512 Middle Street, New Bern, NC 28560

$950,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,235 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,098 Status: Active
Current Price: $950,000 List Date: 8/08/2026 Last Modified: 9/09/2026

Overview

Description

An extraordinary opportunity to own the Claudius E. Foy House, one of the most historically significant residences in Downtown New Bern! Designed by renowned architect Herbert Woodley Simpson, whose work helped shape the City's architectural legacy, this exceptional home has been thoughtfully updated while preserving an extraordinary collection of original details rarely found in such remarkable condition. Step inside to a breathtaking foyer featuring a grand turned staircase, exquisite millwork, stunning hardwood floors, handcrafted mantels for six fireplaces (one with gas logs), an elegant formal dining room, and what is believed to be more original pressed tin ceilings than any other home Downtown. The craftsmanship throughout is simply unmatched! Offering five bedrooms, including a primary suite, the home also features a first-floor bedroom (currently used as a den) with a detached full bath, an updated kitchen, a light-filled sun porch, one of Downtown's most inviting front porche ...

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Listing Details MLS# 100593015

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Construction Type
Stick Built
Marketing Start Date
2026-07-31
Listing Price
950000
List Price/SqFt
293.66
Stipulation of Sale
Standard

Location Information

Street #
512
Street Name
Middle
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 Middle Street toward Johnson Street. Home is just before the corner of Johnson and Middle Streets.
Sign on Property
Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction
No
Lot Acres
0.14
Lot SqFt
6098
Lot Dimensions
54.5x107
Waterfront
No
Location Type
Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary)
3235
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate)
3235
# Rooms
12
# Baths - Full
3
# Baths - Total
3
# Bedrooms
5
Master Bedroom Level
Non Primary Living Area
Stories Total
2
Fireplace Y/N
Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built
1901

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level
Yes

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Club Membership
None Selected

Rooms

Bathroom 1 Level
Second
Bathroom 2 Level
Second
Bathroom 3 Level
First
Bedroom 2 Level
Second
Bedroom 3 Level
Second
Bedroom 4 Level
Second
Bedroom 5 Level
First
Dining Room Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Master Bedroom Level
Second
Sunroom Level
First

Property Features

Showing Instructions: 24 Hour Notice; Showing Service Frontage Type: See Remarks View Type: None Basement: Crawl Space; Unfinished; Unfinished Construction: Wood Frame Architectural Style: Historic District; Historic Home Exterior Finish: Wood Siding Fencing: Back Yard; Wood Foundation: Combination Parking Features: Off Street Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch Roof: Metal Levels: Two Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Heating: Forced Air Heating System Fuel Source: Electric; Natural Gas Utilities: Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Available; Water Available Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Fireplace Features: Gas Log Interior Features: Basement; Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Gas Log; Generator Plug; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Heated SqFt: 3000 - 3499 Dining Room Type: Formal HOA and Neigh Amenities: Street Lights Rooms: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Sunroom Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name Level
Master Bedroom Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Dining Room First
Bedroom 5 First
Kitchen First
Sunroom First
Living Room First
Bathroom 2 Second
Bathroom 3 First
Bathroom 1 Second
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Last Updated: September - 09 - 2026
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