Homes under $500K for sale in New Bern, NC

Homes listed under $500,000.

316

For sale now

26 new this week

$344,850

Middle asking price

$178/sq ft

$324,650

Middle sale price

1,248 sold, last 12 mo

98.8%

Of first asking price

what sellers received

37

Days on market

typical, last 12 mo

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This page lists the homes under $500K for sale in New Bern, NC from Hive MLS listings, updated every few minutes, with the last 12 months of sales behind the prices — kept by the Buddy Blake Team.

As of October 31, 2026, there are 316 homes under $500K for sale in New Bern, NC, with a middle asking price of $344,850 (from $25,000 to $499,999). 26 came on the market in the last week. Another 137 are under contract.

In the 12 months through October 31, 2026, 1,248 sold at a middle price of $324,650, typically for 98.8% of the first asking price after about 37 days on the market.

The most choices right now are in Fairfield Harbour, Bluewater Rise, Carolina Colours.

Homes under $500K for sale in New Bern

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Asking prices in New Bern

  • Under $300K98
  • $300K–$500K218
  • $500K–$750K0
  • $750K–$1M0
  • $1M+0

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Questions about homes under $500K in New Bern, answered

How many homes under $500K are for sale in New Bern, NC?

As of October 31, 2026, there are 316 homes under $500K for sale in New Bern, NC, with a middle asking price of $344,850 (from $25,000 to $499,999). 26 came on the market in the last week. Another 137 are under contract.

What do homes under $500K cost in New Bern, NC?

As of October 31, 2026, the middle asking price is $344,850, about $178 per square foot for a typical 1,874 sq ft. Under $300K: 98; $300K–$500K: 218.

What did homes under $500K sell for in New Bern, NC last year?

In the 12 months through October 31, 2026, 1,248 sold at a middle price of $324,650, typically for 98.8% of the first asking price after about 37 days on the market.

How fast do homes under $500K sell in New Bern, NC?

In the 12 months through October 31, 2026 they typically sold in about 37 days, at 98.8% of the first asking price.

Which communities in New Bern, NC have the most homes under $500K for sale?

As of October 31, 2026, Fairfield Harbour (72), Bluewater Rise (28), Carolina Colours (21), River Bend (20), West New Bern (9), Tyler, Home on the Lake (7).

How do I estimate a monthly payment on a home in New Bern, NC?

A mortgage payment has two parts: principal and interest, which depend on the price, your down payment and the rate a lender offers you; and the costs on top — property taxes, homeowners insurance (and flood insurance near the water), HOA dues where there's an association, and mortgage insurance if you put less than 20% down. Each home's page has a calculator that uses the rate you've been quoted and that home's own taxes and HOA dues from the listing. For your actual rate and Annual Percentage Rate (APR), ask a licensed lender — we can introduce you to Joey Milam at Alpha Mortgage Advantage, or you're free to choose any lender.

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Figures are computed live from MLS listing data for New Bern, NC, under $500k only. Middle = median. Listing data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.