Welcome to the Lucretia Hudson House, an historic charmer located in the heart of downtown New Bern and built in 1913 for Lucretia Hudson, the widow of the local grocer, S.J. Hudson. Brimming with beautiful architectural details, character, and history, this home features many updates including the kitchen with beautiful cabinets, newer stainless steel appliances, spacious island, granite counter tops and the coolest ceiling ever. Host a dinner party in the formal dining room or relax in the pretty living room, both with original wood flooring, elegant moldings and designer paint colors. As if all of that is not enough, the back of the home highlights a magical heated and cooled sunroom that overlooks a beautifully landscaped, large (for Downtown) garden. Upstairs, you will find three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms for you and your guests to enjoy. Offering the downtown lifestyle with close proximity to shopping, restaurants, and historical sites, this home has it all!
Sold
$545,000
417 Metcalf Street, New Bern, NC 28560
3beds
2,098sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
5,227 sqft lot
$562,300 Zestimate®
$260/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 12, 2025 at 12:30pm
Listed by:
MARY MCLEOD 252-670-8982,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Abbey Whitford, 313219
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AB
Paul Melson, 275443
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100471210

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Stove/Oven - Electric, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Solid Surface, Kitchen Island, 9Ft+ Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,098
- Total interior livable area: 2,098 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Porch, See Remarks
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Dimensions: 38.5 x 132 x 38.5 x 122
Details
- Parcel number: 8008 094
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: New Bern
- Subdivision: New Bern Downtown Historic
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Services availability

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