The historically restored Duplex gives you free living with elegance. Live on one side and rent out the other side. Income producing property renting out both sides. The Duplex is listed on the historic registry, can be an investment for your retirement. Suitable as AirBnB for short or long term rentals. Perfect for a large extended group. The Duplex has undergone a complete renovation . All systems have been upgraded, are energy efficient and modern. Low energy bills as a result of modern A/C/heat pumps, gas stoves and dryers, rewired electricity. Low maintenance: the outside is glazed brick, never needs oiling or painting. Above the flood plain and 100 year mark. Side A: 2000 sq ft. :2 full baths, 3 bedrooms off a 6 foot wide hallway (work/play space), parlor, dining room, kitchen, full height basement. Solid wood pocket doors original to the Duplex provide optional access between Sides A and B in the front hallways, easily reopened to join the two sides into one very large home. Side B: 3500 sq ft includes full walk up 3rd floor, 10 foot high cathedral ceilings (studio, workroom space, additional living area) and preparation for a bathroom. Side B 2nd floor: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Ground floor: parlor, eat in kitchen with lot's of drawers and storage, a sunroom. A large pantry with easy access drawers, built in china cupboard. All cabinetry on both sides is high end custom made solid wood maple:bathroom and kitchen cupboards. Ground floor wheelchair accessible showers with teak gratings, and second floor washers and gas dryers. The basements on both sides have access from inside and outside. Large 6 foot high windows which open, 9 foot ceilings, and refinished hardwood floors. Shared back garden with large patio, parking pad, finished gardens and locked storage under shared back porch. Front porch is deep, shaded, shared between the two sides of the duplex. Entry into the house is through a common vestibule. Each side has its own secure door.
Riverside Historic District, located between the Neuse River waterfront and downtown New Bern, is a historic and walkable New Bern neighborhood with riverfront views and a porch-lined streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Broad Street corridor near Middle Street, where galleries, coffee counters, and locally owned shops set a steady daytime hum. Architectural details lean Victorian and early-20th-century, with deep verandas, mature trees, and brick sidewalks. Tryon Palace anchors the cultural calendar with gardens and period buildings. Union Point Park frames the waterline with open lawns and river breezes. The pace stays calm, with downtown dining and performances close by.
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Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Living
Interior features
Vaulted ceilings
High ceilings
Ceiling fans
Pantry
Window coverings
Bedrooms
Multiple 3-bedroom units (several identical units)
Kitchen
Gas oven
Ice maker
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Vented exhaust fan
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Washer hookup
Dedicated laundry room
Electric water heater
Flooring
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central air
Zoned cooling
Heat pump
Forced air
Natural gas heating
Passive solar heating
Zoned heating
Exterior features
Covered patio and porch
Patio
Porch
Full wood fencing
Corner lot
Paved road frontage (city street and state road)
Workshop (outbuilding)
Home design
Duplex residential income property
Parking
One open parking space
Off-street, on-site paved parking
Security
Smoke detectors
Security lights
Construction
Brick and frame construction
Metal roof
Brick/mortar and pillar/post/pier foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas connected
Water and sewer available
Financial info
Property type: Residential income (duplex)
Electricity and solar
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The R-10S residential district is established as a district in which the principal use of land is for single-family dwellings. Two-family and multifamily dwellings are prohibited. Lot sizes and density are the same as those allowed in the R-10 residential district. In promoting the general purposes of this ordinance, the general intent of this district is the same as the R-10 residential district.
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
98% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1222 National Ave
$599,515
$48K under list price of $648K
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