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522 1st Street

Ayden NC 28513

3
4
2
7670 sq. ft.
8712 sq. ft.
Single-Family
Last sold for $440,000
Roy EllisRoy Ellis, last sold this property on 28 May 2026 after 284 days on market.

Overview

Built in 1915 as a masonic hall and recently featured in the New York Times, this extraordinary property has stood as a landmark in Ayden for over a century. With original stamped tin ceilings that will take your breath away in the afternoon light and heart pine floors rich with history, the home blends old-world craftsmanship with modern comfort. The custom cherry and quartzite kitchen is a warm and inviting gathering space, while the versatile layout offers a private bedroom suite with its own entrance from the landing -- ideal for guests, extended family, or an Airbnb retreat. A chairlift provides access for all to enjoy one floor living upstairs. Step outside to a spacious backyard outfitted with two EV chargers, perfect for the modern lifestyle. And when you want a taste of the neighborhood, you're directly across the street from Gwendy's Cafe and Bakery as well as Fryday Nite Fish, two of Ayden's local treasures. The downstairs storefront below the magnificent living space is now vacant, ready for your own business or rental income opportunity. All this, just minutes from East Carolina University and ECU Health Medical Center, makes 522 First Street more than a home -- it's a place where history, community, and modern living come together. Ready to welcome its next chapter, this one-of-a-kind property is as unique as the life you'll create here.

Features

3 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
2 carspaces
2 open car spaces
7670 sq. ft. floor area
8712 sq. ft. lot size
Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom single-family properties sold in Ayden over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 522 1st Street is $272k.

Median value
$272k
Estimated value range
$53k - $792k
Median days on market
55
Estimated value trend
-4%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Ayden. 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 522 1st Street

2026
Sold
$440,000
28 May 2026 by Roy Ellis, of Compass Carolinas LLC
2018
Sold
$185,000
09 Feb 2018 by JEFF DANIELS, of Eastern Trust Real Estate Company Llc

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86%
86% of sellers in Ayden 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 Ayden over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 3 bedroom single-family properties in Ayden

In the last 12 months, 82 three-bedroom single-family properties similar to 522 1st Street, have been sold.

This represents a 35% increase in three-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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