$725,000
UNDER CONTRACT $50K PRICE DROP

3012 Watercrest Loop New Bern, NC 28562

James City Neighborhood

Estimated payment $4,537/month

Total Views 7,612
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,313 Sq Ft
$219 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Creekside Elementary School Rated A-
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Deck

About This Home

Experience EASY, LUXURY LAKESIDE LIVING in this beautifully appointed waterfront home in Carolina Colours. Thoughtfully designed with the convenience of PRIMARY LEVEL LIVING paired with exceptional space for guests, hobbies, and entertaining. Featuring over 3,300 square feet, this home showcases RICH HARDWOOD FLOORS, CUSTOM BUILT-INS, COFFERED CEILINGS, GAS LOG FIREPLACE, WHOLE HOUSE SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM, and stunning WATER VIEWS throughout the main living areas. The MAIN-LEVEL OWNER'S SUITE is a private retreat with TRAY CEILINGS, DUAL WALK-IN CLOSETS, SEPARATE VANITIES, and an OVERSIZED TILED SHOWER. Two additional bedrooms and full bath are also conveniently located downstairs. Upstairs, the private BONUS WING offers incredible flexibility with a LARGE FLEX SPACE perfect for a GAME ROOM, MEDIA ROOM, ENTERTAINMENT AREA, or ADDITIONAL LIVING SPACE. This wing also includes a POTENTIAL SECOND OWNER'S SUITE with FULL BATH, GENEROUS STORAGE, and a PRIVATE SECOND-STORY BALCONY OVERLOOKING THE LAKE. The kitchen is ideal for gathering with GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, OVERSIZED ISLAND, BUILT-IN SERVING AREA, and REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER SYSTEM. Enjoy peaceful mornings and evenings from the SCREENED-IN PORCH, EXPANSIVE BACK DECK, and LAKESIDE FIRE PIT AREA. Additional highlights include a WHOLE-HOUSE GENERATOR, MASSIVE FLOORED WALK-IN ATTIC STORAGE, and TWO-CAR GARAGE WITH EPOXY FLOORS. Residents enjoy RESORT-STYLE AMENITIES including a COMMUNITY POOL, TENNIS COURTS, and CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE. -- all minutes from downtown New Bern, shopping, dining, medical facilities, and the Crystal Coast beaches. More than a home -- it's the lifestyle you've been waiting for.

Listing Agent

Danielle Eason

Realty ONE Group East License #306717 Listed on: 02/20/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,368

Year Built

  • Built in 2019

Lot Details

  • 16,553 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a state road
  • Open Lot

HOA Fees

  • $174 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Enclosed Parking

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Pond

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,313 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Security Lights

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Walk-In Attic

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Creekside Elementary School
  • Grover C.Fields Middle School
  • New Bern High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Power Generator
  • Whole House Permanent Generator
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 12
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7-104-17-012

Community Details

Overview

  • Carolina Colours HOA, Phone Number (252) 636-3700
  • Carolina Colours Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,368

Year Built

Built in 2019

Lot Details

0.38 Acres

HOA Fees

$174 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2019
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • View: Lake, Pond, Water
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Disposal, Generator
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Original List Price: 725000.00
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 3313.00
  • 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: 218.83
  • Special Features: 4224

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Solid Surface, Whole-Home Generator, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Room Types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Living Room, Bonus Room, Other, Dining Area
  • Stories: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.00
  • Attic Features: Eave Storage, Floored - Partial, Walk-In
  • Living Area Range: 3000 - 3499

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Fiber Cement
  • Fencing: None
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Road Frontage Type: Lakefront, Pond Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained, City Street, State Road, Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront?: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened, Balcony

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Heater: Tankless
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security Features: Security Lights
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer Provider: Municipal Sewer, City of New Bern
  • Electric Provider: City of New Bern
  • Internet Service Providers: Optimum
  • Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
  • Water Provider: City of New Bern

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Community Pool, Fitness Center, Maintenance Common Areas, Pickleball, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fees: 2088.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Carolina Colours HOA
  • Association Phone#: 252-636-3700
  • Has H O A?: Yes

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Creekside Elementary School
  • High School: New Bern
  • Middle Or Junior School: Grover C.Fields

Lot Info

  • Deed Book: 3665
  • Deed Page: 2175.00
  • Lot Number: 12
  • Zoning: Residental
  • Lot Features: Open Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Size: IRR
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16553.00
  • Purchase Contract Date: 2026-05-31
  • Parcel#: 7-104-17-012
  • Cobra Zone Y N: No
  • Federal Flood Insurance Available Y N: No
  • Permitted Use: Public

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Book Number: I
  • Tax Lot: 12
  • Tax Map Number: 121-C
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: UNK
  • Tax Amount: 5368.26

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 $5,440 $643,060 $97,500 $545,560
2024 $5,364 $643,060 $97,500 $545,560
2023 $5,216 $643,060 $97,500 $545,560
2022 $5,216 $494,760 $97,500 $397,260
2021 $5,216 $494,760 $97,500 $397,260
2020 $4,080 $494,760 $97,500 $397,260
2019 $855 $82,880 $82,880 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/23/2026 05/23/26 Price Changed $725,000 -2.0% $219 / Sq Ft
05/12/2026 05/12/26 Price Changed $739,900 -1.1% $223 / Sq Ft
04/14/2026 04/14/26 Price Changed $748,000 -0.1% $226 / Sq Ft
03/24/2026 03/24/26 Price Changed $749,000 -1.4% $226 / Sq Ft
03/05/2026 03/05/26 Price Changed $760,000 -1.9% $229 / Sq Ft
02/20/2026 02/20/26 For Sale $775,000 +8.4% $234 / Sq Ft
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Sold $715,000 +0.1% $217 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Price Changed $714,000 -1.9% $217 / Sq Ft
02/07/2025 02/07/25 For Sale $728,000 +12.0% $221 / Sq Ft
08/30/2022 08/30/22 Sold $650,000 0.0% $196 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/07/2022 08/07/22 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2022 08/05/22 For Sale $650,000 0.0% $196 / Sq Ft
08/02/2022 08/02/22 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2022 07/14/22 For Sale $650,000 +5.7% $196 / Sq Ft
04/21/2021 04/21/21 Sold $615,000 +4.2% $186 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/18/2021 02/18/21 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2019 10/14/19 For Sale $590,000 -- $179 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $715,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $715,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $650,000 Moelller Pa
Warranty Deed $615,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $74,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $715,000 VA
Closed $715,000 VA
Previous Owner $492,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100554723

Hive MLS

APN: 7-104-17-012

North Carolina Craven County New Bern 28562 James City

3012 Watercrest Loop, New Bern, NC

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