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Property Description
The Retreat plan offers a well-designed single-story layout with open-concept living and thoughtful everyday functionality. From the foyer, you'll find two secondary bedrooms and a full bath, creating a comfortable layout for guests, office space, or additional household needs. The family room, dining area, and kitchen flow seamlessly together and extend to a covered rear porch, making the home ideal for indoor-outdoor living. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and included refrigerator, while quartz countertops continue into the bathrooms. The owner's suite includes dual vanities, a walk-in shower, private water closet, and a spacious walk-in closet. A laundry room located just off the garage includes the washer and dryer, adding extra convenience. Blinds, refrigerator, washer, and dryer are all included. Located in the gated community of Fairfield Harbour, residents enjoy access to amenities such as a golf course, marina, boat ramp, clubhouse, restaurant, tennis and pickleball courts, picnic pavilion, walking trails, playground and a dog park. Just minutes from downtown New Bern and approximately 25-30 minutes from Cherry Point, this new construction home offers a peaceful coastal setting with everyday convenience close by. Builder incentives are available, including interest rate buy-down options and closing cost assistance. Contact the listing agent for details.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 716 Helm Dr
General
- Sold For: $289,900
- HOA FEE: $124/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100573068
- Added to Site: 22 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Walk-in Closet(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Solid Surface, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Electric Range
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: LVT/LVP
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Waterfront Community, Boat Dock, Clubhouse, Community Pool, Dog Park, Gated, Golf Course, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Roads, Management, Marina, Meeting Room, Park, Party Room, Pickleball, Picnic Area, Playground, Ramp, Restaurant, Security, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s), Water, Private Golf Carts Allowed
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage
Location
- County: Craven
- Subdivision: Fairfield Harbour
- Driving Directions: Take US-17 to Broad Creek Rd, Turn right onto Broad Creek Rd, Turn right onto Cassowary Lane, Turn right onto Caracara Dr, Turn Left onto Pelican Drive and Turn Left onto Helm Drive. House is on the LEFT.
School Information
- Elementary School: Bridgeton
- Middle School: West Craven
- High School: West Craven
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Fairfield Harbour POA
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Heat Pump, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Community Sewer, Carolina Water Service Inc
- Water: Community Water
- Utility Description: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Shingle
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Square Feet: 1,504
- Year Built: 2025
- Property Condition: Completed
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,761
- Lot Dimensions: 70 x 150 x 91 x 150
- Frontage: Private Road, Maintained, Paved, Paved
- Lot Features: Level, Water Access Comm, Landscaped
- Zoning: residential
- Fencing (Description): None
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Water Access Comm
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $192.81
- Association Fee: $1,488
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Amount: $217,630
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: LOT 158 TOBAGO SEC 7 P 1
- Property ID: 2-061 -158
- Lot Number: 158
Listed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, SUSANNE PENDLETON
Sold by eXp Realty, Kerry Cava
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Schools
Schools serving 716 Helm Dr
School District:Craven County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bridgeton Elementary 230 Branch Canal Road, New Bern, NC 28560 | PK-5 | 6.7 mi |
West Craven Middle 515 Southwest Craven Middle School Road, New Bern, NC 28562 | 6-8 | 13 mi |
West Craven High 2600 Streets Ferry Road, Vanceboro, NC 28586 | 9-12 | 14.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 716 Helm Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/27/2026
Sold
$289,900
-0.03%
MLS
5/12/2026
Listed
$289,990
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Home Warranty : Included
716 Helm Drive, New Bern, NC 28560 (MLS# 100573068) is a Single Family property that was sold at $289,900 on August 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 716 Helm Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New Bern? You can browse all New Bern real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

