About This Home

This 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom multi-family at 1222 National Avenue in New Bern, NC is listed for $598,697 ($119 per sqft). Built in 1920, the home offers 5,030 sqft of living space on a 0.18 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1920
  • 0.18 acre lot
  • 3 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

3 stories
4 full
1920

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

The historically restored Duplex gives you free living with elegance. Live on one side and rent out the other side. Income producing property renting out both sides.The Duplex is listed on the historic registry, can be an investment for your retirement.

Suitable as AirBnB for short or long term rentals. Perfect for a large extended group. The Duplex has undergone a complete renovation . All systems have been upgraded,are energy efficient and modern. Low energy bills as a result of modern A/C/heat pumps, gas stoves and dryers, rewired electricity.

Low maintenance: the outside is glazed brick, never needs oiling or painting. Above the flood plain and 100 year mark. Side A: 2000 sq ft. :2 full baths, 3 bedrooms off a 6 foot wide hallway (work/play space), parlor, dining room, kitchen,full height basement.

Solid wood pocket doors original to the Duplex provide optional access between Sides A and B in the front hallways,easily reopened to join the two sides into one very large home. Side B: 3500 sq ft includes full walk up 3rd floor,10 foot high cathedral ceilings (studio,workroom space, additional living area) and preparation for a bathroom.

Side B 2nd floor: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Ground floor: parlor, eat in kitchen with lot's of drawers and storage, a sunroom. A large pantry with easy access drawers, built in china cupboard. All cabinetry on both sides is high end custom made solid wood maple:bathroom and kitchen cupboards.

Ground floor wheelchair accessible showers with teak gratings, and second floor washers and gas dryers. The basements on both sides have access from inside and outside. Large 6 foot high windows which open, 9 foot ceilings, and refinished hardwood floors.

Shared back garden with large patio, parking pad, finished gardens and locked storage under shared back porch. Front porch is deep,shaded, shared between the two sides of the duplex. Entry into the house is through a common vestibule. Each side has its own secure door.

This beautiful restored Duplex gives you free living with elegance. Live on one side of this historically restored home and rent out the other side to cover all your expenses. Or use as income producing property and rent out both sides and cover your mortgage payments.

This Duplex, as it is known on the historic registry, can be an investment for your retirement. It's also suitable for use as an AirBnB for short or long term rentals, as well as perfect for a large extended family. You will enjoy the return on your investment as the Historic District of Riverside is developing and properties in this quaint neighborhood are experiencing increased appreciation of their value.

Property taxes are low and the neighborhood is close to downtown New Bern without the high property costs and parking problems. The Duplex has undergone a complete renovation . All systems have been upgraded to be energy efficient and modern while retaining the historic fabric of the building .

Low energy bills as a result of modern A/C/heatpumps, gas stoves and dryers, and rewired electricity. The renovation focused on low maintenance: the outside is glazed brick which never needs oiling or painting. The building is above the flood plain and 100 year mark.

Side A is 2000 sq ft with 2 full baths, 3 bedrooms off of a 6 foot wide sunny hallway useable as a work or play space, dedicated parlor, dining room, kitchen and full height basement. Side A is a mirror image of Side B with a few changes. Solid wood pocket doors original to the Duplex provide optional access between Sides A and B in the front hallways.

This can easily be reopened to join the two sides into one very large home. Side B is 3500 sq ft and includes a full walk up 3rd floor with 10 foot high cathedral ceilings which is suitable for studio or work room space, or additional living area. This third floor includes preparation for a bathroom. Side B's second floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and the ground floor has a parlor, eat in kitchen with convenient dra

Monthly Cost Estimate

$3,202/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$433
Interest$2,594
Insurance$175

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1222 National Avenue

New Bern, NC 28560

Not In Subdivision

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s)High CeilingsWash/Dry ConnectCeiling Fan(s)PantryWalk-in ShowerBlinds/ShadesWorkshop

Exterior Features

Mail on SiteTrash on Site

Property Details

Flooring

WoodTile

Construction

Brick Brick/Stone Wood Frame

Outdoor Features

PorchPatio

Parking

Off Street

Heating

Natural GasPassive SolarSolar (Heating)Heat Pump (Heating)Forced AirZoned

Cooling

Central AirZoned

Appliances

Vented Exhaust FanGas OvenWasherRefrigeratorIce MakerDryerDishwasher

Questions & Answers

This 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom multi-family at 1222 National Avenue is listed at $598,697 ($119/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $3,202 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1920, 0.18 acre lot, 3 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Wash/Dry Connect. Exterior Features: Mail on Site, Trash on Site.

This property is listed by Tracy P Dowling.

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Tracy P Dowling

License 230926

Agent at Homecoin.com

Listed by Homecoin.com · Broker phone: 8884002513 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 100471151· Source: Hive MLS· 747 days on PropertySimple

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1222 National Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560

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