Craven County Homes with River View

Craven County Homes with River View

Welcome to Craven County, North Carolina—a hidden gem that beautifully blends Southern charm with natural splendor. Nestled between the tranquil waters of the Neuse River and the breathtaking landscapes of coastal plains, Craven County is a haven for those seeking a serene lifestyle enriched by the beauty of nature. With its rich history, vibrant communities, and a plethora of recreational activities, this area is perfect for families, retirees, and anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the most captivating features of Craven County is the availability of homes with stunning river views. Imagine waking up each morning to the gentle sounds of the water lapping against the shore, with the sun casting golden hues across the Neuse River. These properties offer not just a home, but a lifestyle—one that embraces outdoor living, fishing, kayaking, and breathtaking sunsets. Whether you’re sipping your morning coffee on a spacious deck or enjoying a summer evening barbecue with friends, the picturesque scenery will make every moment feel special.

Craven County is also rich in culture, boasting historical sites, art galleries, and local festivals that celebrate its vibrant community spirit. With a welcoming atmosphere and a strong sense of belonging, it’s easy to see why so many are drawn to this enchanting region. If you’re looking for a home that combines comfort, beauty, and a touch of adventure, Craven County’s river view properties are waiting to welcome you home. Come discover your slice of paradise in North Carolina!

Newest Craven County Homes with River View

Lot 50 Riverside, New Bern
$68,000
100614863 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
GREAT HOMESITE WITH VIEWS OF THE NEUSE RIVER AND HISTORIC DOWNTOWN NEW BERN.

Lot 50 Riverside, New Bern
210 Gull Pointe, New Bern
$545,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100614321 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,860 SqFt. ⋅ 1989 Year Built
This unique 3.1-acre property nestled at the mouth of the Trent River and Plantation Canal can be yours! Enjoy easy waterways, your own dock and boat lift, and wildlife views while you relax in your private nature retreat. This beautiful four-bedroom, three-bath home features an attractive and functional updated kitchen with quartz countertops, tile backsplash, heated tile floors, abundant cabinetry, pantry storage, and stainless steel appliances, including a drink refrigerator. Your spacious eat-in dining area offers lovely views of your deck, backyard, and waterfront property. This home features a first-floor bedroom, as well as a versatile flex room for hobbies, an office, working out, or whatever you choose. Upstairs is your primary suite and spacious full bathroom with heated tile floors and private balcony, as well as two more bedrooms and a full bath.Note the heated tile floors in both the kitchen and in the primary bath upstairs! Your main-level deck overlooking the large, partially fenced backyard and waterways beyond is inviting and comfy. This property also includes your own dock and boat lift, a double garage with attic storage, and a durable metal roof. Refrigerator, washer and dryer all convey with property. Located in the Town of River Bend, residents can enjoy access to a variety of community amenities, dog park, community garden, playground, picnic area, skateboard park, and a fitness trail. Even better, there are no HOA fees! If you've been looking for a spacious, move-in ready home with privacy and beautiful natural outdoor surroundings plus water access and a dock of your own, this is the property for you. Schedule your private tour and start picturing yourself in this beautiful home.

210 Gull Pointe, New Bern
401 Harbor Dr, New Bern
$695,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100614199 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2,038 SqFt. ⋅ 1998 Year Built
Welcome to 401 Harbor Dr, where waterfront living meets a central, convenient location. This one-of-a-kind 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers 114 feet of Neuse River frontage and is just a quick 5-minute drive to historic downtown New Bern. Step through the front doors into a welcoming foyer featuring refinished hardwood floors with an intricate tile inlay, soaring 20-foot ceilings, and a striking stamped metal ceiling. The living room showcases panoramic river views through floor-to-ceiling windows, filling the home with abundant natural light. The kitchen is perfect for entertaining, offering picturesque water views, numerous built-ins, a center island, a large pantry, and all major appliances. Host gatherings with ease while enjoying the serene backdrop of the river. The spacious primary suite features hardwood floors and two walk-in closets. The en-suite bathroom includes a soaking tub and a walk-in shower. The second bedroom is generously sized, also with hardwood floors and its own private full bathroom. An office with built-in shelving provides the perfect space to display your favorite pieces, and the laundry room is conveniently located just off the office. Start your mornings on the stunning back deck, complete with aluminum railing, as you take in breathtaking sunrises over the river and the peaceful sounds of nature. This sale also includes a parcel of 0.12 acres of land (ID #8-235-1000) containing a 708 sq ft detached building across the street, currently used as an artist studio--offering additional space and creative potential.

