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RIVERSIDE HISTORIC DISTRICT
Riverside is also on the National Register of Historic Places.
It comprises of National Avenue and the section east of the
avenue to the Neuse River. Development began in the late
1890s in response to the lumber industry, which flourished along
the Neuse River. Riverside was originally a mixed-use
community of residential buildings and commercial enterprises.
People wanted to live where they worked. Regrettably,
as lumber ceased to be economically important, Riverside fell
into disrepair. The result is a neighborhood where beautifully
refurbished homes and rundown buildings stand side-by-side.
But fortunately for New Bernians, both the city and the Preservation
Foundation are taking measures to restore this once-handsome
community to its original function as home to a number of businesses
and private residences.Many of Riverside's larger homes were
built between 1896 and World War II, so there is a pleasant
mix of architectural styles in the neighborhood. On National
Avenue, high-peaked, two-story Victorian structures with wraparound
porches and plenty of shade trees are situated well back from
the road. On the cross streets perpendicular to National
Avenue and the Neuse are rows of tidy bungalows.Homes along
the River Drive waterfront are of an entirely different character.
Here, you will find pretty brick ranch dwellings on small lots
with plenty of trees and meticulous landscaping. Real
estate values vary widely, with some of the older bungalows
offered in the $30,000 to $50,000 range. Renovated historic
dwellings here start at about $125,000, with ranch-style houses
along the shore selling for a bit more.
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GHENT HISTORIC DISTRICT
This is the newest of New Bern's three
historic districts; admission to the National Register occurred
in 1983. Ghent contains private homes dating from 1913
to World War II. The area encompasses Spencer, Rhem and
parts of Park Avenues. It began as a trolley car suburb
in the days when working folks wanted homes away from the hustle
and bustle of downtown New Bern. Today, Spencer Avenue
is considered one of the prettiest streets in New Bern, with
old-fashioned street lamps along a landscaped median separating
two lanes of traffic. Large flowering fruit trees are
breathtakingly beautiful in April.Ghent is an energetic, people-oriented
neighborhood where residents take to the sidewalks whenever
the weather permits, which is often in the mild New Bern climate.
In recent years, it has become a highly desirable section for
homeowners and has undergone a lot of sprucing up. Bungalows
and cottage-style homes with neat lawns make up a large part
of the neighborhood. Some residences feature antebellum
column fronts, and many have open or screened porches for those
warm summer evenings.The neighborhood is close to one of the
area's nicest amenities, the new YMCA, which includes a Jr.
Olympic-size swimming pool, a gymnasium, weight rooms and a
racquetball court. the "Y" also offers day care and exercise
classes. Ghent is also fortunate to be situated between
Fort Totten Park, which has a baseball field and bleachers,
and the larger Lawson Creek Park, a popular fishing spot with
nature trails, boat launches and picnic tables. Homes
are larger here than in many of the new housing developments
surrounding New Bern. Prices range from $65,000 to $120,000.
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DeGRAFFENRIED
PARK
This
distinguished neighborhood lies directly north of the Ghent
Historical District. Homes here are generally large and
well-placed on spacious, beautifully landscaped lots.
Sidewalks invite neighborhood walks, and streets carry names
such as Queen Ann Lane and Lucerne Way.Many of the more notable
residences are stately, two-story brick dwellings with dignified
Federal features. Brick walls and wrought-iron fences
embellish many of the houses in the district. You can
expect to pay between $100,000 to $200,000 for these homes.
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 TRENT
WOODS
This large, mature development lies between
New Bern and the Trent River. It has been incorporated
to give residents better control over their neighborhoods, and
there is virtually no commercial development within its borders.
Over the years Trent Woods has spread out from the central New
Bern Golf and Country Club.
Now its winding lanes contain some of the ritziest neighborhoods
and poshest dwellings in the area. Trent Woods is composed of
several subdivisions, some of which are primarily waterfront
property. Manning Park, Holly Hills, Chelsea, Trent Shores
and Ward Point are on the Trent River. Others, such Creeks
Ends and Edgewood, are along Wilson's Creek. Lakeview
Estates and Cypress Shores are on Cypress Lake, and the three
Haywood subdivisions line the banks of Haywood's Creek.
 Homes
are large, with two and three stories, and usually have attached
or separate two-car garages. Lots are spacious, wooded
and impeccably landscaped, often with Spanish moss draped in
towering trees. If you take a drive through Trent Woods
in the spring, you'll be greeted by a stunning display of flowering
trees and shrubs.
