Craven County, North Carolina
James City Real Estate and Local Guide
An unincorporated riverside community on the west bank of the Neuse River just south of New Bern, historically significant as one of North Carolina's largest post-Civil War settlements of formerly enslaved people. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know James City best.
About the area
Living in James City, NC
Established in 1863 as the Trent River Settlement, a Union-era freedmen's community later renamed for Reverend Horace James.
The housing market
Homes in James City
- About 82% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 77.8% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $175,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes James City home
James City State Historical Marker (C-64)
Marks the Civil War freedmen's settlement founded in 1863 on the Trent River
James City African American Heritage Trail
First site featured on Craven County's African American Heritage Tour
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.