Lenoir County property record for 1204 E Bright St, Kinston, NC 28501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,416 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 452520817605 |
| Primary APN | 452520817605 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,208 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Convection |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1204 E BRIGHT ST |
|---|---|
| City | KINSTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28501-5724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA5 |
| Legal Description | 1204 E BRIGHT ST UNOC 4/09 |
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Township / Civil Division | KINSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
Source: Lenoir County records, as of October 10, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1204 E BRIGHT ST, KINSTON, NC 28501-5724 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000195070 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1950 / 70 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LENOIR NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1204 E BRIGHT ST, KINSTON, NC 28501-5724 |
| Document Number | 0019500070 |
| Book / Page | 1950 / 70 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1204 E BRIGHT ST, KINSTON, NC 28501-5724 |
| Document Number | 0000195073 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1950/73 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.15% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.15% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 9.15% |
Source: Lenoir County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lenoir County |
| Municipality | Kinston City |
| Unified School District | Lenoir County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,416.00 (+1,006.25%) | $100,838 (+1,166.49%) Land $6,672 Building $94,166 | $100,838 (+1,166.49%) Land $6,672 Building $94,166 |
| 2023 | $128.00 | $7,962 Land $4,500 Building $3,462 | $7,962 Land $4,500 Building $3,462 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 18, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 42 (1978–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 42 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · Hurricane Matthew |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 KINSTON serves 27,475 people · EPA ID NC0454010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NEUSE REGIONAL WTR & SWR AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 240 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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