$450,000

522 W 1st Street, Ayden, NC 28513

  • 3 beds |
  • 4 baths |
  • 7,670 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1915
  • Property Lot Size Icon8,712sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $59/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 7 months ago

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.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
August 16, 2025
Data Last Updated:
April 2, 2026 at 4:15AM
Listing Office:
Compass Carolinas LLC : 919-726-6548
MLS ID:
100525379
  • General: High CeilingsBookcasesKitchen IslandApt/SuiteCeiling Fan(s)
  • Master Bedroom: Primary Living Area
  • Appliances: Gas OvenFreezerWasherRefrigeratorRangeIce MakerDryerDishwasher
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
  • Basement: None
  • Flooring: ConcreteTileWood
  • A/C: Central AirHeat Pump
  • Heating: Heat PumpElectricNatural GasElectricNatural Gas
  • Fireplace: None
  • Style: Historic District
  • Other Structures: None
  • Pool: None
  • Parking: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)On StreetOff StreetParking spaces: 0
  • Roofing: Membrane
  • General: See RemarksBrickTwoSlab
  • Road/Access: AlleyCity StreetState RoadSee Remarks
  • Originating MLS: Hive MLS
  • School District: Pitt County Schools
  • County: Pitt
  • Zoning: B1JGLL RESEARCH CONSULTING & PROPERTIESL LO12 BLF21552
  • View: See Remarks
  • Fencing: Metal/OrnamentalBack Yard
  • Utilities: Cable AvailableNatural Gas ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater Connected
  • Water: County Water
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: Hive MLS

This listing courtesy of Compass Carolinas LLC

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Location

Schools Nearby

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Ayden Elementary School

187 Third St, Ayden, NC, 28513

Grades PK-5

0.89 miles away

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Ayden Middle School

192 Third St, Ayden, NC, 28513

Grades 6-8

1.01 miles away

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Ayden-Grifton High School

7653 NC 11 S, Ayden, NC, 28513

Grades 9-12

3.07 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.