1205 Evans Street, Morehead City, NC 28557

• 2 beds |
• 1 bath |
• 1,221 sqft

Property Description

**New pictures coming Friday, 3/27** Located in the heart of the highly sought-after Promise Land neighborhood, the historic Abram Lewis House (circa 1885) offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Morehead City's coastal history. The home is just 2.5 blocks from Bogue Sound and within easy walking distance of the downtown Morehead City waterfront for dining, shopping, marinas, and local events. Originally built on Shackleford Banks in 1885 and moved to its current location in 1901, the home is known as a traditional 'story and a jump' cottage. While on the island, the house had an upstairs but no interior or exterior staircase; residents climbed a ladder to access the upper level and would famously jump out onto the surrounding sand dunes. During later renovations, an interior staircase was added. The open floor plan maximizes the home's footprint, with heart pine floors and exposed beams from the original structure, believed to have been floated over from Shackleford Banks. Recent improvements include an open and thoroughly renovated kitchen, updated siding with a lifetime warranty, updated bathroom and a new roof installed in 2017. The home includes the historic 'jump' room, currently used as an additional bedroom. Ceiling heights in the primary bedroom and jump room are below seven feet and are therefore not included in the official heated square footage but are shown on the floor plan as usable space. The total usable area, including these spaces, is approximately 1,284 square feet. Additional features include an outdoor shower, fenced backyard, alley access with parking pad, and a detached guest house added in the 1920s-1930s that has served as an income-producing rental. The home is also located down the street from the Morehead City Curb Market and near a boardwalk providing access to Bogue Sound. This property has been featured in numerous historical papers and books documenting the Crystal Coast's rich history and was also highlighted on HGTV.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

April 24, 2026

Data Last Updated:

April 29, 2026 at 6:15PM

Listing Office:

Landmark Sotheby's International Realty : 252-499-9465

MLS ID:

100561874

Interior

• General: Master DownstairsKitchen IslandCeiling Fan(s)Blinds/ShadesEat-in KitchenGas Log
• Master Bedroom: Primary Living Area
• Appliances: Electric OvenBuilt-In MicrowaveWater SoftenerSelf Cleaning OvenRefrigeratorDryerDisposalDishwasher
• Basement: None
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: ElectricForced AirElectric
• Fireplace: Gas LogFireplace

Exterior

• General: Outdoor ShowerStorage
• Other Structures: StoragePorchDeckCovered
• Pool: None
• Parking: Off StreetOn SiteParking spaces: 0

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• General: Vinyl SidingWood FrameOne and One HalfCrawl Space

Location

• Road/Access: MaintainedAlleyCity StreetState RoadPavedSee Remarks
• HOA Amenities: Picnic AreaPlaygroundSidewalksStreet LightsTennis Court(s)Short Term Rental
• Originating MLS: Hive MLS
• County: Carteret

Lot

• Zoning: ResidentialL13 B65 Town Of MOREHEAD CITY638619512065000
• View: See Remarks
• Fencing: Back Yard

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable AvailableSewer ConnectedWater Connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Municipal Sewer

Financial

• Source: Hive MLS