$1,750,000
New Bern, NC 28560
MLS# 100528244
8925 sqft
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Property Description
The Benjamin Ellis House-A Distinguished Historic Bed & Breakfast in the Heart of Downtown New Bern. Nestled in the heart of New Bern's renowned downtown historic district, the Benjamin Ellis House is a beautifully preserved and fully operational historic inn offering timeless elegance, architectural charm, and an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the city's most established and successful Bed & Breakfasts. With a strong 40-year history as a viable and contributing business to the historic district, this remarkable property is as much an investment in legacy as it is in lifestyle. The inn features Nine tastefully appointed guest rooms, each with its own private bath, blending period detail with modern comfort. The gracious interiors include a welcoming parlor for guest gatherings, a warm and elegant dining room for breakfast service, and intimate spaces throughout the home for reading, conversation, and relaxation. A spacious, covered front porch with classic rocking chairs invites guests to slow down and enjoy the ambiance of this charming Southern town. A true centerpiece of the property is the expansive, custom designed commercial kitchen, a true chef's dream, crafted by the current owners. The kitchen meets requirements for a restaurant permit presenting unique income-generating possibilities including private dinners, cooking demonstrations, or culinary events, should the next owner choose to expand beyond traditional lodging services. The property includes several private accommodations in addition to the guest suites. A separate 1,857-square-foot owner's cottage sits peacefully on the grounds, offering full privacy and modern amenities within easy reach of the main house. The owners' cottage was completely redesigned and renovated in 2019/2020. Above the detached garage, a 511 SF one-bedroom apartment provides additional flexibility for staff quarters, extended family, or long-term rental potential. More ........
Details
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Building/Ext Features
Lot Acres: 0.49
Lot SqFt: 21344
Lot Dimensions: 67.75 X 321 X 67.75 X 329
Location Type: Mainland
Contract Info
Available Date: 2025-08-31
Delayed Marketing?: No
Garage: N/A
Sale/Lease: Sale
List Price/SqFt: 196.08
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2025-08-30
Listing Price: 1750000
Current Price: $1,750,000
Location Information
City Limits: Yes
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Street #: 215
Street Name: Pollock
Street Suffix: Street
County: Craven
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28560
Subdivision: New Bern Downtown Historic
Geo Lat: 35.106005
Geo Lon: -77.037245
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: No
Directions to Property: From Hwy 70, take exit to downtown New Bern Historic District. Cross bridge into downtown area on East Front Street, Pollock Street is your second left. Property is down on the left.
Building Info
New Construction: No
Legal and Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 1003890
Deed Book: 3410
Deed Page: 237
Legal: 215 & 217 POLLOCK
Broker Owner: No
PID: 8-001-B-161
Tax Identifier: 8-001-B-161
Plat Book: 0
Plat Page: 0
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 7720.58
Special Assessments: None
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: C-2 Commercial
Cobra Zone: No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes
Year Built: 1852
Business Type
Bed & Breakfast: 1
Current Use
Hotel/Motel: 1
Attic
Floored: 1
Walk-In: 1
C & I Features
Fixtures/Furniture: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Current Service Providers
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
Exterior Finish
Wood Siding: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
LVT/LVP: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Parking Features
Circular Driveway: 1
Detached: 1
Garage: 1
Off Street: 1
On Site: 1
Private: 1
Unpaved: 1
See Remarks: 1
Sale/Lease Includes
Buildings: 1
Business: 1
Equipment: 1
Fixtures: 1
Furniture: 1
Inventory: 1
Land: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Public (City/Cty/St): 1
Road/Trans Access
Airport: Less than 5 Miles
Interstate: Less than 5 Miles
State Highway: Less than 5 Miles
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Other: 1
Location
Historic District: 1
Heating
Heat Pump: 1
Other: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Tankless: 1
Utilities
Electricity Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Water Source
Municipal Water: 1
Sewer
Municipal Sewer: 1
BuildingExt Features
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 8925
Property Features
Business Type: Bed & Breakfast
Attic: Floored; Walk-In
Construction: Wood Frame
Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood; LVT/LVP
Foundation: Crawl Space
Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Detached; Garage; Off Street; On Site; Private; Unpaved; See Remarks
Roof: Metal
Current Use: Hotel/Motel
Location: Historic District
Cooling: Central Air; Other
Heating: Heat Pump; Other
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric; Natural Gas
Water Heater: Electric; Natural Gas; Tankless
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected
Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Water Source: Municipal Water
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Supplements
Throughout the inn, thoughtful restoration and tasteful décor highlight the property's history while ensuring comfort and style. Off-street parking is available for guests, a valuable asset in this central location and the property lies within walking distance to New Bern's riverfront, scenic parks, restaurants, breweries, boutique shopping, event venues and key historic attractions including Tryon Palace and the North Carolina History Center.
Under current ownership for nearly a decade, the Benjamin Ellis House enjoys strong occupancy rates that exceed both local and national averages. With its proven performance, prime location, and potential for additional hospitality offerings, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey historic inn with a longstanding reputation and considerable upside.
Full Offering Brochure with further information on New Bern and the Inn available.
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Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST ADVANTAGE
Last Updated: March - 02 - 2026
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