401 Harbor Dr, New Bern
102 Cabot Cir, New Bern
$79,900
100614076 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Looking for the perfect place to build your dream home? This private 1.62-acre homesite offers Neuse River views in Neuse Harbour, a voluntary HOA community. Tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac at the end of the neighborhood, it is one of only a few remaining building lots. Community amenities include a private beach on the Neuse River, playground, picnic area, and community library box. Just moments from New Bern, North Carolina's first state capital and a quintessential Southern colonial town, you can enjoy the historic downtown's waterfront charm, shops, and dining. George Washington spent two nights in New Bern during his 1791 Southern Tour. Conveniently located between New Bern and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, and about 20 minutes from the Crystal Coast beaches, this is a wonderful opportunity to build your dream home—with a great location for buyers considering a construction-to-permanent loan.

102 Cabot Cir, New Bern
5 Batts Hill Rd, New Bern
$475,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100612336 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2,074 SqFt. ⋅ 1983 Year Built
Bring your boat home. This Trent River townhome in Olde Towne comes with your own private wet slip and boat lift, just a short walk from your door across a waterfront lawn framed by moss-draped cypress trees. Sunset cruises and evenings on the deck watching the sky light up over the river become part of everyday life. The main living level is built around the view. Hardwood floors run through a spacious living and dining area anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, with French doors opening to a large deck overlooking the water. The kitchen features granite countertops, white cabinetry, stainless appliances, and a bar area made for entertaining. A versatile flex room with its own deck access works as a formal dining room, home office, or second living space. Upstairs, the primary suite feels like a retreat, with a vaulted tongue-and-groove wood ceiling, river views, and a renovated bath with a tiled walk-in shower, separate soaking tub, and double vanity. The second bedroom also offers a vaulted wood ceiling, generous closet space, and its own nearby bath. Practical touches make life easy: a tandem two-car garage, a floored attic for storage, a covered lower-level patio for grilling, and HVAC and water heater replaced in 2018. HOA dues include common area and grounds maintenance and master insurance. All of this sits minutes from the shops, restaurants, and riverfront parks of historic downtown New Bern. Waterfront living with a private slip rarely comes this easy. Schedule your showing today.

5 Batts Hill Rd, New Bern
219 Drake Lndg, New Bern
$645,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100609895 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 3,087 SqFt. ⋅ 2002 Year Built
Welcome home to this spacious, move-in-ready brick beauty offering over 3,000 square feet of living space, 4 bedrooms, and 3 full bathrooms on nearly half an acre! A brand-new roof installed in October 2026 adds peace of mind, while the classic brick exterior and charming rocking chair front porch create timeless curb appeal. Inside, enjoy a welcoming living room with a fireplace, a functional layout, and a mix of flooring throughout, including LVP, tile, carpet, and solid wood. Everyday convenience comes easy with a dedicated mudroom, separate laundry room, and pantry. Step outside to relax or entertain on the spacious Trex deck, perfect for enjoying the outdoor setting. The attached two-car garage offers additional functionality with a separate toilet room and stairs leading to an open attic space with excellent storage potential. As an added bonus, residents enjoy community water access! With generous living space, practical features, inviting outdoor areas, and a move-in-ready condition, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy comfort, convenience, and room to spread out.

