# 518 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/1ba single family, $165,000 ($189/sqft), built 1959, 875 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $715/mo. Listed 11 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $165,000 |
| Price/sqft | $189 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 875 |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Lot Size | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 11 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $715 |
| **Total** | **$715** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** Oaks Road
- **Middle:** H. J. MacDonald
- **High:** New Bern

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1959
- 0.06 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Modern updates meet low-maintenance living in this fully remodeled 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in Sunnyside. Renovated in 2019, this 875-square-foot property shines with energy-efficient windows, durable vinyl siding, a long-lasting metal roof, and a tankless natural gas water heater. Inside, you'll love the clean, updated finishes, including a ceramic-tile bathroom surround and a complete appliance package--plus a newer LG stacked washer/dryer. Conveniently located just off National Avenue, this home is ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for a turnkey rental. Easy to show--schedule your viewing today.

## Location

- **Address:** 518 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
- **County:** Craven
- **Neighborhood:** Sunnyside
- **Coordinates:** 35.122149, -77.052612
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=35.122149,-77.052612

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Sharon Overholt
- **Brokerage:** Century 21 Coastal Advantage
- **Phone:** 2526268897
- **Email:** sharon@newbern21.com

## Primary Photo

![518 Ruth Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/c3ba2fcfde642e627aef04ac155baa10l-f3284550045r.jpg)

*42 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/518-ruth-avenue-new-bern-nc-28560-00575890)*

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**MLS#:** 100575890 | **Updated:** 2026-06-17
**Source:** listhub

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