Waterfront - Primary on Main

Address

309 W Main Street, Elizabeth City, NC

Listing Type

Active

Price

$ 505,000

Property Attributes

MLS#100602535
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Active
CountyPASQUOTANK
CityElizabeth City
NeighborhoodElizabeth City
Zip27909
StyleHistoric District,Historic Home
Year Built1912
Taxes$ 4362
Price$ 505,000
Bedrooms4
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms1
Sqr Footage4040
Lot Size0.26 Acres

Data Source:

Albemarle Area AOR - NCRMLS

Property Description

The Mary Blades Foreman House, c. 1902. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Elizabeth City Historic District. A full-height pedimented portico, fluted columns, and a carved fanlight announce one of Elizabeth City's most commanding Neoclassical Revival residences -- a house the State of North Carolina certified as worth preserving as part of our national patrimony. Past the arched entry with its sunburst transom and sidelights, the center stair hall runs the depth of the house: an open-string staircase with turned balusters and carved newel, hardwood floors with inlaid border banding, and a glazed tile fireplace framed in oak. Twin parlors flank the hall behind wide cased openings, one anchored by a red-lacquered neoclassical mantel with gilt swags and paterae, the other by white tile and a canted bay. The formal dining room carries a fluted columned mantel, arched built-in china shelving, crystal chandelier, and a service pass-through. A second glass-walled dining room takes light on three sides. The kitchen keeps its beadboard ceiling and full-height cabinetry, refreshed with mosaic tile and stone-look counters, and connects through a butler's pantry to the rear service stair. Upstairs, bedrooms open off a broad hall lit by a fanlight arch. Several have fireplaces. The front chamber opens through French doors onto the portico balcony. Two full baths retain period white subway tile and hex mosaic floors, one with the original clawfoot tub. A paneled linen press is built into the hall wall; an enclosed sun porch spans the rear elevation. Throughout: cast-iron radiators, five-panel doors with glass knobs, deep molded casings, transoms, and beadboard porch ceilings in traditional blue. Outside, a wraparound porch on a brick lattice foundation, covered side walkway, rear deck, and a deep canopied lot under mature oak and magnolia. Detached garage. Minutes from downtown Elizabeth City and the Pasquotank River waterfront. As a contributing structure in a National Register district, qualifying rehabilitation may be eligible for North Carolina's 15% owner-occupied historic rehabilitation tax credit. Buyer to verify with the NC State Historic Preservation Office. Named houses reach the market not often, and this one has the paperwork to prove it. Basement and 3rd Floor are excluded from the virtual tour.

Middle School	High School
Elizabeth City Middle School	Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College High School

Price History
9/10/2026	Listed $505,000

General Features

Living Area	4040.0
Heating	Electric,Forced Air,Radiant
Cooling	Central Air,Wall/Window Unit(s)
Utilities	Sewer Available,Sewer Connected,Water Available,Water Connected
Possession	Close Of Escrow,At Closing
Roof	Architectural Shingle,Shingle,Slate
Appliances	Electric Oven,Built-In Microwave,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Sump Pump
Zoning	R-8
Patio/Porch Features	Covered,Porch,Wrap Around
Architectural Style	Historic District,Historic Home
Security Features	Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials	Wood Frame
Year Built	1912
View	See Remarks
Levels	Three Or More
Property Subtype	Single Family Residence
Tax Year	2023
Taxes	4362.97
Parcel Number	891307792543
Accessibility	None
County	Pasquotank
Operating Expense	0.0
New Construction	No
Property Type	Residential
In City Limits? (Y/N)	Yes
Association Amenities	None
HOA	No
Attached Garage	No
Subdivision Name	None
Garage Y/N	No
Other Structures	See Remarks
Total Rooms	10
Full Baths	2
Status	Active
Directions	W Main Street in Elizabeth City to 309 W. Main Street.
High School	Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College
City	Elizabeth City
Lot Size Units	Acres
Lot Size Square Feet	11326.0
Carport Spaces	0.0
Carport Y/N	No
Elementary School	Other
Property Attached Y/N	No
Land Lease Y/N	No
Home Warranty Y/N	No
Middle/Junior High School	Elizabeth City Middle School
Lease Considered Y/N	No
Virtual Tour	https://tour.giraffe360.com/90ff83c13d6449339954855a975f78f0
Structure Type	Wood Frame,Stick Built
Living Area Units	Square Feet
Standard Status	Active
Tax Assessed Value	345700
Legal Description	891307792543

Interior Features

Interior Amenities	Walk-in Closet(s),High Ceilings,Entrance Foyer,Bookcases,Pantry,Basement,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s)
Basement	Partially Finished,Full,Partial
Flooring	Parquet,Tile,Wood
Furnished Y/N	Unfurnished
Water Heater	Electric
Master Bed Level	Non Primary Living Area
Total Stories	3
Basement (Y/N)	No
Air Conditioning Y/N	Yes
Heating Y/N	Yes
Fireplace Y/N	Yes
Half Baths	1
Laundry Features	Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,In Basement,Laundry Chute
Total Bedrooms	4
Attic Features	Floored - Partial,Partially Finished,Walk-In
Entry Level	1
Room Type	Bedroom 1,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Dining Area,Dining Room,Breakfast Room,Bathroom 1,Bathroom 2,Great Room
Total Baths	3
Living Area Range	4000 - 4499
SmokingYN	No

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities	See Remarks
Exterior Finish	See Remarks
Fencing	Other
Parking Features	Covered,Detached,Concrete,Off Street,Parking Pad
Lot Features	Interior Lot,Rectangular Lot
Water Source	Public
Total Parking	3.0
Lot Size Area	0.26
Foundation Details	Brick/Mortar,Raised,Crawl Space
Spa	No
Building Area Total	4040.0
Lot Dimensions	73'x172'x74'x180'
Lot Size Acres	0.26
Road Surface Type	Paved
Other Parking	Carriage House
Frontage Type	See Remarks
Waterfront Y/N	No
Road Frontage Type	City Street,State Road,Paved
Crops Included Y/N	No
Horse Y/N	No