219 Drake Lndg, New Bern
609 Neuse Harbour Blvd, New Bern
$1,750,000
4 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 100609175 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 5,155 SqFt. ⋅ 2016 Year Built
Expansive Neuse River views take center stage in this stunning waterfront home in the Neuse Harbour community of New Bern. Every detail was purposefully considered in this custom-designed home and built to embrace its remarkable setting. The home is filled with natural light by an impressive wall of windows on the main living floor, framing the home's wide river views. Life on the Neuse River provides a beautiful backdrop to everyday living. You have a front row seat for spectacular sunrises and colorful sunsets to moonrises over the water, passing boats and dolphins, eagles flying overhead and blue herons standing on the shoreline. There is always beauty to behold. Built by award-winning premier custom builder McClay Custom Homes using the Superior Structure System, the home offers a thoughtfully designed layout across three levels. The main living level features a spacious primary suite complete with a freestanding soaking tub, custom oversized shower, and a generous walk-in closet. An adjoining dressing room offers additional flexibility as an office, exercise room, or creative space. Open living and dining areas flow into a large eat-in kitchen and sunroom, while a full-length balcony across the rear creates an exceptional outdoor living space overlooking the river. Take the stairs or the elevator to the lower level which includes three bedrooms with their own direct access to the lower level outdoor patio. There is also a family room, 2 full bathrooms, a library or music room, along with two walk-in storage rooms. On the third level, there is a bedroom with a private bath which provides a separate retreat for guests, along with additional walk-in storage. Outside, the mature landscape complements the natural riverfront setting. An elevated hog-slat boardwalk leads toward the sandy shoreline, while multiple outdoor living areas offer different places to relax, entertain, and simply enjoy the wide-open water views. With over 5,000 square feet of living space set on an acre of waterfront land, this five-bedroom, seven-bath custom retreat offers exceptional space both indoors and out. Thoughtful design, abundant storage, and impeccable craftsmanship are complemented by an extraordinary connection to the water. Here, the Neuse River isn't simply the view, it is an unparalleled way of living.

609 Neuse Harbour Blvd, New Bern
1613 Brices Creek Rd, New Bern
$1,225,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100608814 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 3,241 SqFt. ⋅ 1987 Year Built
Private Brices Creek waterfront on 1 acre with no HOA. This brick Cape Cod offers about 3,200 sq ft with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, plus a layout built for hosting. The kitchen features quartz countertops, upgraded appliances, a large island, and a full butler's pantry with plenty of storage. The primary suite overlooks the creek and includes a steam shower and a custom walk-in closet. Entertain from the waterfront family room, screened porch, deck, or outdoor kitchen, all facing the water. The hog slat dock has power and water, plus a boat lift for easy time on the creek. Also on the property: a heated, equipped greenhouse with an attached garden area, a Tesla EV charger, a detached two-car garage with workshop space, and a second detached building for storage. Just 5 minutes from Historic Downtown New Bern.

1613 Brices Creek Rd, New Bern
402 Cherry Branch Dr, Havelock
$450,000
100606522 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
A rare opportunity to own a waterfront property on the Nuese River with incredible waterfront views, your own sandy beach to view the Ferry as it passes by. This Cherry Branch lot offers the perfect tranquil setting to build your dream home; with a 6 Bedroom permit on file. The Cherry Brach community offers, Pool, Club House, Tennis, and Beach Accress

402 Cherry Branch Dr, Havelock
107 Knotline Rd, New Bern
$468,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100606250 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,520 SqFt. ⋅ 1980 Year Built
PROPERTY FEATURES: • Waterfront property in River Bend • 3 bedrooms • 2 full bathrooms • Expansive Trent River water views • Water views from multiple main living areas • Open-concept living room and kitchen • Split-bedroom floor plan • Spacious primary suite with water views • Private primary ensuite bathroom • Recently constructed private dock • Power and water available at dock • Direct water access • Ideal setup for boating, fishing and kayaking • Boat available for separate purchase • 2-car attached garage • Generous waterfront yard • Outdoor entertaining and relaxation space • Convenient access to the Trent River

