1204 River Rd, New Bern, NC 28562 Property Records

Craven County property record for 1204 River Rd, New Bern, NC 28562

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size	0.233 acres (10,160 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$166,500 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill	$1,942 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`8-207-C-010`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`8-207-C-010`
Alternative APN	`131288`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,408 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,408 sqft
Interior Walls	Finished/Painted

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1998
Effective Year Built	Effective 1998
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Masonry
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	10,160 sqft (0.233 acres)
Lot Dimensions	124 ft deep x 90 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Storage Building	128 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump

Location & Zoning

Account Number	131288
Street Address	1204 RIVER RD
City	NEW BERN
State	NC
Zip	28562-8318
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NR15
Legal Description	LOT 10 HIGGINS MEADOW
Legal Subdivision	HIGGINS MDW
Legal Lot Number	10
Jurisdiction	CRAVEN NC
Township / Civil Division	8
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3006
Census Tract	960402

Owner

1204 River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2020.

Source: Craven County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1204 RIVER RD, NEW BERN, NC 28562-8318
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 23, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 23, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 25, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202010063395
Deed Book / Page	3636 / 1522
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2020: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CRAVEN NC
Recording Date	Oct 23, 2020
Property Address	1204 RIVER RD, NEW BERN, NC 28562-8318
Document Number	03636/1522
Book / Page	3636 / 1522
Map Reference	CAB G SL 46-E&F
Instrument Date	Oct 23, 2020
Instrument	10063395
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$333.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Right of Survivorship
Address	1204 RIVER RD, NEW BERN, NC 28562-8318

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1204 River Rd was $1,942.

Source: Craven County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Craven County
Municipality	New Bern City
Unified School District	Craven County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,942.00	$216,270 (-) Land $50,000 Building $166,270	$216,270 (-) Land $50,000 Building $166,270
2025		$216,270 Land $50,000 Building $166,270	$216,270 Land $50,000 Building $166,270
2024	$1,877.00 (+1.84%)
2023	$1,843.00	$216,270 Land $50,000 Building $166,270	$216,270 Land $50,000 Building $166,270

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1204 River Rd 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	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 33 policies
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	33 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2018)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1204 River Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

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	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 137 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Fiber	5,120 / 5,120
Optimum Cable	940 / 35

May also be available: Brightspeed.

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