In addition to the country club, the area boasts other amenities
such as the Eastern Carolina Yacht Club. The average price
for a home in Trent Woods starts around $100,000; building lots
are priced from the mid-$70,000s; and waterfront houses begin
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OLDE TOWNE HARBOUR
This is one of the
nicest subdivisions in New Bern, just east of Trent Woods and
south of Highway 70. Though just minutes from the downtown
district and the shopping malls on Highway 17, Olde Towne Harbour
offers quiet seclusion in a lovely, natural setting. Here,
you can find some of the most lavish, custom-built contemporary
homes and condominiums in New Bern. This is a strictly
residential, built-in development, and it appears no expense
has been spared by those who have recently purchased and built
on these choice, waterfront lots. Lots here begin at about
$45,000, condos at $175,000 and homes at $150,000. Waterfront
homes, again, are another story, ranging upward into the $500,000
category.
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 TABERNA
Taberna is one of
the newer communities in the area. Under development
by Weyerhaeuser, this community is about 5 miles east of downtown
New Bern on U.S 70 east. Taberna means "place of hospitality"
and was actually the original name of Bern, Switzerland, New
Bern's sister city. Residences at the planned 1,100 acre
golfing community will include single family hames, patio homes
and townhouses, with golf villas scattered throughout.
Approximately 750 to 800 homesites will be on the championship
18-hole golf course. Features of the community include
rolling hills, dense foliage, lakes, streams and wetlands, along
with pedestrian trails, a canoe dock and a canoe trail system.
The Clubhouse
And it doesn't end there. Enjoy the classic elegance of the
beautiful Clubhouse, which serves as the focal point for Taberna.
A panoramic wall of windows provides a spectacular view of the
golf course, finishing holes and lake. The Clubhouse, designed
after the famed Swiss Castle of Nydegg, serves delectable dinners,
lunches and a fabulous Sunday brunch.
Activities
A junior-Olympic sized pool and dramatic
deck area invite you to relax in a lounge chair and lose yourself
in a good book. You can participate in water aerobics classes
or swimming lessons for all levels. There's a kiddie pool for
the youngsters, and a pool-side snack bar that offers cool drinks
and treats.
If tennis is your game, you'll enjoy the four, lighted championship
Har-Tru courts. Whether you participate in the competitive league
play, or just want to play socially, Taberna's high-quality
tennis program appeals to players of all skill levels.
Taberna Country Club is a magical place where families and friends
come together. The club offers a fun-filled calendar of social
events and activities, and even encourages members to host their
own private parties.
A classic, elegant setting at a uniquely private club. As you
can see, membership does indeed have its privileges.
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RIVER
BEND
The 1,200-acre town of River Bend lies
along a winding inlet on the north shore of the Trent River,
also about 5 miles east of New Bern. This location allows
many of the homesites to have water frontage and private boat
slips. The land was originally owned by the Odd Fellows,
a fraternal group of black tenant farmers raising tobacco.
During the recession of 1914, they were forced to sell their
land to the "company store" for supplies and debts. During
the first half of the century, a wealthy family owned the land
and continued to have it farmed for tobacco. In 1965,
real estate speculator J. Frank Efird recognized the area's
potential as a retirement development for people moving south
from the northeast. He organized The Efird Company to
acquire and develop the old Odd Fellows farm.True to Efird's
vision, large numbers of retirees now live in River Bend, although
a number of young families live there too. The community
has its own country club to service its 18-hole golf course.
The club includes a well-stocked pro shop, a small sandwich
shop, an outdoor swimming pool and four lighted tennis courts.River
Bend was incorporated in 1980 in order to maintain roads and
provide other services. The municipal building, finished
in 1986, has a 99-seat meeting hall and is adjacent to a small
park with a children's play area, baseball field and small dock.
The development consists mainly of single-family dwellings,
most with attached or detached one and two-car garages.
In recent years, clusters of townhouses and duplexes have been
added to the community. Houses here begin a little below
$100,000 for a non-waterfront location. Townhouse prices
depend on the subdivision, but the range is between $60,000
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FAIRFIELD HARBOUR
This expansive community is across the
Neuse River off Highway 55 and 6 miles down Broad Creek Road.  It is a 3,000-acre resort
development featuring a large canal system that gives many homes
water access at their back doors.The development is unusual
in that it is a combination of mostly single-family homes, with
some condominiums, townhouses and timeshare condos added for
good measure. In general, you can expect homes to start
in the $80,000 range and continue on up into many thousands
of dollars, depending upon proximity to the water.Lots may be
wooded, fronting one of two 18-hole golf courses, or on a canal
where a private boat can be docked. Several hundred lots
are available, with prices ranging from approximately $8,000
for an interior lot, $15,000 for a golf course lot, and from
$44,000 to more than $100,000 for waterfront lots. Some
waterfront sites have natural frontage, while others have bulkheads.Condominiums
and townhouses at Fairfield Harbour are arranged around small
man-made lakes. Winding paths and roads connect all locations,
and the combination of layout and landscaping gives a feeling
of privacy, even with neighbors only a few feet away.
