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223 Lakemere Drive, New Bern, NC 28562

New Listing
$273,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,276 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Active
Current Price: $273,000 List Date: 4/21/2026 Last Modified: 4/26/2026

Overview

Description

Wake up to peaceful lakefront views in this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home nestled in the heart of the desirable River Bend community. Brimming with warmth and character, this home offers a tranquil setting while keeping you just minutes from Historic Downtown New Bern and all its boutique shops, waterfront dining, and cultural attractions. Inside, you'll find a comfortable and welcoming layout, perfect for everyday living boasting an open floorplan with cathedral ceiling. Relax as you enjoy the real wood fireplace, take in the serene water view and listen to the tranquil sounds of the fountain. Enjoy a large screened porch as well as the outside deck for entertaining. This quaint home offers the best of River Bend living. This vibrant community features a marina, beautiful golf course, local restaurants, walking paths, and a full calendar of community activities--ideal for those who love an active yet relaxed lifestyle. Whether you're sipping morning coffee by the water, ...

Listing Details MLS# 100568641

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Construction Type
Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?
No
Marketing Start Date
2026-04-21
Listing Price
273000
List Price/SqFt
213.95
Stipulation of Sale
Standard

Location Information

Street #
223
Street Name
Lakemere
Street Suffix
Drive
County
Craven
State/Province
NC
Zip Code
28562
City Limits
Yes
Marketing City
New Bern
Subdivision
River Bend

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property
Hwy 17 to River Bend subdivision entrance, right on Lakemere
Sign on Property
Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction
No
Lot Acres
0.18
Lot SqFt
7841
Lot Dimensions
Irregular
Waterfront
Yes
Waterview
Yes
Location Type
Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary)
1276
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate)
1276
# Rooms
6
# Baths - Full
2
# Baths - Total
2
# Bedrooms
3
Master Bedroom Level
Primary Living Area
ud_i_10
Yes
Fireplace Y/N
No
# Baths - Half
0

Legal Taxes

Year Built
2003

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level
Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider
Duke Energy
Sewer Provider
Town of Riverbend
Water Provider
Riverbend

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Club Membership
None Selected
Maint - Comm Areas
Yes

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year
145
Association Name
Lakemere HOA
Association Phone
5188591386

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value
185140
Total Real Estate Property Taxes
1460.18
Deed Book
3816
Deed Page
660
Legal
80 LAKEMERE PHASE I
Broker Owner
No
PID
8-200-H -080
Tax Identifier
8-200-H -080
Plat Book
F
Plat Page
51
Lot #
80
Special Assessments
Unknown
Tax Year
2025
Zoning
Residential
HOA
Yes
Cobra Zone
No
Elementary School
Ben Quinn
Middle School
H. J. MacDonald
High School
Havelock
High School 2
New Bern

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces
1
Detached Garage Spaces
0
Total # Garage Spaces
1
Total Carport Spaces
0

Parking Features

Paved
Yes

Basement

None
Yes

Frontage Type

Pond Front
Yes

View Type

Pond
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Unit Type

3 Bedroom
Yes

Lot Water Features

None
Yes

Exterior Finish

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Fencing

None
Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space
Yes

Flooring

Wood
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes
Screened
Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Levels

One
Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Paved
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Heated SqFt

1200 - 1399
Yes

Heating

Heat Pump
Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Utilities

Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

Sewer

Municipal Sewer
Yes

Water Source

Municipal Water
Yes

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Microwave
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
High Ceilings
Yes
Master Downstairs
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes

Laundry Features

Hookup - Dryer
Yes
Hookup - Washer
Yes

Dining Room Type

Combination
Yes

Rooms

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Master Bedroom
Yes

Property Features

Frontage Type: Pond Front View Type: Pond Basement: None Construction: Wood Frame Unit Type: 3 Bedroom Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding Fencing: None Foundation: Crawl Space Parking Features: Paved Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Screened Roof: Shingle Levels: One Lot Water Features: None Cooling: Central Air Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Flooring: Wood Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); High Ceilings; Master Downstairs; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Laundry Features: Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer Heated SqFt: 1200 - 1399 Dining Room Type: Combination HOA and Neigh Amenities: Maint - Comm Areas Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Master Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
IDX
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty
Last Updated: April - 26 - 2026
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