207 Lakemere Drive, New Bern, NC, 28562
About This Home
Enjoy the charm and cottage feel of this River Bend waterfront home, where peaceful lake views provide the perfect backdrop for relaxing and watching local wildlife. A welcoming entry with parquet flooring leads into the spacious living area featuring a cathedral ceiling and cozy fireplace. The dining area is filled with natural light and offers beautiful views of the water. The pantry-style kitchen includes a refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, and built-in microwave, providing everything needed for easy everyday living. Just down the hall, you will find a large laundry closet with washer and dryer included. The spacious primary suite overlooks the lake and features a cathedral ceiling, two closets for added storage, and a private bath with a separate tub, walk-in shower, and generous counter space. The second bedroom makes an ideal office, hobby room, or flex space, while the third bedroom is perfect for guests and conveniently located near the main bath. Enjoy the outdoors from the covered front porch, enclosed back porch, or back deck overlooking the water. The one-car garage offers additional storage space in the front, with extra parking available along the side of the driveway. Full of curb appeal and charm, this waterfront home offers a coastal lifestyle while remaining convenient to Historic Downtown New Bern, the North Carolina Crystal Coast beaches, Cherry Point Marine Air Station, and Camp LeJeune Marine Base. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of River Bend living!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1989
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- 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,Washer,Refrigerator,Dryer,Dishwasher,Electric Range
- Laundry features: In Hall,Laundry Closet
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedroom1
- Level: First
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,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-in Shower,Blinds/Shades,Gas Log,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Door features: Storm Door(s)
- Flooring: Carpet,Laminate,Wood
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: Partially Finished,Pull Down Stairs,Storage
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump,Electric
- Cooling features: Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,351
- Total interior livable area: 1,351 sqft
Living Room
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 8200H 088
- Zoning: Residential
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered,Deck,Porch,Glass Enclosed,Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Storm Doors
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront,Lake Front
- Frontage type: Lakefront
- Living area range: 1200 - 1399
Lot
- Lot size: 10,324 sqft
- Features: Deeded Waterfront,Gentle Sloping,Landscaped,Near Golf Course
- Lot size dimensions: 45.65 x 127.13 x 95.83 x 113.44
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Off Street,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
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
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- 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 | $1,390 | $16,680 |
| Home Insurance * | $108 | $1,296 |
| Property Taxes | $180 | $2,160 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $1,878 | $22,536 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | Pending sale | $275,000 |
| 2026-08-06 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
| 2017-10-17 | Listing removed | $1,100 |
| 2017-08-28 | Price change | $1,100 |
| 2017-07-20 | Price change | $1,500 |
| 2017-07-19 | Listed for rent | $1,000 |
| 2017-06-29 | Sold | $158,000 |
| 2017-06-03 | Pending sale | $158,000 |
| 2017-06-02 | Listed for sale | $158,000 |
| 2005-11-30 | Sold | $155,000 |
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