501 Franklin Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560 (MLS # 100527335)

Price $439,500
Status Active
Beds 3
Baths 2 Baths
Home size 1,878 sqft
Lot Size 17,860 sqft
Days on Market 2
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. 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.
Property Type(s): Single Family
Last Updated 8/30/2025 Tract Colonial Heights
Year Built 1946 Garage Spaces 1.0
County Craven

SCHOOLS

Elementary School Brinson
Jr. High School Grover C.Fields
High School New Bern

Additional Details

AIR Other
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
BASEMENT None
CONSTRUCTION Vinyl Siding
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Natural Gas
INTERIOR Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Master Downstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
LOT 0.41 acre(s)
LOT DIMENSIONS irr
PARKING Off Street, On Site, Paved, Tandem
POOL DESCRIPTION None
STORIES 1.5
SUBDIVISION Colonial Heights
TAXES 2036.03
UTILITIES Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

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