214 E Water Street, Washington, NC 27889 (MLS# 100567984)

214 E Water Street, Washington, NC 27889

$499,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,686 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,326 Status: Active

Current Price: $499,000 List Date: 4/17/2026 Last Modified: 4/28/2026

Overview

Description

What if you could own a piece of American history... with a cannonball still lodged in the front of it--and incredible water views stretching across the Pamlico River? Welcome to the Brickle-Myers House (c.1780) -- the oldest surviving home in Washington, and one of the most remarkable historic properties in the country. This is not just a home--it's a story that has stood the test of time. Set on an oversized waterview lot (not in a flood zone), this three-story residence offers approximately 3686 sq ft with five rooms that can serve as bedrooms and four full baths. A first-floor bedroom adds flexibility, while upper levels provide space for family, guests, or creative use. Inside, history surrounds you--from the library floors crafted from rare 20-foot single planks to the preserved architectural details that simply cannot be replicated today. The interior was last updated in the 1980s, offering the opportunity to thoughtfully enhance modern comforts while honoring its extra ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 100567984

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2026-04-17
Listing Price: 499000
List Price/SqFt: 135.38
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 214
Pre Direction: E
Street Name: Water
Street Suffix: Street
County: Beaufort
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 27889
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Washington
Subdivision: Historic District
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: From E Main St., R onto Bonner St. L onto E Water St. Home is on the left.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.26
Lot SqFt: 11326
Lot Dimensions: 70x156x66x157
Waterfront: No
Waterview: Yes
Horses Y/N: No
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 3686
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 3686
# Rooms: 12
# Baths - Full: 4
# Baths - Total: 4
# Bedrooms: 5
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
ud_i_10: 3
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
# Baths - Half: 0

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1780

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: City of Washington
Internet Service Provider(s): Bright Speed/Optimum
Sewer Provider: City of Washington
Trash Provider: City of Washington
Water Provider: City of Washington

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 5

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 249258
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 2318.1
Deed Book: 1984
Deed Page: 863
Legal: 1 LOT 214 EAST WATER STREET
Broker Owner: No
PID: 5675970335
Tax Identifier: 42891
Plat Book: 791
Plat Page: 252
Special Assessments: None Known
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: B1H-Central BHD
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
School District: Beaufort
Elementary School: Eastern Elementary School
Elementary School 2: St. Helena
Middle School: P.S. Jones Middle School
Middle School 2: Beaufort
High School: Washington High School
High School 2: Beaufort

Showing Instructions

Showing Service: Yes

Garage & Parking

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

Parking Features

On Site: Yes
On Street: Yes

Basement

Dirt Floor: Yes

Frontage Type

See Remarks: Yes

View Type

Water: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Style

Historic District: Yes

Lot Water Features

None: Yes

Exterior Finish

Wood Siding: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Foundation

Brick/Mortar: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Front Porch: Yes

Roof

Shake: Yes

Levels

3 Story or More: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

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

Trash Collection

City Pick-UP: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Other Structures

See Remarks: Yes

Heated SqFt

3500 - 3999: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Utilities

Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Water Source

Municipal Water: Yes

Appliances/Equip

Dishwasher: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Fireplace Features

Bedroom: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Library: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes

Furnished

Unfurnished: Yes

Interior Features

Basement: Yes
Bookcases: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Walk-in Shower: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Dining Room Type

Formal: Yes

Rooms

Bathroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes

Property Features

Showing Instructions: Showing Service Frontage Type: See Remarks View Type: Water Basement: Dirt Floor Construction: Wood Frame Style: Historic District Exterior Finish: Wood Siding Fencing: None Foundation: Brick/Mortar Parking Features: On Site; On Street Patio and Porch Features: Front Porch Roof: Shake Levels: 3 Story or More Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Lot Water Features: None Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air; Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected Water Source: Municipal Water Fireplace Features: Bedroom; Great Room; Library; Living Room; Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood Furnished: Unfurnished Interior Features: Basement; Bookcases; Eat-in Kitchen; High Ceilings; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Heated SqFt: 3500 - 3999 Dining Room Type: Formal Other Structures: See Remarks Rooms: Bathroom 1; Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name
Master Bedroom
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4

IDX

Listing Office: eXp Realty

Last Updated: April - 28 - 2026

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