New Bern Major Communities

A strong sense of community is one of the most desirable aspects of life in New Bern. Friendly neighbors extend a warm welcome to newcomers and enjoy shared interests and activities in any of the neighborhoods.

Choices are limited only by your budget, personal style, and imagination, with possibilities ranging from the stately historic homes of downtown New Bern to contemporary waterfront or golf course homes and townhomes in one of New Bern's beautiful communities. Almost every architectural era is represented, and many styles of homes can be found at varying prices in the neighborhood of your preference.

The charming downtown Historic District offers homes varying from cozy cottages to imposing three-story waterfront homes dating from the 1750s. Many Federal- and Georgian-style homes, some with beautiful gardens, fill the tree-lined streets.

The Trent Woods area is composed of several neighborhoods (some of which are on the Trent River), a yacht club, and New Bern Golf and Country Club. Smaller neighborhoods within the Trent Woods area include Bellefern, Country Club Hills, Creeks End, Fox Hollow, Wilson Creek, and Trent Shores.

The Riverside Historic District neighborhood lies close to the downtown area and is an eclectic mixture of homes built between the 1890s and 1940s. In the National Register of historic places, this community ranges from bungalows to stately two-story homes with wraparound porches.

Homes in the Ghent Historic District were built primarily in the 1920s. This neighborhood is family oriented, and the Twin Rivers YMCA is close by.

Greenbrier is a beautiful golf course community within the city limits of New Bern, conveniently located near Craven Community College, the hospital, and nearby shopping areas, with more than 400 homes in differing prices and sizes.

Taberna is home to some of New Bern's loveliest golf course homes. This community was developed in 1995, and homesites and completed homes and townhomes are available. Taberna's golf course is a world-class private facility.

The Fairfield Harbour community offers residents one golf course and a full-service marina and many social activities.

River Bend, south of New Bern on Highway 17, has duplexes, townhomes, patio homes, and luxury waterfront homes along with a golf course and marina.

Neighborhood Price Range
Downtown Historic District $70,000 to $750,000
Trent Woods $125, 000 to $1,000,000
Riverside $60,000 to $275,000
Ghent $90,000 to $150,000
Greenbrier $165,000 to $500,000
Taberna $165,000 to $600,000
Fairfield Harbour $80,000 to $350,000
River Bend $165,000 to $450,000