714 Helm Dr
New Bern, NC 28560
$329,500
Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,135 Sq. Ft.
$154 / Sq. Ft.
2,135
Sq. Ft.
$154
per Sq. Ft.
Description
A gorgeous brick residence in Fairfield Harbour, ready for you to call it home and create the Eastern NC life you've dreamed about! This 3-bedroom property has been designed with form, function and flow in mind, a perfect marriage of traditional design elements and elegant livability! Upon entering the home, you will be impressed by the large, vaulted living room, made all the more spacious by its connection to the open Dining area and the vaulted tiled sunroom (accessed through double french doors).....A gorgeous brick residence in Fairfield Harbour, ready for you to call it home and create the Eastern NC life you've dreamed about! This 3-bedroom property has been designed with form, function and flow in mind, a perfect marriage of traditional design elements and elegant livability! Upon entering the home, you will be impressed by the large, vaulted living room, made all the more spacious by its connection to the open Dining area and the vaulted tiled sunroom (accessed through double french doors).. The Living room boasts wood floors & a gas fireplace flanked by bookshelves. The Sunroom is bright, cheery and cozy and is sure to be a winter haven. The kitchen is efficient and replete with extensive counters and a breakfast area, which opens onto the large 10'6'' x 22' and 8'8'' gazebo, overlooking the very private and verdant backyard. You'll love spending summer evenings here and hosting cookouts with friends and family... In fact, the whole of the home's public areas are conducive to entertaining (great flow) and cozy private evenings in equal measure. The master bedroom wing is separated from the guest bedrooms and enjoys a trey ceiling, double closets and a luxurious master bath with a whirlpool bath and separate shower! The home is rounded out by a large finished room over the garage, perfect for a media room or play area! The backyard, as mentioned, is private and a quiet place to enjoy gardening or simply relaxing.. There's also a 10' x 10' garden shed! The home is genteel and ''Southern Living'' special, literally just around the corner from Red Sail Park & its community tennis courts and playground! This is your perfect opportunity to create your new life in New Bern and on the coast... Come home and enjoy all of the desirable amenities and activities Fairfield Harbour has to offer in this great low-maintenance value and most excellent residence!
- Listed by CHRIS MACHLE • TIDEWATER REAL ESTATE, INC
Property Details for 714 Helm Drive
Parking Features
Concrete
Pets AllowedPets Allowed
Subdivision NameFairfield Harbour
ZoningResidential
Parking Total1.00
WaterfrontNo
WaterfrontNo
WaterviewNo
LISTING UPDATED: 03/12/2025 02:47 PM
Property Details for 714 Helm Drive
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 100493857 |
| Days on Market | 21 |
| Taxes | $1,331 / year |
| HOA Fees | $1,395 / year |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 AC / 12,197 SF |
| County | Craven County |
Building Information for 714 Helm Drive
Stories1Year Built1993Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,197 SF
Property Information for 714 Helm Drive
Summary
Location and General Information
- City: New Bern
- State Or Province: NC
- Postal Code: 28560
- County Or Parish: Craven
- Directions: From the intersection of Rt 55 & Broad Creek Road, dirve on Broad Creek Rd. approx. 6 miles, turn right into Fairfield Harbour main entrance gate. Turn right on Caracara Drive left onto Pelican Drive, then left onto Helm Drive. The residence is on the left, Welcome Home!
- Latitude: 35.08
- Longitude: -76.97
- City Limits: No
- Secondary Subdivision: N/A
- Location Type: Mainland
- Where Located: Front door
- Legal Taxes: Zoning: Residential
Taxes and HOA
- Association Name: Fairfield Harbour Property Owners Association, Inc
- Association Phone: 252-633-5500
- Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: 0
- Association Fee: $1,395.00
- Tax Legal Description: Lot 157, Fairfield Harbour - Tobago, Section 7, Part 1 and as described in subject Deed
- Tax Book Number: 13
- Tax Map Number: 45
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $234,260.00
- Parcel Number: 2-061 -157
- Association: Yes
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,330.76
- Legal Taxes: HOA: Yes
- Legal and Taxes: Deed Book: 3742
- Legal Taxes: Deed Page: 1451.0
- Legal Taxes: Legal: Lot 157, Fairfield Harbour - Tobago, Section 7, Part 1 and as described in subject Deed
- Legal Taxes: PID: 2-061-157
- Legal Taxes: Plat Book: 13
- Legal Taxes: Plat Page: 45
- Legal Taxes: Lot #3: 157
- Legal and Taxes: Tax Identifier: 2-061 -157
- Legal Taxes: Tax Assessed Value: $234,260.00
- Legal Taxes: Total Real Estate Property Taxes: $1,330.76
- Legal Taxes: Tax Year: 2024
- HOA Amenities: Access Only: Yes
Parking
- Carport Spaces: .00
- Attached Garage: No
- Attached Garage Spaces: 1.00
- Detached Garage Spaces: .00
- Total Carport Spaces: .00
School Information
- Middle Or Junior School: West Craven
- High School: West Craven
- Elementary School: Bridgeton
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 0.28
- Lot Size Area: 0.28
- Living Area: 2135.0
- Lot Size Dimensions: Subject to survey
- Building Area Total: 2135.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 12197.0
- Lot Dimensions: Subject to survey
- Lot Acres: 0.28
- Lot Sq Ft: 12197.0
- Total Sq Ft - Heated (Primary Separate): 2135.0
Property and Assessments
- Structure Type: Wood Frame
- New Construction: No
- Year Built: 1993
