Craven County property record for 117 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,702 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,977 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 8-001-F-001 |
| Primary APN | 8-001-F-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,702 sqft Attic |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,702 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Account Number | 88746 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 117 MIDDLE ST |
| City | NEW BERN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28560-2107 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Legal Description | UNIT 1 WILLIS-SMITH CONDOMINIUM |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIS SMITH |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CRAVEN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 960900 |
117 Middle St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2008.
Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 CHARLIE LEWIS LN, BEAUFORT, NC 28516-7811 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2762 / 419 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 117 Middle St was $2,977, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Craven County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven County |
| Municipality | New Bern City |
| Unified School District | Craven County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,977.00 (+3.15%) | $304,800 (-) Land $65,100 Building $239,700 | $304,800 (-) Land $65,100 Building $239,700 |
| 2025 | $2,886.00 | $304,800 Land $65,100 Building $239,700 | $304,800 Land $65,100 Building $239,700 |
| 2023 | $2,855.00 (+0.07%) | $304,800 (+26%) Land $65,100 Building $239,700 | $304,800 Land $65,100 Building $239,700 |
| 2022 | $2,853.00 | $241,900 Land $67,400 Building $174,500 | |
| 2018 | $241,900 Land $67,400 Building $174,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 117 Middle St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 9.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 222 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 383 units insured incl. 161 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 414 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 24 of 414 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 117 Middle St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF NEW BERN serves 37,884 people · EPA ID NC0425010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 195 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Optimum, T-Mobile.
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