When it comes to affordable living in Brices Creek, it just doesn't get much better than having a home in River Trace. Established, quiet, mature trees, friendly neighbors, not in flood zones, county taxes only, natural gas & high speed internet availability, & only 12 minutes from downtown New Bern. How much better can it get? Cape Cod in style, this is an absolutely charming home with many appealing features and updates. At every turn, there is one surprise after another. Upon entering, you're greeted with cozy hardwood flooring with the formal dining room on the left adorned with crown & chair molding & to the right, a sharp office with built-in shelving is ready for business. Further into the house, you'll note the flat ceilings throughout, the open & split floor plan, & the various updates. The kitchen has new vinyl flooring, quartz countertops with undermount stainless steel sink, & subway tile backsplash; new vinyl flooring is also in the laundry room, guest bathroom, & the FROG (Finished Room Over Garage) bathroom along with a new vanity & fresh paint; the carpet is two years old (JUST professionally cleaned!); the deck & garage entry doors are new; the water heater was replaced in 2017; & painting has been completed in the dining room, kitchen, master & hall bathrooms, & both hallways. Guests are likely to be staying upstairs in your inviting, pine wainscoting-covered ceiling FROG with it's own full bathroom! Moving to the outside, you'll be pleased to know the roof was new in 2014. On the front is the quintessential Southern front porch - just renovated & painted - ready for your rocking chairs. At the rear, you'll find one of the largest decks in the neighborhood, also freshly sanded & painted & ready for endless hours of entertaining & grilling. This home will not disappoint its next owners, guaranteed! Pre-listing home inspection complete with the lion's share of repairs out the way! This is SO move-in ready! Coming Soon - No Showings (until 7/17/20).