Front - 1820 Caracara Drive, New Bern, NC 28560
Kitchen - 1820 Caracara Drive, New Bern, NC 28560
Owners Suite - Closet - 1820 Caracara Drive, New Bern, NC 28560
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$280,000

1820 Caracara Drive, New Bern, NC 28560
New Bern, NC 28560
Listed by Susan Kae Elmore · Keller Williams Realty
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,434 sqft
Year built
1984

About this home

Nestled in the desirable, amenity-rich golf course community of Fairfield Harbour, this charming residence showcases an elevated design and classic comforts. It is also located outside of the designated flood zone! The journey begins at the manicured front lawn, which introduces the inviting covered entryway. Inside, the home opens into an expansive living room defined by soaring vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and a light-filled atmosphere perfect for gathering. Seamlessly connecting to the living area is the beautifully appointed kitchen, featuring a functional island, butcher block counters, crisp white cabinetry, and an adjacent built-in study nook. Conveniently tucked away nearby, a dedicated laundry room provides practical accessibility and additional storage. The split-bedroom floor plan prioritizes privacy and structural flow. The primary suite serves as a peaceful retreat on the main level, boasting abundant light with glass doors introducing the rear yard, an oversized walk-in closet, and a private, tidy attached bathroom. On the opposite side of the home, two additional bright bedrooms and a fully upgraded guest bathroom offer comfortable accommodations for guests. Additionally, the HVAC and the water heater were replaced in 2025/2026. Roof replaced in 2019. Outdoor living is equally inviting. Glass doors open to a spacious deck and a separate patio area, offering an ideal setting to relax and enjoy the spacious 0.34-acre lot that borders a peaceful wooded backdrop. Parking and storage are plentiful with a two-car attached garage and a separate storage shed on the property. Residents also enjoy community features, including a golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, and a clubhouse. This exceptional property is located just a short distance from vibrant downtown New Bern's historic, celebrated dining and boutique shopping, local medical facilities, and convenient travel routes to MCAS Cherry Point and pristine coastal beaches. LENDER CREDIT UP TO $2000 IF FINANCING WITH PARTICIPATING LENDER-TEAM NIKKI ROGERS WITH LOWER MORTGAGE

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100581171
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Fairfield Harbour
Status
Active
Days on market
109
On market date
July 31, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.34 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
6.63 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
14.06 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
8.11 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 109 days -- 33 fewer 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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$1,836/mo
$56,000 down
$224,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,453
Property tax (est.)$233
Home insurance (est.)$150

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