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.
For sale
$749,000
511 Middle Street, New Bern, NC 28560
5beds
3baths
3,080sqft
Est.:
Triplex
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$721,000 Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
All-new lightingCeiling fansNew back deckFresh interior paintNew exterior lightingSpacious first-floor unitNew vinyl plank flooring
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 05, 2025 at 01:23pm
Listed by:
The Christi Hill Real Estate Team 910-934-1174,
Keller Williams Innovate,
Christi L Hill 910-934-1174,
Keller Williams Innovate
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100541600
Originating MLS: Jacksonville Board of Realtors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room, Hookup - Dryer
Features
- Wash/Dry Connect, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,080
- Total interior livable area: 3,080 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 4,791.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45 x 106 x 45 x 107
Details
- Parcel number: 8002 090
- Zoning: Multifamily
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Triplex
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: New Bern Downtown Historic
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Bern
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $255,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,128
- Date on market: 11/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$721,000
$685,000 - $757,000
$1,960/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $749,000+108.1%$243/sqft |
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| 4/18/2023 | Sold | $360,000-2.7%$117/sqft |
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| 3/31/2023 | Pending sale | $369,900$120/sqft |
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| 3/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $369,900+46.5%$120/sqft |
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| 6/17/2020 | Sold | $252,500-29.6%$82/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,217/mo
Principal & interest
$3580
Property taxes
$375
Home insurance
$262
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28560
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Brinson Memorial ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 3.2 mi
- 9/10Grover C Fields MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 3/10New Bern HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brinson
- Middle: Grover C.Fields
- High: New Bern
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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