The condos were built at different times in different styles,
and they have varying levels of modern amenities. Jacuzzis
and Jenn-Aire ranges are common in most, as are balconies, decks
and screened porches. Most have two or three bedrooms.
Prices start in the $60,000 range for these maintenance-free
homes.The Harbour's combination of year-round residents and
vacationers requires that a wide variety of activities be readily
available. Established community activities are too numerous
to list but include such interests as men's and women's golf
associations, a chorus, quilting, weaving, swimnastics and garden,
drama, book, bridge, RV, tennis and yacht clubs. The community
features two 18-hole golf courses, one indoor and two outdoor
pools, nine tennis courts, four of which are lighted, a country
club with a restaurant, two pro shops and two marinas on the
premises. Boat rentals and cruises are available year
round.
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BRICE'S CREEK
The Brice's
Creek region lies southwest of New Bern and James City and south
of the Trent River. A number of subdivisions exist in
this area, including the Lake Clermont subdivision, Snug Harbor,
Oakview, Deer Run and River Trace. Some of these are fully
built up, while others are in the beginning stages. Many
homes are on interior lots, but the more elegant residences
face the waterfront and are set well away from the road on large,
wooded lots. They tend to be brick or stucco in contemporary
styles. Homes on the waterfront generally sell in the
$200,000 to $400,000 range depending on their water frontage.
Houses away from the water sell in the $90,000 to $175,000 range.
The Craven County Airport, which serves small aircraft, is just
east of Brice's Creek.
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GREEN SPRINGS
A variety of dwellings
on large, wooded lots grace the western banks of the Neuse River
on Greensprings Road just off Highway 70 East between New Bern
and Havelock. Waterfront homes start around $350,000,
with lots in the price range of $125,000.Farther east along
Rivershore Drive, you can find older frame houses and large
cottages tucked into the river bluffs. Prices here vary
greatly because of age, size and lot space. Just across
the street and facing the water, though not on it, is a small
development of brand-new, one-story contemporary homes on half-acre
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RIVER BLUFFS
This subdivision is
off US 70 East just outside of New Bern. It has half-acre
interior lots and wooded waterfront lots on the Neuse River.
It also has an inland lake. Lot prices range from $19,000
to $150,000. This developing neighborhood is well-suited
for retirees and young families with children.
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 CAROLINA
PINES
About 11 miles east
of New Bern off Highway 70 on Carolina Pines Boulevard, Carolina
Pines is a large, well-established residential resort golf community
along the Neuse River. It offers a blend of quiet countryside
living combined with country club flair and neighborhood charm.
Housing varies and includes modest patio homes, ranch styles
and elegant two-story showplaces. A typical quarter to
one-third acre wood homesite can be purchased for about $20,000.
New and resale houses, including lots, often sell in the $100,000
to $160,000 price range. A
challenging 18-hole golf course, a golf pro, a pro shop, tennis
courts, a pool, a clubhouse with a restaurant and lounge and
a patio overlooking freshwater lakes and the links are some
of the available amenities. An added bonus is the adjacent
Croatan National Forest, where residents can enjoy camping,
hiking and horseback riding.
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GREENBRIER
Greenbrier is a distinguished 700-acre
subdivision right in the middle of New Bern. It is off
South Glenburnie Road and is a neighborhood well-suited for
families with young children and retirees. Lots range
from an eighth of an acre to more than a full acre, and excellent
architectural planning has effectively blended a variety of
home styles into a delightful community. Many homes are
of contemporary brick designs, and all utilities are underground.
Lot prices begin in the low $40,000s and go up to $100,000 for
lakefront property. Homes on spacious lots begin
at about $150,000. The entire development surrounds an
18-hole championship golf course managed by The Emerald Golf
Club and designed by Rees Jones.The clubhouse at The Emerald
Golf Club at Greenbrier is often the chosen location for major
local charity events. The club includes an Olympic-size,
Z-shaped pool and four lighted tennis courts. Golf club
members can sharpen their skills on one of the finest new practice
complexes in the state.From Greenbrier's front gate, you are
within 2 minutes of major shopping, 5 minutes from the local
schools and hospital, and adjacent to the campus of Craven Community
College.
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