$400,000
Sold Nov 6, 2025
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,115 sq ft
501 Franklin Avenue
New Bern, NC, 28560 · Colonial Heights
Listed by COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST ADVANTAGE
Sale details
- Sold price
- $400,000
- Sold on
- Nov 6, 2025
- First listed at
- $439,500
- Last asking price
- $400,000 (−9%)
- Sold vs. first asking
- 91%
- Sold vs. last asking
- 100%
- Days on market
- 43
Earlier at this address
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2023 | Sold | $296,000 (asked $306,000) |
| Jul 19, 2021 | Sold | $245,000 (asked $250,000) |
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What's my home worth? →About this home
A classic 1946 bungalow with timeless charm, this home is anything but a typical four-room layout. Warm and inviting, it offers far more space and versatility than expected. The living room sets the tone with calm paint colors, graceful arched doorways, and a large bay window that floods the space with natural light. Original pocket doors remain intact, leading to the formal dining room where a cozy fireplace and built-in bookshelves create a welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated and features a cheerful eat-in nook complete with a solar tube for extra light. A desirable split floor plan includes two bedrooms and a full bath on one side, offering comfort and privacy. Just off the primary bedroom, a light-filled sunroom—currently used as a studio—provides endless possibilities. Upstairs, a spacious loft offers another flexible living area, while the fully floored walk-in attic provides exceptional storage or potential for expansion. Add a full bathroom and definitely room for a clothing closet. Great flexibility. Pella windows throughout the home add efficiency and style. Outside, a large workshop/garage provides room for hobbies and projects, while the expansive backyard is the perfect retreat for gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing. Recent updates include a brand-new heating system installed in May 2025. This home seamlessly blends 1940s character with thoughtful modern upgrades—move-in ready with space to grow. Centrally located to shopping, hospital and 7 min. to downtown New Bern.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1946
- Lot
- 0.41 acres
- Garage
- 1 space
- Community
- Colonial Heights
- County
- Craven
- MLS #
- 100527335
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Solid Surface
- Bookcases
- Kitchen Island
- Blinds/Shades
- Gas Log
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laminate
- Tile
- Vinyl
- Wood
- Gas Oven
- Washer
- Refrigerator
Outside
- Thermal Doors
Community
- None
Parking
- Off Street
- On Site
- Paved
- Tandem
Heating & cooling
- Gas Pack
- Natural Gas
- Other
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 501 Franklin Avenue
501 Franklin Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home of about 2,115 square feet, built in 1946, on 0.41 acres in Colonial Heights, New Bern, Craven County, NC 28560.
At $400,000, it's 15% above the median asking price ($346,900) of the 216 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in New Bern today.
That's about $189 per square foot, compared with a New Bern median of $184.
1 other home is for sale in Colonial Heights right now (median asking $325,000); 3 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $236,000, typically in about 27 days.
Across ZIP 28560, 467 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $268,000.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 501 Franklin Avenue
How much is 501 Franklin Avenue?
501 Franklin Avenue is listed at $400,000 (about $189 per square foot) as of September 26, 2026. Status: closed.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 501 Franklin Avenue have?
3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 2,115 square feet.
What neighborhood is 501 Franklin Avenue in?
Colonial Heights, in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in Colonial Heights?
3 homes sold in Colonial Heights in the last 12 months, at a median price of $236,000.
When was 501 Franklin Avenue built?
1946.
Who is the listing broker for 501 Franklin Avenue?
COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST ADVANTAGE (MLS #100527335). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.