509 Pollock Street, New Bern, NC 28562 (MLS# 100604684)

509 Pollock Street, New Bern, NC 28562

$1,450,000

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Property Type: Comm Sale or Lease Square Footage: 6,100 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,632 Status: Coming Soon - No Showings

Current Price: $1,450,000 List Date: 9/18/2026 Last Modified: 9/24/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to a rare offering: own a piece of living New Bern history AND a fully thriving hospitality business, all in one storied address. This circa-1882 Italianate Victorian, known historically as the Street-Ward Residence, anchors the heart of Downtown New Bern's Historic District as a beautifully preserved, fully operating bed & breakfast. Sold turnkey and fully furnished with custom, hand-selected pieces throughout, this is history you can step into and a business already built to welcome your first guests on day one. The home's storied past reads like a who's-who of North Carolina history: past hosted guests includes the son of Pepsi-Cola inventor Caleb Bradham, a cousin of the Wright Brothers, a state senator, a justice of the peace, and WWII servicemen. The home's signature two-story porch began as a simple one-story open porch before being enclosed and expanded in the 1920s into the graceful facade it wears today. Architectural details original to 1882 remain lovingly intact ... (Read more) Welcome to a rare offering: own a piece of living New Bern history AND a fully thriving hospitality business, all in one storied address. This circa-1882 Italianate Victorian, known historically as the Street-Ward Residence, anchors the heart of Downtown New Bern's Historic District as a beautifully preserved, fully operating bed & breakfast. Sold turnkey and fully furnished with custom, hand-selected pieces throughout, this is history you can step into and a business already built to welcome your first guests on day one. The home's storied past reads like a who's-who of North Carolina history: past hosted guests includes the son of Pepsi-Cola inventor Caleb Bradham, a cousin of the Wright Brothers, a state senator, a justice of the peace, and WWII servicemen. The home's signature two-story porch began as a simple one-story open porch before being enclosed and expanded in the 1920s into the graceful facade it wears today. Architectural details original to 1882 remain lovingly intact with original hardwood floors underfoot, three-sided bay windows crowned with ornate pediment hoods, and a grand center-hall staircase with massive hand-turned newels and sawn step-end brackets. Showcase lighting throughout highlights the home's craftsmanship, and a graceful curved Juliet staircase rises above the entry, offering a front-row balcony view over Pollock Street below. Seven private guest suites each carry their own distinct personality from moody coastal blues anchored by hand-turned four-poster canopy beds to soft, garden-inspired florals every room individually decorated with its own private en-suite bath. Gather in the elegant shared dining room beneath an original crystal chandelier for a hot breakfast served daily, or unwind in the open, inviting living room warmed by a custom wrought-iron hand crafted chandelier and driftwood-filled fireplace. A 24-hour self-service coffee and snack room keeps hospitality flowing around the clock. A full commercial-style kitchen anchors daily operations, with private innkeeper's quarters just off it for effortless access. Head outside into true historic lifestyle living: a large brick-paved patio, shaded by mature trees and anchored by a stone fire pit beneath a custom pergola, sets the scene for golden-hour cocktail hours, leisurely brunches under the trees, or intimate garden gatherings. This outdoor space is every bit as elegant as the interiors. Private parking behind the inn adds effortless everyday convenience for guests and owners alike. Practical infrastructure supports it all: laundry facilities both upstairs and downstairs streamline daily housekeeping, an expansive third-floor attic offers abundant storage, and a full basement houses additional storage and mechanical systems. Everything an active inn needs, tucked discreetly out of guest sight lines. Set in the easily accessible heart of Downtown New Bern, guests can leave the car behind entirely with ease of travel to Tryon Palace, the historic waterfront, and downtown's beloved restaurants, boutiques, and galleries just moments from the front porch. Whether your vision is a legacy hospitality business, a historic home with built-in income, or a fresh new chapter as an innkeeper, 509 Pollock Street delivers a rare, fully turnkey invitation to timeless elegance, effortless entertaining, and a lifestyle rooted in history.

Listing Details MLS# 100604684

Contract Info

Marketing Start Date: 2026-09-18
Garage: N/A
Listing Price: 1450000
List Price/SqFt: 237.7
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 509
Street Name: Pollock
Street Suffix: Street
County: Craven
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28562
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: New Bern
Subdivision: New Bern Downtown Historic
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: Head toward S Front St, Turn left onto Pollock St, Destination will be on the left.
Sign on Property: No

Building Info

New Construction: No

BuildingExt Features

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 6100

Legal and Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 768750
Deed Book: 3593
Deed Page: 418
Legal: 509 POLLOCK ST
Broker Owner: No
PID: 8-001-C -002
Tax Identifier: 8-001-C -002
Plat Book: N/A
Plat Page: N/A
Special Assessments: N/A
Tax Year: 2026
Year Built: 1870
Zoning: COMMERCIAL
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No

More Information

Current Service Providers

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

Property Features

Business Type: Bed & Breakfast Attic: Floored; Stairs - Perm; Walk-In Basement: Unfinished Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Features: Fire Pit; Private Entrance; Private Yard Exterior Finish: Wood Siding Structure Type: Flex; See Remarks Flooring: Tile; Wood; LVT/LVP Foundation: Basement; Brick/Mortar; Crawl Space Patio and Porch Features: Courtyard Parking Features: Gravel; On Site; Parking Lot; Unpaved Roof: Metal; Rubber Lot Description: Landscaped; Shopping Nearby Other Structures: Pergola; Shed(s) Current Use: Hotel/Motel Possible Use: Hotel/Motel; Office; Residential; Single Family Location: Historic District Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump; Wall/Window Unit(s); Zoned Fireplace Features: Bedroom; Decorative; Living Room; None; See Remarks Heating: Forced Air; Gas Pack; Heat Pump; Zoned Heating System Fuel Source: Electric; Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Utilities: Electricity Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Terms: 1031 Exchange; Cash; Conventional; SBA

IDX

Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty

Last Updated: September - 24 - 2026

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