Rare opportunity to own a beautiful Craftsman home that is convenient to Downtown New Bern, MCAS Cherry Point, area beaches, shopping, parks, schools and restaurants. Originally built in the late 1800's, this gem has been thoughtfully updated for modern comfort, while retaining historic charm and appeal. The large, covered front porch greets family and friends into the spacious interior. Open Living Room area with original fireplace, newer lvp flooring and Dining space; Generously sized and Well Equipped Kitchen with plenty of counter tops, cabinetry and a year old stainless refrigerator. There are 3 Bedrooms, two full Baths and a Laundry Room. Gorgeous Family Room with Bead Board Ceilings and Hardwood floors. You will enjoy the fully conditioned and light filled Sunroom year round. The Outside areas are like none other and boast of a . 7 acre lot, 2600sf Workshop, second Barn with lean-to storage, fenced garden areas, wood decking, a newly poured concrete driveway and so much more! If that is not enough, this home DID NOT FLOOD and has NO CITY TAXES. You owe it to yourself to check it out!
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
0.69 acresLot Size
$214Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Barbara Saunders Real Estate fueled by Keller Wil Barbara Saunders Real Estate• Keller Williams Realty
Listed by Barbara Saunders Real Estate SAUNDERS• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Ellen Holmes Steeves Le• Brass Lantern Realty
Charming house filled with character in every room. Large living room with original wood-burning fireplace. Spacious kitchen with a pass-through to living area. Family room with built-in desk, lots of natural light, and beautiful hardwood floors. Nice deck leads to the backyard which includes a large storage shed and a two-story garage/workshop with unlimited possibilities. You must see the inside of this house!Aprx acreage includes vacant lot attached to property, Parcel ID 7-039 -142. See pictures for lot location.
Public Records
Nov 6, 2013
Sold
$160,000
$108/sq ft
Hive MLS #90078111
Aug 28, 2011
Listing Removed
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Jul 22, 2010
Listed
$169,900
$115/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,109 (+9.2%)
$40,000 + $183,070
$223,070
2024
$1,016 (+1.2%)
$40,000 + $183,070
$223,070
2023
$1,004 (−3.4%)
$40,000 + $202,340
$242,340
2022
$1,039
$40,000 + $162,990
$202,990
2021
$1,039 (+1.7%)
$40,000 + $127,320
$167,320
2020
$1,021
$40,000 + $127,320
$167,320
2019
$1,021 (+4.2%)
$40,000 + $127,320
$167,320
2018
$980 (−0.4%)
$40,000 + $127,320
$167,320
2017
$984 (+1.0%)
$40,000 + $127,320
$167,320
2016
$974 (+24.7%)
$40,000 + $127,320
$167,320
2015
$781 (+0.3%)
$40,000 + $127,320
$167,320
2014
$779
$42,000 + $111,160
$153,160
Tax history for 217 Gibbs Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,109 (+9.2%)
$40,000 + $183,070
$223,070
2024
$1,016 (+1.2%)
$40,000 + $183,070
$223,070
2023
$1,004 (−3.4%)
$40,000 + $202,340
$242,340
2022
$1,039
$40,000 + $162,990
$202,990
2021
$1,039 (+1.7%)
$40,000 + $127,320
$167,320
2020
$1,021
$40,000 + $127,320
$167,320
2019
$1,021 (+4.2%)
$40,000 + $127,320
$167,320
2018
$980 (−0.4%)
$40,000 + $127,320
$167,320
2017
$984 (+1.0%)
$40,000 + $127,320
$167,320
2016
$974 (+24.7%)
$40,000 + $127,320
$167,320
2015
$781 (+0.3%)
$40,000 + $127,320
$167,320
2014
$779
$42,000 + $111,160
$153,160
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
1,274
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Craven County
APN
7-039 -129
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Additional Parking, Concrete, Off Street, Paved