$385,000

Sold Mar 3, 2026

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,720 sq ft

1811 Spencer Avenue

New Bern, NC, 28560 · Ghent

Hive MLSListed by COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST ADVANTAGE

Sale details

Sold price
$385,000
Sold on
Mar 3, 2026
First listed at
$385,000
Sold vs. first asking
100%
Days on market
7

Earlier at this address

DateEventPrice
Nov 12, 2024Sold$345,000 (asked $385,000)
Sep 29, 2021Sold$110,000 (asked $120,000)

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About this home

Step back in time as you enter the spacious foyer of this Craftsman-style bungalow in the historic Ghent neighborhood. This stately classic home showcases many desirable bungalow features, including a front-gabled roof, exposed rafters, exterior wood shingles, and a full-width front porch, perfect for rocking chairs and neighborly conversations. The main floor also includes a private office (currently set up as 3rd bedroom) and a convenient half bath located off the dining room. Inside, timeless original details abound with built-in bookcases, coffered 9' ceilings on the main level, large multi-paned windows, original refinished hardwood floors, and thoughtfully preserved woodwork throughout. The handsome updated kitchen features granite countertops, a tile backsplash, a sitting area, and a dedicated coffee bar with additional storage. Just off the kitchen is a generous pantry and laundry/utility room that leads to a large covered and screened back porch. Upstairs, you'll find a stylishly updated bathroom featuring a tiled walk-in shower, double vanity, and European-style heated towel bar for a plush experience. The primary suite includes a large, beautifully handcrafted walk-in closet. Newer improvements include gutter system, carport, concrete driveway, fresh paint throughout the interior, back screened porch, and wood fencing in backyard. The 32' x12' shed is ideal for hobbies, projects, and yard equipment. This lovingly cared-for home on charming Spencer Avenue is minutes from downtown New Bern, shopping, dining, and more. Refrigerator, washer, and dryer convey.

Facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Year built
1932
Lot
0.17 acres
Community
Ghent
County
Craven
MLS #
100549833

Features

Inside

  • Walk-in Closet(s)
  • High Ceilings
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Pantry
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Basement
  • Blinds/Shades
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LVT/LVP
  • Tile
  • Wood
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave

Outside

  • None

Parking

  • Concrete
  • Off Street
  • On Site

Heating & cooling

  • Other
  • Heat Pump
  • Electric
  • Natural Gas
  • Zoned
  • Central Air

Schools

Elementary
Brinson
Middle
Grover C.Fields
High
New Bern

As listed in the MLS. School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.

About 1811 Spencer Avenue

1811 Spencer Avenue is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath home of about 1,720 square feet, built in 1932 in Ghent, New Bern, Craven County, NC 28560.

At $385,000, it's 79% above the median asking price ($215,000) of the 31 other 2-bedroom listings for sale in New Bern today.

That's about $224 per square foot, compared with a New Bern median of $184.

2 other homes are for sale in Ghent right now (median asking $469,500); 13 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $318,500, typically in about 34 days.

Across ZIP 28560, 86 2-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $161,000.

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Questions about 1811 Spencer Avenue

How much is 1811 Spencer Avenue?

1811 Spencer Avenue is listed at $385,000 (about $224 per square foot) as of September 26, 2026. Status: closed.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1811 Spencer Avenue have?

2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 1,720 square feet.

What neighborhood is 1811 Spencer Avenue in?

Ghent, in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina.

What have homes sold for in Ghent?

13 homes sold in Ghent in the last 12 months, at a median price of $318,500.

When was 1811 Spencer Avenue built?

1932.

Who is the listing broker for 1811 Spencer Avenue?

COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST ADVANTAGE (MLS #100549833). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.

Listing provided by COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST ADVANTAGE via Hive MLS.