509 Metcalf Street, New Bern, NC 28560

New Listing

$670,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,598 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Active

Current Price: $670,000 List Date: 9/11/2026 Last Modified: 9/11/2026

Overview

Description

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 Ber ... (Read more) 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.

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Listing Details MLS# 100601759

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Marketing Start Date: 2026-09-05
Listing Price: 670000
List Price/SqFt: 257.89
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 509
Street Name: Metcalf
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: From downtown New Bern at the intersection of Broad Street and East Front Street, travel west on Broad Street. Turn right onto Metcalf Street. Continue approximately two blocks to 509 Metcalf Street on the left.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.19
Lot SqFt: 8276
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Waterfront: No
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 2598
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 2598
# Rooms: 7
# Baths - Full: 2
# Baths - Half: Yes
# Baths - Total: 3
# Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
Stories Total: 3
Fireplace Y/N: Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1890

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: City of New Bern
Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Sewer Provider: City of New Bern
Trash Provider: City of New Bern
Water Provider: City of New Bern

Rooms

Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Dining Room Level: First
Family Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Library Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Master Bedroom Level: Second

Property Features

Frontage Type: See Remarks View Type: None Attic: Eave Storage; Partially Finished; Stairs - Perm Basement: None Construction: Wood Frame Unit Type: 3 Bedroom Architectural Style: Historic District; Historic Home Exterior Features: Garden Exterior Finish: Wood Siding Fencing: Wood Foundation: Crawl Space Green Bldg Features: Tankless Water Heater Parking Features: Off Street; Tandem Patio and Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio; Rear Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Metal Levels: 3 Story or More Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Lot Water Features: None Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Heating: Forced Air; Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric; Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Utilities: Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Fireplace Features: Family Room; Library; See Through Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Hardwood Furnished: Unfurnished Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Bookcases; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Walk-in Shower Window Features: Storm Window(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 2400 - 2599 Dining Room Type: Combination Other Structures: Shed(s) Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Library; Living Room; Master Bedroom Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Living Room	First
Library	First
Kitchen	First
Dining Room	First
Family Room	First
Master Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second

IDX

Listing Office: NorthGroup

Last Updated: September - 11 - 2026

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