709 Plantation Dr
New Bern, NC 28562
$289,000

$1,392/mo at 6.15%
This home comes with a lower rate
About this home

Loads of value in this inviting home backing to River Bend Golf Course! Enjoy spacious living with an open and welcoming interior. The entry foyer leads into a large living area featuring a fireplace and high ceiling. The dining room can be used as a place to entertain or an in-home office. The bright sunroom offers abundant natural light and beautiful golf course views, making it ideal as a family room, or relaxing retreat. The kitchen includes a charming breakfast nook with access to the multi-tiered deck—perfect for outdoor entertaining. Loads of cabinetry and counter space provide excellent functionality, including a designated area ideal for a coffee bar. A convenient laundry room features a deep utility sink and walk-up access to a spacious, partially floored attic, offering exceptional storage. Bedrooms one and two are generously sized and located just off the main living area. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet and private bath with shower. A full guest bath offers a tub/shower combination. Easy-maintenance flooring runs throughout the home. Additional features include a two-car garage, large storage shed, and a prime location directly on the golf fairway within the desirable waterfront River Bend community. Ideally situated just minutes from Historic Downtown New Bern and Cherry Point and Camp Lejeune Marine bases, this home combines comfort, convenience, and exceptional value.

Home features
3 bedroom
2 bathroom
1,789 sqft
0.31 acres
Built in 1985
Single Family
2-car garage
Fireplace
See your savings
Interest rate
6.15% 2.875%
Monthly total
$1,392 $1,082
Loan term
24 y 5 mo

Lifetime savings
$90,665

Open house
Feb 8 • 2PM - 4PM
Neighborhood
FAQ

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To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.

An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.

When interest rates on mortgages are high, assuming a mortgage with a rate as low as 2% allows buyers to save up to thousands monthly compared to buying a home with a traditional mortgage at today’s average rates of 7%. A low-rate assumable mortgage could be the key to finding your dream home at an affordable price.

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When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.

Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.

Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.

Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.

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Last updated: Feb 06, 2026 06:56 pm
Listing agent: KELLY LATIMER (252) 649-4620
Listing provided courtesy of: TRENT RIVER REALTY, (252) 672-8412
Details provided by NORTHCAROLINAREGIONAL and may not match the public record.
MLS ID: #100551611
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