511 Middle Street, New Bern, NC 28560 (MLS# 100541600)

511 Middle Street, New Bern, NC 28560

$749,000
Property Type: Multi-Family Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,080 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,792 Status: Active
Current Price: $749,000 List Date: 11/17/2025 Last Modified: 12/03/2025

Description

Welcome to the historic Dockham House, a grand triplex in New Bern's coveted Historic District. This exceptional property seamlessly blends timeless twentieth-century features with significant modern renovation. Key updates include a new roof (May 2024) and three new central HVAC systems (August 2025). The exterior boasts fresh paint, a new back deck, and new exterior lighting. The flexible layout includes one spacious first-floor unit and two distinct second-floor units, each with private access. Inside, a stunning renovation combines modern luxury with preserved charm. The original hardwood floors have been beautifully refinished, complemented by new vinyl plank flooring. Each unit features upfitted kitchens and fresh interior paint. All-new lighting, ceiling fans, and blinds have been installed throughout. Bathrooms are updated with new fixtures, while Apartment C thoughtfully preserves its original historic tub and tile. A communal, first-floor laundry area features new appliances. This rare multi-family opportunity is enhanced by the invaluable bonus of dedicated off-street parking. Perfectly positioned just a short walk from shops, dining, and the waterfront, this property represents an unparalleled blend of historic significance and modern income potential. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of New Bern's history.

More Information MLS# 100541600

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 1

Contract Info

Delayed Marketing?: No Sub-Type: Triplex List Price/SqFt: 243.18 Stipulation of Sale: Standard Status: Active Marketing Start Date: 2025-11-16 Listing Price: 749000 Current Price: $749,000

Location Information

City Limits: Yes Marketing City: New Bern Secondary Subdivision: N/A Street #: 511 Street Name: Middle Street Suffix: Street County: Craven State/Province: NC Zip Code: 28560 Subdivision: New Bern Downtown Historic Geo Lat: 35.110485 Geo Lon: -77.039481

Remarks and Showing

Sign on Property: Yes Directions to Property: East on Broad Street, Left on Middle Street, Home on Left.

Building Info

New Construction: No

Property Exterior/Interior Info

Lot Acres: 0.11 Lot SqFt: 4792 Lot Dimensions: 45x106x45x107 Waterfront: No Waterview: No Location Type: Mainland # Baths - Total: 3 # Total Units: 3 Fireplace Y/N: Yes Stories: 2 Owner Occupied: No Property Mgmt Company: No Financials Available: No

Legal and Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 255000 Deed Book: 3761 Deed Page: 394 Legal: 511 MIDDLE ST Broker Owner: No PID: 8-002-090 Tax Identifier: 8-002 -090 Plat Book: - Plat Page: - Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 2128.74 Special Assessments: None Tax Year: 2025 Zoning: Multifamily HOA: No Cobra Zone: No Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes Elementary School: Brinson Middle School: Grover C.Fields High School: New Bern Year Built: 1900

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 0 Detached Garage Spaces: 0 Total # Garage Spaces: 0 Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Gravel: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: City of New Bern Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co. Sewer Provider: City of New Bern Trash Provider: City of New Bern Water Provider: City of New Bern

Exterior Finish

Wood Siding: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 VA Loan: 1

Fencing

Back Yard: 1

Foundation

Crawl Space: 1

Flooring

LVT/LVP: 1 Wood: 1

Fuel Tank

None: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Covered: 1 Deck: 1 Porch: 1

Roof

Shingle: 1

Levels

Two: 1

Road Type/Frontage

Paved: 1 Public (City/Cty/St): 1

Cooling

Heat Pump: 1

Heating

Heat Pump: 1

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: 1

Water Heater

Electric: 1 Natural Gas: 1

Utilities

Electricity Connected: 1 Natural Gas Connected: 1 Sewer Connected: 1 Water Connected: 1

Water Source

Municipal Water: 1

Sewer

Municipal Sewer: 1

Appliances/Equip

Gas Cooktop: 1 Refrigerator: 1

Furnished

Unfurnished: 1

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Pantry: 1 Wash/Dry Connect: 1

Laundry Location

Hookup - Dryer: 1 Hookup - Washer: 1 Laundry Room: 1

Side/Unit 1

Total Rooms: 6 # of Bedrooms: 2 Full Baths: 1 Furnished: No Rent: 0 Occupied: No

Side/Unit 1 Cooling

Central: 1

Side/Unit 1 Heating

Heat Pump: 1

Side/Unit 1 Appliance

Cooktop - Gas: 1 Refrigerator: 1

Side/Unit 1 Features

Fireplace: 1 Kitchen: 1 Living Room: 1

Side/Unit 1 Rent Frequency

Other: 1

Side/Unit 2

Total Rooms: 4 # of Bedrooms: 2 Full Baths: 1 Furnished: No Rent: 0 Occupied: No

Side/Unit 2 Cooling

Central: 1

Side/Unit 2 Heating

Heat Pump: 1

Side/Unit 2 Appliance

Cooktop - Gas: 1 Refrigerator: 1

Side/Unit 2 Features

Kitchen: 1 Living Room: 1

Side/Unit 2 Rent Frequency

Other: 1

Side/Unit 3

Total Rooms: 3 # of Bedrooms: 1 Full Baths: 1 Furnished: No Rent: 0 Occupied: No

Side/Unit 3 Cooling

Central: 1

Side/Unit 3 Heating

Heat Pump: 1

Side/Unit 3 Appliance

Cooktop - Gas: 1 Refrigerator: 1

Side/Unit 3 Rent Frequency

Other: 1

Property ExteriorInterior Info

# Bedrooms: 5 SqFt - Heated (Primary): 3080

Property Features

Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Finish: Wood Siding Fencing: Back Yard Foundation: Crawl Space Fuel Tank: None Parking Features: Gravel Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch Roof: Shingle Levels: Two Cooling: Heat Pump Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric; Natural Gas Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Water Source: Municipal Water Sewer: Municipal Sewer Flooring: Wood; LVT/LVP Furnished: Unfurnished Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Pantry; Wash/Dry Connect Laundry Location: Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer; Laundry Room Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan
Listing Office: Keller Williams Innovate
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Last Updated: December - 03 - 2025
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