511 Middle St
$749,000
Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,080 Sq. Ft.
$243 / Sq. Ft.
3,080
Sq. Ft.
$243
per Sq. Ft.
Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour
Description
Welcome to the historic Dockham House, a grand triplex in New Bern's coveted Historic District. This exceptional property seamlessly blends timeless twentieth-century features with significant modern renovation. Key updates include a new roof (May 2024) and three new central HVAC systems (August 2025). The exterior boasts fresh paint, a new back deck, and new exterior lighting. The flexible layout includes one spacious first-floor unit and two distinct second-floor units, each with private access....Welcome to the historic Dockham House, a grand triplex in New Bern's coveted Historic District. This exceptional property seamlessly blends timeless twentieth-century features with significant modern renovation. Key updates include a new roof (May 2024) and three new central HVAC systems (August 2025). The exterior boasts fresh paint, a new back deck, and new exterior lighting. The flexible layout includes one spacious first-floor unit and two distinct second-floor units, each with private access. Inside, a stunning renovation combines modern luxury with preserved charm. The original hardwood floors have been beautifully refinished, complemented by new vinyl plank flooring. Each unit features upfitted kitchens and fresh interior paint. All-new lighting, ceiling fans, and blinds have been installed throughout. Bathrooms are updated with new fixtures, while Apartment C thoughtfully preserves its original historic tub and tile. A communal, first-floor laundry area features new appliances. This rare multi-family opportunity is enhanced by the invaluable bonus of dedicated off-street parking. Perfectly positioned just a short walk from shops, dining, and the waterfront, this property represents an unparalleled blend of historic significance and modern income potential. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of New Bern's history.
- Listed by The Christi Hill Real Estate Team • Brokerage DRE #C26008 • Keller Williams InnovateP: (910)-934-1174 C: (910)-934-1174 christihillsalesassist@gmail.com
- Listed by Christi L Hill • Brokerage DRE #C26008 • Keller Williams InnovateP: (910)-934-1174 C: (910)-934-1174 Christihillnc@gmail.com
Property Details for 511 Middle Street
Subdivision Name
New Bern Downtown Historic
WaterfrontNo
ZoningMultifamily
LISTING UPDATED: 12/13/2025 04:09 PM
Property Details for 511 Middle Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 100541600 |
| Days on Market | 41 |
| Taxes | $2,129 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Multi Family |
| MLS Type | Residential Income / Triplex |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 AC / 4,792 SF |
| County | Craven County |
Location
Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Innovate
Add your commute
Virtual Tour
Building Information for 511 Middle Street
Stories2Residences3Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,792 SF
Payment Calculator
$3,878 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
Principal and Interest
$3,701
Property Taxes
$177
HOA Dues
$0
The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.
Property Information for 511 Middle Street
Summary
Location and General Information
- Island Or Mainland: Mainland
- In City Limits: Yes
- Secondary Subdivision: N/A
- Cobra Zone: No
- Directions: East on Broad Street, Left on Middle Street, Home on Left.
- Latitude: 35
- Longitude: -77
- Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road, Paved
Taxes and HOA
- Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: None
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: 8-002 -090
- Tax Legal Description: 511 MIDDLE ST
- Tax Map Number: 8-002-090
- Tax Assessed Value: $255,000
- Tax Year: 2025
School Information
- Elementary School: Brinson
- High School: New Bern
- Middle Or Junior School: Grover C.Fields
Parking
- Detached Garage Spaces: 0.0
- Attached Garage Spaces: 0.0
- Attached Garage: No
- Carport Spaces: 0.0
- Parking Total: 0.0
- Parking Features: Gravel
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=iCodYrxBfsv&mls=1
Property
Lot Information
- Building Area Total: 3080.0
- Lot Size Acres: 0.11
- Lot Size Area: 0.11
- Lot Size Square Feet: 4792.0
- Lot Size Dimensions: 45x106x45x107
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Structure Type: Wood Frame
Property and Assessments
- Deed Book: 3761
- Deed Page: 394.0
- Floor Plans Count: 1
- Floor Plans Change Timestamp: 11-17-2025 11:52:10 AM
- New Construction: No
- Possession: Close Of Escrow, At Closing
- Property Sub Type: Triplex
- Property Type: Residential Income
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Year Built: 1900
- Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
- Sewer Provider: Municipal Sewer, City of New Bern
- Electric Provider: City of New Bern
- Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
- Trash Provider: City of New Bern
- Water Provider: City of New Bern
- Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Foundation Details: Crawl Space
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories: 2
Interior Features
- Bathrooms Total Source: MLS
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
- Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.0
- Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric, Natural Gas
- Laundry Location: Hookup - Dryer, Hookup - Washer, Laundry Room
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
- Bedrooms Total: 5
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Wood
- Heating: Yes
- Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
- Interior Features: Wash/Dry Connect, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Levels: Two
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Number Of Units In Community: 3
- Number Of Units Total: 3
Income & Expenses
- Operating Expense: $.00
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
- Park Manager Name: No
