Hickory Run at Rivers Trace: Live Peaceful. Stay Connected.
Your home should offer more than just shelter—it should enhance your lifestyle. At JC Jackson Homes, we are driven by our motto: Brighter Ideas. Better Homes. Best Experience. That positive philosophy is evident in every community we build, especially in the desirable Hickory Run at River Trace in New Bern, NC.
For discerning buyers and families relocating to the historic and vibrant city of New Bern, the search for a new home often involves a difficult choice: Do you prioritize the quiet, protected natural surroundings, or the immediate access to daily necessities and urban amenities?
We say, Why compromise?
Hickory Run at River Trace offers the perfect balance. A dual-benefit lifestyle we call "Peaceful Proximity." Backed by the Jackson family's decades-long legacy of quality and integrity, this exceptional community ensures you don't have to trade tranquility for convenience. It's truly a brighter idea in modern Coastal Carolina living.
The Brice's Creek Advantage: Tranquility Meets Downtown New Bern Proximity
The demand for Brice's Creek/New Bern, NC homes stems from its unique geographical position. This locale has skillfully managed to retain a desirable "rural feel," characterized by its natural beauty, while offering truly unmatched proximity to the city's heart. It's one of the most highly sought-after micro-markets in the New Bern area, and it's where we’ve chosen to build some of our very best homes.
Quiet Living on Protected Land
Brice's Creek is characterized by quiet, private streets and generally larger wooded homesites. For families, this is a serene environment known for high rates of homeownership and access to highly-rated public schools, creating a stable, long-term quality of life. Even better, this peaceful setting is often safeguarded by local conservation efforts, guaranteeing that the natural surroundings you love today will remain tomorrow. When you choose Hickory Run at River Trace, you're choosing a home nestled into the best of Coastal Carolina's natural landscape.
Immediate Downtown New Bern Proximity
For those who love historic charm, culture, and cuisine, the rapid access to the city center is a major advantage. Drive times from the Brice's Creek area to the dining, culture, and historic amenities of Downtown New Bern are often less than six minutes. This allows residents of Hickory Run at River Trace to easily enjoy the historic architecture of "The Athens of the South" while living in a secluded, peaceful area.
Nautical Lifestyle
The community is also perfectly situated for those who embrace the water. Located near deep water on Brice's Creek, the area is known for excellent swimming, boating, fishing (including bass, crappie, and striper), and kayaking. Imagine enjoying an afternoon on the water and then accessing favorite local spots like Persimmon’s via a scenic 15-minute boat ride. This truly elevates the lifestyle at Hickory Run at River Trace to an exclusive coastal destination.
Convenience Defined: Connectivity and Protected Green Space
A Better Home is one that simplifies your life, and superior logistical connectivity is a crucial element for relocating buyers, whether you're a military family, medical staff, or a corporate transferee. Hickory Run at River Trace delivers on this promise.
Our community is conveniently located near major transport routes, including quick access to US 70 East. Crucially, it provides easy logistical connectivity for business travelers or those frequently visiting family, as the community is only about 2.8 miles from Brice's Creek to the EWN Airport (Coastal Carolina Regional Airport). This makes the dream of living in homes near EWN Airport a reality, allowing you to travel or receive guests with minimal stress.
The natural beauty surrounding Hickory Run at River Trace is a major anchor that secures the area's value and quality of life. The community is adjacent to the vast, nearly 100-mile Croatan National Forest, which offers year-round access to the nation's only saltwater-based trail running through a national forest. This resource provides boundless ecological and recreational opportunities for residents, from hiking to birdwatching.
Securing Future Value: The Brice's Creek Nature Park
The long-term tranquility of this community is further guaranteed by the development of the Brice's Creek Nature Park, a major new amenity that will undoubtedly increase surrounding property values.
- The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust recently transferred its 172-acre Brice's Creek Nature Preserve to Craven County.
- This significant, forested property was once slated for development but is now guaranteed to become a public nature park.
- This permanent green space includes over 1.5 miles of creek frontage, ensuring that your view of nature is protected for the long term.
The Move-In Ready Imperative: Certainty with the Diamond Standard
For high-value relocation buyers, immediate and certain housing is not a luxury, it's a necessity. The focus on New Bern move-in ready homes at Hickory Run at River Trace directly addresses this need for certainty.
30-Day Closing Certainty
Our New Bern move-in ready homes are fully constructed, inspected, and backed by our comprehensive warranty program. This means you can count on a standard, predictable closing timeline of approximately 30 days. This speed and certainty are a huge advantage, removing the stress of coordinating existing leases or job start dates, a key differentiator over to-be-built construction. Choosing a move-in ready home provides immediate peace of mind.
Turnkey Luxury with the JC Jackson Homes Diamond Package
When you choose a home at Hickory Run at River Trace, you're choosing a home that includes our upgraded JC Jackson Homes Diamond Package of features. This is where our Brighter Ideas really shine. We eliminate the need for costly post-closing upgrades because the luxury is already standard.
The JC Jackson Homes Diamond Package ensures that superior quality, craftsmanship, and energy efficiency are guaranteed in your new home, offering lasting comfort and value. This package includes:
- Spacious Kitchens: Feature Diamond Vibe® Kitchen cabinetry with soft-close doors and drawers, premium granite kitchen countertops, and a full stainless steel GE® appliance suite.
- Premium Finishes: Includes durable RevWood flooring in main living areas, a luxury tile owner’s shower, and quartz countertops in all baths.
- Modern Efficiency: Includes a Rinnai tankless water heater, providing you with on-demand hot water and superior energy performance.
With the JC Jackson Homes Diamond Package, you can be certain that your new home is built the right way, just for you.
Your Best Experience Begins at Hickory Run at River Trace
Beyond just beautiful homes, Hickory Run at River Trace provides a strategic investment in the best New Bern has to offer: protected tranquility with unmatched proximity. This unique "Brice's Creek Balance," combined with the speed and assured quality of our move-in ready homes featuring the JC Jackson Homes Diamond Package, makes this community the clear choice for your next chapter in Coastal Carolina.
If you are looking for a community that delivers the quiet, wooded environment of Brice's Creek without sacrificing quick access to the EWN Airport and historic Downtown New Bern proximity, Hickory Run at River Trace is waiting for you.
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