About this home
Step Into History. Stay for the Lifestyle. Charming and spacious 3-bedroom home with a bonus room, ideally located in the desirable Historic Riverside neighborhood of downtown New Bern. Built in 1935, this distinctive home beautifully blends timeless architectural character with thoughtful modern updates. The home offers 3 full bathrooms, all recently remodeled, along with an updated kitchen, parlor, bedrooms, and dining room. Designed with entertaining in mind, the spacious kitchen features a large center island with seating for five, a F. Bertazzoni gas range, Wolf oven, and abundant workspace. The dedicated walk-in laundry room includes a washer and dryer, plus a second refrigerator for added convenience and storage. The third floor offers a huge bonus room, previously used as a bedroom for two teenagers, creating endless possibilities for recreation, media, guest space, or a home retreat. An additional light-filled room is currently being used as a home office and gaming room, offering even more flexibility for today's lifestyle. Throughout the home, beautiful stained-glass windows add timeless character, color, and warmth. Additional features include generous storage throughout the home, including a basement, a detached garage ideal for a single vehicle, workshop, or home gym, and a fully fenced backyard with a beautiful stone-edged garden. This unique Historic Riverside property offers space, character, flexibility, and an unbeatable downtown location, just minutes from the shops, restaurants, waterfront, and everything New Bern has to offer. Come experience the character and possibilities of this special home for yourself. Call today to schedule your private showing!
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1935
- Lot
- 0.23 acres
- Garage
- 1 space
- Community
- Riverside Historic
- County
- Craven
- Price per sq ft
- $150
- Stories
- 3
- Construction
- Brick, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $3,297 / year (2026)
- Listed
- Sep 7, 2026
- MLS #
- 100601929
Features
Inside
- High Ceilings
- Entrance Foyer
- Mud Room
- Kitchen Island
- Walk-in Shower
- Built-in Features
- Gas Cooktop
- Electric Oven
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
Community
- None
Parking
- Detached
- Unpaved
- Garage
Heating & cooling
- Gas Pack
- Forced Air
- Natural Gas
- Central Air
Directions to 1208 National Avenue
From Broad St., turn Left on Queen, Left on George St. continue on National Avenue. See sign on Right
Schools
- Elementary
- Oaks Road
- Middle
- H. J. MacDonald
- High
- New Bern
As listed in the MLS. School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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Recent sales like this nearby
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406 Queen Street, New Bern | Apr 30, 2026 | 4 / 2 | 2,700 | $445,000 | $165 |
| 509 Metcalf Street, New Bern | Oct 20, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 2,598 | $663,000 | $255 |
| 808 E Front Street, New Bern | Aug 14, 2026 | 4 / 4 | 3,911 | $1,400,000 | $358 |
| 709 Broad Street, New Bern | Apr 28, 2026 | 6 / 7 | 3,800 | $154,000 | $41 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 6 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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About 1208 National Avenue
1208 National Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 3,335 square feet, built in 1935, on 0.23 acres in Riverside Historic, New Bern, Craven County, NC 28560.
5 other homes are for sale in Riverside Historic right now (median asking $330,000); 4 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $327,000, typically in about 65 days.
Across ZIP 28560, 353 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $303,000.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 1208 National Avenue
How much is 1208 National Avenue?
1208 National Avenue is under contract. Its last asking price was $499,000.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1208 National Avenue have?
3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 3,335 square feet.
What neighborhood is 1208 National Avenue in?
Riverside Historic, in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in Riverside Historic?
4 homes sold in Riverside Historic in the last 12 months, at a median price of $327,000.
When was 1208 National Avenue built?
1935.
Who is the listing broker for 1208 National Avenue?
CCA Real Estate (MLS #100601929).
Can I tour 1208 National Avenue?
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