3012 Watercrest Loop, New Bern, NC, 28562
About This Home
Experience EASY, LUXURY LAKESIDE LIVING in this beautifully appointed waterfront home in Carolina Colours. Thoughtfully designed with the convenience of PRIMARY LEVEL LIVING paired with exceptional space for guests, hobbies, and entertaining. Featuring over 3,300 square feet, this home showcases RICH HARDWOOD FLOORS, CUSTOM BUILT-INS, COFFERED CEILINGS, GAS LOG FIREPLACE, WHOLE HOUSE SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM, and stunning WATER VIEWS throughout the main living areas. The MAIN-LEVEL OWNER'S SUITE is a private retreat with TRAY CEILINGS, DUAL WALK-IN CLOSETS, SEPARATE VANITIES, and an OVERSIZED TILED SHOWER. Two additional bedrooms and full bath are also conveniently located downstairs. Upstairs, the private BONUS WING offers incredible flexibility with a LARGE FLEX SPACE perfect for a GAME ROOM, MEDIA ROOM, ENTERTAINMENT AREA, or ADDITIONAL LIVING SPACE. This wing also includes a POTENTIAL SECOND OWNER'S SUITE with FULL BATH, GENEROUS STORAGE, and a PRIVATE SECOND-STORY BALCONY OVERLOOKING THE LAKE. The kitchen is ideal for gathering with GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, OVERSIZED ISLAND, BUILT-IN SERVING AREA, and REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER SYSTEM. Enjoy peaceful mornings and evenings from the SCREENED-IN PORCH, EXPANSIVE BACK DECK, and LAKESIDE FIRE PIT AREA. Additional highlights include a WHOLE-HOUSE GENERATOR, MASSIVE FLOORED WALK-IN ATTIC STORAGE, and TWO-CAR GARAGE WITH EPOXY FLOORS. Residents enjoy RESORT-STYLE AMENITIES including a COMMUNITY POOL, TENNIS COURTS, and CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE. -- all minutes from downtown New Bern, shopping, dining, medical facilities, and the Crystal Coast beaches. More than a home -- it's the lifestyle you've been waiting for.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2019
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Construction materials: Fiber Cement,Wood Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Oven,Built-In Microwave,Refrigerator,Disposal
- Laundry features: Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Laundry Room
Bedroom2
- Level: First
Bedroom3
- Level: First
Bedroom4
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bonus Room
- Level: First
Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- Master Downstairs,Walk-in Closet(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Tray Ceiling(s),High Ceilings,Entrance Foyer,Mud Room,Solid Surface,Whole-Home Generator,Bookcases,Kitchen Island,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-in Shower,Blinds/Shades,Gas Log,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet,Tile,Wood
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: Storage,Partially Floored,Walk-In
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric,Heat Pump,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,313
- Total interior livable area: 3,313 sqft
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
Other
- Level: Second
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 710417012
- Zoning: Residental
- Special condition: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
Features
- Levels: Two
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Open,Covered,Deck,Enclosed,Patio,Porch,Screened,Balcony
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake,Pond,Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Pond,Water
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: None,Lake Front,Pond
- Frontage type: Lakefront,Pond Front
- Living area range: 3000 - 3499
Lot
- Lot size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Open Lot
- Lot size dimensions: IRR
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete,On Site,Paved
- 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
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Coastal Flooding
- Cold Wave
- Ice Storm
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 | $3,782 | $45,384 |
| Home Insurance * | $295 | $3,540 |
| Property Taxes | $393 | $4,716 |
| Electricity | $308 | $3,702 |
| Total | $4,778 | $57,336 |
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 | $739,900 |
| 2026-04-14 | Price change | $748,000 |
| 2026-03-24 | Price change | $749,000 |
| 2026-03-05 | Price change | $760,000 |
| 2026-02-20 | Listed for sale | $775,000 |
| 2025-04-25 | Sold | $715,000 |
| 2025-03-24 | Contingent | $714,000 |
| 2025-03-11 | Price change | $714,000 |
| 2025-02-07 | Listed for sale | $728,000 |
| 2022-08-30 | Sold | $650,000 |
| 2022-08-08 | Pending sale | $650,000 |
| 2022-08-06 | Listed for sale | $650,000 |
| 2022-08-02 | Pending sale | $650,000 |
| 2022-07-14 | Listed for sale | $650,000 |
| 2021-04-21 | Sold | $615,000 |
| 2021-02-18 | Pending sale | $630,000 |
| 2020-06-16 | Price change | $630,000 |
| 2020-02-09 | Listed for sale | $590,000 |
| 2018-07-20 | Sold | $74,000 |
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