A Timeless Victorian Treasure Ready for its Next Chapter in the heart of Ayden! Located just blocks from downtown, this classic 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is packed with character and unlimited potential. Features include high ceilings, 4 fireplaces, a formal dining room, living room, den, and a spacious kitchen. You'll love the huge wrap-around porch! Needs full renovation and is ready for your vision. This perfect project property offers exceptional potential for investors, flippers, or ambitious end-users.
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$21Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Adam Corey• Keller Williams Realty Points East
Bought with Tarrah Joyner• Keller Williams Realty Points East
Est. $1,478 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 653 Third St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Hive MLS #100605496
Oct 16, 2026
Sold
$65,000
$21/sq ft
Oct 12, 2026
Contingent
—
Oct 5, 2026
Price Changed
$69,000
$23/sq ft
Sep 22, 2026
Listed
$79,000
$26/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 2001
Sold
$62,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,638 (+0.7%)
$7,500 + $121,014
$128,514
2024
$1,626 (+57.2%)
$7,500 + $121,014
$128,514
2023
$1,034 (+1.2%)
$10,000 + $60,492
$70,492
2022
$1,022
$10,000 + $60,492
$70,492
2021
$1,022 (−0.3%)
$10,000 + $60,492
$70,492
2020
$1,026 (+7.5%)
$10,000 + $60,492
$70,492
2019
$954 (+2.8%)
$10,000 + $56,819
$66,819
2018
$928
$10,000 + $56,819
$66,819
2017
$928
$10,000 + $56,819
$66,819
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
2,908
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pitt County
APN
19303
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 2026.
RMX
Residential Mixed Use
The RMX District is established to accommodate a variety of housing types in a neighborhood setting and is intended to provide areas for higher density residential development near commercial areas such as the B-1, NMX and B-2 districts. The intent is to create higher density residential areas that compliment commercial districts with physical proximity and pedestrian connectivity.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Unpaved
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Wood, Space Heater
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
Appliances: None, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Front Porch
Fencing: None
Roof: Metal, Shingle, Rubber
Building Information
Entry Level: 1
Sq. Ft.: 3066.0
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Block, Wood Siding, Frame
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Frontage Type: See Remarks
Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
Lot Size : 0.24
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Lot Size Area: 0.24
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Zoning: RMX
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,642.22
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Ayden Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School: Ayden Middle School
High School District: Pitt County Schools
High School: Ayden-Grifton High School
Location Information
Directions: Head South on NC-11 S out of Greenville toward Winterville/Ayden. Continue on NC-11 S/903 S into Ayden. Turn left onto E 3rd Street. Proceed down E 3rd Street, property will be on the left.
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,908
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Pitt County
APN: 19303
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Coastal Plains Association of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Ayden Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Ayden Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
Ayden-Grifton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ayden, NC • 28513
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$84,000 – $101,000
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