107 Knotline Rd, New Bern
110 Stillwood Ct, New Bern
$1,350,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100605603 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 3,702 SqFt. ⋅ 2018 Year Built
Elevated Waterfront Living with Expansive River Views! Beautifully situated on a high .65-acre waterfront lot in River Bluff, this custom 2018 Tab Premium Built Home offers sweeping Neuse River views and approximately 3,014 heated square feet, and a 688-square-foot heated/cooled bonus room above the 3-car garage. Inside are gorgeous white oak hardwood floors, and a dramatic 16-foot great room ceiling that create a very inviting sense of space. The great room features a stylish Shiplap accent wall and large windows that capture the sought after waterfront setting and style. The custom kitchen features a large island, granite countertops, walk-in pantry, pull-out cabinetry, soft-close cabinets and drawers, and KitchenAid appliances including a natural gas cooktop with griddle and electric double oven. The spacious primary suite enjoys water views, a generous tiled shower, and an oversized walk-in closet with extensive built-ins. Three bedrooms, plus a dedicated office, and 2.5 bathrooms, all provide flexible living space. The 688-square-foot bonus room is a true standout, complete with its own separate entrance for privacy. Use it as a second living room, media room, guest suite, recreation space, or retreat for family members living with you! A substantial walk-in attic also provides exceptional additional storage. Outdoor living is made for enjoying the waterfront, with a large 1100 sqft covered porch featuring an outdoor refrigerator and built-in grill, plus a spacious deck and patio with a natural gas fire pit! All perfect for relaxing and taking in the beautiful evening sunsets. Waterfront features include an existing bulkhead and stairs leading down to the beach. Additional highlights include a whole-house generator, Kinetico water softener, utility sinks in both the garage and laundry room, natural gas, gutter guards, manual storm shutters, walk-in crawl space, durable Hardie board siding, and lovely mature landscaping. Custom-built by Tab Premium Built Homes, known for high-quality construction and attention to detail, this home is a wonderful example of the difference quality craftsmanship can make. Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully designed, it offers exceptional waterfront living, flexible space, impressive storage, and outdoor areas created to enjoy the river with some of the best views New Bern has to offer!

110 Stillwood Ct, New Bern
107 Boatswain Dr, New Bern
$625,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100605511 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 3,252 SqFt. ⋅ 1980 Year Built
ONE OF A KIND! With over 3,200 sq. ft. of living space, 5 bedrooms, and 2 bonus rooms, this beautiful home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac with water views in a desirable waterfront community. There is truly room for everyone! Step inside and fall in love with the spacious gourmet kitchen, featuring marble countertops, a huge center island, double ovens, and double microwaves--perfect for entertaining, family gatherings, or anyone who loves to cook. Beautiful LVP flooring flows throughout the home. The first-floor primary suite is a retreat of its own, featuring a beautiful private bathroom with a walk-in shower and freestanding soaking tub. You'll also find a spacious walk-in closet with organizers and a separate sitting room that could easily be transformed into a second walk-in closet, dressing room, or private retreat. The first floor also offers an additional bedroom, bonus room/office, a formal dining room, spacious living room, and 2.5 bathrooms, providing plenty of room and flexibility for everyday living. Upstairs, you'll find additional bedrooms, one bonus rooms, and a full bathroom. The bonus rooms offer endless possibilities--create a playroom, media room, home gym, hobby room, or additional office space. Bring the kids, bring the pets--there's room for everyone! Step outside into the fenced backyard, where a huge deck provides the perfect place to relax after work, entertain friends, or simply enjoy the privacy of your outdoor space. A one-car garage, additional storage beside the garage, and a separate storage shed give you even more room for your belongings, hobbies, and outdoor gear. Enjoy the waterfront lifestyle with the Marina at River Bend just a short commute away, while still being conveniently located near shopping, dining, and all the charm of historic downtown New Bern and its beautiful waterfront. With 5 bedrooms, 2 bonus rooms, over 3,200 sq. ft., water views, incredible storage, and flexible living spaces, this home truly offers something special. So many possibilities, so much space, and a location you'll love--you have to see this one in person!

107 Boatswain Dr, New Bern
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