522 W 1st St, Ayden, NC 28513

$440,000
3
BD
4
BA
7,670
SqFt

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Sold Price
$440,000
List Price
$450,000
Status
CLOSED
Days on Market
255
Closing Date
May 28, 2026
MLS#
100525379
Subtype
Residential
Style
Historic Antique
Year Built
1915
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Full Baths
4
Living Area
7,670
Lot Size
8,712
Acres
0.20
Subdivision
Not In Subdivision
Neighborhood
Not In Subdivision

Property Description

Built in 1915 as a masonic hall and recently featured in the New York Times, this extraordinary property has stood as a landmark in Ayden for over a century. With original stamped tin ceilings that will take your breath away in the afternoon light and heart pine floors rich with history, the home blends old-world craftsmanship with modern comfort. The custom cherry and quartzite kitchen is a warm and inviting gathering space, while the versatile layout offers a private bedroom suite with its own entrance from the landing -- ideal for guests, extended family, or an Airbnb retreat. A chairlift provides access for all to enjoy one floor living upstairs. Step outside to a spacious backyard outfitted with two EV chargers, perfect for the modern lifestyle. And when you want a taste of the neighborhood, you're directly across the street from Gwendy's Cafe and Bakery as well as Fryday Nite Fish, two of Ayden's local treasures. The downstairs storefront below the magnificent living space is now vacant, ready for your own business or rental income opportunity. All this, just minutes from East Carolina University and ECU Health Medical Center, makes 522 First Street more than a home -- it's a place where history, community, and modern living come together. Ready to welcome its next chapter, this one-of-a-kind property is as unique as the life you'll create here.

Additional Information

Interior Features
High Ceilings, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fans
Property Description
Historic Antique
Zoning
B1
Flooring
Concrete, Tile, Wood
Appliances
Gas Oven, Freezer, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Ice Maker, Dryer, Dishwasher, Water Heater
Heating
Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Air Conditioning
Central Air, Heat Pump
Stories
2
Levels
Two
Roof
Membrane
Foundation
Slab
Parking Features
Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), On Street, Off Street
School District
Pitt County Schools
Elementary School
Ayden Elementary School
Middle School
Ayden Middle School
High School
Ayden-Grifton High School
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Selling Office: The Rich Company.

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