Craven County
RestrictedOpportunity ZoneCraven County, Craven County · New Bern, NC
Median Home Value
$268,507
Est. Cap Rate
4.5%
Based on rent yield × 65%
Vacancy Rate
12.5%
70% owner-occupied
Population
101K
Median income: $64,635
Craven County Investment Analysis
Craven County is a mid-size market of 101K residents with median home values at $268,507. The 4.5% cap rate indicates solid cash flow potential with room for value appreciation — a balanced market for both rental and value-add strategies. Values are stable with 2.5% annual growth, offering predictable returns without overheating risk. A healthy 30% renter population supports median rents of $1,546/month, providing reliable income streams for buy-and-hold investors.
Market Details
Housing Stock
47K units
Single-family: 33K
Multifamily: 5K (11.2%)
Investment Metrics
Gross Yield 6.9%
Cap Rate 4.5%
Price-to-Rent 14.5 (Favors buying)
Property Tax $1,372/yr
Demographics
Median Income $64,635
Median Age 39.2
Employment 88.5%
Home Value Trends
1-Year Appreciation +2.5%
3-Year Appreciation +14.9%
5-Year Appreciation +48.7%
Rental Market
$1,546/mo
Renter population: 30.1%
Lending Status
Restricted
$150K – $10M · Business purpose
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · Zillow Home Value Index (Feb 2026) · USDV Capital analysis
Top Cities in Craven County
10 cities by population
| City | Population | Home Value | Cap Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New BernCraven County | 32K | $276,646 | 4.3% | View → |
| HavelockCraven County | 16K | $228,303 | 5.2% | View → |
| Trent WoodsCraven County | 4K | $379,977 | 2.7% | View → |
| Fairfield HarbourCraven County | 3K | $325,002 | 3.6% | View → |
| River BendCraven County | 3K | $272,217 | 3.7% | View → |
| Neuse ForestCraven County | 2K | $301,918 | 2.5% | View → |
| VanceboroCraven County | 939 | $189,225 | 2.8% | View → |
| Cove CityCraven County | 583 | $183,518 | 3.9% | View → |
| BridgetonCraven County | 561 | $199,529 | 4.2% | View → |
| DoverCraven County | 379 | $129,417 | 5.5% | View → |
Top Neighborhoods in Craven County
1 neighborhoods
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Property Details
Investment Projection
-$198
-3.5%
1.10
-$2,373
Monthly P&I: $1,408 | Est. Expenses: $336
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Bridge Loans
Short-term financing for acquisitions, refinancing, or repositioning
- 12-24 month terms
- Up to 80% LTV
- Interest-only payments
- Flexible prepayment
Fix & Flip
Fast funding for property renovation and resale
- 6-18 month terms
- Up to 90% of purchase + rehab
- Fast closings
- Interest-only payments
Ground-Up Construction
Financing for new development projects from land to completion
- 12-36 month terms
- Up to 90% of costs
- Progress-based draws
- Interest-only payments
DSCR Rental
Long-term financing for single-family rentals and portfolio acquisitions
- 5-30 year terms
- Up to 85% LTV
- Portfolio options
- No personal income docs
Larger Deals
Multifamily & Build-to-Rent
For multifamily and build-to-rent community financing up to $50M, we work directly with institutional capital partners on custom terms. These deals require a consultation — not a form.
Multifamily
Permanent and bridge financing for apartment buildings and complexes — 5 units and up.
- Up to $50M
- 5–30 year terms
- Up to 80% LTV
- Bridge and permanent options
- Interest-only available
Build-to-Rent Communities
Institutional financing for single-family rental community developments from land to stabilization.
- Up to $50M
- Construction through permanent
- Community-scale underwriting
- Progress-based draw schedule
- Custom closing timeline
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