P S Jones Middle 4105 North Market Street, Washington, NC 27889 | 6-8 | 2 mi |
Washington High 400 Slatestone Road, Washington, NC 27889 | 9-12 | 2.3 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 421 E 2nd St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/17/2026
Listed
$359,000
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MLS
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 421 E 2nd St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,234
70%
$326,630
129%
2024
$1,905
—
$142,517
—
2023
$1,897
—
$142,517
—
2022
$1,892
4%
$142,517
—
2021
$1,816
—
$142,517
—
2020
$1,825
100%
$142,517
10%
2016
—
$129,860
—
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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421 E 2nd Street, Washington, NC 27889 (MLS# 100582487) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 421 E 2nd Street is currently listed for $359,000 and was received on June 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 421 E 2nd Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Washington? You can browse all Washington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

