$230,000
SOLD JUN 24, 2026

1836 Caracara Dr New Bern, NC 28560

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,608 Sq Ft
0.34 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 24, 2026

$143 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated Community
  • Boat Ramp
  • Fitness Center
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of June 2026

NOT IN FLOOD ZONE, Charming cottage-style ranch in the gated waterfront community of Fairfield Harbour! This light-filled, easy-flow home features a large master suite, two guest bedrooms, guest bath, and a spacious living/family room with a fireplace. The welcoming kitchen and dining area opens to daily living, with a separate laundry for convenience. Enjoy year-round outdoor living in the fully enclosed, heated and air-conditioned sunroom. Ideal for first-time buyers, retirees, or investors, this home pairs comfort with low-maintenance appeal. Fairfield Harbour offers boating, golf, tennis, swimming and more. Downtown New Bern--fine dining, live music, shopping, historic sites and cultural events--is just a short drive. Don't miss this one--schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sonja Badger

PRIME REALTY NC, LLC License #228835 Listed on: 05/01/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

TEAM VARY

NorthGroup License #150928

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,041

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 14,810 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 195 x 75
  • Property fronts a private road

HOA Fees

  • $124 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Enclosed Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,608 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Blinds
  • Thermal Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Schools

  • Bridgeton Elementary School
  • West Craven Middle School
  • West Craven High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Doors
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2-052 -378

Community Details

Overview

  • Fh Poa, Phone Number (252) 633-5500
  • Fairfield Harbour Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Recreation

  • Boat Ramp
  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Trails

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Gated Community

Additional Features

  • Picnic Area
  • Security

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,041

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0.34 Acres

HOA Fees

$124 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • View: See Remarks
  • Appliances: Mini Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Electric Range
  • Original List Price: 235000.00
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Living Area: 1608.00
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • Prospect Exempt Y N: No
  • Remarks And Showing Info Recording Device Y N: No
  • Remarks Written By Agent Y N: Yes
  • List Price Per Sqft: 146.14
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Laundry Features: In Garage, Laundry Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Thermal Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Room Types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Dining Area, Laundry, Sunroom
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.00
  • Attic Features: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Living Area Range: 1600 - 1799

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Storm Doors, Thermal Doors
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Road Frontage Type: See Remarks
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Maintained, Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront?: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Garaged Spaces: 2.00
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Site, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Water Source: Community Water
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer Provider: Community Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Community Pool, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Marina, Picnic Area, Playground, Ramp, Security, Street Lights, Taxes, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
  • Association Fees: 1488.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: FH POA
  • Association Phone#: 252-633-5500
  • Has H O A?: Yes
  • Association Management Company: FH POA

Association/Amenities

  • H O A And Neighborhood Amenities Club Membership: None Selected

Schools

  • Elementary School: Bridgeton
  • High School: West Craven
  • Middle Or Junior School: West Craven

Lot Info

  • Deed Book: 3563
  • Deed Page: 677.00
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Size: 195 x 75
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14810.00
  • Purchase Contract Date: 2026-05-09
  • Parcel#: 2-052 -378
  • Cobra Zone Y N: No
  • Federal Flood Insurance Available Y N: Yes
  • Permitted Use: Public

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Book Number: N/A
  • Tax Map Number: N/A
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: None
  • Tax Amount: 1041.38

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2026
Closed on
Jun 19, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sonja Badger
PRIME REALTY NC, LLC
Buyer's Agent
TEAM VARY
NorthGroup
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.13%
Views
63

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
540.88%
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
0.0636%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $138,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/24/2026 06/24/26 Sold $230,000 -2.1% $143 / Sq Ft
05/09/2026 05/09/26 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2026 05/01/26 For Sale $235,000 +70.3% $146 / Sq Ft
03/07/2019 03/07/19 Sold $138,000 -11.0% $86 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/12/2019 02/12/19 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2018 11/12/18 For Sale $155,000 -- $96 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,113 $215,920 $40,000 $175,920
2024 $1,113 $215,920 $40,000 $175,920
2023 $1,101 $215,920 $40,000 $175,920
2022 $876 $133,810 $14,500 $119,310
2021 $876 $133,810 $14,500 $119,310
2020 $869 $133,810 $14,500 $119,310
2019 $869 $133,810 $14,500 $119,310
2018 $0 $133,810 $14,500 $119,310
2017 $832 $133,810 $14,500 $119,310
2016 $846 $165,970 $28,500 $137,470
2015 $899 $165,970 $28,500 $137,470
2014 $874 $165,970 $28,500 $137,470
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sonja Badger

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Sonja Badger

    PRIME REALTY NC, LLC

    (252) 617-0861

    48 Total Sales

    Sonja Badger
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  • TEAM VARY

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    TEAM VARY

    NorthGroup

    (252) 876-1191

    36 Total Sales

    TEAM VARY
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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Diane Maniaci

    RE/MAX HOMESTEAD

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100568215

Hive MLS

APN: 2-052-378

North Carolina Craven County New Bern 28560

1836 Caracara Dr, New Bern, NC

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