1420 Rhem Avenue

Closed 1/2/25
Closed 1/2/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$185,000
3 beds1,540 sqft$120/sqft
1420 Rhem Ave, New Bern, NC 28560
Single FamilyProperty Type
4,792 sq ftLot Size
1935Year Built
$120/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This charming 3-bedroom bungalow in the popular historic Ghent Neighborhood is full of character and potential. This home offers spacious rooms and truly beautiful, original wood flooring. Many original features remain, such as the floors, the solid woodwork and doors, and beautiful original glass doorknobs. And like so many of Ghent's charming homes, this one has a roomy front porch for relaxing and talking to neighbors, or for entertaining on warm days and evenings. The fenced-in backyard gives...This charming 3-bedroom bungalow in the popular historic Ghent Neighborhood is full of character and potential. This home offers spacious rooms and truly beautiful, original wood flooring. Many original features remain, such as the floors, the solid woodwork and doors, and beautiful original glass doorknobs. And like so many of Ghent's charming homes, this one has a roomy front porch for relaxing and talking to neighbors, or for entertaining on warm days and evenings. The fenced-in backyard gives you a convenient outdoor space with more privacy. Upstairs are two generous bedrooms and a bonus room tucked under the front dormer for a little extra charm and coziness. Downstairs includes a large laundry room, plus another bedroom or office space. With lots of original charm and character (they just don't make them like this anymore!) , plus room for customization along with modern upgrades in the bathrooms and some needed sprucing up, this home is ready for you to love. This home is especially perfect for the old-home enthusiast looking for a modest home. Schedule your appointment today!
  • Listed by: MARGARET BARTLETT 252.634.7937 margaret@margaretbartlett.com Brokerage DRE #C30908 • COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST ADVANTAGE
Listing closed: 01/02/2025 12:00 AM • Source: NCRMLS, MLS#: 100477806

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Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 1420 Rhem Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Craven County
  • Subdivision Name: Ghent Historic
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: Residential
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,792 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Directions: Turn on third street from Trent road and then left and house is 3rd on the left.
  • Latitude: 35
  • Longitude: -77
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: NONE
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 8-011-123
  • Tax Book Number: 0
  • Tax Legal Description: 1420 RHEM LOT 219 GHENT
  • Tax Map Number: 0
  • Tax Assessed Value: $235,930
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: Brinson
  • High School: New Bern
  • Middle Or Junior School: Grover C.Fields
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: On Street, Covered, Off Street
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Range: 1400 - 1599
  • Building Area Total: 1540.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4792.0
  • Lot Features: See Remarks
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 98 x 50 x 94
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1540.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: Wood Frame
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 2405
  • Deed Page: 611.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow, At Closing
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Municipal Sewer, City of New Bern
  • Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
  • Electric Provider: City of New Bern
  • Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
  • Water Provider: City of New Bern
  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Finish: Asbestos
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Dining Room Type: Formal
  • Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Basement: None
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Other, Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Dining Area, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 14.4
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 25.3
  • Room Width: 11.6
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 12.1
  • Room Width: 11.4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 16.1
  • Room Width: 9.4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 16.1
  • Room Width: 9.4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 9.2
  • Room Width: 8.5
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 14.7
  • Room Width: 9.4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Sold Exclusive: No

Property History for 1420 Rhem Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 2, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1547815324

$185,000—
Jan 2, 2025

Sold

NCRMLS #100477806

$185,000—
Dec 5, 2024

Pending

NCRMLS #100477806

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/02/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1547815324

$185,000
01/02/2025

Sold

NCRMLS #100477806

$185,000
12/05/2024

Pending

NCRMLS #100477806

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1420 Rhem Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$45,000Additions$190,930Total$235,930
Tax Record2025$2,042 ($170 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,012 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,012 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,804 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935CountyCRAVENAPN8-011 -123

Schools near 1420 Rhem Avenue

This home is within Craven County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Brinson Memorial Elementary
Public - K to 5
Grover C Fields Middle
Public - 6 to 8
New Bern High
Public - 9 to 12
Craven Virtual Academy
Public - 4 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brinson Memorial Elementary
PublicK to 5

Grover C Fields Middle
Public6 to 8

New Bern High
Public9 to 12

Craven Virtual Academy
Public4 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1420 Rhem Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
$185,000
3
1,540
4,792
1418 Rhem Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
$245,000
4
1,525
4,792
1422 Rhem Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
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2
1,520
5,050
1416 Rhem Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
$170,000
1
774
4,443
1424 Rhem Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
$85,000
3
951
4,792
1412 Rhem Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
$152,500
4
1,885
6,534

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