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Unit Type Area: 0.0
- Unit Type Num Full Baths: 1
- Unit Type Num Half Baths: 0
- Unit Type Occupant Type: Vacant
- Unit Type Actual Rent: 0.0
- Unit Type Beds Total: 1
- Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
Unit 2
- Unit Type Area: 0.0
- Unit Type Num Full Baths: 1
- Unit Type Num Half Baths: 0
- Unit Type Occupant Type: Vacant
- Unit Type Actual Rent: 0.0
- Unit Type Beds Total: 2
- Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
Unit 3
- Unit Type Area: 0.0
- Unit Type Num Full Baths: 1
- Unit Type Num Half Baths: 0
- Unit Type Occupant Type: Vacant
- Unit Type Actual Rent: 0.0
- Unit Type Beds Total: 2
- Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
Unit 4
- Unit Type Area: 0.0
- Unit Type Num Full Baths: 1
- Unit Type Num Half Baths: 0
- Unit Type Occupant Type: Vacant
- Unit Type Actual Rent: 0.0
- Unit Type Beds Total: 1
- Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
Unit 5
- Unit Type Area: 0.0
- Unit Type Num Full Baths: 1
- Unit Type Num Half Baths: 0
- Unit Type Occupant Type: Vacant
- Unit Type Actual Rent: 0.0
- Unit Type Beds Total: 2
- Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
Unit 6
- Unit Type Area: 0.0
- Unit Type Num Full Baths: 1
- Unit Type Num Half Baths: 0
- Unit Type Occupant Type: Vacant
- Unit Type Actual Rent: 0.0
- Unit Type Beds Total: 2
- Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
Unit 7
- Unit Type Area: 0.0
- Unit Type Num Full Baths: 1
- Unit Type Num Half Baths: 0
- Unit Type Occupant Type: Vacant
- Unit Type Actual Rent: 0.0
- Unit Type Beds Total: 1
- Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
Unit 8
- Unit Type Area: 0.0
- Unit Type Num Full Baths: 1
- Unit Type Num Half Baths: 0
- Unit Type Occupant Type: Vacant
- Unit Type Actual Rent: 0.0
- Unit Type Beds Total: 2
- Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
Unit 9
- Unit Type Area: 0.0
- Unit Type Num Full Baths: 1
- Unit Type Num Half Baths: 0
- Unit Type Occupant Type: Vacant
- Unit Type Actual Rent: 0.0
- Unit Type Beds Total: 2
- Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
Unit 10
- Unit Type Area: 0.0
- Unit Type Num Full Baths: 1
- Unit Type Num Half Baths: 0
- Unit Type Occupant Type: Vacant
- Unit Type Actual Rent: 0.0
- Unit Type Beds Total: 2
- Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
Agent
Sale and Listing
- Sold Exclusive: No
Property History for 511 Middle Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2025 | Listed (Active) NCRMLS #100541600 | $749,000 | — |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Sold NCRMLS #100376094 | $360,000 | — |
| Apr 6, 2023 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1509522616 | $360,000 | +13.5% / yr |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Pending NCRMLS #100376094 | — | |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Listed (Active) NCRMLS #100376094 | $369,900 | — |
| Jun 17, 2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1383670412 | $252,500 | -3.2% / yr |
| Mar 18, 2009 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1116859744 | $366,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/16/2025 | Listed (Active) NCRMLS #100541600 | $749,000 |
| 04/18/2023 | Sold NCRMLS #100376094 | $360,000 |
| 04/06/2023 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1509522616 | $360,000 +13.5% / yr |
| 03/30/2023 | Pending NCRMLS #100376094 | — |
| 03/27/2023 | Listed (Active) NCRMLS #100376094 | $369,900 |
| 06/17/2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1383670412 | $252,500 -3.2% / yr |
| 03/18/2009 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1116859744 | $366,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 511 Middle Street
Taxable ValueLand-Additions$255,000Total-
Tax Record2025$2,345 ($195 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,862 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,862 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,782 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1900CountyCRAVENAPN8-002 -090
Schools near 511 Middle Street
This home is within Craven County School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 3 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 Public3 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.
Similar Homes
Similar Sold Homes
Explore Nearby Homes
- Carolina Pines Homes for Sale
- DeGraffenreid Park Homes for Sale
- Downtown New Bern Homes for Sale
- Fairfield Harbour Homes for Sale
- Five Points Homes for Sale
- Ghent Neighborhood Area 1 Homes for Sale
- Ghent Neighborhood Area 2 Homes for Sale
- James City Homes for Sale
- Lynnwood Highlands Homes for Sale
- Neuse Forest Homes for Sale
- Riverside Historic District Homes for Sale
- Tucker Creek Estates Homes for Sale
- Union Point Homes for Sale
- Taberna Homes for Sale
- Derby Park Homes for Sale
- New Bern Homes for Sale
- Havelock Homes for Sale
- Grantsboro Homes for Sale
- Bridgeton Homes for Sale
- Ernul Homes for Sale
- Arapahoe Homes for Sale
- Merritt Homes for Sale
- Minnesott Beach Homes for Sale
- Bayboro Homes for Sale
- Blounts Creek Homes for Sale
- Edward Homes for Sale
- Vanceboro Homes for Sale
- Aurora Homes for Sale
- Oriental Homes for Sale
- Newport Homes for Sale
- 28562 Homes for Sale
- 27806 Homes for Sale
- 28519 Homes for Sale
- 28527 Homes for Sale
- 28529 Homes for Sale
- 28586 Homes for Sale
- 28532 Homes for Sale
- 28510 Homes for Sale
- 28515 Homes for Sale
- 28571 Homes for Sale
- 28556 Homes for Sale
- 27814 Homes for Sale
- 28573 Homes for Sale
- 28570 Homes for Sale
- 28523 Homes for Sale
No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Innovate
The data relating to real estate on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of Hive MLS, and is updated as of 12/13/2025 04:09 PM. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All properties are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) nor Compass shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon these data. © 2025 Hive MLS
