409 Hancock Street

About this home

This 1900 historic gem (with some records suggesting an even earlier origin!) offers 1,671 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space. It features 1 large bedroom plus an adjoining extra room—easily converted into a true second bedroom with the simple addition of a wall or door. You'll also find 249 sq ft of finished, unheated space on the third floor, not included in the listed total square footage! The first floor features a freshly painted kitchen with modern touches that respect the home's original charm, a formal dining room with fireplace, an inviting living room, and a spacious utility room with washer/dryer plus a half bath. Upstairs, enjoy a beautifully renovated bathroom with custom tile, a large walk-in shower, elegant fixtures, and a toilet with bidet. The spacious primary bedroom opens to an additional room—perfect for a nursery, guest space, or office—with easy potential to become a fully private second bedroom. The third floor offers finished space ideal for hidden storage or could be converted to additional living space with the addition of heat/air. Stunning wood floors flow throughout most of the home, enhancing its timeless appeal. Relax on the peaceful, covered back porch or step into the partially fenced backyard with a charming brick patio—perfect for grilling and entertaining. A rare find for downtown: a detached garage/storage building PLUS a private attached driveway—ideal for off-street parking, especially during MumFest, parades, and busy weekends! Zoned C5A- whether you envision it as your full-time residence, a second home, a boutique business, or even a rental investment, this property offers nearly endless possibilities! PRIME location! Right across the street from the Firemen's Museum and along the Trolley Tour route, you're steps away from the waterfront, the farmers market, Tryon Palace, restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, and everything downtown New Bern has to offer!

Facts

Type

Single Family Residence

Year built

1900

Lot

0.13 acres

Garage

1 space

Community

New Bern Downtown Historic

County

Craven

MLS #

100514967

Features

About 409 Hancock Street

409 Hancock Street is a 1-bedroom, 2-bath home of about 1,671 square feet, built in 1900 in New Bern Downtown Historic, New Bern, Craven County, NC 28560.

That's about $233 per square foot, compared with a New Bern median of $184.

16 other homes are for sale in New Bern Downtown Historic right now (median asking $682,500); 46 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $352,500, typically in about 60 days.

Across ZIP 28560, 37 1-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $1,700.

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