Last Sold Price
3 beds2,145 sqft$198/sqft
303 Nelson Rd, Vanceboro, NC 28586

Description

Country Living At Its Finest! Spectacular home with a stunning great room offering many choices for arranging conversation and dining areas. Living Room, Dining Area and Kitchen all combine in this spacious room with catheral ceiling filled with lighting and a stunning stone gas fireplace. Easy maintenance tile and laminate flooring throughout. The kitchen boasts loads of cabinets with a large center island with seating. There is a pantry cabinet with plenty of pullout shelves and more for tons of...Country Living At Its Finest! Spectacular home with a stunning great room offering many choices for arranging conversation and dining areas. Living Room, Dining Area and Kitchen all combine in this spacious room with catheral ceiling filled with lighting and a stunning stone gas fireplace. Easy maintenance tile and laminate flooring throughout. The kitchen boasts loads of cabinets with a large center island with seating. There is a pantry cabinet with plenty of pullout shelves and more for tons of storage. All appliances are included! The laundry room is just steps off the kitchen with full bath attached. Washer and dryer stay in the home! The primary bedroom is spacious with large closet. The en suite bath offers a whirlpool tub, separate shower and double sink vanity. Two additional bedrooms - one for guests and one for an in-home office or hobby room. The bedrooms have beautiful wood laminate flooring. Each bedroom has its own private bath with shower perfect for company! Enjoy the front covered porch overlooing the country views. The back door opens to the large covered carport leading to the in-ground pool and patio area. This space is perfect for outdoor entertaining with family and friends. The pool house has the pool mechanics enclosed for protection and more storage. The possibilities are endless with the 2000 sq ft plus garage/workshop. Offers electric and water and 2 rooms have been finished for a start to an apartment or office area. Park your boat and more here, great work area, and storage galore. Several other attached covered areas for mowers, tools etc. Kennel or dog run included! Includes the parcel of land beside the home 1-054-3000 with 0.50 acres. You can enjoy living in the country and be convenient to town for shopping and more. This property offers the best of living near the beaches yet surrounded by country vews!
LISTING CLOSED: 06/12/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by KELLY LATIMER • Brokerage DRE #C10952 • TRENT RIVER REALTY
    P: (252) 649-4620 C: (252) 649-4620 kellylatimernewbern@gmail.com

Property Details for 303 Nelson Road

Status
MLS #
100429053
Days on Market
78
Taxes
$1,437 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1997
Lot Size
1.60 AC / 69,696 SF
Subdivision Name
Not In Subdivision
Waterfront
No
Zoning
Residential

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$350,000

Avg days on market

117

Sale-to-list ratio

93.3%

Vanceboro, NC

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Location

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Building Information for 303 Nelson Road

Stories1Year Built1997Building Size-Lot Size1.60 AC / 69,696 SF

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$2,280 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,160

Property Taxes

$120

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 303 Nelson Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • In City Limits: No
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Directions: Take 17 N from New Bern. Stay on 17 N thugh Bridgeton, bear left on NC 43 to Vanceboro, Turn left on 118 W to left on Nelson Rd, property will be on your left.
  • Latitude: 35
  • Longitude: -77
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road, Paved
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: none
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 1-054 -200
  • Tax Book Number: 3778
  • Tax Legal Description: Piney Neck Land
  • Tax Map Number: 1736
  • Tax Assessed Value: $296,180
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: Vanceboro Farm Life
  • High School: West Craven
  • Middle Or Junior School: West Craven
Parking
  • Detached Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Attached Carport Spaces: 4.0
  • RV Boat Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Total: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Concrete, Off Street, On Site
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Range: 2000 - 2199
  • Building Area Total: 2145.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.6
  • Lot Size Area: 1.6
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 69696.0
  • Lot Features: Open Lot
  • Lot Size Dimensions: two parcels
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2145.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Kennel/Dog Run, Pool House, Workshop
  • Structure Type: Wood Frame
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 3778
  • Deed Page: 1736.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow, At Closing
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Septic Tank
  • Fuel Tank Owned Or Leased: Owned
  • Electric Provider: Duke Progress Energy
  • Internet Service Providers: Hughesnet
  • Water Provider: Craven County
  • Fuel Tank Above Or Below Ground: Above Ground
  • Fuel Tank Fuel Type: Propane
  • Utilities: Water Available
  • Water Source: Public, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Finish: Brick Veneer
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
  • Exterior Features: Thermal Doors
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 4.0
  • Pool Spa Features: In Ground
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Dining Room Type: Combination, Kitchen
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Generator
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Basement: None
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Door Features: Thermal Doors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
  • Interior Features: Walk-in Closet(s), High Ceilings, Solid Surface, Whirlpool, Whole-Home Generator, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Room Type: Great Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Laundry, Dining Area
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 18.8
  • Room Width: 15.4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room
  • Room Length: 30.1
  • Room Width: 28.4
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 12.8
  • Room Width: 11.9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Sold Exclusive: No

Property History for 303 Nelson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 12, 2024

Sold

NCRMLS #100429053

$425,000
May 19, 2024

Pending

NCRMLS #100429053

Apr 22, 2024

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100429053

$445,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/12/2024

Sold

NCRMLS #100429053

$425,000
05/19/2024

Pending

NCRMLS #100429053

04/22/2024

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100429053

$445,000

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

Public Records for 303 Nelson Road

Taxable ValueLand$18,600Additions$275,030Total$293,630
Tax Record2025$1,437 ($120 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,145 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,145 SqFtStories1Lot Size54,537 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997CountyCRAVENAPN1-054 -200

Schools near 303 Nelson Road

This home is within Craven County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary
PublicPK to 5

West Craven Middle
Public6 to 8

West Craven High
Public9 to 12

Craven Early College High
Public9 to 13

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: 303 Nelson Road, Vanceboro, NC 28586
$425,000
3
2,145
69,696
2
1,576
21,171
24,413
$184,500
3
1,360
19,602
3
1
900
41,250
2
2,280
19,940

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