Sale details
- Sold price
- $400,000
- Sold on
- Nov 6, 2025
- First listed at
- $439,500
- Last asking price
- $400,000 (−9%)
- Sold vs. first asking
- 91%
- Sold vs. last asking
- 100%
- Days on market
- 43
Earlier at this address
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2023 | Sold | $296,000 (asked $306,000) |
| Jul 19, 2021 | Sold | $245,000 (asked $250,000) |
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What's my home worth? →About this home
A classic 1946 bungalow with timeless charm, this home is anything but a typical four-room layout. Warm and inviting, it offers far more space and versatility than expected. The living room sets the tone with calm paint colors, graceful arched doorways, and a large bay window that floods the space with natural light. Original pocket doors remain intact, leading to the formal dining room where a cozy fireplace and built-in bookshelves create a welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated and features a cheerful eat-in nook complete with a solar tube for extra light. A desirable split floor plan includes two bedrooms and a full bath on one side, offering comfort and privacy. Just off the primary bedroom, a light-filled sunroom—currently used as a studio—provides endless possibilities. Upstairs, a spacious loft offers another flexible living area, while the fully floored walk-in attic provides exceptional storage or potential for expansion. Add a full bathroom and definitely room for a clothing closet. Great flexibility. Pella windows throughout the home add efficiency and style. Outside, a large workshop/garage provides room for hobbies and projects, while the expansive backyard is the perfect retreat for gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing. Recent updates include a brand-new heating system installed in May 2025. This home seamlessly blends 1940s character with thoughtful modern upgrades—move-in ready with space to grow. Centrally located to shopping, hospital and 7 min. to downtown New Bern.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1946
- Lot
- 0.41 acres
- Garage
- 1 space
- Community
- Colonial Heights
- County
- Craven
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Water
- Community Water
- Property tax
- $2,036 / year (2025)
- MLS #
- 100527335
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Solid Surface
- Bookcases
- Kitchen Island
- Blinds/Shades
- Gas Log
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laminate
- Tile
- Vinyl
- Wood
- Gas Oven
- Washer
- Refrigerator
Outside
- Thermal Doors
Community
- None
Parking
- Off Street
- On Site
- Paved
- Tandem
Heating & cooling
- Gas Pack
- Natural Gas
- Other
Directions to 501 Franklin Avenue
from Trent Rd. make right or left onto Stewart Blvd., left on Wilson. At curve which becomes Franklin, house is on left with sign.
Schools
- Elementary
- Brinson
- Middle
- Grover C.Fields
- High
- New Bern
As listed in the MLS. School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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About 501 Franklin Avenue
501 Franklin Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home of about 2,115 square feet, built in 1946, on 0.41 acres in Colonial Heights, New Bern, Craven County, NC 28560.
2 other homes are for sale in Colonial Heights right now (median asking $270,000); 3 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $236,000, typically in about 27 days.
Across ZIP 28560, 357 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $304,000.
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 501 Franklin Avenue
How much is 501 Franklin Avenue?
501 Franklin Avenue sold for $400,000 on November 6, 2025 (last asking price $400,000). It is not for sale now.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 501 Franklin Avenue have?
3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 2,115 square feet.
What neighborhood is 501 Franklin Avenue in?
Colonial Heights, in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in Colonial Heights?
3 homes sold in Colonial Heights in the last 12 months, at a median price of $236,000.
When was 501 Franklin Avenue built?
1946.
Who is the listing broker for 501 Franklin Avenue?
COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST ADVANTAGE (MLS #100527335).