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$340,000

717 Helm Drive, New Bern, NC 28560
New Bern, NC 28560
Listed by BILLIE GASKINS · COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST ADVANTAGE
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
2,520 sqft
Year built
2025

About this home

New construction and move-in ready! The Givens plan is a thoughtfully designed two-story home offering modern style, flexible living space, and everyday convenience. A covered front porch welcomes you into a bright foyer with access to the second level. The main floor features an open-concept layout connecting the family room, dining area, and kitchen, creating an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen includes a large island ideal for prep, dining, and gathering, while a conveniently located powder room adds functionality for guests. The first-floor primary suite offers a walk-in closet and private bath with dual sinks and a walk-in shower. The nearby laundry room provides access from both the primary suite and main living area for added convenience. Upstairs, a loft and separate rec room provide flexible space for a home office, media room, playroom, or guest retreat. Two additional bedrooms each feature walk-in closets and access to full bathrooms, offering comfortable accommodations for family or guests. A walk-in storage area adds valuable extra space. Located in the gated community of Fairfield Harbour, residents enjoy access to amenities such as a marina, boat ramp, clubhouse, pickleball courts, walking trails, and a dog park. Just minutes from downtown New Bern and approximately 25-30 minutes from Cherry Point, this home offers a peaceful coastal lifestyle with everyday convenience close by. Builder incentives are available, including a below-market interest rate and closing cost assistance. Contact the listing agent for details.

Highlights

New construction

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100572983
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Fairfield Harbour
Status
Active
Days on market
159
On market date
May 11, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.27 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Bridgeton Elementary
6.64 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
368
Student:teacher ratio
12.7:1
District
Craven County Schools
Middle
West Craven Middle
13.93 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
699
Student:teacher ratio
15.9:1
District
Craven County Schools
High
Craven Early College High
7.49 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
229
Student:teacher ratio
28.6:1
District
Craven County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for New Bern's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

25
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.0 / 20 -- Least walkable

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in New Bern, from live MLS data.

On the market 159 days -- 17 more days than New Bern's current average of 142 days.
For reference, the median list price across 628 active listings in New Bern right now is $319,900.

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$68,000 down
$272,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,764
Property tax (est.)$283
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 7 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.