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**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.

Features

• Property Type: Single Family Home
• Sub Type: Single Family Home
• Listing Status: Active
• County/Area: Carteret County
• Zip Code: 28557
• Year Built: 1885
• Subdivision/Neighborhood: The Promise Land
• Elementary School: Morehead City Primary
• Middle School: Morehead City
• High School: West Carteret
• Sq.Ft.: 1,221 sq ft
• Stories: 1.5 Story
• Total Rooms: 4
• Bedrooms: 2
• Full Baths: 1
• Fireplace: Gas Log
• Lot Size: 0.13 acres
• Baths: 1
• Waterfront: Sound Side
• Zoning: Residential
• Additional Living Space Separate Building Description: Det. Guest House
• Appliances: Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Water Softener, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
• Association Amenities: Picnic Area, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Short Term Rental
• Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
• Building Area Total: 787
• Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
• Cooling: Central Air
• Directions: From Arendell Street, turn onto 13th Street toward the water. Turn right onto Evans Street. Home will be on the right.
• Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower
• Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding
• Fencing: Back Yard
• Floor Plans Change Timestamp: 2026-03-26T23:53:18Z
• Foundation Details: Crawl Space
• Furnished: Partially
• Guest House Description: Lvg, Kit, Bedroom, Bath
• Heating: Electric, Forced Air
• Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
• Home Warranty: Yes
• In City Limits: Yes
• Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Log
• Island Or Mainland: Mainland
• Levels: One and One Half
• Living Area Units: Square Feet
• Lot Features: Sound Side
• Lot Size Area: 0.13
• Lot Size Square Feet: 5968
• Lot Size Units: Acres
• Main Type: Residential
• Master Bedroom: Primary Living Area Level
• Other Parking: Parking Pad
• Other Structures: Storage
• Parcel Number: 638619512065000
• Parking Features: Off Street, On Site
• Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
• Permitted Use: Public
• Possession: Close Of Escrow, Negotiable, At Closing
• Road Frontage Type: Maintained, Alley, City Street, State Road, Paved
• Road Surface Type: Paved
• Roof: Shingle
• Room Type: Bedroom 1, Other, Living Room, Dining Area
• Sewer Provider: Municipal Sewer
• Special Conditions Details: Standard
• Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
• Tax Annual Amount: 2679.95
• Tax Assessed Value: 641814
• Tax Book Number: 1
• Tax Map Number: 139
• Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: no
• Tax Year: 2026
• Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
• Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
• Water Source: Public