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Fairfield Harbour
Cottages to larger single-family homes; significantly below Outer Banks price.
Location: New Bern, Craven County (~90 miles southeast of Raleigh)
Price Range: Waterfront cottages to larger single-family homes; significantly below Outer Banks pricing
Best For: Buyers seeking waterfront lifestyle, boating access, and resort-community living
Fairfield Harbour is a waterfront resort-style community on the Neuse River estuary in New Bern, North Carolina — one of the Triangle's most distinctive options for buyers seeking coastal North Carolina living without the premium price tags of Outer Banks or Crystal Coast beachfront markets. Located approximately 90 miles southeast of Raleigh, Fairfield Harbour offers genuine waterfront living: boating, fishing, kayaking, and the rhythms of life on the wide Neuse River estuary.
The community marina gives residents a home for their vessels; the Neuse River is one of the premier sailing and powerboating destinations in eastern North Carolina. Resort-style amenities including pools, tennis courts, golf, and a clubhouse create a well-managed community environment. For buyers who want genuine waterfront access and resort-community lifestyle without the financial barrier of beachfront markets, Fairfield Harbour represents compelling value.
Q: What is Fairfield Harbour in New Bern, NC?
A: Fairfield Harbour is a waterfront master-planned community on the Neuse River estuary in New Bern, NC. It features a marina, resort amenities (pools, golf, tennis, clubhouse), and direct water access for boating, fishing, and kayaking. Home prices are substantially below comparable waterfront communities at the Outer Banks or Crystal Coast, making it one of eastern North Carolina's best values for buyers seeking a waterfront lifestyle.
Q: How far is Fairfield Harbour from Raleigh?
A: Fairfield Harbour is approximately 90 miles southeast of Raleigh — roughly a 90-minute drive via US-70. Many Triangle residents use Fairfield Harbour as a second-home or vacation-home community, while others relocate permanently for the waterfront lifestyle at price points unavailable closer to the metro.
2,898 people live in Fairfield Harbour, where the median age is 61.5 and the average individual income is $39,637. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Fairfield Harbour, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Nelson Blueberry Farm, Snook Dawgs, and Brutopia Beer.
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| Dining · $ | 4.72 miles | 7 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.1 miles | 6 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 4.22 miles | 26 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.18 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.49 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Fairfield Harbour has 1,370 households, with an average household size of 2.12. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fairfield Harbour do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,898 people call Fairfield Harbour home. The population density is 1,007 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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