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1831 Caracara Drive, New Bern, NC, 28560

3beds
2baths
1,788sqft
$338,999
$190price/sqft
$2,186/moest. monthly cost
$87,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to easy living in the Vienna Modified Plan, where comfort, style, and everyday functionality come together. This thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an open layout perfect for both quiet evenings at home and gathering with friends and family. At the heart of the home, the kitchen invites connection with a large center island, granite countertops, tile backsplash, and abundant cabinetry--perfect for everything from quick breakfasts to weekend entertaining. The open living and dining areas feature durable laminate flooring and a natural flow that makes the space feel both welcoming and spacious. The private primary suite is designed as your personal retreat, tucked away from the secondary bedrooms and featuring a spacious walk-in closet, dual vanity, soaking tub, and separate glass shower--ideal for unwinding at the end of the day. Outside, the low-maintenance exterior gives you more time to enjoy life and less time worrying about upkeep, while the two-car garage adds convenience and extra storage space. Beyond the home itself lies the true luxury--the Fairfield Harbour lifestyle. This gated waterfront community offers an unmatched private-community experience with amenities including Harbour Pointe Golf Club with restaurant, two deep-water marinas, a private boat ramp, community center, swimming pools, pickleball and tennis courts, and scenic walking trails. Here, your days can begin with sunrise tee times, continue with afternoons on the water, and end with relaxing evenings close to home. Located just minutes from historic downtown New Bern, this home offers the perfect balance of coastal living and everyday convenience. Whether you are relocating, downsizing, or simply seeking a more relaxed pace of life, this property offers access to a coastal lifestyle rarely found at this value. Come discover a home designed for the way you live--where comfort, convenience, and community come together.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
25
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Bridgeton ElementaryGrades PK-56.6 mi
4/10
West Craven MiddleGrades 6-813.1 mi
2/10
West Craven HighGrades 9-1214.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • New construction: Yes
  • Year built: 2026

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Wood Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Built-In Microwave,Dishwasher,Electric Range
  • Laundry features: Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Laundry Room

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Master Downstairs,Walk-in Closet(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: LVT/LVP,Carpet,Vinyl

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,788
  • Total interior livable area: 1,788 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 2052 015
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Patio & porch: Patio
  • Fencing: None
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: See Remarks
  • Waterfront features: None
  • Frontage type: See Remarks
  • Living area range: 1600 - 1799

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.28 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: Irregular

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Garage Faces Front,Paved,Garage7
  • 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
    HurricaneVery High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherVery High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hurricane
Winter Weather
Lightning
Tornado
Coastal Flooding
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Strong Wind
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Craven County and North Carolina

Flood
Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,714$20,568
Home Insurance *$137$1,644
Property Taxes $135$1,620
Electricity $200$2,405
Total$2,186$26,232
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$74,948/yr
40% on housing$65,580/yr
45% on housing$58,293/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

North Carolina Joint Underwriting Association - FAIR Plan

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NCIUA - Coastal Property Insurance Pool (CPIP)

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.8%
9.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.5%
2.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$190This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 28560$160
Craven County$162

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 28560$176
Craven County$171

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

DateEventPrice
2026-03-27Listed for sale$339,000
2025-10-30Sold$45,000
2025-09-09Sold$30,000
2020-03-31Sold$4,000
2019-10-01Sold$4,980
2015-03-27Sold$1,000
2010-08-04Sold$14,000
2009-07-20Sold$15,500

New Construction

AgentSARAH Michelle Palmer
BrokerageIBX Coastal Living

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