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Within these old districts many buildings are given
historic register status (New Bern has more than 150 designated
historic structures), and such a status often generates
neighborhood revitalization, which has certainly occurred in New
Bern. In the downtown historic district, listing
prices can vary from about $250,000 for smaller homes to around
$900,000 for stately old houses close to the river. Other historic
districts contain homes, both charmingly restored and those
needing rehabilitation, which are listed for less than those in
the downtown district.
Nearby neighborhoods that have country club
amenities such as golf and/or boating, tennis, swimming, and other
include (but are not limited to) Greenbrier, Trent Woods, River
Bend, Brice Creek, Fairfield Harbour, Taberna, and Carolina Pines.
Housing prices in these neighborhoods can start from the low
$200,000s and will extend much higher, depending upon the local
ambiance, amenities, conveniences, and home size.
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More modest neighborhoods such as Village Woods,
Derby Park, Colony Estates, and Forest Park feature one-story
houses with attached garages (or no garage) and small yards. These
homes are generally well maintained and perfect for a retired
person or couple. Listing prices of these homes start
in the low $100,000s. Some attractive mobile home parks also
exist in the New Bern area.
Retirement housing for those who need extra
day-to-day living care is also widely available, and more
well-known establishments include: The Courtyards at Berne Village
(252.633.1779), Homeplace of New Bern (252.637.7332), Two Rivers
Trent Campus (252.638.6001) and Two Rivers Neuse Campus
(252.634.2560).
Newcomers also generally appreciate the
region’s moderate property taxes. New Bern and Craven
County taxes total $1.08 per $100 assessed property value (New
Bern $.47 and Craven County $.61). Outside city limits, some
communities assess taxes, homeowner fees, and/or amenity charges
in lieu of city taxes.
Regardless of whether one likes indoor or
outdoor activities, the New Bern area has lots of cultural,
educational, and historical attractions. Touring the
restored Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens will take one on
a historical journey. With its four beautiful homes furnished with
priceless 18th century antiques and art, a variety of
exquisite gardens, and lively and well-done demonstrations of
period crafts, cooking and blacksmithing, a visit to Tyron is
unique. The Croatan National Forest offers outdoor recreation
opportunities to camp, picnic, hike, hunt, and fish. This
159,00-acre tract was a site of one of the region’s battles
during the Civil War. Twenty minutes from New Bern (in
Havelock, NC ) is the USMC Aviation Exhibit, which features the
history of Marine Corps aviation. One can spend some time
viewing restored aircraft, scaled models, historic photographs,
and Marine Corps artifacts. For performance buffs, the New
Bern Civic Theatre presents varied dramas, comedies, musicals, and
other entertainment. City tours by trolley or carriage along with
the Firemen’s Museum, the Bank of the Arts, the New Bern Academy
Museum, and the Attmore-Oliver House round out local activities
for all folks.
Retail shopping abounds in New Bern.
Shoppers can find malls and centers with large department stores,
grocery markets, and other retail services. While browsing
historic downtown they will discover specialty shops and
boutiques. Those who enjoy restaurant dining can find many
establishments suited to their tastes.
New
Bern, North Carolina, Continued....
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