716 Helm Drive, New Bern, NC, 28560
About This Home
The Retreat plan offers a well-designed single-story layout with open-concept living and thoughtful everyday functionality. From the foyer, you'll find two secondary bedrooms and a full bath, creating a comfortable layout for guests, office space, or additional household needs. The family room, dining area, and kitchen flow seamlessly together and extend to a covered rear porch, making the home ideal for indoor-outdoor living. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and included refrigerator, while quartz countertops continue into the bathrooms. The owner's suite includes dual vanities, a walk-in shower, private water closet, and a spacious walk-in closet. A laundry room located just off the garage includes the washer and dryer, adding extra convenience. Blinds, refrigerator, washer, and dryer are all included. Located in the gated community of Fairfield Harbour, residents enjoy access to amenities such as a golf course, marina, boat ramp, clubhouse, restaurant, tennis and pickleball courts, picnic pavilion, walking trails, playground and a dog park. Just minutes from downtown New Bern and approximately 25-30 minutes from Cherry Point, this new construction home offers a peaceful coastal setting with everyday convenience close by. Builder incentives are available, including interest rate buy-down options and closing cost assistance. Contact the listing agent for details.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2025
Materials
- Foundation: Raised,Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Wood Frame
Other
- Builder name: Dream Finders Homes
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Built-In Microwave,Washer,Refrigerator,Ice Maker,Dryer,Disposal,Dishwasher,Electric Range
- Laundry features: Laundry Room
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedroom2
- Level: First
Bedroom3
- Level: First
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s),High Ceilings,Entrance Foyer,Solid Surface,Kitchen Island,Ceiling Fan(s),Pantry,Walk-in Shower,Blinds/Shades,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: LVT/LVP
- Attic: Access Only
Great Room
- Level: First
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump,Electric
- Cooling features: Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,504
- Total interior livable area: 1,504 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2061 158
- Zoning: residential
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Patio,Porch
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Waterfront features: Water Access Comm
- Frontage type: See Remarks
- Living area range: 1400 - 1599
Lot
- Lot size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Level,Water Access Comm,Landscaped
- Lot size dimensions: 70 x 150 x 91 x 150
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front,Attached,Garage Door Opener,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hurricane
- Winter Weather
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Coastal Flooding
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Craven County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,466 | $17,592 |
| Home Insurance * | $117 | $1,404 |
| Property Taxes | $115 | $1,380 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $1,898 | $22,776 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | Price change | $289,990 |
| 2026-02-23 | Price change | $299,990 |
| 2025-11-22 | Price change | $289,990 |
| 2025-10-17 | Price change | $299,990 |
| 2025-08-31 | Price change | $309,990 |
| 2025-06-03 | Listed for sale | $320,825 |
| 2024-03-15 | Sold | $20,000 |
| 2024-01-02 | Pending sale | $20,000 |
| 2023-12-27 | Listed for sale | $20,000 |
| 2023-12-26 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-08-25 | Price change | $326,800 |
| 2023-08-01 | Price change | $298,500 |
| 2023-06-01 | Listed for sale | $320,000 |
| 2022-03-11 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-11-17 | Listed for sale | $269,500 |
| 2020-11-10 | Sold | $4,000 |
| 2020-09-13 | Pending sale | $5,000 |
| 2020-09-10 | Listed for sale | $5,000 |
New Construction Spec
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