Charming brick home in a highly convenient New Bern location, close to shops, parks, and all the local attractions that make New Bern town special. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home spans 1,075 sq ft, featuring a cozy living room, a functional kitchen, and spaces ready for your personal touch. Ideal for first-time buyers, down-sizers, or investors, this property offers flexibility and comfort in a desirable area. Located in a flood zone but with no history of flooding, this property provides peace of mind while offering a canvas for your ideas—perfect for creating a future that fits your lifestyle or investment goals. Contact us today for your private showing!
For sale
$170,000
517 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
3beds
1,075sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$160,100 Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 66 days |
- 456 |
- 23 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 06, 2026 at 02:54pm
Listed by:
ROWLAND & THE HOME SALES TEAM 252-631-6787,
Keller Williams Realty,
ROWLAND BOWEN 252-259-6904,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100546087
Originating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Neuse River Region Association of RealtorsTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14.4 x 9.7
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11 x 10.7
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9.7 x 9
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14.7 x 9.5
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 22 x 13.25
Heating
- Gas Pack, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Laminate
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Attic: Partially Floored,Pull Down Stairs
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,075
- Total interior livable area: 1,075 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, On Site
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Storm Doors
- Fencing: Full,Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65 x 108 x 5 x 108
Details
- Parcel number: 8016 004
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Bern
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $99,660
- Annual tax amount: $904
- Date on market: 12/20/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 66 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$160,100
$152,000 - $168,000
$1,385/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $170,000$158/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100546087 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $904 +2.5% | $99,660 |
| 2023 | $882 | $99,660 +106.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $48,330 |
| 2021 | $564 | $48,330 |
| 2020 | -- | $48,330 |
| 2019 | $559 | $48,330 |
| 2018 | $559 +7.6% | $48,330 |
| 2017 | $519 | $48,330 -25.8% |
| 2016 | $519 -14.5% | $65,100 |
| 2015 | $607 | $65,100 |
| 2014 | $607 | $65,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $65,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $65,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $65,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $65,100 +45% |
| 2009 | -- | $44,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $44,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $44,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $44,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $44,900 +0.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $44,550 |
| 2002 | -- | $44,550 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$956/mo
Principal & interest
$877
Property taxes
$79
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28560
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Oaks Road AcademyGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10H J Macdonald MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 3/10New Bern HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oaks Road
- Middle: H. J. MacDonald
- 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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