509 Metcalf Street

Off Market

509 Metcalf Street

New Bern NC 28560

2598 sq. ft.

8276 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $663,000

Jessica Conard, last sold this property on 20 October 2026 after 39 days on market.

Overview

Welcome to the Annie Dinkins Tenant House, a beautifully preserved 1890s residence ideally situated on one of downtown New Bern's most desirable blocks. Rich in history, architectural character, and thoughtful updates, this distinctive home offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy downtown living with generous indoor and outdoor spaces, off-street parking, and a location just blocks from New Bern's waterfront, restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions. Inside, a welcoming foyer and original statement staircase immediately showcase the craftsmanship found throughout the home. Soaring 9.5-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, handsome hardwood doors, and 14 original front windows (with storm windows) preserve its period character. To the left, the gracious front living room features a large bay window and beautiful fireplace mantel. A double-sided fireplace with a gas insert connects the living room to the adjoining library, where custom bookcases incorporate wood salvaged from New Bern's historic Elks Lodge. At the rear of the home, the floor plan transitions seamlessly to modern living. The chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry by Mike's Custom Cabinets, granite countertops, an island and peninsula, gas cooktop, two dishwashers, beverage refrigerator, separate prep sink, and a deep main sink beneath a large garden window. The kitchen opens to the dining and family rooms, where abundant windows provide views of the screened porch and spacious backyard. A dedicated laundry/pantry room with custom cabinetry and utility sink, along with a convenient half bath, completes the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a private balcony, plantation shutters, dual closets, and a well-appointed bath featuring a walk-in tiled rain shower with a bench and a classic clawfoot tub. Two additional bedrooms share a renovated hall bath with walk-in tiled shower, while the front bedroom features another striking bay window and plantation shutters. The third floor offers approximately 200 square feet of additional bonus space (not included in the primary square footage), providing a versatile area well suited for an office, studio, playroom, or other flex space. Outside, the large fenced backyard is a rare find in the heart of downtown, with brick walkways and plenty of room to garden, entertain, or simply unwind. Two outbuildings provide valuable additional space: an approximately 110-square-foot storage shed and an approximately 148-square-foot storage/workshop building. Off-street parking accommodates two vehicles. Additional improvements and features include a metal roof installed in 2007 and maintained with periodic repainting, a Rinnai tankless water heater, repainted porches in 2024, improvements to both outbuildings in 2025, and a new Whirlpool stackable washer and dryer installed in 2026. Bonus: this property is NOT in a designated flood zone! Historic character, gracious living spaces, modern functionality, and an exceptional downtown location come together at 509 Metcalf Street--a home with a story more than a century in the making.

Features

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 carspaces

2598 sq. ft. floor area

8276 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom single-family properties sold in New Bern over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 509 Metcalf Street is $307.17k.

Median value

$307.17k

Estimated value range

$2.78k - $1.45m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in New Bern. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 509 Metcalf Street

2026

Sold

$663,000

20 Oct 2026 by Jessica Conard, of NorthGroup

Happy sellers in New Bern

83%

83% of sellers in New Bern reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

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This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 7 reviews in New Bern over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 3 bedroom single-family properties in New Bern

In the last 12 months, 337 three-bedroom single-family properties similar to 509 Metcalf Street, have been sold.

This represents a 18% increase in three-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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