Historic Downtown District (New Bern, NC)
By Homer Ray, Eastern NC Homes
(Eastern NC Homes)
Downtown New Bern, NC Tour: A Runner's Perspective Runners usually have a couple of favorite routes that they enjoy running/walking, that have certain distances, conditions, safety levels etc.  Sometimes you just want to mix it up a bit and not see the same thing every day.  I'm that way as a runnner. Since New Bern, NC has lots of visitors that come in for the week-end or for a look around, I thought my favorite downtown route might be of interest to someone who is looking for a good route that shows most of the beautiful downtown area of New Bern. The only problem with the video is it kind of long, 14 minutes.  In the time it took me to drive the first 2 miles some young kid could probably come close to running it.  The irony of middle age, running and driving! Anyway if you'd like to...
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By Homer Ray, Eastern NC Homes
(Eastern NC Homes)
New Bern has the distinction of being the first capital of North Carolina and is the second oldest town in the state. Governor William Tryon had "Tryon Palace" constructed  between 1767-1770. Tryon Palace was the first state capital building but was destroyed by fire in 1798.  The current Tryon Palace was rebuilt on the orginal site using the orginal plans. The plans were located in England, and the re-construction was started in the early 1950's.   Tryon Palace attracts one hundred thousand visitors plus each year and had events for locals and tourist year round.  The major attraction in my opinion is the Centuries of Celebrations which usually runs for the month of December.  You can find out more about Tryon Palace and upcoming activities at www.tryonpalace.org    
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By Homer Ray, Eastern NC Homes
(Eastern NC Homes)
Last week I had the pleasure of showing homes listed for sale in the downtown historic district of New Bern.  It was picture perfect weather, a"bluebird" kind of day! The first stop was the John Horner Hill House located on Pollock Street, not far from Tryon Palace.  This home was built somewhere between 1770-1780. It is an example of Georgian architecture. Another house visited was the Richardson House, built around 1920.  It was a wedding present to Robert A. Richardson's daughter from her father and mother.  We also visited Stanley Hall, which was built somewhere around 1874.  The second story was our point of interest, as it has been demo'ed and approved for conversion to condo's. Stanley Hall has been a dance hall, court room and gymnasium at various times.  This place is cavernous...
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The Downtown Historic area saw ten homes sell in the last twelve months, through Feb  29, 2008.  Median sales price $200,000,  Average price $198,000.  Average days on market  131. $40-0-59K     2 $140-159K    3 $160-179K    1 $200-249K   2 $300-399K   1 $400-499k   1 Prices can range from 30,000K to upwards $1 million for large waterfront homes. Riverside district last twelve months:  9 homes sold   Median sell price $165,000,  Average price $160,722. Average days on market 114. 80-999K  1 $120-139k   3 $160-179K  2 $200-249K  3 Prices can range from around 40K to high 200K depending on condition Informational purposes only from local MLS. Deemed reasonable NOT guaranteed.    
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By Homer Ray, Eastern NC Homes
(Eastern NC Homes)
New Bern North Carolina currently has 4 designated historic districts. The largest, the downtown district consists of a 56 square block area entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.  This area is subject to locally designated exterior alteration control measures through the Historic Preservation Commission. At least 60 structures have been saved from the wrecking ball by efforts of the New Bern Preservation Foundation.  These historically significant properties were purchased by the Preservation Foundation and resold to individuals for restoration. Riverside is another area subject to oversight by the Historic Preservation Commission.  Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Riverside started being developed in the late 1890's.  Originally this was a mi...
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By Homer Ray, Eastern NC Homes
(Eastern NC Homes)
The New Bern Historic Homes and Gardens tour will be held April 11-12, 2008 in New Bern, N.C. from 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Call 252-638-8558 for tour ticket prices and additional information. Come see some outstanding historic properties in the downtown area.  The tour is sponsored by the New Bern Historical Society and The New Bern Preservation Foundation.  At least 60 properties have been saved from the wrecking ball by the efforts of the Preservation Society over the years. There will also be a free ARTWALK on April 11 from 5p.m. to 8 p.m. In addition the New Bern Blues and Jazz Festival will be held on April 11-12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Riverfront Convention Center downtown on the bank of the Trent River. Call 866-624-7119 for ticket prices and information.  Hurry this event usually sells out!...
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