Google street view image for 540 Washington Post Rd, New Bern, NC 28560

Off market oct 1991 for $89K

$264,449

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $637/mo

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2 ba

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1,242

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540 Washington Post Rd, New Bern, NC 28560

About this home

540 Washington Post Rd is a 1,242 square foot house on a 1.78 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 24, 1991 for $89,000. Based on Redfin's New Bern data, we estimate the home's value is $264,449.

Single-familyProperty Type

1984Year Built

1.78 acresLot Size

$213Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$264,449

$175K since sold in October 1991$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 17.4% higher than the average sale price ($225K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$170,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,248 sq ft
111 Little Lake Cir, New Bern, NC 28560
SOLD OCT 13, 2026
4712 Corena Dr, New Bern, NC 28562
$247,500
B
3 beds2 baths1,250 sq ft
4712 Corena Dr, New Bern, NC 28562
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$266,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,242 sq ft
3613 Delesa Ct, New Bern, NC 28560
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$280,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,743 sq ft
222 Saratoga Ln, New Bern, NC 28562
SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$243,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,190 sq ft
3429 Preakness Pl, New Bern, NC 28562
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$145,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,040 sq ft
345 Nc 55 Hwy W, New Bern, NC 28562

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Market trends in 28560, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.3%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$330K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

71d

11 days MoM

Recently sold homes

170

22 MoM

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Sale history for 540 Washington Post Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$910 (+2.3%)

$26,400 + $146,400

$172,800

2024

$889 (+1.4%)

$26,400 + $146,400

$172,800

2023

$877 (+11.6%)

$26,400 + $146,400

$172,800

2022

$786

$26,400 + $146,400

$172,800

2021

$786 (+1.4%)

$26,400 + $95,110

$121,510

2020

$775

$26,400 + $95,110

$121,510

2019

$775 (+4.9%)

$26,400 + $95,110

$121,510

2018

$739

$26,400 + $95,110

$121,510

2017

$739 (+0.1%)

$26,400 + $95,110

$121,510

2016

$738 (+12.3%)

$26,400 + $95,110

$121,510

2015

$657 (+0.5%)

$26,400 + $95,110

$121,510

2014

$654

$20,340 + $103,440

$123,780

Tax history for 540 Washington Post Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$910 (+2.3%)

$26,400 + $146,400

$172,800

2024

$889 (+1.4%)

$26,400 + $146,400

$172,800

2023

$877 (+11.6%)

$26,400 + $146,400

$172,800

2022

$786

$26,400 + $146,400

$172,800

2021

$786 (+1.4%)

$26,400 + $95,110

$121,510

2020

$775

$26,400 + $95,110

$121,510

2019

$775 (+4.9%)

$26,400 + $95,110

$121,510

2018

$739

$26,400 + $95,110

$121,510

2017

$739 (+0.1%)

$26,400 + $95,110

$121,510

2016

$738 (+12.3%)

$26,400 + $95,110

$121,510

2015

$657 (+0.5%)

$26,400 + $95,110

$121,510

2014

$654

$20,340 + $103,440

$123,780

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

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Heat Pump
Heating Type: Heat Pump

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Masonry
Exterior Wall: Lap Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: LEE & JONES BLDG SUPPLIES INC
Living Sq. Ft: 1,242
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,698
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,242
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: 2 & 3 MCILWEAN

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 77,711
Legal Lot Number: 2,3
Acres: 1.784
Zoning Code: NR15
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL - ONE FAMILY UNIT

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: WEST OF NEW BERN

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,242
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.78 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Craven County
APN: 8-112 -002

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Oaks Road Academy

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.9mi

3/10

West Craven Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi

4/10

West Craven High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi

2/10

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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

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

8/10 Heat Factor

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

8/10 Wind Factor

93% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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$252,000 – $305,000

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Home values near 540 Washington Post Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
455 Washington Post Road, New Bern, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1267 Sq. Ft.	$216,876
535 Washington Post Road, New Bern, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$276,883

Address	Redfin Estimate
445 Washington Post Road, New Bern, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1569 Sq. Ft.	$239,625
207 Lake Tyler Drive, New Bern, NC 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2511 Sq. Ft.	$348,106

Address	Redfin Estimate
435 Washington Post Road, New Bern, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1288 Sq. Ft.	$209,407
111 Briarwood Lane, New Bern, NC - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$78,128

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