SOLD APR 8, 2026

Off market apr 2026 for $156K

$196,644

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,113/mo

•

1,075

sq ft

517 Ruth Ave, New Bern, NC 28560

About this home

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!

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

6,534 sq ftLot Size

$183Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by ROWLAND & THE HOME SALES TEAM • Keller Williams Realty

Listed by Rowland Bowen BOWEN • Keller Williams Realty

Bought with LYNNE DAVENPORT • CENTURY 21 ZAYTOUN RAINES

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•Source:Hive MLS #100546087

Redfin Estimate

$196,644

$40K since sold in April 2026$6,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 15.7% higher than the average sale price ($170K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$189,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,206 sq ft
1812 Greensboro St, New Bern, NC 28560
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$128,750
B
3 beds1 bath1,289 sq ft
812 Smith St, New Bern, NC 28560
SOLD APR 15, 2026
$210,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,032 sq ft
1109 Tatum Dr, New Bern, NC 28560
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$150,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,510 sq ft
1702 Clark Ave, New Bern, NC 28560
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$147,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,259 sq ft
1404 Mcarthur Ave, New Bern, NC 28560
SOLD APR 1, 2026
$195,000
F
3 beds1 bath996 sq ft
2211 Griffin Ave, New Bern, NC 28560

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$1,215/mo

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Market trends in 28560, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.1%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$325K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

64d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

139

30 MoM

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$185,000
3 beds2 baths1,131 sq ft
1001 Antioch Rd, New Bern, NC 28560
$379,000
3 beds2 baths1,992 sq ft
149 Grantham Pl, New Bern, NC 28560
$320,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,379 sq ft
824 Pelican Dr, New Bern, NC 28560
3D WALKTHROUGH
$325,000
3 beds2 baths1,644 sq ft
1909 Caracara Dr, New Bern, NC 28560
3D WALKTHROUGH
$299,999
3 beds2 baths1,403 sq ft
132 Leonard Dr, New Bern, NC 28560
$375,900
3 beds2 baths1,753 sq ft
1817 Caracara Dr, New Bern, NC 28560
$265,000
3 beds2 baths1,338 sq ft
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$350,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,050 sq ft
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Sale history for 517 Ruth Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$904

$11,000 + $88,660

$99,660

2024

$904 (+2.5%)

$11,000 + $88,660

$99,660

2023

$882 (+56.5%)

$11,000 + $88,660

$99,660

2022

$564

$11,000 + $88,660

$99,660

2021

$564 (+0.9%)

$6,600 + $41,730

$48,330

2020

$559

$6,600 + $41,730

$48,330

2019

$559 (+7.6%)

$6,600 + $41,730

$48,330

2018

$519

$6,600 + $41,730

$48,330

2017

$519

$6,600 + $41,730

$48,330

2016

$519 (−14.5%)

$6,600 + $41,730

$48,330

2015

$607

$6,600 + $41,730

$48,330

2014

$607

$12,000 + $53,100

$65,100

Tax history for 517 Ruth Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$904

$11,000 + $88,660

$99,660

2024

$904 (+2.5%)

$11,000 + $88,660

$99,660

2023

$882 (+56.5%)

$11,000 + $88,660

$99,660

2022

$564

$11,000 + $88,660

$99,660

2021

$564 (+0.9%)

$6,600 + $41,730

$48,330

2020

$559

$6,600 + $41,730

$48,330

2019

$559 (+7.6%)

$6,600 + $41,730

$48,330

2018

$519

$6,600 + $41,730

$48,330

2017

$519

$6,600 + $41,730

$48,330

2016

$519 (−14.5%)

$6,600 + $41,730

$48,330

2015

$607

$6,600 + $41,730

$48,330

2014

$607

$12,000 + $53,100

$65,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,621 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

1,000

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Craven County

APN

8-016 -004

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.

R-6

Residential District

The R-6 residential district is designed to accommodate single-, two-, and multifamily dwellings with 6000 square feet minimum lots for one dwelling unit and 2000 square feet required for each additional unit. Mobile homes and mobile home parks are also permitted and shall be subject to the standards described in sections 15-164 and 15-165. For the R-6 residential district, in promoting the general purposes of this ordinance, the specific intent of this district is: To encourage continued use of the land for residential purposes and certain compatible nonresidential uses.; To prohibit commercial and industrial use of the land; to prohibit any other use which would substantially interfere with the development or continuation of residential structures in the district.; To encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that would not be permitted as new uses in the district.; To discourage any use which because of its character or size would generate traffic or require municipal services substantially in excess of traffic and services that would exist if the district were developed solely for residential uses.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Housing-Single unit

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Off Street, On Site

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Window Coverings
Appliances: Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher
Flooring: Laminate

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Basement Details: Crawl Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Fencing: Full, Chain Link
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1075
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Frame

Property Features
Has View

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 Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
Lot Size : 0.15
Lot Size Dimensions: 65 x 108 x 5 x 108
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School: Oaks Road
Middle Or Junior School: H. J. MacDonald
High School: New Bern

Location Information
Directions: From Trent Blvd, turn onto Simmons Street. Right onto Oaks Road. Right onto Ruth Avenue. Home is on the left.
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,000
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,621 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Craven County
APN: 8-016 -004

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: Neuse River Region Association of Realtors

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Oaks Road Academy

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

3/10

H J MacDonald Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi

5/10

New Bern High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

3/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 11-17% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

9/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 107° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

New Bern, NC • 28560

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$187,000 – $227,000

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Home values near 517 Ruth Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
601 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 754 Sq. Ft.	$145,381
519 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 800 Sq. Ft.	$38,326
521 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 875 Sq. Ft.	$130,694
515 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1503 Sq. Ft.	$211,568
516 Watson Avenue, New Bern, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1102 Sq. Ft.	$146,280
512 Watson Avenue, New Bern, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1026 Sq. Ft.	$180,259
515 Watson Avenue, New Bern, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1124 Sq. Ft.	$168,697

Address	Redfin Estimate
512 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 875 Sq. Ft.	$139,518
518 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 875 Sq. Ft.	$149,233
522 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 875 Sq. Ft.	$141,660
520 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 875 Sq. Ft.	$138,943
524 Watson Avenue, New Bern, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1971 Sq. Ft.	$225,529
517 Watson Avenue, New Bern, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1559 Sq. Ft.	$153,925
518 Watson Avenue, New Bern, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1052 Sq. Ft.	$156,015

Address	Redfin Estimate
524 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 875 Sq. Ft.	$124,888
516 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 875 Sq. Ft.	$138,018
514 Ruth Avenue, New Bern, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 875 Sq. Ft.	$137,395
522 Watson Avenue, New Bern, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1052 Sq. Ft.	$206,084
519 Watson Avenue, New Bern, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1091 Sq. Ft.	$181,279
514 Watson Avenue, New Bern, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1340 Sq. Ft.	$154,060
520 Watson Avenue, New Bern, NC - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1272 Sq. Ft.	$152,226

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