501 New Street, New Bern, NC 28560

$680,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 2,774 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,792 Status: Active

Current Price: $680,000 List Date: 2/14/2026 Last Modified: 4/28/2026

Overview

Description

Renovated and offering the rare luxury of both first- and second-floor bedroom suites, the Stanly-Bishop House is an exceptional early-19th-century residence in the heart of New Bern's Downtown Historic District. This distinguished home features five beautifully updated bathrooms, a designer kitchen with granite countertops and herringbone backsplash, soaring ceilings, exquisite original moldings, multiple fireplaces, two laundry rooms, and a gracious front porch overlooking the New Bern Academy and neighboring church. Originally constructed between 1800 and 1810 and acquired in 1815 by prominent entrepreneur John Carruthers Stanly—known as ''Barber Jack''—the home reflects the success and influence of one of New Bern's most notable early residents. A true showpiece, the first-floor primary suite features a fireplace, spacious bedroom with separate sitting room, dual closets, and one of the most beautiful bathrooms in the Downtown Historic District. The living room, also anchored ... (Read more)

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Listing Details MLS# 100552031

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Marketing Start Date: 2026-01-29
Listing Price: 680000
List Price/SqFt: 245.13
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 501
Street Name: New
Street Suffix: Street
County: Craven
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28560
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: New Bern
Subdivision: New Bern Downtown Historic
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: Broad Street to Hancock Street to New Street. Home on corner of New Street and Hancock Street.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.11
Lot SqFt: 4792
Lot Dimensions: 55.02' x 96' x 52.8' x 85.57' (approx)
Waterfront: No
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 2774
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 2774
# Rooms: 13
# Baths - Full: 4
# Baths - Half: Yes
# Baths - Total: 5
# Bedrooms: 4
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
ud_i_10: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1799

More Information

Fuel Tank

Above or Below Ground: Below Ground
Fuel Type: Propane
In Use: No
Owned or Leased: Owned
Fuel Tank: Yes

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: City of New Bern
Fuel Vendor Provider: N/A
Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Sewer Provider: City of New Bern
Water Provider: City of New Bern

Rooms

Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 2 Level: First
Bathroom 3 Level: Second
Bathroom 4 Level: Second
Bathroom 5 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry Level: Second
Living Room Level: First
Master Bedroom Level: First
Bathroom 1: Yes
Bathroom 2: Yes
Bathroom 3: Yes
Bathroom 4: Yes
Bathroom 5: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 3

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 474300
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 4103.36
Deed Book: 3422
Deed Page: 303
Legal: 501 New Street
Broker Owner: No
PID: 8-002-D-017
Tax Identifier: 8-002-D -017
Plat Book: No
Plat Page: No
Special Assessments: None
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: Residential
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
Elementary School: Brinson
Middle School: Grover C.Fields
High School: New Bern

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 0
Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

On Site: Yes
Paved: Yes

Attic

Floored - Partial: Yes

Basement

Exterior Entry: Yes
Other: Yes

Frontage Type

See Remarks: Yes

View Type

None: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Style

Historic District: Yes

Exterior Finish

Wood Siding: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Fencing

Partial: Yes
Wood: Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space: Yes

Flooring

Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Lot Features

Corner Lot: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Paved: Yes
Public (City/Cty/St): Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heated SqFt

2600 - 2799: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Utilities

Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Available: Yes

Sewer

Municipal Sewer: Yes

Water Source

Municipal Water: Yes

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Microwave: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Fireplace Features

Gas Log: Yes

Interior Features

Apt/Suite: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Master Downstairs: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Solid Surface: Yes
Walk-in Shower: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes

Dining Room Type

Formal: Yes

Property Features

Frontage Type: See Remarks View Type: None Attic: Floored - Partial Basement: Exterior Entry; Other Construction: Wood Frame Style: Historic District Exterior Finish: Wood Siding Fencing: Partial; Wood Foundation: Crawl Space Fuel Tank: Fuel Tank Parking Features: On Site; Paved Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Porch; Rear Porch Roof: Metal Levels: Two Lot Features: Corner Lot Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Heating System Fuel Source: Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Utilities: Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Available Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Fireplace Features: Gas Log Flooring: Tile; Wood Interior Features: Apt/Suite; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Gas Log; High Ceilings; Master Downstairs; Pantry; Solid Surface; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 2600 - 2799 Dining Room Type: Formal Rooms: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bathroom 4; Bathroom 5; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Living Room	16.00	17.40	First
Dining Room	12.60	16.20	First
Bathroom 1	5.00	4.00	First
Kitchen	14.60	12.60	First
Master Bedroom	15.60	12.20	First
Bedroom 2	17.40	9.40	Second
Bedroom 3	16.00	15.70	Second
Bedroom 4	14.80	10.40	Second
Bathroom 2	12.00	8.00	First
Bathroom 3	8.00	5.00	Second
Bathroom 4	6.00	5.00	Second
Laundry	5.00	6.00	Second
Bathroom 5	5.00	6.00	Second

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Last Updated: April - 28 - 2026

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