$555,000
About this home
Imagine the possibilities with this rare opportunity to own approximately 8-10 acres of wooded land tucked away behind the Hardee Farms subdivision, with ownership extending to the centerline of Brices Creek. This versatile tract offers a unique blend of privacy, natural beauty, and exceptional future potential. Whether your vision includes a private estate, family compound, or residential development such as duplexes, triplexes, or townhomes, this property provides a stunning natural backdrop. The elevated areas overlooking Brices Creek and the Croatan National Forest create the perfect setting for homes with back decks designed to capture peaceful views of the surrounding landscape--offering a low-maintenance lifestyle where residents can enjoy nature without extensive yard upkeep. The property also offers exciting waterfront possibilities, including the potential for a private walkway or golf cart path leading to Brices Creek, with opportunities for a community or private dock (subject to approvals) for fishing, kayaking, boating, or simply relaxing by the water. The natural setting combined with water access creates an appealing environment for both private enjoyment and future development concepts. City of New Bern utilities are available, adding convenience and value for investors, builders, and future homeowners alike. Enjoy the quiet feel of a secluded setting while still being just minutes from historic downtown New Bern, shopping, dining, and waterfront attractions. A motivated seller makes this an exceptional opportunity where land, location, water access, and development potential come together in one unique offering.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Hive MLS
- MLS #
- 100547404
- Property type
- Undeveloped
- Subdivision
- Other
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 285
- On market date
- January 5, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 10 acres
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
- District
- Craven County Schools
- Enrollment
- 514
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.1:1
- District
- Craven County Schools
- 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.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 19, 2026.
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.