$397,000
New Bern, NC 28560
MLS# 100571856
4 beds | 2 baths | 2317 sqft
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Property Description
Charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in the highly sought-after Ghent neighborhood, just minutes from downtown New Bern! Situated on a beautifully landscaped half-acre lot, this 1965 home blends thoughtful updates with classic character and ''old school'' charm. Inside, you'll find an upgraded interior that still holds onto its original personality, offering a unique and welcoming feel throughout. Outside, the property truly shines with multiple versatile spaces--including a detached shed that has been converted into a conditioned room with its own electric panel, perfect for a home office, studio, or guest space. A large barn/shed with electricity provides endless possibilities for a workshop, storage, or hobby area. No HOA! Conveniently located just 30 minutes to MCAS Cherry Point and only minutes from historic downtown New Bern, making it an ideal option for a variety of buyers. This one offers space, flexibility, and character--all in a prime location! For information about our preferred lender and the incentives you may qualify for, please ask your agent to review the agent comments for additional details.
Details
Maps
Location Information
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: New Bern
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Street #: 2016
Street Name: Spencer
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Craven
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28560
Subdivision: Ghent
Geo Lat: 35.104191
Geo Lon: -77.071411
Building/Ext Features
ud_i_08: 1
Property Interior Info
ud_i_10: 2
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 2317
# Rooms: 8
# Baths - Full: 2
# Baths - Half: 0
# Baths - Total: 2
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 2317
# Bedrooms: 4
Contract Info
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 171.34
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2026-05-06
Listing Price: 397000
Current Price: $397,000
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: Yes
Directions to Property: From Havelock - 70 to exit 416 toward NC-55 W.Right on NC-55, left on Trent Blvd., left on 8th St., right on Spencer, house will be on the right.
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.49
Lot Dimensions: 100 x 218 x 100 x 203
Lot SqFt: 21344
Waterfront: No
Location Type: Mainland
Horses Y/N: No
Legal & Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 243450
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 2032.33
Deed Book: 1229
Deed Page: 998
Legal: 2014-16 Spencer Ave; Lot 815 & 813 Ghent
Broker Owner: No
PID: 8-025 -132
Tax Identifier: 8-025 -132
Plat Book: 1
Plat Page: 121
Special Assessments: None known
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: residential
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: No
Elementary School: A. H. Bangert
Middle School: H. J. MacDonald
High School: New Bern
Showing Instructions
24 Hour Notice: 1
Garage & Parking
Attached Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 0
Total Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features
Off Street: 1
On Site: 1
Paved: 1
HOA and Neigh Amenities
No Amenities: 1
Attic
Access Only: 1
Basement
None: 1
Frontage Type
See Remarks: 1
Handicap Accessible
None: 1
View Type
None: 1
Property Condition
Updated/Remodeled: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Unit Type
4 Bedroom Or More: 1
Style
Historic District: 1
Lot Water Features
None: 1
Exterior Features
None: 1
Current Service Providers
Electric Provider: City of New Bern
Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Sewer Provider: City of New Bern
Water Provider: City of New Bern
Exterior Finish
Brick Veneer: 1
Vinyl Siding: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
Partial: 1
Vinyl: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Flooring
Parquet: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Covered: 1
Patio: 1
Porch: 1
Green Bldg Certify
None: 1
Green Bldg Features
None: 1
Pool Features
None: 1
Roof
Architectural Shingle: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Entry Level Information
Entry Level: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Public (City/Cty/St): 1
Trash Collection
City Pick-UP: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Other Structures
Barn(s): 1
Shed(s): 1
Workshop: 1
Heated SqFt
2200 - 2399: 1
Heating
Gas Pack: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Zoned: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Utilities
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Sewer
Municipal Sewer: 1
Water Source
Municipal Water: 1
Appliances/Equip
Built-In Microwave: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Fireplace Features
Gas: 1
Interior Features
Blinds/Shades: 1
Bookcases: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
Master Downstairs: 1
Pantry: 1
Solid Surface: 1
Walk-in Shower: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Closet: 1
Dining Room Type
Formal: 1
Home Warr/Termite
Home Warranty/Seller: 1
Home Warranty Company: 2-10
Home Warranty Amount: 800
Rooms
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Den: 1
Den Level: First
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Master Bedroom: 1
Master Bedroom Level: First
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 1965
Property Features
Showing Instructions: 24 Hour Notice
Frontage Type: See Remarks
Handicap Accessible: None
View Type: None
Attic: Access Only
Basement: None
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Construction: Wood Frame
Unit Type: 4 Bedroom Or More
Style: Historic District
Exterior Features: None
Exterior Finish: Brick Veneer; Vinyl Siding
Fencing: Back Yard; Partial; Vinyl
Foundation: Crawl Space
Green Bldg Certify: None
Green Bldg Features: None
Parking Features: Off Street; On Site; Paved
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Porch
Pool Features: None
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Levels: Two
Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
Lot Water Features: None
Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump
Heating: Gas Pack; Heat Pump; Zoned
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric; Natural Gas
Water Heater: Electric
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected
Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Water Source: Municipal Water
Fireplace Features: Gas
Flooring: Parquet; Tile; Wood
Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Bookcases; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Master Downstairs; Pantry; Solid Surface; Walk-in Shower
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Heated SqFt: 2200 - 2399
Dining Room Type: Formal
Other Structures: Barn(s); Shed(s); Workshop
HOA and Neigh Amenities: No Amenities
Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom
Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level |
| Living Room | 19.80 | 11.40 | First |
| Dining Room | 11.40 | 10.90 | First |
| Kitchen | 12.80 | 11.40 | First |
| Master Bedroom | 16.70 | 11.50 | First |
| Den | 21.60 | 16.70 | First |
| Bedroom 2 | 18.40 | 10.00 | Second |
| Bedroom 3 | 13.50 | 10.40 | Second |
| Bedroom 4 | 16.25 | 11.40 | Second |
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Last Updated: May - 06 - 2026
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