- Construction Type: Stick Built
- Property Exterior Info: New Construction: No
- Cobra Zone: No
- Federal Flood Insurance Available: Yes
- Special Assessments: 0
- Construction: Wood Frame: Yes
- Foundation: Block: Yes
- Foundation: Brick Mortar: Yes
Utilities
- Utilities: Water Connected, Sewer Connected
- Service Providers: Electric Provider: Tideland EMC
- Service Providers: Water Provider: Carolina Water Service Inc
- Utilities: Sewer Connected: Yes
- Utilities: Water Connected: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Stories: 1
- Stories Levels: One and One Half: Yes
- Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Community Pool, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated, Maint - Comm Areas, Maint - Roads, Park, Pickleball, Picnic Area, Tennis Court(s), See Remarks
- Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
- Roof: Shingle
- Fencing: None
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch, Screened, See Remarks
- Window Features: Thermal Windows, Blinds
- Exterior Features: Thermal Doors: Yes
- Exterior Features: Thermal Windows: Yes
- Exterior Finish: Brick Veneer: Yes
- Fencing: None: Yes
- Porch Balcony Deck: Covered: Yes
- Porch Balcony Deck: Porch: Yes
- Porch Balcony Deck: Screened: Yes
- Roof: See Remarks: Yes
- HOA and Neigh Amenities: Clubhouse: Yes
- HOA and Neigh Amenities: Fitness Center: Yes
- HOA and Neigh Amenities: Pickleball: Yes
- Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Block
Interior Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Interior Features: Whirlpool, Master Downstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace Features: Gas Log
- Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
- Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Master Bedroom, Fnshd Room over Garage
- Laundry Features: Hookup - Dryer, In Hall, Washer Hookup
- Appliances: Vent Hood, Stove/Oven - Electric, Refrigerator, Microwave - Built-In, Dishwasher
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
- Rooms Total: 8
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
- Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.00
- Heating: Yes
- Fireplace: Yes
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
- Bedroom 2 Level: Main
- Bedroom 3 Level: Main
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Finished Room over Garage Level: Upper
- Kitchen Level: Main
- Living Room Level: Main
- Master Bedroom Level: Main
- Sunroom Level: Main
- # Rooms: 8.00
- # Baths - Full: 2.00
- # Baths - Half: .00
- Property Interior Info- # Baths - Total: 2.00
- Property Interior Info: Stories: 1.00
- Flooring: Carpet: Yes
- Flooring: Tile: Yes
- Flooring: Vinyl: Yes
- Flooring: Wood: Yes
- Heating System: Electric: Yes
- Appliances Equip: Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Equip: Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Equip: Microwave - Built-In: Yes
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Master: Yes
- Interior Features: Blinds Shades: Yes
- Interior Features: Ceiling - Vaulted: Yes
- Laundry Location: Hall: Yes
- Laundry Location: Hookup - Dryer: Yes
- Laundry Location: Hookup - Washer: Yes
- Laundry Location: Formal: Yes
- Rooms: Bedroom 2: Yes
- Rooms: Bedroom 3: Yes
- Rooms: Fnshd Room over Garage: Yes
- Rooms: Master Bedroom: Yes
- Rooms: Sunroom: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 13.83
- Room Width: 17.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room Description: Wood Floors, vaulted, gas FP, open to DR
Room 2
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 11.58
- Room Level: Main
- Room Description: Sunny, vaulted, wood floors
Room 3
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 23.08
- Room Width: 9.66
- Room Level: Main
- Room Description: Tiled, extensive counters/cabinets, office, breakfast area
Room 4
- Room Type: Sunroom
- Room Length: 13.91
- Room Width: 19.58
- Room Level: Main
- Room Description: Tiled, vaulted, gorgeous Family area connects to Living Rm.
Room 5
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 11.25
- Room Width: 12.25
- Room Level: Main
- Room Description: Carpet, sunny and cozy
Room 6
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 11.25
- Room Width: 12.25
- Room Level: Main
- Room Description: Quiet corner, carpet
Room 7
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Room Length: 14.25
- Room Width: 15.08
- Room Level: Main
- Room Description: Private, wood floor, trey ceiling, ensuite bathroom
Room 8
- Room Type: Fnshd Room over Garage
- Room Length: 23.33
- Room Width: 11.83
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Description: Carpet, separate through-wall HVAC
Multi Family
Unit 1
- Features: Kitchen: Yes
- Features: Living Room: Yes
- Features: Dining Room: Yes
- Heating: Heat Pump: Yes
Property History for 714 Helm Drive
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 714 Helm Drive
Taxable ValueLand$40,000Additions$235,920Total$275,920
Tax Record2023$1,391 ($116 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,906 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,906 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,174 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1993CountyCRAVENAPN2-061 -157
Schools near 714 Helm Drive
This home is within Craven County School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 3 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bridgeton Elementary PublicPK to 5 | ||
West Craven Middle Public6 to 8 | ||
West Craven High Public9 to 12 | ||
Craven Virtual Academy Public3 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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