$295,000

1721 Spencer Ave New Bern, NC 28560

Estimated payment $1,748/month

Total Views 31,474
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,014 Sq Ft
$291 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Fenced Yard
  • Shed
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

Enjoy year round - rocking chair, southern- living on your front AND back porch at this darling Ghent Home! Perfectly situated adjacent to historic downtown New Bern, this 3 bed 2 bath bungalow is everything you need for an easy one floor, low maintenance lifestyle or as an excellent investment property. This welcoming floor plan flows nicely from living room into your dining room and kitchen and right outside though your double doors to the back deck! New granite countertops in the kitchen along with an added island make this the perfect gathering place for friends and family. This home is both quaint and charming and the location can't be beat. Don't sleep on the opportunity to make this your home with a few additional touches, this property is nearly perfect! The already fenced in yard is great for pets with a shed for additional storage in the back! NC Broker owned property. Call today for your showing!

Listing Agent

Becky Bengel

CENTURY 21 ZAYTOUN RAINES License #291906 Listed on: 05/17/2025

CENTURY 21 ZAYTOUN RAINES

Co-Listing Agent

Meredith Morse

CENTURY 21 ZAYTOUN RAINES License #280743

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,434

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,014 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic Access Panel
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Parking

  • Additional Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Brinson Elementary School
  • Grover C.Fields Middle School
  • New Bern High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ghent Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8-024 -158

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,434

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Construction Type: Stick Built
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Stories Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
  • Horses Y N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Attic: Access Only
  • Basement: None
  • Dining Room Type: Combination, Kitchen
  • Fireplace: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Laminate
  • Heated Sq Ft: 1000 - 1199
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds/Shades, Walk-in Shower, Kitchen Island, None, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Location: Hookup - Dryer, In Garage, Hookup - Washer
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 290.93
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Number Rooms: 5
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Sq Ft Heated: 1014.00
  • Total Heated Primary Separate Sq Ft: 1014.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Exterior Finish: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Structures: Shed(s)
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • On Site Pool Spa: None
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Deck, Porch
  • Road Type Frontage: Public (City/Cty/St)
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Waterview: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage And Parking Other See Remarks: off street parking
  • Parking Driveway: Additional Parking, Off Street

Utilities

  • Appliances Equipment: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Oven
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heating System: Heat Pump
  • Service Providers Electric Provider: City of New Bern
  • Service Providers Sewer Provider: City of New Bern
  • Service Providers Water Provider: City of New Bern
  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • HeatingSystemFuelSource: Electric

Association/Amenities

  • HOA: No
  • HOA and Neighborhood Amenities: No Amenities

Lot Info

  • Deed Page: 1008.00
  • Lot Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: IRR
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7841.00
  • Lot Water Features: None
  • Plat Book: 159
  • Plat Page: 112
  • Special Assessments: none Known
  • Zoning: residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Identifier: 8-024 -158
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 1433.64

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Brinson
  • High School: New Bern
  • Middle School: Grover C.Fields

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,434 $163,110 $45,000 $118,110
2023 $1,520 $163,110 $45,000 $118,110
2022 $1,180 $107,430 $35,000 $72,430
2021 $1,180 $107,430 $35,000 $72,430
2020 $1,168 $107,430 $35,000 $72,430
2019 $1,168 $107,430 $35,000 $72,430
2018 $1,110 $107,430 $35,000 $72,430
2017 $1,110 $107,430 $35,000 $72,430
2016 $1,110 $110,760 $35,000 $75,760
2015 $1,008 $110,760 $35,000 $75,760
2014 -- $110,760 $35,000 $75,760
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Price Changed $295,000 -3.3% $291 / Sq Ft
05/17/2025 05/17/25 For Sale $305,000 +169.9% $301 / Sq Ft
07/19/2018 07/19/18 Sold $113,000 -5.8% $111 / Sq Ft
06/23/2018 06/23/18 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2018 06/06/18 For Sale $120,000 0.0% $118 / Sq Ft
08/11/2017 08/11/17 Rented $925 0.0% --
07/12/2017 07/12/17 Under Contract -- -- --
07/02/2017 07/02/17 For Rent $925 0.0% --
07/16/2016 07/16/16 Rented $925 +2.8% --
06/16/2016 06/16/16 Under Contract -- -- --
06/30/2014 06/30/14 For Rent $900 0.0% --
04/25/2014 04/25/14 Sold $70,250 -19.0% $64 / Sq Ft
04/07/2014 04/07/14 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2013 10/04/13 For Sale $86,700 -- $79 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $265,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $113,000 --
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $130,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $209,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $123,500 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100508164

Hive MLS

APN: 8-024-158