Why Live in Bayboro
Bayboro, named after the Bay River, offers a mix of outdoor recreation and waterfront living. The Bay River, part of the Neuse River system, provides opportunities for fishing and boating. Joe Himbry Waterfront Park features a dock for fishing, baseball diamonds, and a playground, with wild turkeys often seen in the fall. The Neuse River Game Land offers camping sites, while Light Ground Pocosin Game Land requires careful navigation to avoid private property. Housing options in Bayboro include brick ranch-style houses, colonial-inspired farmhouses, and manufactured homes, many of which are located about a mile from downtown or along residential streets branching off Main Street (Highway 55). Some waterfront properties feature backyard docks and piers. The community's businesses are primarily located on Highway 304 and Main Street, with Sweet Annie's Coffee and Bakery Co. and casual dining options like Charlie's Restaurant and Mayo's Seafood Restaurant. Pamlico County Primary School, rated B-plus, serves younger students, while older students attend Fred A. Anderson Elementary, Pamlico County Middle School, and Pamlico County High. Bayboro is safer than the national average, offering a lower crime risk. The area is prone to flooding, as evidenced by Hurricane Florence in 2018. Bayboro is approximately 5 miles from Grantsboro, 20 miles from New Bern, and 15 miles from Oriental. The Craven Area Rural Transit System provides limited routes for residents, including seniors.
Home Trends in Bayboro, NC
On average, homes in Bayboro, NC sell after 91 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Bayboro, NC over the last 12 months is $277,500, up 63% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$277,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$201,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$185,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$201
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median List Price
$262,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
63%